DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts 2024-10-11 at 08:02 By Help Net Security The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market, leading to systemic risks. Regulators have responded with increasingly stringent requirements. […]
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Unlocking the power of cryptographic agility in a quantum world 2024-10-11 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Glen Leonhard, Director of Key Management at Cryptomathic, discusses the role of cryptographic agility in mitigating risks posed by quantum computing. Cryptographic agility enables organizations to seamlessly transition to post-quantum algorithms without disrupting
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Scammers target Airbnb and Booking.com users 2024-10-11 at 07:01 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered that the organized scammer network Telekopye has expanded its operations to target users of popular accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. They have also increased the sophistication of their victim selection and of targeting the two booking sites,
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Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors 2024-10-10 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make
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Investing in Privacy by Design for long-term compliance 2024-10-10 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Bojan Belušić, Head of Information Security & IT Operations at Microblink, discusses the relationship between Privacy by Design and regulatory frameworks like GDPR. Integrating privacy principles from the outset of product and process development ensures
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Balancing legal frameworks and enterprise security governance 2024-10-10 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tom McAndrew, CEO at Coalfire, discusses the balance organizations must strike between legal compliance and effective enterprise security governance in the context of evolving regulatory frameworks. McAndrew also addresses the need for clear governance structures and
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Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data 2024-10-10 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia)
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What lies ahead for AI in cybersecurity 2024-10-10 at 06:01 By Help Net Security AI is becoming recognized for its potential to strengthen cybersecurity measures and tackle the skills gap across various sectors. Its ability to streamline data management processes boosts efficiency and strengthens security protocols. However, the rise of GenAI has raised alarms about
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YARA: Open-source tool for malware research 2024-10-09 at 08:01 By Help Net Security YARA is a powerful tool designed primarily to aid malware researchers in identifying and categorizing malware samples, though its applications are broader. The tool enables users to create detailed descriptions, or “rules,” for malware families or any other target based on textual
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Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions 2024-10-09 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold also discusses strategies for maintaining ongoing cybersecurity awareness and making security protocols accessible to non-technical staff.
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GoldenJackal APT group breaches air-gapped systems in Europe 2024-10-09 at 07:01 By Help Net Security ESET researchers have discovered a series of attacks that took place in Europe from May 2022 to March 2024, where the attackers used a toolset capable of targeting air-gapped systems, in a governmental organization of a European Union country. Cyberespionage
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30% of customer-facing APIs are completely unprotected 2024-10-09 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 70% of customer-facing APIs are secured using HTTPS, leaving nearly one-third of these APIs completely unprotected, according to F5. This is a stark contrast to the 90% of web pages that are now accessed via HTTPS, following the push for secure
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The role of self-sovereign identity in enterprises 2024-10-08 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As personal data becomes increasingly commodified and centralized, the need for individuals to reclaim control over their identities has never been more urgent. Meanwhile, traditional identity systems used by enterprises often expose sensitive information to unnecessary risk, leaving both users and
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How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies 2024-10-08 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Brian Pontarelli, CEO at FusionAuth, discusses the evolving authentication challenges posed by the rise of hybrid and remote workforces. He advocates for zero trust strategies, including MFA and behavioral biometrics, to enhance security while maintaining productivity.
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Websites are losing the fight against bot attacks 2024-10-08 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The discovery that 95% of advanced bot attacks go undetected points to a weakness in current detection and mitigation strategies. This suggests that while some organizations may have basic defenses, they are ill-equipped to handle more sophisticated attacks, such as
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The case for enterprise exposure management 2024-10-07 at 08:01 By Help Net Security For several years, external attack surface management (EASM) has been an important focus for many security organizations and the vendors that serve them. EASM, attempting to discover the full extent of an organization’s external attack surface and remediate issues, had broad purview,
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Transforming cloud security with real-time visibility 2024-10-07 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Amiram Shachar, CEO at Upwind, discusses the complexities of cloud security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. He outlines the need for deep visibility into configurations and real-time insights to achieve a balance between agility and security. Shachar
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SOC teams are frustrated with their security tools 2024-10-07 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Security operations center (SOC) practitioners believe they are losing the battle detecting and prioritizing real threats – due to too many siloed tools and a lack of accurate attack signal, according to Vectra AI. They cite a growing distrust in
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Best practices for implementing threat exposure management, reducing cyber risk exposure 2024-10-04 at 07:16 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sanaz Yashar, CEO at Zafran, discusses the role of threat exposure management (TEM) in modern cybersecurity strategies. As traditional vulnerability management evolves, TEM addresses the overwhelming risks arising from expanded attack surfaces
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Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments 2024-10-04 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface, according to Elastic. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Metasploit, made up ~54% of observed malware alerts. The most
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