Tony Anscombe

Half Moon Bay

Chief Security Evangelist at WeLiveSecurity.com

ESET Chief Security Evangelist. I blog and speak about cybersecurity, privacy & other tech issues. Everyone needs to feel and be safe online.

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Ways to secure your inbox against the next wave of cyberattacks

1 month ago | itnews.asia | Tony Anscombe

The widespread use of e-mail communication for collaboration today makes it the primary target and easy entry point for cyberattacks in the APAC region. In Singapore, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) warns that there is a rise in AI-assisted phishing attempts, many of which stem from emails.
AI is revolutionizing healthcare — but is your patient data safe? - Oral Health Group

1 month ago | oralhealthgroup.com | Tony Anscombe

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare before our eyes. A key benefit is faster, more accurate diagnosis both in routine care and for more serious concerns, such as 3D dental imaging and computed tomography scanning used to examine thyroid tumours. There are many examples where medical care is benefiting from advanced technology using AI to assist medical teams, many of them also have a commonality – they are digital.
The Future Of Hiring

2 months ago | hr.com | Tony Anscombe

AI is transforming recruitment by potentially assessing candidates' cybersecurity habits, such as password management and phishing awareness. Job seekers could use their cybersecurity scores to differentiate themselves from other candidates. The use of AI to assess candidates’ cybersecurity behaviors raises concerns about privacy and fairness.
Strengthening Cyber Defenses: The Critical Role of Email Security and KYC Data for CIOs

2 months ago | grcoutlook.com | Tony Anscombe

We are inundated with news reports of data breaches, and often, these incidents are potentially preventable with proper cybersecurity measures. One recent large-scale breach was PowerSchool, an educational software company, where upwards of 60 million users’ personal data was compromised due to a socially engineered security incident.
6 Tips to Protect Employee Mobile Devices from Cyberthreats

Jan 15, 2025 | homebusinessmag.com | Tony Anscombe

In today’s fast-paced workplace, mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become indispensable. With practices like BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and remote work now commonplace in businesses of all sizes, employees enjoy greater flexibility and efficiency—whether chatting remotely, checking emails on the go, or accessing company data from anywhere. However, with this flexibility comes increased risk.
Protecting children online: Where Florida’s new law falls short

Jan 15, 2025 | welivesecurity.com | Tony Anscombe

Florida’s state legislators recently passed a new bill aimed at protecting children online. The highlights of the bill, which is known as HB 3, are mandatory age verification for accessing material that is deemed harmful to minors, and prohibiting children younger than 14 from joining social media, with parental or guardian consent required for those under 16.
Tackling ransomware without banning ransom payments

Nov 12, 2024 | techradar.com | Tony Anscombe

(Image credit: Getty Images)Just before the 2024 general election was announced, the UK government was looking to bring in tougher rules on ransomware payments, including the potential to ban ransom payments entirely. The justification? A decisive action to cut off the business model of cyber extortionists. But the message around ransom payments is contradictory to say the least. In the UK, the NCSC has made it abundantly clear that businesses should not pay ransoms.
Cyber Resilience and AI: A Guide to Defending Your Business Against Today’s Cyber Threats

Nov 11, 2024 | canadiansme.ca | Tony Anscombe |Gartner Risk

As cybersecurity awareness month draws to a close, it’s important to remember cyber threats evolve in both sophistication and frequency, posing serious challenges to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Today, adopting a cyber resilience strategy that includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. With the ability to analyze data patterns, detect anomalies, and even automate responses, AI-based tools can empower SMBs to bolster their cyber defenses.
5 Tips to reduce complexity-related security risks

Nov 4, 2024 | cxotoday.com | Tony Anscombe

By Tony AnscombeIn today’s digital age, organizations are grappling with a growing array of technologies, systems, and processes. While these advancements offer remarkable opportunities, they also introduce significant complexity into the IT environment, such as multiple different systems and devices to manage, various security solutions and dashboards, or added knowledge needs related to novel technology and strict compliance asks.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul - it needs legislation

Oct 17, 2024 | channelbuzz.ca | Tony Anscombe

As we enter October, governments, non-profit organizations, cybersecurity vendors and many companies with corporate social responsibility teams are all likely gearing up to push out some useful tips on staying safe online.

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