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The critical role of authorization in safeguarding financial institutions

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The critical role of authorization in safeguarding financial institutions 14/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security According to a recent Cost of Data Breach report, the financial industry has the second highest average cost for a data breach, making the value well worth financial institutions investing more into authorization. In this Help Net Security video, […]

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MetaStealer malware is targeting enterprise macOS users

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MetaStealer malware is targeting enterprise macOS users 13/09/2023 at 14:32 By Helga Labus Enterprise macOS users are being targeted by attackers slinging new information-stealing malware dubbed MetaStealer. The MetaStealer malware MetaStealer is delivered within malicious disk image format (.dmg) files. The names of the files – such as Advertising terms of reference (MacOS presentation).dmg and

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Microsoft Teams phishing: Enterprises targeted by ransomware access broker

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Microsoft Teams phishing: Enterprises targeted by ransomware access broker 13/09/2023 at 12:16 By Zeljka Zorz A threat actor known for providing ransomware gangs with initial access to enterprise systems has began phishing employees via Microsoft Teams. “For this activity, Storm-0324 most likely relies on a publicly available tool called TeamsPhisher,” Microsoft threat researchers noted. About

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Serial cybersecurity founders get back in the game

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Serial cybersecurity founders get back in the game 13/09/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security “I didn’t really have a choice,” says Ben Bernstein, the former CEO and co-founder of Twistlock (acquired by Palo Alto Networks in 2019) and the CEO and co-founder of a new cybersecurity startup that is still in stealth. “Building a

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The rise and evolution of supply chain attacks

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The rise and evolution of supply chain attacks 13/09/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security A supply chain attack is a cyberattack that focuses on a third-party supplier providing essential services or software to the supply chain. In this Help Net Security video, Dick O’Brien, Principal Intelligence Analyst in the Symantec Threat Hunter team, discusses

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Microsoft, Adobe fix zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-26369, CVE-2023-36761, CVE-2023-36802)

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Microsoft, Adobe fix zero-days exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-26369, CVE-2023-36761, CVE-2023-36802) 12/09/2023 at 22:01 By Zeljka Zorz September 2023 Patch Tuesday is here, with fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader (CVE-2023-26369), Microsoft Word (CVE-2023-36761), and Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy (CVE-2023-36802). Microsoft vulnerabilities of note Microsoft has delivered fixes for 61 CVE-numbered flaws:

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Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild, patch now! (CVE-2023-4863)

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Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild, patch now! (CVE-2023-4863) 12/09/2023 at 12:47 By Helga Labus Google has rolled out a security update for a critical Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-4863) exploited in the wild. About the vulnerability (CVE-2023-4863) CVE-2023-4863 is a critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the component that handles WebP, a raster graphics file

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17 free AWS cybersecurity courses you can take right now

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17 free AWS cybersecurity courses you can take right now 12/09/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most extensive and widely-used cloud platform in the world, providing more than 200 services through global data centers. It serves millions of clients, ranging from startups to major corporations and government organizations.

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Strategies for harmonizing DevSecOps and AI

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Strategies for harmonizing DevSecOps and AI 12/09/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The same digital automation tools that have revolutionized workflows for developers are creating an uphill battle regarding security. From data breaches and cyberattacks to compliance concerns, the stakes have never been higher for enterprises to establish a robust and comprehensive security strategy.

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CIS SecureSuite membership: Leverage best practices to improve cybersecurity

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CIS SecureSuite membership: Leverage best practices to improve cybersecurity 12/09/2023 at 05:45 By Help Net Security Whether you’re facing a security audit or interested in configuring systems securely, CIS SecureSuite Membership is here to help. CIS SecureSuite provides thousands of organizations with access to an effective and comprehensive set of cybersecurity resources and tools to

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Microsoft Teams users targeted in phishing attack delivering DarkGate malware

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Microsoft Teams users targeted in phishing attack delivering DarkGate malware 11/09/2023 at 13:31 By Helga Labus A new phishing campaign taking advantage of an easily exploitable issue in Microsoft Teams to deliver malware has been flagged by researchers. Delivering malware to Microsoft Teams users Late last month, Truesec researchers spotted two compromised Microsoft 365 accounts

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The blueprint for a highly effective EASM solution

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The blueprint for a highly effective EASM solution 11/09/2023 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Adrien Petit, CEO at Uncovery, discusses the benefits that organizations can derive from implementing external attack surface management (EASM) solutions, the essential capabilities an EASM solution should possess, and how it deals with uncovering hidden

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Empowering consumer privacy with network security

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Empowering consumer privacy with network security 11/09/2023 at 07:38 By Help Net Security Every online interaction hinges on the bedrock of network security. With cyber threats and data breaches making headlines daily, businesses must understand how network security safeguards consumer privacy. In this Help Net Security video, Shawn Edwards, CSO at Zayo Group, discusses how

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Understanding the dangers of social engineering

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Understanding the dangers of social engineering 11/09/2023 at 06:09 By Help Net Security Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by individuals or groups to deceive or manipulate others into divulging confidential or sensitive information, performing actions, or making decisions that are not in their best interest. It often involves exploiting human psychology and trust

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Unpatched Cisco ASA flaw exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-20269)

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Unpatched Cisco ASA flaw exploited by attackers (CVE-2023-20269) 08/09/2023 at 14:02 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2023-20269) in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls is being exploited by attackers to gain access to vulnerable internet-exposed devices. “This vulnerability was found during the resolution of a Cisco TAC support case,”

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North Korean hackers target security researchers with zero-day exploit

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North Korean hackers target security researchers with zero-day exploit 08/09/2023 at 12:32 By Helga Labus North Korean threat actors are once again attempting to compromise security researchers’ machines by employing a zero-day exploit. The warning comes from Google’s own security researchers Clement Lecigne and Maddie Stone, who detailed the latest campaign mounted by government-backed attackers.

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Apple patches two zero-days under attack (CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-41061)

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Apple patches two zero-days under attack (CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-41061) 08/09/2023 at 11:46 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-41064, CVE-2023-41061) exploited to deliver NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. “The exploit chain was capable of compromising iPhones running the latest version of iOS (16.6) without any interaction from the victim,” Citizen Lab shared. “The exploit

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September 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Important Federal government news

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September 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Important Federal government news 08/09/2023 at 08:17 By Help Net Security Microsoft addressed 33 CVEs in Windows 10 and 11 last month after nearly 3x that number in July. But despite the lull in CVEs, they did provide new security updates for Microsoft Exchange Server, .NET Framework, and even SQL

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Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy

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Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy 08/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Implementing a robust backup strategy for safeguarding crucial business data is more essential than ever. Without such a plan, organizations risk paying ransoms and incurring expenses related to investigations and lost productivity. In this Help Net Security video, David Boland,

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