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RCE vulnerabilities fixed in SolarWinds enterprise solutions

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RCE vulnerabilities fixed in SolarWinds enterprise solutions 2024-02-19 at 07:01 By Zeljka Zorz SolarWinds has released updates for Access Rights Manager (ARM) and (Orion) Platform that fix vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute code on vulnerable installations. SolarWinds ARM flaws fixed SolarWinds, the company whose Orion IT administration platform has been infamously compromised in […]

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

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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

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Cybersecurity sectors adjust as DDoS attacks reach new heights

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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

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Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

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Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack 2024-02-15 at 14:17 By Helga Labus German battery manufacturer Varta was forced to shut down its IT systems and stop production as a result of a cyberattack. The Varta cyberattack The cyberattack occurred on Monday night and affected five of the company’s production plants and the administration. According

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iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data

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iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data 2024-02-15 at 12:16 By Help Net Security Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence unit, has been attributed to a Chinese-speaking threat actor codenamed GoldFactory, responsible for

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks

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AI outsourcing: A strategic guide to managing third-party risks 2024-02-15 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing business practices, many companies are turning to third-party AI services for a competitive edge. However, this approach comes with its own set of risks. From data security concerns to operational disruptions,

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5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations

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5 free digital forensics tools to boost your investigations 2024-02-15 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Digital forensics plays a crucial role in analyzing and addressing cyberattacks, and it’s a key component of incident response. Additionally, digital forensics provides vital information for auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies in the aftermath of an attack.

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Collaboration at the core: The interconnectivity of ITOps and security

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Collaboration at the core: The interconnectivity of ITOps and security 2024-02-15 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Krista Macomber, Research Director at The Futurum Group, discusses how IT and security teams increasingly unite against cyber threats. Organizations are still struggling with the issue of disjointed data protection solutions, leading

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How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI?

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How are state-sponsored threat actors leveraging AI? 2024-02-14 at 18:31 By Helga Labus Microsoft and OpenAI have identified attempts by various state-affiliated threat actors to use large language models (LLMs) to enhance their cyber operations. Threat actors use LLMs for various tasks Just as defenders do, threat actors are leveraging AI (more specifically: LLMs) to

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QNAP fixes OS command injection flaws affecting its NAS devices (CVE-2023-47218, CVE-2023-50358)

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QNAP fixes OS command injection flaws affecting its NAS devices (CVE-2023-47218, CVE-2023-50358) 2024-02-14 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz QNAP Systems has patched two unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-47218, CVE-2023-50358) in various versions of the operating systems embedded in the firmware of their popular network-attached storage (NAS) devices. About the vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-47218, CVE-2023-50358) Both vulnerabilities

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Corporate users getting tricked into downloading AnyDesk

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Corporate users getting tricked into downloading AnyDesk 2024-02-14 at 11:16 By Helga Labus Hackers are leveraging the AnyDesk remote desktop application in a phishing campaign targeting employees, Malwarebytes warns. The AnyDesk phishing campaign In a phishing campaign recently discovered by Malwarebytes researchers, attackers targeted potential victims via email or SMS, personalized to match their roles

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We can’t risk losing staff to alert fatigue

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We can’t risk losing staff to alert fatigue 2024-02-14 at 08:32 By Help Net Security The oft-quoted Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu famously claimed: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” Exchange “battles” for “cyberattacks”, and the maxim will hold. But too much information

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Rise in cyberwarfare tactics fueled by geopolitical tensions

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Rise in cyberwarfare tactics fueled by geopolitical tensions 2024-02-14 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Shelton, Head of Threat Research and Analysis at Google Cloud, discusses the latest Threat Horizons Report, which provides intelligence-derived trends, expertise, and recommendations on threat actors to help inform cloud customer security strategies in

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Fabric: Open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI

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Fabric: Open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI 2024-02-14 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Fabric is an open-source framework, created to enable users to granularly apply AI to everyday challenges. Key features “I created it to enable humans to easily augment themselves with AI. I believe it’s currently too difficult for people to use AI.

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How to take control of personal data

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How to take control of personal data 2024-02-14 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals increasingly use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to craft convincing backstories, often by mining social media profiles for details on a target’s profession, interests, and routines. Armed with these personal insights, these malicious actors leverage chatbots to compose highly persuasive messages. Additionally,

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Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2024-21412, CVE-2024-21351)

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Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2024-21412, CVE-2024-21351) 2024-02-13 at 22:01 By Zeljka Zorz On February 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered fixes for 72 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, including two zero-days (CVE-2024-21412, CVE-2024-21351) that are being leveraged by attackers in the wild. About CVE-2024-21412 and CVE-2024-21351 CVE-2024-21412 allows attackers to bypass the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen

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Attackers injected novel DSLog backdoor into 670 vulnerable Ivanti devices (CVE-2024-21893)

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Attackers injected novel DSLog backdoor into 670 vulnerable Ivanti devices (CVE-2024-21893) 2024-02-13 at 13:01 By Helga Labus Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability (CVE-2024-21893) in Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure and Neurons for ZTA to inject a “previously unknown and interesting backdoor” dubbed DSLog. CVE-2024-21893 patches and exploitation Ivanti disclosed CVE-2024-21893 – a server-side request

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Roundcube webmail XSS vulnerability exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-43770)

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Roundcube webmail XSS vulnerability exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-43770) 2024-02-13 at 11:46 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-43770, a vulnerability in the Roundcube webmail software that has been fixed in September 2023, is being exploited by attackers in the wild, CISA has warned by adding the vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. About CVE-2023-43770 Roundcube is

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The future of cybersecurity: Anticipating changes with data analytics and automation

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The future of cybersecurity: Anticipating changes with data analytics and automation 2024-02-13 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Mick Baccio, Staff Security Strategist at Splunk SURGe, discusses the future of cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of data analytics and automation in addressing evolving threats. He points out the changes in threat

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Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats

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Protecting against AI-enhanced email threats 2024-02-13 at 07:31 By Helga Labus Generative AI based on large language models (LLMs) has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses, but also cybercriminals. Its ability to process large amounts of data and quickly generate results has contributed to its widespread adoption. AI in the hands of cybercriminals

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