Articles tagged “cybersecurity”

Large amounts of attendee, exhibitor, and payment data make convention centers a prime target for cyberattacks.

The last-minute cancellation of RightsCon wasn't a procedural hiccup — it was political capitulation to foreign pressure. Organizers chose Zambia precisely for its visa-free access for 167 nationalities. It turns out a welcoming visa policy is no guarantee against foreign interference.

AI-powered impersonation is outpacing most organizations’ safeguards. For the events industry, where large payments, compressed timelines, and digital communication intersect, deepfake scams are an operational risk.

Planners are being targeted by scammers posing as corporate clients looking to host events in a scheme that continues to cost the industry time and money.

InCyber Forum’s postponement shows how political volatility is driving global conferences to rethink U.S. expansion plans.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued a cyber awareness advisory about two security conventions meeting in the city.