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Microsoft revised the controversial Copilot+ Recall feature

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Microsoft revised the controversial Copilot+ Recall feature 2024-09-30 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has made changes to Recall – the screenshot-taking, AI-powered search feature for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 – to reassure users worried about security and privacy. The security of the feature has been assessed by Microsoft’s Offensive Research & Security Engineering […]

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI?

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Could APIs be the undoing of AI? 2024-09-30 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Application programming interfaces (APIs) are essential to how generative AI (GenAI) functions with agents (e.g., calling upon them for data). But the combination of API and LLM issues coupled with rapid rollouts is likely to see numerous organizations having to combat

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Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security

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Open source maintainers: Key to software health and security 2024-09-30 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Open source has become the foundation of modern application development, with up to 98% of applications incorporating open-source components and open-source code accounting for 70% or more of the typical application. In this Help Net Security video, Donald Fischer,

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management

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Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management 2024-09-30 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the complexities

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CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE

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CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE 2024-09-27 at 13:31 By Zeljka Zorz After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that can be abused by remote, unauthenticated attackers to

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world 2024-09-27 at 08:01 By Help Net Security IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present

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Tosint: Open-source Telegram OSINT tool

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Tosint: Open-source Telegram OSINT tool 2024-09-27 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz Tosint is an open-source Telegram OSINT tool that extracts useful information from Telegram bots and channels. It’s suited for security researchers, investigators, and others who want to gather insights from Telegram sources. Several law enforcement agencies utilize Tosint to gather intelligence and monitor cybercriminal

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan

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Developing an effective cyberwarfare response plan 2024-09-27 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Nadir Izrael, CTO at Armis, discusses how AI has transformed cyberwarfare by amplifying attacks’ scale and sophistication. Izrael emphasizes the need for AI-powered defenses and proactive cybersecurity strategies to combat these evolving threats. How has adopting AI

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Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance

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Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance 2024-09-26 at 17:31 By Zeljka Zorz Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Active Directory is susceptible to compromise due to its

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The number of Android memory safety vulnerabilities has tumbled, and here’s why

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The number of Android memory safety vulnerabilities has tumbled, and here’s why 2024-09-26 at 15:32 By Zeljka Zorz Google’s decision to write new code into Android’s codebase in Rust, a memory-safe programming language, has resulted in a significant drop in memory safety vulnerabilities, despite old code (written in C/C++) not having been rewritten. The number

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask

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AI use: 3 essential questions every CISO must ask 2024-09-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In July, Wall Street experienced its worst day since 2022, with the tech-focused Nasdaq falling by 3.6%. The downturn was largely triggered by what commentators suggest is the result of underwhelming earnings from some major tech companies. What’s notable

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments 2024-09-26 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managing multiple frameworks and offers strategies

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Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective

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Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective 2024-09-26 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Data privacy has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it didn’t happen overnight. The proliferation of data collection, coupled with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, has made it easier to piece

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PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987)

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PoC for critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability released (CVE-2024-28987) 2024-09-25 at 17:17 By Zeljka Zorz Details about and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for CVE-2024-28987, a recently patched SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) vulnerability that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to remotely read and modify all help desk ticket details, are now public. “When

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Ivanti vTM auth bypass flaw exploited in attacks, CISA warns (CVE-2024-7593)

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Ivanti vTM auth bypass flaw exploited in attacks, CISA warns (CVE-2024-7593) 2024-09-25 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2024-7593, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM) appliances, is actively exploited by attackers. The confirmation comes from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

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NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector

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NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector 2024-09-25 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz NetAlertX is an open-source Wi-Fi/LAN intruder detection tool that scans your network for connected devices and alerts you when new or unknown devices are detected. It provides visibility into your network activity to help you monitor unauthorized access. “NetAlertX comes with a range of

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail

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Securing non-human identities: Why fragmented strategies fail 2024-09-25 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, John Yeoh, Global VP of Research at CSA, discusses the growing security challenges posed by non-human identities (NHIs). With NHIs now outnumbering human identities by 20 to 1, organizations are struggling to secure these digital entities

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 25, 2024

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 25, 2024 2024-09-25 at 07:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec CISO Guardz | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will develop and implement security policies and procedures to enhance the security of the company’s IT environment. Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy to

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Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software

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Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software 2024-09-24 at 17:46 By Zeljka Zorz Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researchers, the attackers start by compromising

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US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation

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US-based Kaspersky users startled by unexpected UltraAV installation 2024-09-24 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz A poorly executed “handover” of US-based Kaspersky customers has led some users to panic when software named UltraAV popped up on their computers without any action on their part. What happened? Earlier this year, for national security reasons, the US Department

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