Image-based phishing tactics evolve 2024-03-12 at 06:00 By Help Net Security While 70% of organizations feel their current security stacks are effective against image-based and QR code phishing attacks, 76% were still compromised in the last 12 months, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. IT pros are highly aware of emerging types of phishing attacks […]
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Transitioning to memory-safe languages: Challenges and considerations 2024-03-11 at 09:07 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Omkhar Arasaratnam, General Manager at the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), discusses the evolution of memory-safe programming languages and their emergence in response to the limitations of languages like C and C++. Memory safety concerns, prevailing
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Email security trends in the energy and infrastructure sector 2024-03-11 at 09:07 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Mike Britton, CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses how energy and infrastructure organizations face an increased risk of business email compromise and vendor email compromise attacks. According to Abnormal Security data, from February 2023
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CloudGrappler: Open-source tool detects activity in cloud environments 2024-03-11 at 09:07 By Mirko Zorz CloudGrappler is an open-source tool designed to assist security teams in identifying threat actors within their AWS and Azure environments. The tool, built on the foundation of Cado Security’s cloudgrep project, offers enhanced detection capabilities based on the tactics, techniques, and
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Insider threats can damage even the most secure organizations 2024-03-11 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Insider threats encompass both intentional and unintentional actions. Some insiders may maliciously exploit their access for personal gain, espionage, or sabotage, while others may inadvertently compromise security protocols due to negligence, lack of awareness, or coercion. Consequently, the challenge
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March 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A popular framework updated 2024-03-08 at 08:47 By Help Net Security We’re almost at our third Patch Tuesday and wrapping up the first quarter 2024. Time flies by! Microsoft is starting to push users to update their operating systems as their active version is approaching end-of-support. The February 2024 Patch
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How new and old security threats keep persisting 2024-03-08 at 08:00 By Help Net Security Security leaders recognize that the pattern of buying new tech and the frantic state of find-fix vulnerability management is not working, according to Cymulate. Security leaders take proactive approach to cybersecurity Rather than waiting for the next big cyberattack and
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Leveraging AI and automation for enhanced cloud communication security 2024-03-08 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sanjay Macwan, CIO and CISO at Vonage, addresses emerging threats to cloud communications and the role of AI and automation in cybersecurity. What emerging threats to cloud communications are you most concerned about, and
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Securing the future: Addressing cybersecurity challenges in the education sector 2024-03-08 at 07:03 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustwave, shines a light on the impact the current threat environment can have for both universities and students. Key findings from a recent Trustwave report include: – 1.8
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Today’s biggest AI security challenges 2024-03-07 at 08:23 By Help Net Security 98% of companies surveyed view some of their AI models as vital for business success, and 77% have experienced breaches in their AI systems over the past year, according to HiddenLayer. The report surveyed 150 IT security and data science leaders to shed
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Tazama: Open-source real-time fraud management 2024-03-07 at 07:39 By Help Net Security Tazama is an open-source platform focused on improving fraud management within digital payment systems. Tazama marks a substantial transformation in the approach to financial monitoring and compliance worldwide. Previously, the financial sector struggled with proprietary solutions that were both expensive and restrictive, impeding
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Major shifts in identity, ransomware, and critical infrastructure threat trends 2024-03-07 at 07:20 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Michelle Alvarez, Strategic Threat Analysis Manager at IBM X-Force, discusses the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, revealing top threats and trends the team observed last year across its global engagements and how
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78% of MSPs identify cybersecurity as prime IT challenge 2024-03-07 at 06:46 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity remained a top priority and an area of growth for MSPs, with 73% saying it’s a top revenue driver for their business, according to Kaseya. Ongoing cyberattack threats impact MSPs The threat of cyberattacks continues to weigh on
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5 ways to keep API integrations secure 2024-03-06 at 08:20 By Help Net Security API integrations often handle sensitive data, such as employees’ personally identifiable information (PII), companies’ financial information, or even clients’ payment card data. Keeping this data safe from attackers—while ensuring that the integrations perform at the desired level—requires adopting several security measures.
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Navigating regulation challenges for protecting sensitive healthcare data 2024-03-06 at 07:10 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Chris Bowen, CISO at ClearDATA, emphasizes the importance of digital health companies being more transparent with their users. As more and more Americans flock to direct-to-consumer digital health apps and resources, most people don’t
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AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration 2024-03-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been
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Why cyber maturity assessment should become standard practice 2024-03-05 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Understanding risk is one thing, but how do you know if your organization has what it takes to withstand those risks being realized? Establishing cyber maturity can help determine resilience, where the strengths and weaknesses lie, and what needs to
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Secure your hybrid workforce: The advantages of encrypted storage 2024-03-05 at 07:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Amparo, Field Application Engineer at Kingston Technology, discusses the benefits of encrypted external SSDs and USBs for hybrid workforces. He talks about the differences between software and hardware encryption, why it’s important,
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What organizations need to know about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) 2024-03-05 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kris Lovejoy, Global Security and Resilience Leader at Kyndryl, discusses the impact of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on organizations across the EU, particularly in ICT risk management and cybersecurity.
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Organizations are knowingly releasing vulnerable applications 2024-03-05 at 06:18 By Help Net Security 92% of companies had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house, according to Checkmarx. AppSec managers and developers share application security duties In recent years the responsibility for application security has shifted away from dedicated
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