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From Windows 9x to 11: Tracing Microsoft’s security evolution

From Windows 9x to 11: Tracing Microsoft’s security evolution 31/10/2023 at 09:01 By Mirko Zorz Over its journey from Windows 9x to Windows 11, Microsoft has implemented multiple security overhauls, each addressing the challenges of its time and setting the stage for future developments. In this Help Net Security interview, we feature security researcher Alex […]

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses 31/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s report, the number of data breaches remains in

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F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747)

F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Helga Labus F5 Networks has released hotfixes for three vulnerabilities affecting its BIG-IP multi-purpose networking devices/modules, including a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). About CVE-2023-46747 Discovered and reported by Thomas Hendrickson and Michael Weber of Praetorian

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White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI

White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI 30/10/2023 at 15:47 By Help Net Security President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow,

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Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)

Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966) 30/10/2023 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by threat actors. According to security researcher Kevin Beaumont’s cybersecurity industry sources, one ransomware group has already distributed a Python script to automate the

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Logging Made Easy: Free log management solution from CISA

Logging Made Easy: Free log management solution from CISA 30/10/2023 at 13:17 By Help Net Security CISA launched a new version of Logging Made Easy (LME), a straightforward log management solution for Windows-based devices that can be downloaded and self-installed for free. CISA’s version reimagines technology developed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre

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Google expands bug bounty program to cover AI-related threats

Google expands bug bounty program to cover AI-related threats 30/10/2023 at 12:18 By Helga Labus Google has expanded its bug bounty program, aka Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), to cover threats that could arise from Google’s generative AI systems. Google’s AI bug bounty program Following the voluntary commitment to the Biden-⁠Harris Administration to develop responsible AI

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The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

The dangers of dual ransomware attacks 30/10/2023 at 09:32 By Help Net Security At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware and fail

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AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns

AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns 30/10/2023 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net

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Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans

Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans 30/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience

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Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses

Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses 30/10/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security 85% of small business leaders say they are ready to respond to a cyber incident despite a record-high 73% reporting an attack in 2023, according to Identity Theft Resource Center. Employee and consumer data continue to be the

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Week in review: VMware patches critical vulnerability, 1Password affected by Okta breach

Week in review: VMware patches critical vulnerability, 1Password affected by Okta breach 29/10/2023 at 12:02 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: GOAD: Vulnerable Active Directory environment for practicing attack techniques Game of Active Directory (GOAD) is a free pentesting lab. It provides

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Apple news: iLeakage attack, MAC address leakage bug

Apple news: iLeakage attack, MAC address leakage bug 27/10/2023 at 12:31 By Zeljka Zorz On Wednesday, Apple released security updates for all supported branches of iOS and iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and Safari. This time around, the updates did not garner as much attention as when they deliver a zero-day fix, though it has to

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Raven: Open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner

Raven: Open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner 27/10/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Raven (Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Enumeration for CI/CD) is an open-source CI/CD pipeline security scanner that makes hidden risks visible by connecting the dots across vulnerabilities woven throughout the pipeline that, when viewed collectively, reveal a much greater risk than when assessed

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New infosec products of the week: October 27, 2023

New infosec products of the week: October 27, 2023 27/10/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Darktrace, Data Theorem, Jumio, Malwarebytes, Progress, and Wazuh. Progress Flowmon ADS 12.2 AI offers advanced security event monitoring Flowmon ADS 12.2 harnesses the power

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IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles

IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles 27/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security,

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SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence

SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence 27/10/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks indicate that this year

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AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud

AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud 27/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Consumers are ready for the next wave of payment technology, including deployment of AI-driven biometrics to verify identity in digital-first account opening processes, according to Entrust. The key to future payment solutions 63% of respondents indicated that they are comfortable with AI

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AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending

AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending 27/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT

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