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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year

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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year 2024-09-06 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of […]

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New infosec products of the week: September 6, 2024

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New infosec products of the week: September 6, 2024 2024-09-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Binarly, Bitdefender, Prompt Security, Revenera, Skyhigh Security, and Vanta. Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers Bitdefender Security for

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Trustwave Named Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year

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Trustwave Named Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year 2024-09-05 at 16:01 By Trustwave has received the Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Best Practices Company of the Year Award in the Americas Managed Security Services (MSS) market, recognizing Trustwave as being at the forefront of innovation and growth in this category. This article is an excerpt from

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Microchip Technology confirms theft of employee data

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Microchip Technology confirms theft of employee data 2024-09-05 at 12:31 By Zeljka Zorz US-based semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology has confirmed that the cyberattack it suffered in August 2024 resulted in the theft of data, including “employee contact information and some encrypted and hashed passwords.” The breach was claimed later that month by the Play ransomware

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The future of automotive cybersecurity: Treating vehicles as endpoints

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The future of automotive cybersecurity: Treating vehicles as endpoints 2024-09-05 at 07:31 By Zeljka Zorz The automotive industry is facing many of the same cybersecurity risks and threats that successful organizations in other sectors are up against, but it’s also battling some distinct ones. In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Smith, Principal Threat Analyst

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How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness

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How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness 2024-09-05 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Organizations’ preparedness and resilience against threats isn’t keeping pace with cybercriminals’ advancements. Some CEOs still believe that cybersecurity requires episodic intervention rather than ongoing attention. That isn’t the reality for many companies; cyber threat preparedness requires a concerted training effort, so cybersecurity teams

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Enterprise DSPM for Fortune 500 – 1touch.io is your go-to solution

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Enterprise DSPM for Fortune 500 – 1touch.io is your go-to solution 2024-09-05 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jesse Sedler, VP of Product at 1touch.io, provides a compelling overview of the company’s innovative data security posture management solutions. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans, 1touch.io leverages cutting-edge AI to

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vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist

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vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist 2024-09-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centrality of vCISO services to

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North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks

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North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks 2024-09-04 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz “North Korean malicious cyber actors conducted research on a variety of targets connected to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the last several months,” the FBI has warned through a public service announcement. This suggests that they are likely to target companies associated with

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Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned

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Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned 2024-09-04 at 13:31 By Zeljka Zorz Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacker would need

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Samba 4.21 comes with upgraded security features

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Samba 4.21 comes with upgraded security features 2024-09-04 at 12:01 By Help Net Security Samba is the standard suite of programs that enables seamless interoperability between Linux/Unix and Windows systems. Version 4.21 has been officially released. Hardening In previous versions of Samba, if a user or group name in either option could not be resolved

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Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities

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Protecting national interests: Balancing cybersecurity and operational realities 2024-09-04 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting critical infrastructure, in this Help Net Security interview, David Ferbrache, managing director of Beyond Blue, discusses the current state of cybersecurity readiness and resilience. Ferbrache talks about the complexities of managing both traditional

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OpenBAS: Open-source breach and attack simulation platform

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OpenBAS: Open-source breach and attack simulation platform 2024-09-04 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz OpenBAS is an open-source platform that enables organizations to plan, schedule, and execute crisis exercises, adversary simulations, and breach simulations. Compliant with ISO 22398 standards, OpenBAS is built as a modern web application featuring a user-centric interface and a RESTful API. The

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 4, 2024

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 4, 2024 2024-09-04 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz Cyber Systems Operations United States Air Force | USA | On-site – View job details The United States Air Force is looking for a Cyber Systems Operations Specialist to design, install, and support systems to ensure they operate properly and remain

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up 2024-09-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The US, leading in global ransomware incidents, faces

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Critical flaw in Zyxel’s secure routers allows OS command execution via cookie (CVE-2024-7261)

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Critical flaw in Zyxel’s secure routers allows OS command execution via cookie (CVE-2024-7261) 2024-09-03 at 16:01 By Zeljka Zorz Zyxel has patched a myriad of vulnerabilities in its various networking devices, including a critical one (CVE-2024-7261) that may allow unauthenticated attackers to execute OS commands on many Zyxel access points (APs) and security routers by

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Transport for London is dealing with a cyber security incident

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Transport for London is dealing with a cyber security incident 2024-09-03 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz Transport for London (TfL) has sent out notifications to customers on Sunday evening saying that they “are currently dealing with an ongoing cyber security incident.” The government body that manages most of the transport network of United Kingdom’s capital

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Managing low-code/no-code security risks

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Managing low-code/no-code security risks 2024-09-03 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) – a concept introduced by Gartner – monitors cybersecurity threats continuously rather than intermittently. This five-stage framework (scoping, discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization) allows organizations to constantly assess and manage their security posture, reduce exposure to threats, and integrate

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business 2024-09-03 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting structures, and a fragmented

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The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud

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The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud 2024-09-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many

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