More than half of respondents to a Ponemon Institute survey reported experiencing three identity-related data breaches in the past two years, potentially due to inadequate investment in identity and access management (IAM) technologies. The study found just 16% of organizations had a mature IAM plan in place, with the majority struggling with budgets, a lack of programs, and senior-level awareness. The breaches were often attributed to a lack of comprehensive identity controls or policies and resulted in legal and financial consequences, including lawsuits, fines, and reputational damage.

Don’t be alarmed by the Winring0 “virus” on your PC
Windows users have reported that Microsoft Defender is flagging some hardware monitoring apps as malware. Affected apps include those from vendors like Razer and SteelSeries.