Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp 2024-01-19 at 08:02 By Help Net Security From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can […]
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Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot 2024-01-18 at 17:03 By Zeljka Zorz Users exposing poorly secured PostgreSQL and MySQL servers online are in danger of getting their databases wiped by a ransomware bot, Border0 researchers are warning. The attackers asks for a small sum to return / not publish the data, but […]
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VMware: Plug critical Aria Automation hole immediately! (CVE-2023-34063) 2024-01-18 at 12:16 By Zeljka Zorz A critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-34063) affecting VMware Aria Automation and VMware Cloud Foundation can be exploited by attackers to gain access to remote organizations and workflows, VMware has warned. The company is not aware of any “in the wild” exploitation of this […]
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Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise 2024-01-18 at 08:02 By Help Net Security The future of data privacy is the end of compromise. With the world producing data at astounding rates, we need ways to put data to the best use while protecting against breaches and ensuring privacy, data protection and access […]
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Skytrack: Open-source aircraft reconnaissance tool 2024-01-18 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Skytrack is an open-source command-line tool for plane spotting and aircraft OSINT reconnaissance. The tool utilizes multiple data sources to collect information on aircraft, can produce a PDF report for a specific aircraft, and offers conversion between ICAO and Tail Number designations. Suitable for […]
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Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management 2024-01-18 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should have a playbook that clearly outlines what to do, when to do it, who is notified, who will […]
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The power of AI in cybersecurity 2024-01-18 at 06:31 By Helga Labus The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (GenAI), has revolutionized organizational landscapes and transformed both the cyber threat landscape and cybersecurity. AI as a powerful cybersecurity tool As organizations handle increasing amounts of data daily, AI offers advanced capabilities that […]
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Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections 2024-01-17 at 13:46 By Help Net Security Kaspersky’s researchers have developed a lightweight method to detect indicators of infection from sophisticated iOS spyware such as NSO Group’s Pegasus, QuaDream’s Reign, and Intellexa’s Predator through analyzing a log file created on iOS devices. Analyzing the Shutdown.log The company’s […]
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Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2024-0519) 2024-01-17 at 12:01 By Zeljka Zorz In the new stable release of the Chrome browser, Google has fixed three security vulnerabilities affecting the V8 engine, including one zero-day (CVE-2024-0519) with an existing exploit. About CVE-2024-0519 V8 is an open-source JavaScript and WebAssembly engine developed by the Chromium Project […]
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Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP 2024-01-17 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monitoring anomalies in employee […]
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The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness 2024-01-17 at 07:31 By Helga Labus Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a good security culture. Why cybersecurity awareness training? 81% of organizations were hit by malware, phishing, and password […]
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CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations 2024-01-17 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Mixter, Vice President, Analyst at Gartner, discusses the dynamic world of CISOs and how their roles have evolved significantly over the years. He outlines the critical skills for CISOs in 2024, addresses […]
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Best practices to mitigate alert fatigue 2024-01-17 at 06:32 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Peter Manev, Chief Strategy Officer at Stamus Networks, discusses a pervasive problem plaguing security analysts called “alert fatigue,” – which occurs when security teams become desensitized to an overwhelming volume of alerts, causing them to miss […]
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Atlassian reveals critical Confluence RCE flaw, urges “immediate action” (CVE-2023-22527) 2024-01-16 at 19:46 By Zeljka Zorz Atlassian has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server that could lead to remote code execution. The good news is that the flaw was fixed in early December 2023 with the release of versions […]
1,700 Ivanti VPN devices compromised. Are yours among them? 2024-01-16 at 17:16 By Zeljka Zorz Over 1,700 Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices worldwide have been compromised by attackers exploiting two zero-days with no patches currently available. “Additional threat actors beyond UTA0178 appear to now have access to the exploit and are actively trying to exploit […]
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3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks 2024-01-16 at 07:31 By Help Net Security OAuth attacks are on the rise. In December, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed threat actors misusing OAuth apps to take over a cloud server and mine cryptocurrency, establish persistence following business email compromise and launch spam activity using the […]
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10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know about 2024-01-16 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, understanding and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This article lists the most essential cybersecurity frameworks developed to guide businesses and governments in safeguarding their digital assets. From the […]
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Windows SmartScreen bug exploited to deliver powerful info-stealer (CVE-2023-36025) 2024-01-15 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) that Microsoft fixed in November 2023 continues to be exploited by malware peddlers: this time around, the delivered threat is a variant of the Phemedrone Stealer. About the malware Phemedrone Stealer is a piece of malware written […]
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Juniper fixes critical RCE in its SRX firewalls and EX switches (CVE-2024-21591) 2024-01-15 at 11:16 By Helga Labus Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, network-based threat […]
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Flipping the BEC funnel: Phishing in the age of GenAI 2024-01-15 at 08:02 By Help Net Security For years, phishing was just a numbers game: A malicious actor would slap together an extremely generic (and usually poorly-written) email and fire it out to thousands of recipients in the hope that a few might take the […]
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