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Organizations are placing OT cybersecurity responsibility on CISOs

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Organizations are placing OT cybersecurity responsibility on CISOs 31/05/2023 at 06:35 By Help Net Security Protecting operational technology (OT) systems is now more critical than ever as more organizations connect their OT environments to the internet, according to Fortinet. Although IT/OT convergence has many benefits, it is being hampered and handicapped by advanced and destructive […]

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Attackers leave organizations with no recovery option

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Attackers leave organizations with no recovery option 31/05/2023 at 06:13 By Help Net Security Organizations of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and inadequately protecting against this rising cyberthreat, according to Veeam. One in seven organizations will see almost all (>80%) data affected as a result of a ransomware attack – pointing

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The root causes of API incidents and data breaches

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The root causes of API incidents and data breaches 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Help Net Security API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between the order being placed, transmission to the restaurant,

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Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig

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Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig 30/05/2023 at 07:40 By Mirko Zorz Building a custom cracking rig for research can be expensive, so penetration tester Max Ahartz built one on AWS. In this Help Net Security interview, he takes us through the process and unveils the details of his creation. What motivated you to

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CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security

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CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security 29/05/2023 at 08:48 By Help Net Security Integrating proprietary and open-source code, APIs, user interfaces, application behavior, and deployment workflows creates an intricate composition in modern applications. Any vulnerabilities within this software supply chain can jeopardize your and your customers’ safety. In this Help Net Security video, Tim

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Top public cloud security concerns for the media and entertainment industry

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Top public cloud security concerns for the media and entertainment industry 29/05/2023 at 08:48 By Help Net Security Media and entertainment (M&E) companies are rapidly turning to cloud storage in efforts to upgrade their security measures, according Wasabi. Survey findings highlighted that, while M&E organizations are still relatively new to cloud storage (69% of respondents

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Company size doesn’t matter when it comes to cyberattacks

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Company size doesn’t matter when it comes to cyberattacks 29/05/2023 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 65% of organizations in the enterprise sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, which is similar to the results among companies of all sizes (68%), according to Netwrix. Larger organizations are a more frequent target for cyberattacks

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet

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How smart bots are infecting and exploiting the internet 25/05/2023 at 07:15 By Help Net Security According to Imperva, bad bot traffic grew to 30.2%, a 2.5% increase over 2021. In this Help Net Security video, Lynn Marks, Senior Product Manager at Imperva, discusses malicious bot activity. This is a substantial threat for businesses, leading

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Realistic simulations are transforming cybersecurity training

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Realistic simulations are transforming cybersecurity training 25/05/2023 at 07:15 By Help Net Security To achieve a diverse and well-trained cybersecurity workforce, organizations recognize the value of a quality training program supported by the pursuit of cybersecurity certifications, according to Security Innovation and Ponemon Institute. The report revealed a growing embrace of realistic simulations in training

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How to avoid shadow AI in your SOC

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How to avoid shadow AI in your SOC 24/05/2023 at 07:57 By Help Net Security Samsung’s recent discovery that employees had uploaded sensitive code to ChatGPT should serve as a reminder for security leaders to tread carefully when it comes to integrating new artificial intelligence tools throughout their organizations. Shadow AI Employees are using the

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity

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Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity 24/05/2023 at 07:17 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with Dr. Atsushi Yamada, the newly appointed CEO of ISARA, a security solutions company specializing in creating quantum-safe cryptography. With over two decades of experience in cryptography and cybersecurity, Dr. Yamada discusses his vision

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CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud

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CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud 24/05/2023 at 07:17 By Help Net Security The presence of each third-party application increases the potential for attacks, particularly when end users install them without proper oversight or approval. IT security teams face challenges in obtaining comprehensive knowledge about the apps connected to their corporate SaaS

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6 ChatGPT risks for legal and compliance leaders

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6 ChatGPT risks for legal and compliance leaders 24/05/2023 at 06:12 By Help Net Security Legal and compliance leaders should address their organization’s exposure to six specific ChatGPT risks, and what guardrails to establish to ensure responsible enterprise use of generative AI tools, according to Gartner. “The output generated by ChatGPT and other large language

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Gap between OT security assumptions and reality

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Gap between OT security assumptions and reality 23/05/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In the fast-evolving landscape of technology and connectivity, ensuring the security of operational technology (OT) systems has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. In this Help Net Security video, Daniel Bren, CEO at OTORIO, discusses a significant discrepancy between how

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The fragmented nature of API security ownership

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The fragmented nature of API security ownership 23/05/2023 at 06:34 By Help Net Security While API security remains a top cybersecurity concern this year, there is still an alarming lack of implementation for most companies, according to Traceable AI. Companies overlook API security Companies are struggling with unchecked API sprawl, lack of clarity on who

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Online scams target bargain-hunting holiday travelers

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Online scams target bargain-hunting holiday travelers 23/05/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 30% of adults have fallen victim or know someone who has fallen victim to an online scam while trying to save money when booking travel, according to McAfee. 34% of those who had money stolen have lost over $1,000 before their trip

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What flying a plane can teach you about cybersecurity

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What flying a plane can teach you about cybersecurity 22/05/2023 at 06:12 By Help Net Security Before taking on the role as GM of IAI’s cyber division, Esti Peshin was a member of Israel’s parliament, wielding both legislation and regulation to strengthen the country’s renowned high-tech ecosystem. Despite her commitments, Esti shared with the Left

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Inadequate tools leave AppSec fighting an uphill battle for cloud security

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Inadequate tools leave AppSec fighting an uphill battle for cloud security 19/05/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security AppSec teams are stuck in a catch-up cycle, unable to keep up with the increasingly rapid, agile dev pace, and playing security defense via an endless and unproductive vulnerability chase, according to Backslash Security. Costly ‘defensive tax’

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Organizations’ cyber resilience efforts fail to keep up with evolving threats

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Organizations’ cyber resilience efforts fail to keep up with evolving threats 18/05/2023 at 08:00 By Help Net Security A steady increase in cyberattacks and evolving threat landscape are resulting in more organizations turning their attention to building long-term cyber resilience; however, many of these programs are falling short and fail to prove teams’ real-world cyber

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Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store

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Scammers exploit AI trend with fake ChatGPT apps on Google Play, Apple App Store 17/05/2023 at 14:17 By Help Net Security Sophos researchers uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users. These apps have popped up in the Google Play and Apple App Store. Because the free versions have near-zero functionality and

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