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Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051)

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Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051) 2024-06-11 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) that could expose users of its integrated development environments (IDEs) to GitHub access token compromise. About CVE-2024-37051 JetBrains offers IDEs for various programming languages. CVE-2024-37051 is a vulnerability in the […]

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Cloud migration expands the CISO role yet again

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Cloud migration expands the CISO role yet again 2024-06-11 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The CISO role used to be focused primarily on information security — creating and implementing policies to safeguard an organization’s data and IT infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. However, as organizations rapidly migrate to cloud environments, the responsibilities and challenges for […]

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics 2024-06-11 at 07:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study […]

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Security providers view compliance as a high-growth opportunity

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Security providers view compliance as a high-growth opportunity 2024-06-11 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 85% of managed service and security providers face significant challenges maintaining compliance for customers, with lack of resources, expertise, or technology cited as the most common roadblocks to offering managed compliance, according to Apptega. That being said, the survey also […]

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The number of known Snowflake customer data breaches is rising

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The number of known Snowflake customer data breaches is rising 2024-06-10 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz LendingTree subsidiary QuoteWizard and automotive parts provider Advance Auto Parts have been revealed as victims of attackers who are trying to sell data stolen from Snowflake-hosted cloud databases. Snowflake says that their investigation is still ongoing, but continues to […]

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AI’s role in accelerating vulnerability management

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AI’s role in accelerating vulnerability management 2024-06-10 at 08:01 By Help Net Security With its capability to analyze, predict, and automate, AI stands to reshape many corners of business, most notably cybersecurity. In the field of vulnerability management specifically, AI is poised to have a profound impact, enhancing two key areas: Providing quicker analysis and […]

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Radare: Open-source reverse engineering framework

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Radare: Open-source reverse engineering framework 2024-06-10 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz Radare is an open-source UNIX-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset. It can be scripted, modified, and used for batch analysis. “I started the project in 2006 when I was working as a forensic analyst, and I wrote a simple command-line hexadecimal editor to […]

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Why CISOs need to build cyber fault tolerance into their business

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Why CISOs need to build cyber fault tolerance into their business 2024-06-10 at 07:01 By Help Net Security CISOs who elevate response and recovery to equal status with prevention are generating more value than those who adhere to outdated zero tolerance for failure mindsets, according to Gartner. “Each new cybersecurity disruption exposes the fact that […]

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Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats

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Cybersecurity pros change strategies to combat AI-powered threats 2024-06-10 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 75% of security professionals had to change their cybersecurity strategy in the last year due to the rise in AI-powered cyber threats, with 73% expressing a greater focus on prevention capabilities, according to Deep Instinct. Additionally, 97% of respondents are […]

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Week in review: Atlassian Confluence RCE PoC, new Kali Linux, Patch Tuesday forecast

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Week in review: Atlassian Confluence RCE PoC, new Kali Linux, Patch Tuesday forecast 2024-06-09 at 11:02 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: High-risk Atlassian Confluence RCE fixed, PoC available (CVE-2024-21683) If you’re self-hosting an Atlassian Confluence Server or Data Center installation, you […]

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Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says

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Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says 2024-06-07 at 22:02 By Zeljka Zorz The insistent public complaints and proof-of-concept tools have have borne fruit: Microsoft has realized that the security of its recently previewed Windows Recall feature leaves much to be desired, and has announced important changes. About Windows Recall […]

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SolarWinds fixes severe Serv-U vulnerability (CVE-2024-28995)

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SolarWinds fixes severe Serv-U vulnerability (CVE-2024-28995) 2024-06-07 at 20:01 By Zeljka Zorz SolarWinds has fixed a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-28995) affecting its Serv-U managed file transfer (MFT) server solution, which could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files on the host machine. About CVE-2024-28995 Serv-U MFT Server is a widely used enterprise solution that […]

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June 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Multiple announcements from Microsoft

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June 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Multiple announcements from Microsoft 2024-06-07 at 08:16 By Help Net Security May 2024 Patch Tuesday was unusual because we had security updates from Adobe, Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft on the same day. While individually from each vendor, the updates weren’t that large, managing them together was more challenging. On […]

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments

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Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments 2024-06-07 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in […]

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26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training

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26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training 2024-06-07 at 06:33 By Help Net Security 26% of organizations don’t provide IT security training to end-users, according to Hornetsecurity. The Hornetsecurity survey, which compiled feedback from industry professionals worldwide, also reveals that 8% of organizations offer adaptive training that evolves based on the results […]

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New infosec products of the week: June 7, 2024

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New infosec products of the week: June 7, 2024 2024-06-07 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, SailPoint, Tines, Trend Micro, Verimatrix, and Zyxel Networks. Zyxel Networks USG LITE 60AX improves network security Zyxel Networks launched USG LITE 60AX–an AX6000 […]

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Zyxel patches critical flaws in EOL NAS devices

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Zyxel patches critical flaws in EOL NAS devices 2024-06-06 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz Zyxel has released patches for three critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-29972, CVE-2024-29973, and CVE-2024-29974) affecting two network-attached storage (NAS) devices that have recently reached end-of-vulnerability-support. About the vulnerabilities The three vulnerabilities are: A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program that could allow […]

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Webinar: Exposure management and your attack surface

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Webinar: Exposure management and your attack surface 2024-06-06 at 11:01 By Help Net Security Your business, attack surface, and threat landscape are not static—they are constantly changing. New vulnerabilities are disclosed hourly, new exploits for old vulnerabilities are publicly released, and threat actors update their techniques continuously. Knowing where and how to prioritize your security […]

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Sniffnet: Free, open-source network monitoring

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Sniffnet: Free, open-source network monitoring 2024-06-06 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz Sniffnet is a free, open-source network monitoring tool to help you easily track your Internet traffic. What sets it apart is its strong focus on user experience. Unlike most network analyzers, Sniffnet is built to be easily usable by everyone, regardless of technical expertise. […]

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business

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78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business 2024-06-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly […]

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