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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 20, 2024

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 20, 2024 2024-11-20 at 06:37 By Anamarija Pogorelec Application Security Engineer ENOC | UAE | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will establish and maintain DLP policies to prevent unauthorized access, transmission, or disclosure of sensitive data, focusing on both on-premises and cloud environments. […]

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security 2024-11-20 at 06:07 By Help Net Security GenAI is quickly changing the software development process by automating tasks that once took developers hours, if not days, to complete, bolstering efficiency and productivity, according to Legit Security. “As GenAI transforms software development and becomes increasingly embedded in the […]

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Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards

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Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards 2024-11-19 at 21:19 By Mirko Zorz Microsoft is enhancing its bug bounty initiatives with the launch of the Zero Day Quest hacking event. With $4 million in potential rewards, it focuses on driving research in critical areas such as cloud computing and AI. Event focus […]

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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features

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Microsoft announces new and improved Windows 11 security features 2024-11-19 at 21:04 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has implemented some and is working on delivering several other security-related features and improvements for Windows 11. Administrator protection will allow users to make system changes on their PCs without having administrator rights (that can be abused by attackers […]

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Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel

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Microsoft plans to boot security vendors out of the Windows kernel 2024-11-19 at 20:48 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft has announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the prolonged worldwide IT outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike update that took down millions of Windows machines and rendered them remotely unfixable. As part […]

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Windows 365 Link: Connect securely to Windows 365

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Windows 365 Link: Connect securely to Windows 365 2024-11-19 at 18:55 By Mirko Zorz Microsoft unveiled Windows 365 Link, their first purpose-built Cloud PC device for instant, secure connection to Windows 365. Sign-in screen with USB security key option (Source: Microsoft) Windows 365 Link prioritizes security “We have heard concerns from IT pros about the […]

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Cross-IdP impersonation bypasses SSO protections

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Cross-IdP impersonation bypasses SSO protections 2024-11-19 at 18:22 By Help Net Security Cross-IdP impersonation – a technique that enables attackers to hijack the single sign-on (SSO) process to gain unauthorized access to downstream software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications without compromising a company’s primary identity provider (IdP) – is expected to gain popularity with attackers, according to Push […]

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Space tech giant Maxar confirms attackers accessed employee data

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Space tech giant Maxar confirms attackers accessed employee data 2024-11-19 at 13:19 By Mirko Zorz Satellite and space technology leader Maxar Space Systems has suffered a data breach. “Our information security team discovered that a hacker using a Hong Kong-based IP address targeted and accessed a Maxar system containing certain files with employee personal data,” […]

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Oracle patches exploited Agile PLM vulnerability (CVE-2024-21287)

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Oracle patches exploited Agile PLM vulnerability (CVE-2024-21287) 2024-11-19 at 12:48 By Zeljka Zorz Oracle has released a security patch for CVE-2024-21287, a remotely exploitable vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM Framework that is, according to Tenable researchers, being actively exploited by attackers. About CVE-2024-21287 Oracle Agile PLM Framework is an enterprise product lifecycle management solution […]

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Phobos ransomware administrator faces US cybercrime charges

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Phobos ransomware administrator faces US cybercrime charges 2024-11-19 at 12:33 By Help Net Security The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution, and operation of Phobos ransomware. Ptitsyn made his initial appearance in the US District Court for the District of Maryland on Nov. […]

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AlmaLinux 9.5 released: Security updates, new packages, and more!

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AlmaLinux 9.5 released: Security updates, new packages, and more! 2024-11-19 at 11:01 By Help Net Security AlmaLinux is a free, open-source, enterprise-grade Linux distribution. Governed and owned by the community, it offers a production-ready platform with binary compatibility to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. AlmaLinux 9.5, codenamed Teal Serval, is now available. Security updates: The OpenSSL […]

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Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity

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Dev + Sec: A collaborative approach to cybersecurity 2024-11-19 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The age-old tension between development and security teams has long been a source of friction in organizations. Developers prioritize speed and efficiency, aiming to deliver features and products quickly with a fast-paced, iterative development cycle and move on efficiently. On […]

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Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats

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Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats 2024-11-19 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Riaz Lakhani, CISO at Barracuda Networks, discusses the effectiveness of AI-based behavioural analysis in combating sophisticated email threats like BEC and VEC. Lakhani also explains how AI tools help detect malicious email activity […]

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy 2024-11-19 at 06:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be challenging. Password managers simplify this by securely storing all your passwords so […]

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure 2024-11-19 at 06:03 By Mirko Zorz Google’s latest report, conducted in partnership with Hypothesis Group, reveals a stark reality for organizations: incremental security measures are no longer sufficient. The study, involving over 2,000 decision-makers across the US, UK, India, and Brazil, paints a picture of […]

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Trustwave Recognized in Two Asia Pacific IDC MarketScapes for Security Services

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Trustwave Recognized in Two Asia Pacific IDC MarketScapes for Security Services 2024-11-18 at 23:03 By Trustwave has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific (APAC) Managed Security Services (MSS) 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #AP51571224, September 2024) and a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Professional Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (IDC #AP51571324, September 2024). This article […]

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Attackers are exploiting 2 zero-days in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474)

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Attackers are exploiting 2 zero-days in Palo Alto Networks firewalls (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474) 2024-11-18 at 17:33 By Zeljka Zorz Palo Alto Networks has released fixes for two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474) in its next-generation firewalls that have been exploited by attackers as zero-days. About the vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-0012, CVE-2024-9474) CVE-2024-0012 stems from missing authentication for a critical […]

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Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available

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Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available 2024-11-18 at 17:33 By Mirko Zorz The FreeBSD Foundation, in partnership with the Alpha-Omega Project, has released the results of an extensive security audit of two critical FreeBSD components: the bhyve hypervisor and the Capsicum sandboxing framework. The audit, conducted by the offensive security firm Synacktiv, […]

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Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security

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Navigating the compliance labyrinth: A CSO’s guide to scaling security 2024-11-18 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Imagine navigating a labyrinth where the walls constantly shift, and the path ahead is obscured by fog. If this brings up a visceral image, you’ve either seen David Bowie’s iconic film or are very familiar with the real-world […]

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Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI

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Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI 2024-11-18 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management. McClure also shares his perspective on the future of AI-driven code scanning, […]

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