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Threat intelligence’s key role in mitigating malware threats

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Threat intelligence’s key role in mitigating malware threats 11/08/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Malware, being one of the most prevalent and pervasive initial threat vectors, continues to adapt and become more sophisticated, according to OPSWAT. Crucial role of threat intelligence Threat actors leverage malware as an initial foothold to infiltrate targeted infrastructures and […]

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How to accelerate and access DDoS protection services using GRE

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How to accelerate and access DDoS protection services using GRE 11/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security As we entered 2023, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed an increase in sophisticated, high-volume attacks, according to Gcore. The maximum attack power rose from 600 to 800 Gbps. UDP flood attacks were most common and amounted to 52% of […]

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How executives’ personal devices threaten business security

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How executives’ personal devices threaten business security 11/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Today, individual people – not businesses or government entities as a whole – are the primary targets, or entry points, for all major cyberattacks, according to Agency. Yet, while the cyber threat landscape has seen this major shift, security software to […]

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Cybersecurity as a global, multi-sector activity with Mihoko Matsubara

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Cybersecurity as a global, multi-sector activity with Mihoko Matsubara 11/08/2023 at 05:47 By Help Net Security Like many leaders in the cybersecurity space, the professional journey of Mihoko Matsubara did not necessarily begin with securing devices or technology. However, once she discovered it, she was hooked. Discussing her career path with the Left to Our […]

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White House launches AI Cyber Challenge to make software more secure

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White House launches AI Cyber Challenge to make software more secure 10/08/2023 at 12:33 By Help Net Security The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a major two-year competition using AI to protect the United States’ most important software, such as code that helps run the internet and critical infrastructure. The AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) will challenge […]

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Will AI kill cybersecurity jobs?

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Will AI kill cybersecurity jobs? 10/08/2023 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Some ten years ago, the authors of The Second Machine Age wrote that “computers and other digital advances are doing for mental power—the ability to use our brains to understand and shape our environments—what the steam engine and its descendants did for muscle […]

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Learning from past healthcare breaches to fortify future cybersecurity strategies

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Learning from past healthcare breaches to fortify future cybersecurity strategies 10/08/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In the face of rising cyber threats, the healthcare sector has become a hotbed for cyberattacks. Given the gravity of this situation, we sat down with Shenny Sheth, Deputy CISO at Centura Health, who sheds light on the […]

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines

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What to know about FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines 10/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kaus Phaltankar, CEO at Caveonix, discusses how the recent approval of the FedRAMP Rev. 5 Baselines is a significant step forward in the cloud security and compliance domain. The implications for CSPs and third-party […]

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Private network adoption grows as enterprises seek greater control and security

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Private network adoption grows as enterprises seek greater control and security 10/08/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Enterprises are turning to private networks to enhance security and resiliency, according to Spirent. “Private networks are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional enterprise networks, offering a wide range of benefits,” said Spirent’s principal strategist for […]

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37% of third-party applications have high-risk permissions

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37% of third-party applications have high-risk permissions 10/08/2023 at 05:32 By Help Net Security Email attacks have increased in both sophistication and volume since the start of the year, according to Abnormal Security. Examining data since 2013, Abnormal identified a massive increase in third-party applications (apps) integrated with email, underscoring the proliferation of an emerging […]

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New Windows Security Update As 6 Critical Vulnerabilities Are Confirmed

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New Windows Security Update As 6 Critical Vulnerabilities Are Confirmed 09/08/2023 at 15:02 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor As Microsoft confirms six critical security flaws, Windows users urged not to get caught out this Exploit Wednesday This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Russia Tipped As Prime Suspect Over Huge Cyber Attack On UK Electoral Commission

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Russia Tipped As Prime Suspect Over Huge Cyber Attack On UK Electoral Commission 09/08/2023 at 13:02 By Emma Woollacott, Senior Contributor Russia is believed to be behind a cyber attack on the UK’s Electoral Commission which saw the data of 40 million voters exposed for two years. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – […]

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How Disaggregated Routing Strengthens Network Security

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How Disaggregated Routing Strengthens Network Security 09/08/2023 at 11:33 By David Balaban, Contributor Find out how disaggregated networking contributes to a robust security posture while providing other game-changing advantages to organizations. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job 09/08/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge, traditional approaches to education and job requirements are being challenged. In this article, I will explore the […]

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Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage

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Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage 09/08/2023 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining top talent. In this Help Net Security interview, Jon Check, Executive Director of Cybersecurity Protection […]

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The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models

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The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models 09/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware shows no signs of slowing, with ransomware activity ending 13 times higher than at the start of 2023 as a proportion of all malware detections, according to Fortinet. Ransomware detections 1H 2023 FortiGuard Labs has documented substantial […]

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The Wiretap: How A ProtonMail FBI Search Led To A Suspect Threatening A 2020 Election Official

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The Wiretap: How A ProtonMail FBI Search Led To A Suspect Threatening A 2020 Election Official 08/08/2023 at 20:33 By Thomas Brewster, Forbes Staff After a Wisconsin official was harassed via an anonymous Protonmail user, the FBI began investigating, grabbing data from the encrypted email provider and other tech giants. This article is an excerpt […]

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