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Enhancing adversary simulations: Learn the business to attack the business

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Enhancing adversary simulations: Learn the business to attack the business 2024-02-07 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jamieson O’Reilly, Founder of DVULN, discusses adversary simulations, shedding light on challenges rooted in human behavior, decision-making, and responses to evolving cyber threats. Unveiling the interplay between red and blue teams, O’Reilly talks […]

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Demystifying SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS)

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Demystifying SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) 2024-02-07 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Threat actors aren’t looking for companies of specific sizes or industries, they are looking for opportunities. Given that many companies operate in the dark and overlook breaches until ransomware attacks occur, this makes the threat actors’ job easy. It also underscores the urgency for proactive

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DDoS attack power skyrockets to 1.6 Tbps

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DDoS attack power skyrockets to 1.6 Tbps 2024-02-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security DDoS attack trends for the second half of 2023 reveal alarming developments in their scale and sophistication, according to Gcore. The maximum attack power rose from 800 Gbps (1H 2023) to 1.6 Tbps. UDP floods continue to dominate, constituting 62% of

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45% of critical CVEs left unpatched in 2023

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45% of critical CVEs left unpatched in 2023 2024-01-25 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Global attack attempts more than doubled in 2023, increasing 104%, according to Armis. Blind spots and critical vulnerabilities are worsening, with 45% of critical CVEs remaining unpatched. Utilities (over 200% increase) and manufacturing (165% increase) were the most at risk

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New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers

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New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers 2024-01-22 at 13:01 By Help Net Security Computer science researchers have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected

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Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management

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Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management 2024-01-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should have a playbook that clearly outlines what to do, when to do it, who is notified, who will

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3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks

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3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks 2024-01-16 at 07:31 By Help Net Security OAuth attacks are on the rise. In December, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed threat actors misusing OAuth apps to take over a cloud server and mine cryptocurrency, establish persistence following business email compromise and launch spam activity using the

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Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024

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Emerging cybersecurity trends and expectations for 2024 2024-01-03 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, Head of Research at IBM X-Force, discusses how 2024 is poised to be an incredibly impactful year for cyber attacks, driven by world events and access to advanced technologies like AI. The post

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Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection

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Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection 2024-01-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Threat actors evolved tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spread attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection during peak holiday shopping times, according to Cequence Security. 2023 holiday season unveiled alarming realities

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Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks

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Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks 20/12/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jay Yaneza, Cybersecurity Architect at VicOne, discusses how, in the first half of the year, cyberattacks on the automotive sector caused losses exceeding $11 billion. These attacks mainly targeted automotive suppliers, not

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Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience

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Fortifying cyber defenses: A proactive approach to ransomware resilience 15/12/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware has become a pervasive threat, compromising the security and functionality of vital systems across the United States. While governmental pledges and public declarations of intent to fight cybercrime are foundational, they often lack the immediate and tangible impact

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Digital ops and ops management security predictions for 2024

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Digital ops and ops management security predictions for 2024 14/12/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security CISOs don’t need a crystal ball – they already know that 2024 will be another tough year, especially with AI at everyone’s mind. Instead of playing catch-up regarding the security of emerging tech like generative AI, organizations will prioritize

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Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense

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Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense 05/12/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, discusses emerging trends in ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to use advanced AI technologies, such as deep learning (DL), for prevention rather than just detection and

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Organizations can’t ignore the surge in malicious web links

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Organizations can’t ignore the surge in malicious web links 30/11/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Despite the rising adoption of collaboration and instant messaging software, email remains a significant area of concern regarding cyber attacks, particularly the increasing threat of cybercriminals employing harmful web links in emails, according to Hornetsecurity. Attack techniques used in

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Cybercriminals turn to ready-made bots for quick attacks

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Cybercriminals turn to ready-made bots for quick attacks 23/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Bots and human fraud farms were responsible for billions of attacks in the H1 of 2023 and into Q3, according to Arkose Labs. These attacks comprised 73% of all website and app traffic measured. In other words, almost three-quarters of

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New horizons in cyber protection with 2024 trends to watch

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New horizons in cyber protection with 2024 trends to watch 23/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security 2023 proved to be another challenging year for companies combating supply chain security and breaches. The 2024 outlook could be worse as attacks become increasingly sophisticated. In this Help Net Security video, Fei Huang, VP of Security Strategy

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Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents

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Segmentation proves crucial for fast response to security incidents 21/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO at Akamai, discusses the recent surge of ransomware attacks in the U.S. and how it relates to microsegmentation. Recovery after a security breach happens 11 hours faster with segmentation.

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MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures

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MFA under fire, attackers undermine trust in security measures 20/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Renée Burton, Head of Threat Intelligence at Infoblox, discusses MFA attacks. MFA adds security to online accounts, but MFA lookalikes are a real threat to consumers and enterprises. Consumers have come to trust

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Telemetry gaps leave networks vulnerable as attackers move faster

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Telemetry gaps leave networks vulnerable as attackers move faster 16/11/2023 at 09:01 By Help Net Security Telemetry logs are missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied, according to Sophos. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. Gaps in telemetry decrease much-needed visibility into organizations’

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Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative

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Success eludes the International Counter Ransomware Initiative 13/11/2023 at 09:46 By Help Net Security A swing and a miss by the 50 member countries of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), headlined by the US, who have confirmed a commitment to collectively address ransomware. Ransomware, as predicted, is growing at tremendous rates and focusing on

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