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Enhancing mainframe security with proven best practices

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Enhancing mainframe security with proven best practices 15/11/2023 at 08:35 By Help Net Security Mainframe systems have served as the bedrock of enterprise networks for years, standing unmatched in terms of reliability, scalability, and data protection. However, security risks have become a pressing concern as the digital landscape evolves, emerging practices like DevOps, the rise […]

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Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study

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Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study 07/11/2023 at 19:46 By Eduard Kovacs Foreign threat actors can easily obtain sensitive information on US military members from data brokers, a Duke University study shows. The post Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study appeared

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The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success

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The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success 06/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful and must be remediated after

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Atlassian CISO Urges Quick Action to Protect Confluence Instances From Critical Vulnerability

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Atlassian CISO Urges Quick Action to Protect Confluence Instances From Critical Vulnerability 31/10/2023 at 21:30 By Ionut Arghire Atlassian warns that a critical vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Server could lead to significant data loss if exploited. The post Atlassian CISO Urges Quick Action to Protect Confluence Instances From Critical Vulnerability appeared first on

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Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification

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Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire New capability detects attacks on iMessage servers and allows users to verify a conversation partner’s identity. The post Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans 30/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience

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Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy

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Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy 25/10/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, as 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercise their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older, according to Cisco. Consumers express willingness to share their

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Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms

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Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms 24/10/2023 at 20:02 By Ryan Naraine Adlumin, a startup working on technology to boost security for mid-market firms, has banked $70 million in new funding led by SYN Ventures. The post Adlumin Snags $70M to Boost Security for Mid-Market Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Enterprise Browser Startup Island Banks $100M in Funding

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Enterprise Browser Startup Island Banks $100M in Funding 23/10/2023 at 21:49 By Ryan Naraine Since 2020, Island has raised a total of $325 million to help protect corporate data flowing through SaaS and internal web applications. The post Enterprise Browser Startup Island Banks $100M in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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The double-edged sword of heightened regulation for financial services

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The double-edged sword of heightened regulation for financial services 20/10/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Financial services organizations are enticing targets for cybercriminals due to their significant wealth holdings, presenting abundant opportunities for monetary gain through extortion, theft, and fraud, according to Trustwave. In addition to the money itself, the financial services sector stores

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Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech

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Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech 18/10/2023 at 17:36 By Ryan Naraine Since launching in 2021, Darwinium has raised $26 million to build a bot and fraud prevention platform running on the perimeter edge. The post Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks

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Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks 18/10/2023 at 15:49 By Torsten George By implementing strong security practices,, organizations can significantly reduce the risks associated with lost and stolen computers and safeguard their sensitive information. The post Lost and Stolen Devices: A Gateway to Data Breaches and Leaks appeared first on

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Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption

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Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption 17/10/2023 at 17:46 By Kevin Townsend The feared ‘cryptopocalypse’ (the death of current encryption) might be sooner than expected – caused by in-memory computing ASICs rather than quantum computers. The post Beyond Quantum: MemComputing ASICs Could Shatter 2048-bit RSA Encryption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires

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Tackling cyber risks head-on using security questionnaires 04/10/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gaspard de Lacroix-Vaubois, CEO at Skypher, talks about the implementation of security questionnaires and how they facilitate assessments and accountability across all participants in the technology supply chain, fostering trust and safeguarding sensitive data. Many organizations

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras

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Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras 29/09/2023 at 19:16 By Ionut Arghire A group of academic researchers devised a technique to extract sounds from still images captured using smartphone cameras with rolling shutter and movable lens structures. The post Researchers Extract Sounds From Still Images on Smartphone Cameras appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy

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How global enterprises navigate the complex world of data privacy 25/09/2023 at 07:38 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She

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Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets

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Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets 06/09/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire Truffle Security has discovered thousands of popular websites leaking their secrets, including .git directories and AWS and GitHub keys. The post Thousands of Popular Websites Leaking Secrets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity

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How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity 30/08/2023 at 14:17 By Marie Hattar While quantum-based attacks are still in the future, organizations must think about how to defend data in transit when encryption no longer works. The post How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is What Will Change When You Sign On

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Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is What Will Change When You Sign On 25/08/2023 at 14:47 By Associated Press The Digital Services Act aims to protect European users when it comes to privacy, transparency and removal of harmful or illegal content. The post Europe is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is

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Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls

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Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls 25/08/2023 at 14:47 By Ionut Arghire Google has announced new AI-powered zero trust, digital sovereignty, and threat defense controls for Workspace customers. The post Google Workspace Introduces New AI-Powered Security Controls appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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