GenAI models are easily compromised 2024-08-22 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 95% of cybersecurity experts express low confidence in GenAI security measures while red team data shows anyone can easily hack GenAI models, according to Lakera. Attack methods specific to GenAI, or prompt attacks, are easily used by anyone to manipulate the applications, gain […]
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PostgreSQL databases under attack 2024-08-21 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access credentials. Once access is achieved, the threat actor: Creates a new […]
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Microchip Technology manufacturing facilities impacted by cyberattack 2024-08-21 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz American semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology Incorporated has had some of its business operations disrupted by a cyberattack. “As a result of the incident, certain of the Company’s manufacturing facilities are operating at less than normal levels, and the Company’s ability to fulfill […]
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OpenCTI: Open-source cyber threat intelligence platform 2024-08-21 at 07:31 By Help Net Security OpenCTI is an open-source platform designed to help organizations manage their cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data and observables. The platform structures its data using a knowledge schema built on the STIX2 standards. It features a modern web application architecture with a GraphQL […]
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 21, 2024 2024-08-21 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Associate Cybersecurity Operations Officer UNICC | USA | On-site – View job details The Center aims to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions. You will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Cybersecurity Operations […]
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Food security: Accelerating national protections around critical infrastructure 2024-08-21 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Mike Lexa, CISO and Global VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations at CNH, discusses how the federal government is taking food security more seriously and what steps must be taken to prioritize security measures. […]
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Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute 2024-08-21 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 2023 saw a surge in the frequency and duration of DDoS attacks, and in the first half of 2024, it’s clear that surge has become the new normal, according to Zayo. DDoS attack duration increases DDoS attacks surged 106% from H2 […]
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New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users 2024-08-20 at 17:33 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is noteworthy because […]
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Trustwave Government Solutions Attains StateRAMP Authorization Status 2024-08-20 at 16:01 By Trustwave Government Solutions (TGS) has attained authorized status by the State Risk and Authorization Management Program (StateRAMP) for its Government Fusion platform. This article is an excerpt from Trustwave Blog View Original Source
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0-day in Windows driver exploited by North Korean hackers to deliver rootkit (CVE-2024-38193) 2024-08-20 at 16:01 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2024-38193, an actively exploited zero-day that Microsoft patched earlier this month, has been leveraged by North Korean hackers to install a rootkit on targets’ computers, Gen Digital researchers have revealed. About CVE-2024-38193 CVE-2024-38193 is a use-after-free […]
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft macOS apps may give attackers access to microphone, camera 2024-08-20 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz Vulnerabilities in popular Microsoft apps for macOS can be abused by attackers to record video and audio clips, take pictures, access and exfiltrate data and send emails, Cisco Talos researchers have discovered. Library injection vulnerabilities in Microsoft […]
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Strategies for security leaders: Building a positive cybersecurity culture 2024-08-20 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Culture is a catalyst for security success. It can significantly reduce cybersecurity risks and boost cybersecurity resilience of any organization. Culture can also greatly enhance the perceived value, relevance and reputation of the cybersecurity function. So how can security […]
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AI for application security: Balancing automation with human oversight 2024-08-20 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kyle Wickert, Worldwide Strategic Architect at AlgoSec, discusses the role of AI in application security, exploring how it’s transforming threat detection and response. Wickert talks about integrating security testing throughout the development lifecycle, the […]
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Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes 2024-08-20 at 06:31 By Help Net Security The risk of deepfakes is rising with 47% of organizations having encountered a deepfake and 70% of them believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, will have a high impact on their organizations, according to iProov. Perceptions of […]
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Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks 2024-08-20 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Threat actors use popular file-hosting or e-signature solutions as a disguise to manipulate their targets into revealing private information or downloading malware, according to Abnormal Security. A file-sharing phishing attack is a unique type of phishing threat in which […]
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Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps 2024-08-19 at 21:32 By Zeljka Zorz Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims’ report the card stolen and the bank blocks it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania State University […]
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Mandatory MFA for Azure sign-ins is coming 2024-08-19 at 12:31 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft is making multi-factor authentication (MFA) – “one of the most effective security measures available” – mandatory for all Azure sign-ins. Preparing for mandatory MFA for Azure The plan is for the shift to happen in two phases: October 2024: MFA will […]
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To improve your cybersecurity posture, focus on the data 2024-08-19 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Effectively converging, managing and using enterprise data is a huge undertaking. Enterprises have vast hoards of data, but those hoards exist within siloed systems and applications, and it requires a lot of manual effort by highly skilled data scientists, […]
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x64dbg: Open-source binary debugger for Windows 2024-08-19 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz x64dbg is an open-source binary debugger for Windows, designed for malware analysis and reverse engineering of executables without access to the source code. It offers a wide range of features and a plugin system, allowing you to customize and extend its capabilities to […]
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Protecting academic assets: How higher education can enhance cybersecurity 2024-08-19 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber attacks against higher education institutions increased by 70% in 2023. This is largely due to legacy endpoint security management and practices, limited IT support staff, and overwhelming amounts of data, much of which is PII (personally identifiable information). […]
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