B+ security rating masks healthcare supply chain risks 2024-06-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While the healthcare sector gets a “B+” security rating for the first half of 2024, it faces a critical vulnerability: supply chain cyber risk, according to SecurityScorecard. The US healthcare industry’s security ratings were better than expected, with an average […]
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Progress quietly fixes MOVEit auth bypass flaws (CVE-2024-5805, CVE-2024-5806) 2024-06-25 at 21:16 By Zeljka Zorz Progress Software has patched one critical (CVE-2024-5805) and one high-risk (CVE-2024-5806) vulnerability in MOVEit, its widely used managed file transfer (MFT) software product. According to WatchTowr Labs researchers, the company has been privately instructing users to implement the hotfixes before […]
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Ransomware disrupts Indonesia’s national data centre, LockBit gang claims US Federal Reserve breach 2024-06-25 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz Ransomware attackers wielding a LockBit variant dubbed Brain Cipher have disrupted a temporary national data center facility which supports the operations of 200+ Indonesian government agencies and public services. The attackers are asking for a $8 […]
New security loophole allows spying on internet users’ online activity 2024-06-25 at 13:16 By Help Net Security Researchers at Graz University of Technology were able to spy on users’ online activities simply by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their internet connection. This vulnerability, known as SnailLoad, does not require malicious code to exploit, and […]
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Zeek: Open-source network traffic analysis, security monitoring 2024-06-25 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Zeek is an open-source network analysis framework. Unlike an active security device such as a firewall, Zeek operates on a versatile ‘sensor’ that can be a hardware, software, virtual, or cloud platform. This flexibility allows Zeek to quietly monitor network traffic, interpret […]
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CISOs’ new ally: Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 2024-06-25 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kunal Modasiya, VP of Product Management and Growth at Qualys, explores the key features, significant advantages, and innovative technologies behind Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0. Can you explain the key features of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset […]
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Breaking down the numbers: Q2 2024 cybersecurity funding activity recap 2024-06-25 at 06:01 By Help Net Security We present a list of selected cybersecurity companies that received funding during the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024). Alethea April | $20 million Alethea closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation […]
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Guide to mitigating credential stuffing attacks 2024-06-25 at 05:46 By Help Net Security We have a collective unaddressed weakness when it comes to basic cybersecurity. Out of the many reports circulating in the news today, many statistics revolve around the number of detected breaches. Why are credentials so sought after? How can we communicate the […]
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Open-source Rafel RAT steals info, locks Android devices, asks for ransom 2024-06-24 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz The open-source Rafel RAT is being leveraged by multiple threat actors to compromise Android devices and, in some cases, to lock them, encrypt their contents, and demand money to restore the device to its original state. Check Point […]
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Why are threat actors faking data breaches? 2024-06-24 at 07:16 By Help Net Security Earlier this year Europcar discovered a hacker selling info on its 50 million customers on the dark web. The European car rental company immediately launched an investigation, only to discover that the data being sold was completely doctored, possibly using generative […]
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1 out of 3 breaches go undetected 2024-06-24 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Organizations continue to struggle in detecting breaches as they become more targeted and sophisticated, with more than 1 out of 3 organizations citing their existing security tools were unable to detect breaches when they occur, according to Gigamon. As hybrid cloud […]
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Cracking down on cybercrime: Who you gonna call? 2024-06-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security As cybercrime continues to grow, law enforcement agencies worldwide face increased challenges in safeguarding organizations and individuals. In this article, we highlight law enforcement agencies that have scored notable successes against cybercriminals in recent years. FBI: Cyber Division Headquarters: Washington, […]
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Week in review: CDK Global cyberattack, critical vCenter Server RCE fixed 2024-06-23 at 11:02 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The rise of SaaS security teams In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights […]
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Intel-powered computers affected by serious firmware flaw (CVE-2024-0762) 2024-06-21 at 14:31 By Zeljka Zorz A vulnerability (CVE-2024-0762) in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI, which runs on various Intel processors, could be exploited locally to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code within the firmware during runtime. “This type of low-level exploitation is typical of firmware backdoors (e.g., […]
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US bans Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security risks 2024-06-21 at 13:01 By Zeljka Zorz The US Department of Commerce has announced an upcoming US-wide ban of cybersecurity and antivirus software by Kaspersky, as its “ability to gather valuable US business information, including intellectual property, and to gather US persons’ sensitive data for malicious […]
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Cilium: Open-source eBPF-based networking, security, observability 2024-06-21 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Cilium is an open-source, cloud-native solution that leverages eBPF technology in the Linux kernel to provide, secure, and monitor network connectivity between workloads. What is eBPF? eBPF is a technology originating from the Linux kernel that allows sandboxed programs to run in […]
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Pressure mounts on CISOs as SEC bares teeth with legal action 2024-06-21 at 06:31 By Help Net Security A Panaseer investigation into organizations’ annual 10-K filings reported to the SEC shows that from January-May 2024, at least 1,327 filings mentioned NIST – a key indicator that cybersecurity posture is present in a filing. This compares […]
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New infosec products of the week: June 21, 2024 2024-06-21 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Atsign, Datadog, Metomic, NinjaOne, Verimatrix, and Veritas Technologies. Datadog App Builder helps accelerate issue remediation Datadog App Builder enables the integration of customized, secure […]
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Crown Equipment cyberattack confirmed, manufacturing disrupted for weeks 2024-06-20 at 17:46 By Zeljka Zorz Ohio-based Crown Equipment, which is among the largest industrial and forklift truck manufacturers in the world, has become a victim of a cyberattack “by an international cybercriminal organization,” the company has finally confirmed to its employees on Tuesday. The confirmation came […]
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CDK Global cyberattack cripples 15,000 US auto dealerships 2024-06-20 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz CDK Global, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealers and auto equipment manufacturers, has suffered a cyberattack that has temporarily disrupted its customers’ operations. About CDK and its platform CDK’s platform is used by 15,000+ car dealerships across North America to […]
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