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Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation

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Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation 2024-04-17 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, author, and researcher. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, innovative start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of BSidesTLV and Leading Cyber Ladies […]

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 17, 2024

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 17, 2024 2024-04-17 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Client Security Officer Unisys | USA | Remote – View job details The Client Security Officer (CSO) is part of Unisys account management team servicing its clients as cybersecurity representative alongside the Client Executive and the Client Delivery Executive. Cybersecurity Engineer

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Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant: Open-source API service designed for learning

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Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant: Open-source API service designed for learning 2024-04-17 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant is an open-source project that allows developers to learn to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their code through an interactive game. “I wanted to create a generic playground for ethical hackers, developers, and security engineers where

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Understanding next-level cyber threats

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Understanding next-level cyber threats 2024-04-17 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Trevor Hilligoss, VP of SpyCloud Labs, discusses the 2024 SpyCloud Identity Exposure Report, an annual report examining the latest trends in cybercrime and its impact. Researchers recaptured nearly 1.38 billion passwords circulating the darknet in 2023, an 81.5%

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PuTTY vulnerability can be exploited to recover private keys (CVE-2024-31497)

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PuTTY vulnerability can be exploited to recover private keys (CVE-2024-31497) 2024-04-16 at 19:46 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2024-31497) in PuTTY, a popular SSH and Telnet client, could allow attackers to recover NIST P-521 client keys due to the “heavily biased” ECDSA nonces (random values used once), researchers have discovered. “To be more precise, the

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Cisco Duo provider breached, SMS MFA logs compromised

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Cisco Duo provider breached, SMS MFA logs compromised 2024-04-16 at 18:31 By Zeljka Zorz Hackers have managed to compromise a telephony provider for Duo, the Cisco-owned company providing secure access solutions, and steal MFA (multi-factor authentication) SMS message logs of Duo customers. About the attack The unnamed provider – one of two that Duo uses

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New open-source project takeover attacks spotted, stymied

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New open-source project takeover attacks spotted, stymied 2024-04-16 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz The OpenJS Foundation has headed off a “credible takeover attempt” similar to the one that resulted in a backdoor getting included in the open-source XZ Utils package by someone who called themselves “Jia Tan”. This malicious maintainer achieved that coveted position after

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5 free red teaming resources to get you started

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5 free red teaming resources to get you started 2024-04-16 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Red teaming is evaluating the effectiveness of your cybersecurity by eliminating defender bias and adopting an adversarial perspective within your organization. Tactics may include anything from social engineering to physical security breaches to simulate a real-world advanced persistent threat.

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AI set to enhance cybersecurity roles, not replace them

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AI set to enhance cybersecurity roles, not replace them 2024-04-16 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Caleb Sima, Chair of CSA AI Security Alliance, discusses how AI empowers security pros, emphasizing its role in enhancing skills and productivity rather than replacing staff. AI is seen as empowering rather than replacing

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Audio deepfakes: What they are, and the risks they present

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Audio deepfakes: What they are, and the risks they present 2024-04-16 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Audio deepfakes are becoming a big problem. Recent cybercriminal campaigns use voice cloning technology to replicate the speech tone and patterns of celebrities such as Elon Musk, Mr. Beast Tiger Woods, and others and use them for endorsing

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A critical vulnerability in Delinea Secret Server allows auth bypass, admin access

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A critical vulnerability in Delinea Secret Server allows auth bypass, admin access 2024-04-15 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz Organizations with on-prem installations of Delinea Secret Server are urged to update them immediately, to plug a critical vulnerability that may allow attackers to bypass authentication, gain admin access and extract secrets. Fixing the Delinea Secret Server

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eBook: Why CISSP?

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eBook: Why CISSP? 2024-04-15 at 14:16 By Help Net Security As new cyber threats emerge daily in our connected world, there’s never been a greater urgency for cybersecurity professionals than now. What can CISSP certification do for you? In the eBook, hear from cybersecurity experts on how certification: Gives you a seat at the table

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How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming

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How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming 2024-04-15 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveillance systems, which

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Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks

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Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks 2024-04-15 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrew Ginter, VP of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security, discusses operational technology (OT) cyber attacks and their 2024 Threat Report. He examines how global geopolitical tensions and evolving ransomware tactics are reshaping industrial cybersecurity. He sheds light

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Exposing the top cloud security threats

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Exposing the top cloud security threats 2024-04-15 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey. In this Help Net Security video, Michal

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Zarf: Open-source continuous software delivery on disconnected networks

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Zarf: Open-source continuous software delivery on disconnected networks 2024-04-15 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Zarf is a free, open-source tool that enables continuous software delivery on disconnected networks. It currently offers fully automated support for K3s, K3d, and Kind and is also compatible with EKS, AKS, GKE, RKE2, and many other distro services. The

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CVE-2024-3400 exploited: Unit 42, Volexity share more details about the attacks

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CVE-2024-3400 exploited: Unit 42, Volexity share more details about the attacks 2024-04-12 at 22:16 By Zeljka Zorz Earlier today, Palo Alto Networks revealed that a critical command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in the company’s firewalls has been exploited in limited attacks and has urged customers with vulnerable devices to quickly implement mitigations and workarounds. Palo Alto

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Palo Alto Networks firewalls under attack, hotfixes incoming! (CVE-2024-3400)

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Palo Alto Networks firewalls under attack, hotfixes incoming! (CVE-2024-3400) 2024-04-12 at 10:46 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers are exploiting a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) affecting Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls, the company has warned, and urged customers to implement temporary mitigations and get in touch to check whether their devices have been compromised. “Palo Alto Networks is

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Strategies to cultivate collaboration between NetOps and SecOps

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Strategies to cultivate collaboration between NetOps and SecOps 2024-04-12 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Debby Briggs, CISO at Netscout, discusses breaking down silos between NetOps and SecOps. Practical steps include scheduling strategy meetings, understanding communication preferences, and fostering team collaboration. With evolving cloud models, collaboration and clear role assignments

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The next wave of mobile threats

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The next wave of mobile threats 2024-04-12 at 07:01 By Help Net Security According to McAfee, apps, whether for communication, productivity, or gaming, are among the biggest threats to mobile security. Technavio expects the global mobile security software market to grow by $2.75 billion between 2020 and 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 9.68%. In

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