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Cybersecurity crisis in schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day

Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day 2024-02-21 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Nearly every organization has core systems services tied to Active Directory that will go down during an outage, according to Cayosoft. Consequences of system downtime for business operations The impact of just one system being down can devastate business […]

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Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims

Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims 2024-02-21 at 05:31 By Help Net Security A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Raccoon […]

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How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules

How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules 2024-02-20 at 08:01 By Help Net Security SEC’s new cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure rules, which require increased transparency around cybersecurity incidents, have been in effect since December 18, 2023. For businesses that already harbor concerns over their cybersecurity protections, […]

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How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection

How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection 2024-02-20 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the promises and implications of decentralized identity (DCI) in cybersecurity. By redistributing identity management responsibilities among issuers, holders, and verifiers, DCI empowers individuals to selectively […]

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Why identity fraud costs organizations millions

Why identity fraud costs organizations millions 2024-02-20 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 92% of respondents to a recent report shared that their organization had been a victim of identity fraud, costing an average of $4.3 million over the last 12 months. Even so, only 40% stated identity verification as a top identity challenge, noting […]

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Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy

Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy 2024-02-19 at 08:31 By Help Net Security When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fact, since the […]

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CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching

CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching 2024-02-19 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz CVE Prioritizer is an open-source tool designed to assist in prioritizing the patching of vulnerabilities. It integrates data from CVSS, EPSS, and CISA’s KEV catalog to offer insights into the probability of exploitation and the potential effects of vulnerabilities on your […]

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Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer

Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer 2024-02-19 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Recently, Salesforce named Brad Arkin, previously Chief Security & Trust Officer at Cisco, the company’s new Chief Trust Officer. This was the perfect opportunity to find out more about his plans. In this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discusses a […]

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Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses

Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses 2024-02-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need […]

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