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Regulators are coming for IoT device security

Regulators are coming for IoT device security 2024-05-09 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity is a relatively new challenge for many IoT device makers who have traditionally produced non-connected devices. These devices were less vulnerable to exploitation and, as a result, manufacturers often lack the expertise and experience needed to effectively secure their connected […]

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Global ransomware crisis worsens

Global ransomware crisis worsens 2024-05-09 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. Global ransomware crisis After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. More than 5,000 ransomware victims were detected or posted

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Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs

Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs 2024-05-09 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Recent cyber incidents demonstrate the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for ransomware hackers, according to Rubrik. New research by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that ransomware attacks produce larger impacts against these healthcare targets. In fact,

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3 CIS resources to help you drive your cloud cybersecurity

3 CIS resources to help you drive your cloud cybersecurity 2024-05-09 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In the process of moving to the cloud, you need a security-first cloud migration strategy that considers both your security and compliance requirements upfront. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use resources from the Center for

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Attackers may be using TunnelVision to snoop on users’ VPN traffic (CVE-2024-3661)

Attackers may be using TunnelVision to snoop on users’ VPN traffic (CVE-2024-3661) 2024-05-08 at 16:31 By Zeljka Zorz Researchers have brought to light a new attack method – dubbed TunnelVision and uniquely identified as CVE-2024-3661 – that can be used to intercept and snoop on VPN users’ traffic by attackers who are on the same

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Photos: RSA Conference 2024

Photos: RSA Conference 2024 2024-05-08 at 14:31 By Help Net Security RSA Conference 2024 is taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Help Net Security is on-site, and this gallery takes you inside the event. The featured vendors are: Sophos, NetSPI, IT-Harvest, Cisco, GitGuardian, Delinea, Splunk, Entrust, and Trellix. The post Photos: RSA

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MITRE breach details reveal attackers’ successes and failures

MITRE breach details reveal attackers’ successes and failures 2024-05-08 at 14:16 By Zeljka Zorz MITRE has shared a timeline of the recent breach if fell victim to and has confirmed that it began earlier than previously thought: on December 31, 2023. On that day, the attackers deployed a web shell on an external-facing Ivanti Connect

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Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform (CVE-2024-29212)

Veeam fixes RCE flaw in backup management platform (CVE-2024-29212) 2024-05-08 at 12:16 By Zeljka Zorz Veeam has patched a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-29212) in Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) and is urging customers to implement the patch. About CVE-2024-29212 Veeam Service Provider Console is a cloud platform used by managed services providers (MSPs) and enterprises to

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97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement

97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement 2024-05-08 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Sophos has released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies

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Security tools fail to translate risks for executives

Security tools fail to translate risks for executives 2024-05-08 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Organizations are struggling with internal communication barriers, which hinder their ability to address cybersecurity threats, according to Dynatrace. The results indicate that CISOs encounter challenges in aligning security teams with the C-suite, resulting in organizational gaps in understanding cyber risk.

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 8, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 8, 2024 2024-05-08 at 07:31 By Anamarija Pogorelec CISO Pinsent Masons | United Kingdom | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of the organisation, ensuring the organisation’s information and technology assets are protected from internal and external threats.

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Pktstat: Open-source ethernet interface traffic monitor

Pktstat: Open-source ethernet interface traffic monitor 2024-05-08 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Pktstat is an open-source tool that is a straightforward alternative to ncurses-based Pktstat. On Linux, it utilizes AF_PACKET, while on other platforms, it employs generic PCAP live wire capture. Pktstat is a versatile tool that doesn’t rely on advanced or recent Linux kernel

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How workforce reductions affect cybersecurity postures

How workforce reductions affect cybersecurity postures 2024-05-08 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In its State of Pentesting Report, Cobalt reveals an industry struggling to balance the use of AI and protecting against it, while facing significant resource and staffing constraints. Pentesting plays a key role in addressing this challenge, equipping organizations with the ability

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LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national

LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national 2024-05-07 at 18:33 By Zeljka Zorz Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and Australia law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Deparment has unsealed charges against Khoroshev and the US Department of the Treasury’s

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Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable

Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable 2024-05-07 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz As the number of real (and fake) victims of ransomware gangs continues to rise, the number of ransomware payments is falling, along with the average ransom payment. The reasons behind this decrease are many: increased cyber resilience of organizations (which includes having recoverable

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6 tips to implement security gamification effectively

6 tips to implement security gamification effectively 2024-05-07 at 08:01 By Help Net Security There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their teams. They help members evolve and grow in their roles,

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Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore

Cybercrime stats you can’t ignore 2024-05-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer stats and insights about the current cybercrime landscape. Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing GuidePoint Security | GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report | April 2024 Q1 2024 resulted in a

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Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts

Ransomware activity is back on track despite law enforcement efforts 2024-05-07 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite significant disruptions for high-profile ransomware gangs LockBit and BlackCat, Q1 2024 became the most active first quarter ever recorded — a 21% increase over Q1 2023, according to Corvus Insurance. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware

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Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud

Only 45% of organizations use MFA to protect against fraud 2024-05-07 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Most businesses struggle with identity verification and have concerns over ability to protect against AI, according to Ping Identity. Despite stronger protection solutions available, many organizations aren’t taking full advantage. The report, based on responses from 700 IT

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BlackBasta claims Synlab attack, leaks some stolen documents

BlackBasta claims Synlab attack, leaks some stolen documents 2024-05-06 at 14:16 By Zeljka Zorz The BlackBasta ransomware / cyber extortion gang is behind the recent cyber attack that resulted in the temporary shutdown of operations at Synlab Italia. The group claimed the attack on their leak site on Saturday and says they have exfiltrated approximately

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