Operationalizing zero trust in the cloud 23/06/2023 at 07:39 By Help Net Security Some organizations have bought into the idea that workloads in the cloud are inherently more secure than those on premises. This idea is reinforced by the concept that the cloud service provider (CSP) assumes responsibility for security. However, while a secure cloud […]
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Security investments that help companies navigate the macroeconomic climate 23/06/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As data transformation progresses, cyber attacks are among the most significant growing threats to the enterprise. As seen in the recent MOVEit situation, enterprises must immediately enact cybersecurity solutions that are right for them. Every enterprise is unique, so
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Apple fixes zero-day vulnerabilities used to covertly deliver spyware (CVE-2023-32435) 22/06/2023 at 13:36 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has released patches for three zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-32434, CVE-2023-32435, CVE-2023-32439) exploited in the wild. The first two have been reported by Kaspersky researchers Georgy Kucherin, Leonid Bezvershenko and Boris Larin following their discovery of the iOS spyware implant
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ChatGPT shows promise in detecting phishing sites 22/06/2023 at 08:24 By Helga Labus ChatGPT can be used to generate phishing sites, but could it also be used to reliably detect them? Security researchers have tried to answer that question. Can ChatGPT detect phishing sites based on URLs? Kaspersky researchers tested 5,265 (2322 phishing and 2943
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Cloud-native security hinges on open source 22/06/2023 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Technologies like Kubernetes and K3S are synonymous with the success of cloud native computing and the power of open source. It is no accident they have steamrolled the competition. As enterprises look to secure cloud-native environments, open source is the critical piece
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Understanding the interplay between DevOps productivity and security 22/06/2023 at 07:09 By Help Net Security Not only are macroeconomic headwinds causing more significant stress for security and DevOps teams, but the increasing number of threats against shrinking teams is causing an uneven playing field. In this Help Net Security video, Ev Kontsevoy, CEO at Teleport,
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Unraveling the multifaceted threats facing telecom companies 22/06/2023 at 07:09 By Mirko Zorz In today’s interconnected world, telecom companies serve as gateways, connecting individuals, businesses, and governments. However, this role also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. From DDoS attacks to sophisticated spyware infiltration, telecom providers face a wide range of threats that can disrupt
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VMware Aria Operations for Networks vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-20887) 21/06/2023 at 11:42 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-20887, a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight), has been spotted being exploited in the wild. There are no workarounds to mitigate the risk of exploitation – enterprise admins are
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The limitations of shifting left in application security 21/06/2023 at 07:40 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jacob Garrison, Security Research for Bionic, explains the limitations of shifting left in application security. Key factors hindering the effectiveness of shifting left: Achieving 50%+ application test coverage is unrealistic, especially in microservices environments
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Empowering Google security and networking solutions with AI 21/06/2023 at 06:47 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sunil Potti, VP and GM, Cloud Security Google Cloud, talks about how new security and networking solutions powered by AI help improve security so Google customers can address their most pressing security challenges and remain
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Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining 20/06/2023 at 13:36 By Helga Labus Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS bot
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The significance of CIS Control mapping in the 2023 Verizon DBIR 20/06/2023 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Verizon’s recently released 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR) provides organizations with a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape and valuable insights into incident types and vulnerabilities. This year, the report includes the mapping of CIS
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ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses 20/06/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patricia Thaine, CEO at Private AI, reviews the main privacy concerns when using ChatGPT in a business context, as well as the risks that businesses can face if they betray customers’ trust. Thaine also
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10 open-source recon tools worth your time 20/06/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Recon is the initial stage in the penetration testing process. It’s a vital phase allowing the tester to understand their target and strategize their moves. Here are ten open-source recon tools that deserve to be in your arsenal. Altdns Altdns is
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The future of passwords and authentication 20/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Michael Crandell, CEO of Bitwarden, discusses the future of passwords and authentication. Although interest in passwordless technology, which aims to eliminate the need for passwords, is relatively low, 65% of consumers are receptive to using new
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What if the browser was designed for the enterprise? 20/06/2023 at 05:47 By Help Net Security Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, provides an overview of the Island Enterprise Browser. Learn more at Infosecurity Europe 2023 – June 20-22, 2023. The post What if the browser was designed for the enterprise? appeared first on
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A third MOVEit vulnerability fixed, Cl0p lists victim organizations (CVE-2023-35708) 19/06/2023 at 15:09 By Zeljka Zorz Progress Software has asked customers to update their MOVEit Transfer installations again, to fix a third SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-35708) discovered in the web application in less that a month. Previously, the Cl0p cyber extortion gang exploited CVE-2023-34362 to
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Microsoft confirms DDoS attacks against M365, Azure Portal 19/06/2023 at 14:02 By Helga Labus The Microsoft 365 and Azure Portal outages users expirienced this month were caused by Layer 7 DDoS attacks, Microsoft has confirmed on Friday. The DDoS attacks against Microsoft 365 and Azure Portal Throughout the first half June 2023 Microsoft confirmed, at
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Goodbyes are difficult, IT offboarding processes make them harder 19/06/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security When employees, contractors and service providers leave an organization, they take with them knowledge, capabilities, and professional achievements. They should leave behind any proprietary or confidential data belonging to the organization, but Osterman Research found that 69% of organizations
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How to simplify the process of compliance with U.S. Executive Order 14028 19/06/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Nick Mistry, SVP and CISO at Lineaje, offers tips to simplify the process of compliance with U.S. Executive Order 14028. A key part of U.S. Executive Order 14028 is for
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