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Using AI to reduce false positives in secrets scanners

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Using AI to reduce false positives in secrets scanners 2024-02-27 at 08:02 By Help Net Security As development environments grow more complex, applications increasingly communicate with many external services. When a software development project communicates with an external service, it utilizes a token or “secret” for authentication. These tokens are the glue that keeps any […]

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Overcoming the pressures of cybersecurity startup leadership

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Overcoming the pressures of cybersecurity startup leadership 2024-02-27 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kunal Agarwal, CEO at Dope Security, offers a look into the CEO’s leadership philosophy, the process of building a high-caliber team, and the unique challenges of navigating a startup in the tech industry. Dope Security was

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Does AI remediation spell the end for developers in 2024?

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Does AI remediation spell the end for developers in 2024? 2024-02-27 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Big tech firms are already rolling out AI remediation tools to prevent developers from introducing security risks into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this Help Net Security video, Matias Madou, CTO at Secure Code Warrior, discusses how

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Enterprises’ progress in digital trust implementation is far from great

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Enterprises’ progress in digital trust implementation is far from great 2024-02-27 at 06:31 By Help Net Security A growing divide separates leaders with a firm grasp on digital trust from those at the bottom of the pool, according to DigiCert. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report from

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Unmanaged third-party access threatens OT environments

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Unmanaged third-party access threatens OT environments 2024-02-27 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Many industrial organizations lack the resources, expertise, and collaborative processes to effectively mitigate threats and ensure secure access to operational technology (OT) systems, according to Cyolo. Ensuring secure access to OT environments is about more than just cybersecurity. These environments contain highly

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Web Check: Open-source intelligence for any website

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Web Check: Open-source intelligence for any website 2024-02-26 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Web Check offers thorough open-source intelligence and enables users to understand a website’s infrastructure and security posture, equipping them with the knowledge to understand, optimize, and secure their online presence. Unlike similar services, Web Check is free. There’s no signup, tracking, logging,

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It’s time for security operations to ditch Excel

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It’s time for security operations to ditch Excel 2024-02-26 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Security teams are hiding an embarrassing secret from the outside world: despite their position at the vanguard of technology, security risks and threats, their actual war plans are managed on spreadsheets. This is a far cry from the dark rooms,

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CVE count set to rise by 25% in 2024

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CVE count set to rise by 25% in 2024 2024-02-26 at 07:00 By Help Net Security The report from Coalition indicates an anticipated 25% rise in the total count of published common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) for 2024, reaching 34,888 vulnerabilities, equivalent to approximately 2,900 per month. Sharp CVE increase heightens software vulnerability concerns Vulnerabilities

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Escalating cyber threats spark demand for stronger regulations

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Escalating cyber threats spark demand for stronger regulations 2024-02-26 at 06:32 By Help Net Security As the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to escalate, the need for robust cybersecurity regulations has never been more critical. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present segments from previously recorded videos in which cybersecurity experts underscore

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Cybersecurity crisis in schools

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Cybersecurity crisis in schools 2024-02-26 at 06:08 By Help Net Security Primary school systems handle sensitive data concerning minors, while higher education institutions must safeguard intellectual property data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks, according to Trustwave. These attacks not only threaten the safety and security of teachers and administrators but also put the privacy

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The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises

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The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises 2024-02-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, cybercriminals saw more opportunities to “log in” versus hack into corporate networks through valid accounts – making this tactic a preferred weapon for threat actors, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.

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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve

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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve 2024-02-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Hackers have significantly increased demands for ransomware, rising over 20% year-over-year to $600,000, according to Arctic Wolf. Organizations are failing to patch their networks And there are worrying signs that 2024 will be especially volatile, as

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

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A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development 2024-02-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development

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Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes

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Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes 2024-02-22 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the average

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Wire fraud scams escalate in real estate deals

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Wire fraud scams escalate in real estate deals 2024-02-22 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tyler Adams, CEO at CertifID, illustrates how the real estate sector needs to invest significant effort in educating consumers and implementing protective measures to safeguard real estate transactions. Recent CertifID research found that median

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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats

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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats 2024-02-22 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 2Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a game-changing solution, providing organizations with an additional human-layer of defense, addressing alert fatigue, and freeing

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Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing

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Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing 2024-02-22 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 42% of organizations surveyed in the US are considering or already have moved at least half of their cloud-based workloads back to on-premises infrastructures, a phenomenon known as cloud repatriation, according to Citrix. The survey showed that

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10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024

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10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024 2024-02-21 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz At Help Net Security, we’ve been following the cybersecurity business landscape closely for the past 25 years. Through our Industry News section, we’ve been tracking the pulse of the cybersecurity world, bringing you product news from companies worldwide. Certain vendors have consistently

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TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets

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TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets 2024-02-21 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz TruffleHog is an open-source scanner that identifies and addresses exposed secrets throughout your entire technology stack. “TruffleHog was originally a research tool I independently authored in 2016. When I published it, no tools were scanning Git revision history for secrets. My hunch was

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A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023

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A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023 2024-02-21 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Last year was challenging for the global market, and the market downturn greatly affected even the historically resilient cybersecurity ecosystem. In this Help Net Security video, Merav Ben Avi, Content Manager at YL Ventures, talks about

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