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Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs

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Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs 2024-04-29 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The list of skills technologists and organizations need to succeed grows with each new tech advancement, according to Pluralsight. But for many organizations, budgets and staff continue to shrink. This survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professionals how organizations can […]

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Anticipating and addressing cybersecurity challenges

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Anticipating and addressing cybersecurity challenges 2024-04-29 at 06:03 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about how increased adoption of cloud technology, remote work, and the proliferation of IoT devices present significant challenges for organizations. To tackle them, cybersecurity professionals […]

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Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management

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Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management 2024-04-26 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Bitwarden surveyed 2,400 individuals from the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan to investigate current user password practices. The survey shows that 25% of respondents globally reuse passwords across 11-20+ accounts, and 36% admit […]

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LSA Whisperer: Open-source tools for interacting with authentication packages

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LSA Whisperer: Open-source tools for interacting with authentication packages 2024-04-26 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz LSA Whisperer consists of open-source tools designed to interact with authentication packages through their unique messaging protocols. Support is currently provided for the cloudap, kerberos, msv1_0, negotiate, pku2u, schannel packages and cloudap’s AzureAD plugin. Partial or unstable support is provided […]

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What AI can tell organizations about their M&A risk

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What AI can tell organizations about their M&A risk 2024-04-26 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Following the past few years of economic turbulence, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is on the rise in 2024, with several acquisition deals being announced in the first few months of the year valued at billions of dollars. With […]

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Breaking down the numbers: Cybersecurity funding activity recap

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Breaking down the numbers: Cybersecurity funding activity recap 2024-04-26 at 06:45 By Help Net Security Here’s a list of interesting cybersecurity companies that received funding so far in 2024. Aim Security January | $10 million Aim Security raised $10 million in seed funding, led by YL Ventures, with participation from CCL (Cyber Club London), the […]

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56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox

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56% of cyber insurance claims originate in the email inbox 2024-04-25 at 13:01 By Help Net Security 56% of all 2023 claims were a result of funds transfer fraud (FTF) or business email compromise (BEC), highlighting the importance of email security as a critical aspect of cyber risk management, according to Coalition. The 2024 Cyber […]

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Applying DevSecOps principles to machine learning workloads

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Applying DevSecOps principles to machine learning workloads 2024-04-25 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Protecting data and other enterprise assets is an increasingly challenging task, and one that touches nearly every corner of an organization. As the complexity of digital systems grows, the challenges mount. One method that helps reign in the chaos is bringing […]

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Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity

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Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity 2024-04-25 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Assaf Mischari, Managing Partner, Team8 Health, discusses the risks associated with GenAI healthcare innovations and their impact on patient privacy. What are the key cybersecurity challenges in healthcare in the context of GenAI, and how can they […]

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25 cybersecurity AI stats you should know

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25 cybersecurity AI stats you should know 2024-04-25 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this article, you will find excerpts from reports we recently covered, which offer stats and insights into the challenges and cybersecurity issues arising from the expansion of AI. Security pros are cautiously optimistic about AI Cloud Security Alliance and Google […]

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73% of SME security pros missed or ignored critical alerts

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73% of SME security pros missed or ignored critical alerts 2024-04-25 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) IT staff is overwhelmed by the complexity and demands of managing multiple tools in their security stack, leading them to miss critical severity events and weaken their company’s security posture, according to Coro. […]

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Global attacker median dwell time continues to fall

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Global attacker median dwell time continues to fall 2024-04-24 at 14:01 By Help Net Security While the use of zero-day exploits is on the rise, Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report reveals a significant improvement in global cybersecurity posture: the global median dwell time – the time attackers remain undetected within a target environment – has reached […]

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GISEC Global 2024 video walkthrough

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GISEC Global 2024 video walkthrough 2024-04-24 at 13:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, we take you inside GISEC Global, which is taking place from April 23 to April 25, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The video features the following vendors: Sophos, Waterfall Security Solutions, UAE Cyber Security Council, […]

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GenAI can enhance security awareness training

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GenAI can enhance security awareness training 2024-04-24 at 07:31 By Help Net Security One of the biggest concerns over generative AI is its ability to manipulate us, which makes it ideal for orchestrating social engineering attacks. From mining someone’s digital footprint to crafting highly convincing spear phishing emails, to voice capture enabling vishing and deep […]

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AI set to play key role in future phishing attacks

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AI set to play key role in future phishing attacks 2024-04-24 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A staggering increase in QR code phishing (quishing) attacks during 2023 saw them skyrocket up the list of concerns for cyber teams globally, according to Egress. Attacks were both prolific and highly successful, demonstrating how cybercriminals effectively combine […]

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The relationship between cybersecurity and work tech innovation

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The relationship between cybersecurity and work tech innovation 2024-04-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security As organizations navigate the complexities of hybrid work arrangements and the gradual return to the office, the cybersecurity threat landscape has become increasingly challenging, with issues such as the proliferation of personal devices, the expansion of remote access points, and […]

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The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election

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The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election 2024-04-23 at 08:01 By Help Net Security We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of […]

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10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education

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10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education 2024-04-23 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Institutions featured on this list often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses, as well as certificate programs tailored to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in various industries. Some notable colleges and universities renowned for their cybersecurity […]

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People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes

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People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes 2024-04-23 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 23% of Americans said they recently came across a political deepfake they later discovered to be fake, according to McAfee. The actual number of people exposed to political and other deepfakes is expected to be much higher given many […]

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? 2024-04-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, accessible […]

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