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Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack

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Enterprises prepare for the inevitable cyber attack 29/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Recent IDC research shows that in many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives. In fact, 52% of senior leaders have no involvement in their company’s cyber cases. In this Help Net Security video, Rahul […]

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Vigil: Open-source LLM security scanner

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Vigil: Open-source LLM security scanner 29/11/2023 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Vigil is an open-source security scanner that detects prompt injections, jailbreaks, and other potential threats to Large Language Models (LLMs). Prompt injection arises when an attacker successfully influences an LLM using specially designed inputs. This leads to the LLM unintentionally carrying out the objectives

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Slovenian power company hit by ransomware

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Slovenian power company hit by ransomware 28/11/2023 at 18:17 By Helga Labus Slovenian power generation company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has been hit by ransomware and has had some of its data encrypted. The attack HSE is a state-owned company that controls numerous hydroelectric, thermal and coal-fired power plants. The company has declined to share

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Critical ownCloud flaw under attack (CVE-2023-49103)

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Critical ownCloud flaw under attack (CVE-2023-49103) 28/11/2023 at 14:17 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers are trying to exploit a critical information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2023-49103) in ownCloud, a popular file sharing and collaboration platform used in enterprise settings. Greynoise and SANS ISC say attemps have been first spotted over the weekend, though Dr. Johannes Ullrich, Dean of

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SMBs face surge in “malware free” attacks

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SMBs face surge in “malware free” attacks 28/11/2023 at 12:51 By Helga Labus “Malware free” attacks, attackers’ increased reliance on legitimate tools and scripting frameworks, and BEC scams were the most prominent threats small and medium businesses (SMBs) faced in Q3 2023, says the inaugural SMB Threat Report by Huntress, a company that provides a

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Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing

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Stop panic buying your security products and start prioritizing 28/11/2023 at 09:02 By Help Net Security As 2024 is rounding the corner, many companies are making a fresh start with a new cybersecurity budget. But with the growing number of cyberattacks and their increasingly complex nature, even those companies whose cybersecurity budgets have gone up

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How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience

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How passkeys are reshaping user security and convenience 28/11/2023 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Anna Pobletts, Head of Passwordless at 1Password, talks about passkey adoption and its acceleration in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among highly-regulated services like fintech and banking, where users seek a sign-in experience that

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Guarding the gateway: Securing dispersed networks

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Guarding the gateway: Securing dispersed networks 28/11/2023 at 08:00 By Help Net Security The network is at an inflection point, and organizations’ networks have become more dispersed amongst the cloud and on-prem, prompting a greater need for visibility today than ever. As the nature of the network shifts, teams face challenges securing their organization’s infrastructure,

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Released: AI security guidelines backed by 18 countries

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Released: AI security guidelines backed by 18 countries 27/11/2023 at 17:32 By Zeljka Zorz The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidelines that can help developers and providers of AI-powered systems “build AI systems that function as intended, are available when needed, and work without revealing sensitive data to unauthorised parties.” How

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PoC for Splunk Enterprise RCE flaw released (CVE-2023-46214)

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PoC for Splunk Enterprise RCE flaw released (CVE-2023-46214) 27/11/2023 at 13:47 By Zeljka Zorz A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a high-severity flaw in Splunk Enterprise (CVE-2023-46214) that can lead to remote code execution has been made public. Users are advised to implement the provided patches or workarounds quickly. About CVE-2023-46214 Splunk Enterprise is a solution

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Security leaders on high alert as GenAI poses privacy and security risks

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Security leaders on high alert as GenAI poses privacy and security risks 27/11/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Companies need help to get visibility into the operations of their AI programs, potentially reducing productivity while creating significant risks around governance, data security, and more. In this Help Net Security video, Neil Cohen, Head of

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Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy

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Why it’s the perfect time to reflect on your software update policy 27/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security The threat landscape is evolving by the minute, with both malicious actors and well-intentioned researchers constantly on the hunt for new attack vectors that bypass security controls and gain control of systems and applications. In fact,

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Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers

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Vulnerability disclosure: Legal risks and ethical considerations for researchers 27/11/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Eddie Zhang, Principal Consultant at Project Black, explores the complex and often controversial world of vulnerability disclosure in cybersecurity. Zhang explores the intricate balancing act that researchers must perform when navigating the interests of

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NIS2 and its global ramifications

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NIS2 and its global ramifications 24/11/2023 at 08:31 By Help Net Security The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2), due to come into effect in October 2024, seeks to improve cyber resilience in the European Union (EU). Its effects are likely to be wider reaching, though, bringing in more stringent processes and controls and redefining

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1 in 5 executives question their own data protection programs

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1 in 5 executives question their own data protection programs 24/11/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tanneasha Gordon, Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory’s data & privacy leader, discusses how many executives realize that trust is crucial to driving brand value and earning sustained customer loyalty. Privacy programs, data

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New horizons in cyber protection with 2024 trends to watch

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New horizons in cyber protection with 2024 trends to watch 23/11/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security 2023 proved to be another challenging year for companies combating supply chain security and breaches. The 2024 outlook could be worse as attacks become increasingly sophisticated. In this Help Net Security video, Fei Huang, VP of Security Strategy

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How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targets

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How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targets 22/11/2023 at 16:47 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, has been exploited by LockBit 3.0 affiliates to breach Boeing’s parts and distribution business, and “other trusted third parties have observed similar activity impacting their organization,” cybersecurity and law enforcement officials have confirmed on

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Microsoft announces Defender bug bounty program

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Microsoft announces Defender bug bounty program 22/11/2023 at 14:47 By Helga Labus Microsoft has announced a new bug bounty program aimed at unearthing vulnerabilities in Defender-related products and services, and is offering participants the possibility to earn up to $20,000 for the most critical bugs. The Microsoft Defender bug bounty program Microsoft Defender includes various

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CISA offers cybersecurity services to non-federal orgs in critical infrastructure sector

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CISA offers cybersecurity services to non-federal orgs in critical infrastructure sector 22/11/2023 at 12:47 By Helga Labus The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced a pilot program that aims to offer cybersecurity services to critical infrastructure entities as they have become a common target in cyberattacks. “In alignment with CISA’s ‘Target Rich, Resource

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CISOs can marry security and business success

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CISOs can marry security and business success 22/11/2023 at 08:33 By Help Net Security With an endless string of cyber fires to be put out, it’s easy to forget that the cybersecurity function in an organization doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Its main purpose is to ensure the organization succeeds, and that’s the reason CISOs

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