cybersecurity

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Compliance, cybersecurity, data security, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, generative AI, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Privacy, risk, software development, Solvd /

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development 2024-02-22 at 08:01 By Help Net Security If you are a large-scale company, the recent AI boom hasn’t escaped your notice. Today AI is assisting in a large array of development-related and digital-related tasks, from content generation to automation and analysis. The development […]

A step-by-step plan for safe use of GenAI models for software development Read More »

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes

credentials, CrowdStrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, election security, exploit, generative AI, News, report, survey /

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes 2024-02-22 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the average

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes Read More »

Wire fraud scams escalate in real estate deals

CertifID, communication, cybersecurity, Don't miss, fraud, Hot stuff, identity verification, Insurance, real estate sector, Video /

Wire fraud scams escalate in real estate deals 2024-02-22 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tyler Adams, CEO at CertifID, illustrates how the real estate sector needs to invest significant effort in educating consumers and implementing protective measures to safeguard real estate transactions. Recent CertifID research found that median

Wire fraud scams escalate in real estate deals Read More »

MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats

cybercrime, cybersecurity, MSP, News, Ransomware, report, SonicWall, survey, threats /

MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats 2024-02-22 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 2Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a game-changing solution, providing organizations with an additional human-layer of defense, addressing alert fatigue, and freeing

MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats Read More »

Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing

Citrix, Cloud, cybersecurity, News, report, survey /

Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing 2024-02-22 at 06:02 By Help Net Security 42% of organizations surveyed in the US are considering or already have moved at least half of their cloud-based workloads back to on-premises infrastructures, a phenomenon known as cloud repatriation, according to Citrix. The survey showed that

Cybersecurity fears drive a return to on-premise infrastructure from cloud computing Read More »

10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024

Binarly, cybersecurity, Datadog, Dataiku, Don't miss, Dope Security, Filigran, Gomboc, Google, Hot stuff, KTrust, Lakera, Mitigant, News, Palo Alto Networks, Qevlar AI, Radiant Security, Risk Ledger, Snyk /

10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024 2024-02-21 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz At Help Net Security, we’ve been following the cybersecurity business landscape closely for the past 25 years. Through our Industry News section, we’ve been tracking the pulse of the cybersecurity world, bringing you product news from companies worldwide. Certain vendors have consistently

10 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2024 Read More »

TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets

authentication, cybersecurity, Don't miss, GitHub, Hot stuff, News, open source, scanning, software /

TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets 2024-02-21 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz TruffleHog is an open-source scanner that identifies and addresses exposed secrets throughout your entire technology stack. “TruffleHog was originally a research tool I independently authored in 2016. When I published it, no tools were scanning Git revision history for secrets. My hunch was

TruffleHog: Open-source solution for scanning secrets Read More »

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023

cybersecurity, Don't miss, generative AI, Hot stuff, identity, risk assessment, security startup, Video, YL Ventures /

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023 2024-02-21 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Last year was challenging for the global market, and the market downturn greatly affected even the historically resilient cybersecurity ecosystem. In this Help Net Security video, Merav Ben Avi, Content Manager at YL Ventures, talks about

A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023 Read More »

Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day

Active Directory, Cayosoft, CISO, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, Don't miss, News, report, survey /

Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day 2024-02-21 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Nearly every organization has core systems services tied to Active Directory that will go down during an outage, according to Cayosoft. Consequences of system downtime for business operations The impact of just one system being down can devastate business

Active Directory outages can cost organizations $100,000 per day Read More »

Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims

cybercrime, cybersecurity, DOJ, FBI, Malware, News, Ukraine /

Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims 2024-02-21 at 05:31 By Help Net Security A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Raccoon

Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims Read More »

How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules

Asimily, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Risk Management, strategy /

How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules 2024-02-20 at 08:01 By Help Net Security SEC’s new cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure rules, which require increased transparency around cybersecurity incidents, have been in effect since December 18, 2023. For businesses that already harbor concerns over their cybersecurity protections,

How to make sense of the new SEC cyber risk disclosure rules Read More »

How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection

authentication, cybersecurity, digital wallet, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, identity, identity management, News, opinion, Ping Identity, Privacy, standards /

How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection 2024-02-20 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the promises and implications of decentralized identity (DCI) in cybersecurity. By redistributing identity management responsibilities among issuers, holders, and verifiers, DCI empowers individuals to selectively

How decentralized identity is shaping the future of data protection Read More »

Why identity fraud costs organizations millions

authentication, cybersecurity, dark web, deepfakes, Don't miss, Hot stuff, HYPR, identity, social engineering, Video /

Why identity fraud costs organizations millions 2024-02-20 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 92% of respondents to a recent report shared that their organization had been a victim of identity fraud, costing an average of $4.3 million over the last 12 months. Even so, only 40% stated identity verification as a top identity challenge, noting

Why identity fraud costs organizations millions Read More »

Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy

Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, data, Don't miss, Encryption, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Privacy, Zama /

Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy 2024-02-19 at 08:31 By Help Net Security When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively working on developing super apps, suggesting there’s clearly a niche to be filled. In fact, since the

Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy Read More »

CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching

CVE, cybersecurity, Don't miss, GitHub, Hot stuff, News, open source, software /

CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching 2024-02-19 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz CVE Prioritizer is an open-source tool designed to assist in prioritizing the patching of vulnerabilities. It integrates data from CVSS, EPSS, and CISA’s KEV catalog to offer insights into the probability of exploitation and the potential effects of vulnerabilities on your

CVE Prioritizer: Open-source tool to prioritize vulnerability patching Read More »

Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, cybersecurity, data security, Don't miss, Features, Hot stuff, News, opinion, Privacy, Salesforce, strategy /

Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer 2024-02-19 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Recently, Salesforce named Brad Arkin, previously Chief Security & Trust Officer at Cisco, the company’s new Chief Trust Officer. This was the perfect opportunity to find out more about his plans. In this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discusses a

Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust Officer Read More »

Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses

cybercrime, cybersecurity, Experian, fraud, News, online payment, report, survey /

Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses 2024-02-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need

Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses Read More »

The double-edged sword of zero trust

Cerby, cybersecurity, HelpSystems, Illumio, Portnox, Red Hat, Video, Xalient, zero trust /

The double-edged sword of zero trust 2024-02-19 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In an era defined by relentless cyber threats and evolving attack vectors, traditional security models are proving increasingly inadequate to safeguard sensitive information. Unlike conventional systems that often rely on perimeter defenses, zero trust adopts a more discerning philosophy, treating every user,

The double-edged sword of zero trust Read More »

Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge

authentication, Compliance, cybersecurity, Don't miss, EasyDMARC, Email, Expert analysis, Expert corner, Gmail, Hot stuff, News, opinion, standards, Yahoo /

Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge 2024-02-16 at 08:01 By Help Net Security The essence of cybersecurity is not just about defense but enabling business through trust and reliability. As Gmail and Yahoo take steps to enforce stricter email authentication, organizations that are proactive in their DMARC compliance will

Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge Read More »

Cybersecurity sectors adjust as DDoS attacks reach new heights

attacks, cybersecurity, DDoS, Don't miss, Gcore, Hot stuff, Video /

Cybersecurity sectors adjust as DDoS attacks reach new heights 2024-02-16 at 07:05 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Andrey Slastenov, Head of Security Department at Gcore, discusses the findings of their latest report that provide insights into the current state of the DDoS protection market and cybersecurity trends. Key highlights from

Cybersecurity sectors adjust as DDoS attacks reach new heights Read More »

Scroll to Top