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Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments

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Strengthening security posture with comprehensive cybersecurity assessments 2024-12-10 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Phani Dasari, CISO at HGS, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity assessments, including effective tools and methodologies, the role of AI and automation, and strategies for aligning assessments with organizational needs. The post Strengthening security posture with […]

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Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration

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Neosync: Open-source data anonymization, synthetic data orchestration 2024-12-10 at 06:37 By Help Net Security Neosync is an open-source, developer-centric solution designed to anonymize PII, generate synthetic data, and synchronize environments for improved testing and debugging. What you can do with Neosync Safely test code with production data: Anonymize sensitive production data to safely use it […]

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 10, 2024

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 10, 2024 2024-12-10 at 06:06 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cloud Security Engineer Sendbird | USA | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will work with engineering teams to build secure infrastructure at scale, secure multi-account and multi-cloud infrastructure for Sendbird, own CSPM and cloud security […]

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Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible

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Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible 2024-12-09 at 20:51 By Zeljka Zorz A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWrt […]

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Microsoft: “Hack” this LLM-powered service and get paid

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Microsoft: “Hack” this LLM-powered service and get paid 2024-12-09 at 18:04 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Science and Technology Australia and ETH Zurich, has announced the LLMail-Inject Challenge, a competition to test and improve defenses against prompt injection attacks. The setup and the challenge LLMail is a simulated email client […]

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8Base hacked port operating company Luka Rijeka

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8Base hacked port operating company Luka Rijeka 2024-12-09 at 14:48 By Zeljka Zorz Luka Rijeka, a company that offers maritime transport, port, storage of goods and forwarding services in Rijeka, Croatia, has been hacked by the 8Base ransomware group. The group claimed the attack on their dark web data leak site and professed that they’ve […]

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TPM 2.0: The new standard for secure firmware

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TPM 2.0: The new standard for secure firmware 2024-12-09 at 09:48 By Help Net Security Connected devices are better protected from cyberattacks and less likely to be compromised by errors thanks to the new TPM 2.0 specification from the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Manufacturers attach a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to a device to help […]

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Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities

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Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities 2024-12-09 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, James Dolph, CISO at Guidewire, addresses common misconceptions about security responsibilities in cloud environments, particularly in SaaS, and how these misunderstandings can lead to security risks. What common misconceptions do you encounter about the […]

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Top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list

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Top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list 2024-12-09 at 06:48 By Help Net Security The holiday season is approaching, and with it, the tradition of gift-giving. For professionals and enthusiasts alike, a well-chosen book can provide both knowledge and inspiration. To help with ideas on what to give, we’ve compiled a list of cybersecurity […]

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails 2024-12-09 at 06:03 By Help Net Security 36.9% of all emails received by businesses (20.5 billion) in 2024 were unwanted, according to Hornetsecurity’s analysis of 55.6+ billion emails processed through their security services between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024 – and 2.3% of those contained […]

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Week in review: Veeam Service Provider Console flaws fixed, Patch Tuesday forecast

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Week in review: Veeam Service Provider Console flaws fixed, Patch Tuesday forecast 2024-12-08 at 11:03 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Veeam plugs serious holes in Service Provider Console (CVE-2024-42448, CVE-2024-42449) Veeam has fixed two vulnerabilities in Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC), […]

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Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024

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Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024 2024-12-06 at 15:03 By Help Net Security Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) during NATO Edge 2024, the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s flagship conference. This year’s event, held from December 3 to 5, emphasized emerging technologies in […]

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Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware

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Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware 2024-12-06 at 14:05 By Zeljka Zorz Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and […]

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How to choose secure, verifiable technologies?

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How to choose secure, verifiable technologies? 2024-12-06 at 12:16 By Zeljka Zorz The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has published a guidance document titled Choosing Secure and Verifiable Technologies, compiled to assist organizations in making informed decisions when procuring software (proprietary or open source), hardware (e.g., IoT devices), and cloud services […]

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December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact

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December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact 2024-12-06 at 08:04 By Help Net Security It seems like 2024 just started, but the final Patch Tuesday of the year is almost here! In retrospect, it has been a busy year with continued Windows 11 releases, the new Server 2025 release, and all the […]

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime 2024-12-06 at 07:42 By Help Net Security Global data breaches show no signs of slowing down as this year has already exceeded 2023 in the number of data breaches and consumers impacted, according to Experian. Younger cybercriminals on the rise Today, the world of cyber hacking is not confined […]

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Building a robust security posture with limited resources

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Building a robust security posture with limited resources 2024-12-06 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gareth Lindahl-Wise, CISO at Ontinue, discusses how business leaders can align innovation with cybersecurity, tackle the risks posed by legacy systems, and build defenses for startups. Lindahl-Wise also highlights collaboration and strategic planning as essential […]

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective 2024-12-06 at 06:39 By Help Net Security GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organizations, however, it can also be used by malicious actors, making phishing-related attacks a growing and concerning threat vector, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research revealed that […]

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New infosec products of the week: December 6, 2024

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New infosec products of the week: December 6, 2024 2024-12-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Datadog, Fortinet, Radiant Logic, Sweet Security, Tenable, and Veza. FortiAppSec Cloud simplifies web application security management With FortiAppSec Cloud, customers have deep visibility and […]

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Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace

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Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace 2024-12-05 at 17:31 By Help Net Security Europol has supported the dismantling of a sophisticated criminal network responsible for facilitating large-scale online fraud. In an operation led by the Hanover Police Department (Polizeidirektion Hannover) and the Verden Public Prosecutor’s Office (Staatsanwaltschaft Verden) in Germany, and supported by […]

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