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New infosec products of the week: June 9, 2023

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New infosec products of the week: June 9, 2023 09/06/2023 at 08:00 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Password, Datadog, Enveedo, Lacework, and NinjaOne. Lacework simplifies cloud security with risk calculation on users’ permissions Lacework announced new CIEM functionality to address the […]

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Employee cybersecurity awareness takes center stage in defense strategies

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Employee cybersecurity awareness takes center stage in defense strategies 09/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security As cyberattacks intensify, more and more organizations recognize the need to have a strong security culture for all employees, according to Fortinet. Employee cybersecurity awareness The most recent report from Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs found that ransomware threats remain at

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Factors influencing IT security spending

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Factors influencing IT security spending 09/06/2023 at 06:13 By Help Net Security Security executives are overwhelmingly craving more AI solutions in 2023 to help them battle the growing cybersecurity threat landscape, according to Netrix Global. 22% of respondents said that they would like to see more AI used in cybersecurity this year, nearly five times

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Cl0p announces rules for extortion negotiation after MOVEit hack

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Cl0p announces rules for extortion negotiation after MOVEit hack 08/06/2023 at 14:03 By Zeljka Zorz The Cl0p cyber extortion crew says that the many organizations whose data they have pilfered by exploiting a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer solution have until June 14 to get in contact with them – or they will post their

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20 cybersecurity projects on GitHub you should check out

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20 cybersecurity projects on GitHub you should check out 08/06/2023 at 07:47 By Helga Labus Open-source GitHub cybersecurity projects, developed and maintained by dedicated contributors, provide valuable tools, frameworks, and resources to enhance security practices. From vulnerability scanning and network monitoring to encryption and incident response, the following collection encompasses a diverse range of projects

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Top factors driving enterprise demand for new cybersecurity technology

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Top factors driving enterprise demand for new cybersecurity technology 08/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite prevailing economic headwinds, the market for cybersecurity products and services remains buoyant, according to CCgroup. The study found that 78% of enterprises in the U.S. and 58% in the UK have increased cybersecurity investment in the last year,

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CIOs prioritize new technologies over tech stack optimization

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CIOs prioritize new technologies over tech stack optimization 08/06/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security Despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world’s CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organizations, according to Lenovo. Innovation investment concerns among CIOs Despite their optimism, the risks are real, as 83%

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Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079)

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Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079) 07/06/2023 at 13:07 By Helga Labus Google has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome browser (CVE-2023-3079) that is being exploited by attackers. About the vulnerability CVE-2023-3079 is a vulnerability that stems from a type confusion in the V8 JavaScript engine, and has been uncovered by Clément Lecigne of

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High-risk vulnerabilities patched in ABB Aspect building management system

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High-risk vulnerabilities patched in ABB Aspect building management system 07/06/2023 at 13:06 By Help Net Security Prism Infosec has identified two high-risk vulnerabilities within the Aspect Control Engine building management system (BMS) developed by ABB. ABB’s Aspect BMS enables users to monitor a building’s performance and combines real-time integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarming, scheduling

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Public sector apps show higher rates of security flaws

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Public sector apps show higher rates of security flaws 07/06/2023 at 07:09 By Help Net Security Applications developed by public sector organizations tend to have more security flaws than applications created by the private sector, according to Veracode. The findings are notable because increased numbers of flaws and vulnerabilities in applications correlate with increased levels

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Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough

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Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough 07/06/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Many recent breaches and data leaks have been tied back to SaaS apps, according to Adaptive Shield. “We wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the incidents within SaaS applications and how organizations are building their threat prevention and detection

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Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: 74% of breaches involve human element

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Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: 74% of breaches involve human element 06/06/2023 at 16:01 By Help Net Security Verizon Business today released the results of its 16th annual Data Breach Investigations Report (2023 DBIR), which analyzed 16,312 security incidents and 5,199 breaches. Chief among its findings is the soaring cost of ransomware – malicious

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Zoom announces privacy enhancements and tools

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Zoom announces privacy enhancements and tools 06/06/2023 at 15:17 By Helga Labus Zoom has introduced a new range of privacy enhancements and tools to make sure users have control over their data and their privacy preferences. These enhancements not only cater to global customers but also include features specifically designed for users in the European

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MOVEit Transfer hack fallout: BBC, Aer Lingus, Boots among the victims

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MOVEit Transfer hack fallout: BBC, Aer Lingus, Boots among the victims 06/06/2023 at 13:50 By Zeljka Zorz The fallout of the MOVEit Transfer hack via CVE-2023-34362 by the Cl0p gang is expanding, as several UK-based companies have now confirmed that some of their data has been stolen. Victimized organizations The confirmed victims so far are

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Consumers overestimate their deepfake detection skills

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Consumers overestimate their deepfake detection skills 06/06/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 67% of consumers are aware of generative AI technologies but they overestimate their ability to detect a deepfake video, according to Jumio. Generative AI awareness among consumers Awareness of generative AI and deepfakes among consumers is high — 52% of respondents believe

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MOVEit Transfer zero-day was exploited by Cl0p gang (CVE-2023-34362)

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MOVEit Transfer zero-day was exploited by Cl0p gang (CVE-2023-34362) 05/06/2023 at 15:10 By Zeljka Zorz The zero-day vulnerability attackers have exploited to compromise vulnerable Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer installations finally has an identification number: CVE-2023-34362. Based on information shared by Mandiant, Rapid7 and other security researchers, the attackers seem to have opportunistically targeted as many

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9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

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9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read 05/06/2023 at 07:30 By Helga Labus In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding effective protection methods is crucial. This list of free cybersecurity whitepapers

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A new wave of sophisticated digital fraud hits Europe

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A new wave of sophisticated digital fraud hits Europe 05/06/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Forced verification and deepfake cases multiply at alarming rates in the UK and continental Europe, according to Sumsub. In Germany alone, forced verification grew by 1500% as a proportion of all fraud cases, from 0.3% in the full year

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