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From Windows 9x to 11: Tracing Microsoft’s security evolution

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From Windows 9x to 11: Tracing Microsoft’s security evolution 31/10/2023 at 09:01 By Mirko Zorz Over its journey from Windows 9x to Windows 11, Microsoft has implemented multiple security overhauls, each addressing the challenges of its time and setting the stage for future developments. In this Help Net Security interview, we feature security researcher Alex […]

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How security observability can help you fight cyber attacks

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How security observability can help you fight cyber attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Security observability uses the external outputs of a system, its logs, metrics, and traces to infer risk, monitor threats, and alert on breaches. Security professionals use this close observation of system behavior to detect, understand, and stop new and

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and

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Vulnerability management metrics: How to measure success

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Vulnerability management metrics: How to measure success 31/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Without the right metrics, vulnerability management is pretty pointless. If you’re not measuring, how do you know it’s working? So how do you know what to focus on? The list is potentially endless, and it can be hard to know what’s

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses 31/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s report, the number of data breaches remains in

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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI

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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI 30/10/2023 at 15:47 By Help Net Security President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow,

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks 30/10/2023 at 09:32 By Help Net Security At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware and fail

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Finding the right approach to security awareness

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Finding the right approach to security awareness 30/10/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolving process. In this Help Net Security

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AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns

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AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns 30/10/2023 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net

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Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses

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Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses 30/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security 85% of small business leaders say they are ready to respond to a cyber incident despite a record-high 73% reporting an attack in 2023, according to Identity Theft Resource Center. Employee and consumer data continue to be the

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IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges

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IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges 30/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, transforming the way we live and work. However, this interconnectivity has also given rise to a host of cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities. Protecting

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Hacked By Million Dollar Zero-Day Attackers

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Hacked By Million Dollar Zero-Day Attackers 28/10/2023 at 17:17 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor Elite hackers have exploited the Samsung Galaxy S23 four times in four days using previously unknown zero-day attacks. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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iLeakage Hackers Can Read Gmail On All 2020 Or Later iPhones And Macs

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iLeakage Hackers Can Read Gmail On All 2020 Or Later iPhones And Macs 28/10/2023 at 14:33 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor Security researchers have demonstrated how hackers can read your Gmail on an iPhone using the iLeakage exploit. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Hacking Google: New AI Targets Get Share Of $12 Million Hacker Bounty

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Hacking Google: New AI Targets Get Share Of $12 Million Hacker Bounty 27/10/2023 at 17:21 By Davey Winder, Senior Contributor Google has opened the doors to hackers looking to hack the AI systems and services it is offering. Here’s everything you need to know. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original

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iOS 17.1—Apple Issues Urgent New iPhone Security Warning

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iOS 17.1—Apple Issues Urgent New iPhone Security Warning 27/10/2023 at 12:16 By Kate O’Flaherty, Senior Contributor Apple has released iOS 17.1, fixing 21 iPhone security flaws, some of which could allow an attacker to gain control of your device. This article is an excerpt from Forbes – Cybersecurity View Original Source React to this headline:

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Raven: Open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner

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Raven: Open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner 27/10/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Raven (Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Enumeration for CI/CD) is an open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner that makes hidden risks visible by connecting the dots across vulnerabilities woven throughout the pipeline that, when viewed collectively, reveal a much greater risk than when assessed

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence 27/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year

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AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud

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AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud 27/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Consumers are ready for the next wave of payment technology, including deployment of AI-driven biometrics to verify identity in digital-first account opening processes, according to Entrust. The key to future payment solutions 63% of respondents indicated that they are comfortable with AI

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AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending

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AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending 27/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT

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OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend

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OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend 26/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsored by the former). The lack

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