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OT systems are strategic targets in global power struggles

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OT systems are strategic targets in global power struggles 2025-03-25 at 08:06 By Help Net Security Compared to 2023, 2024 saw a smaller increase in cyberattacks that caused physical consequences on OT organizations, according to Waterfall Security. Nevertheless, there were sharp jumps in the number of sites affected by the hacks, as well as in […]

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NDR’s role in a modern cybersecurity stack

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NDR’s role in a modern cybersecurity stack 2025-01-20 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Attacks happen frequently on the security stack or within an enterprise. Often, they’re carried out by some unknown entity on the other side of the globe. You don’t know who you’re dealing with. You don’t know who they are. In this

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Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025

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Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 2024-11-06 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Chris Gibson, CEO at FIRST, discusses the evolving threat landscape and provides a unique take on where data breaches and cyber attacks will be in 2025. The post Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 appeared first on Help

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Cyble Sensors Detect New Attacks on LightSpeed, GutenKit WordPress Plugins

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Cyble Sensors Detect New Attacks on LightSpeed, GutenKit WordPress Plugins 2024-10-31 at 19:17 By Paul Shread Overview Cyble’s weekly sensor intelligence report for clients detailed new attacks on popular WordPress plugins, and IoT exploits continue to occur at very high rates. Two 9.8-severity vulnerabilities in LightSpeed Cache and GutenKit are under attack, as WordPress and

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Achieving peak cyber resilience

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Achieving peak cyber resilience 2024-10-25 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than two months, on average. That’s a lengthy process that

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IT security and government services: Balancing transparency and security

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IT security and government services: Balancing transparency and security 2024-10-22 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Government information technology leaders find themselves at a challenging balance point: On one end of the scale are increasing threats from cyber actors, bolstered by advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI); on the other end is a longstanding commitment

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How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations

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How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations 2024-10-15 at 07:37 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. He explains how nation-states and politically motivated groups exploit unrest

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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. 2024-08-22 at 07:02 By Help Net Security There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monitoring and investigation of suspicious behaviors,

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Sports venues must vet their vendors to maintain security

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Sports venues must vet their vendors to maintain security 2024-08-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Sporting events generate a lot of consumer activity, from hotels and restaurants to retail. Large sporting events are held together by webs of connectivity that include vendors, sponsors, employees, and consumers. These networks connect ticketing, merchandising, venue access, live

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Managing cyberattack fallout: Financial and operational damage

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Managing cyberattack fallout: Financial and operational damage 2024-07-12 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Ashley Harrington, Director of Cybersecurity at Aspida, discusses the impact of cyberattack on business operations and financial health. Beyond immediate disruptions and financial burdens, cyber incident can severely damage a company’s reputation among customers and partners. Can

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How nation-state cyber attacks disrupt public services and undermine citizen trust

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How nation-state cyber attacks disrupt public services and undermine citizen trust 2024-07-08 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rob Greer, VP and GM of the Enterprise Security Group at Broadcom, discusses the impact of nation-state cyber attacks on public sector services and citizens, as well as the broader implications for

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The impossibility of “getting ahead” in cyber defense

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The impossibility of “getting ahead” in cyber defense 2024-07-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As a security professional, it can be tempting to believe that with sufficient resources we can achieve of state of parity, or even relative dominance, over cyber attackers. After all, if we got to an ideal state – fully staffed

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Microsoft launches cybersecurity program to tackle attacks, protect rural hospitals

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Microsoft launches cybersecurity program to tackle attacks, protect rural hospitals 2024-06-12 at 13:01 By Help Net Security Microsoft has unveiled a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the healthcare sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector and attacks involving

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments 2024-06-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business 2024-06-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly

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North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTX’s $147.5M loot: UN

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North Korea used Tornado Cash to siphon HTX’s $147.5M loot: UN 2024-05-15 at 16:01 By Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar A UN report reveals North Korean hackers laundered $150 million in stolen crypto assets through Tornado Cash in March 2024. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source React to this headline:

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AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks

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AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks 2024-05-13 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled

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Why SMBs are facing significant security, business risks

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Why SMBs are facing significant security, business risks 2024-05-09 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Alex Cox, Director of Threat Intelligence at LastPass, discusses how human factors are getting in the way while SMB leaders report investing more time, attention, and budget in cybersecurity. According to LastPass, these factors

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The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence

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The strategic advantages of targeted threat intelligence 2024-05-07 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Gabi Reish, Chief Business Development and Product Officer at Cybersixgill, discusses the role of threat intelligence in every enterprise’s security stack. Threat intelligence plays a significant role in proactively managing a company’s threat exposure. High-quality

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Why the automotive sector is a target for email-based cyber attacks

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Why the automotive sector is a target for email-based cyber attacks 2024-04-30 at 07:01 By Help Net Security While every organization across every vertical is at risk of advanced email attacks, certain industries periodically become the go-to target for threat actors. In this Help Net Security video, Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses

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