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Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers

Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers 2024-05-16 at 07:31 By Help Net Security ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation. The Ebury group and botnet have been involved […]

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Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb

Product showcase: Block ads, cookie pop-ups, trackers with CleanWeb 2024-05-16 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A study by PageFair revealed that ad blocker usage surged by 30% in 2016 alone, reflecting a growing public concern for privacy and uninterrupted browsing. Fast-forward to today, and the numbers are even more dramatic. According to Forbes, Americans […]

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Cloud security incidents make organizations turn to AI-powered prevention

Cloud security incidents make organizations turn to AI-powered prevention 2024-05-16 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cloud security incidents are alarmingly on the rise, with 61% of organizations reporting breaches within the last year, marking a significant increase from 24% the year before, according to Check Point. This trend underscores the escalating risk landscape in […]

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How attackers deliver malware to Foxit PDF Reader users

How attackers deliver malware to Foxit PDF Reader users 2024-05-15 at 16:31 By Zeljka Zorz Threat actors are taking advantage of the flawed design of Foxit PDF Reader’s alerts to deliver malware via booby-trapped PDF documents, Check Point researchers have warned. Exploiting the issue The researchers have analyzed several campaigns using malicious PDF files that […]

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Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs

Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs 2024-05-15 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design enables organizations to navigate […]

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 15, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: May 15, 2024 2024-05-15 at 07:31 By Anamarija Pogorelec Associate / Pentester (Red Team) – Cybersecurity Audit Siemens | Germany | Hybrid – View job details As an Associate / Pentester (Red Team) – Cybersecurity Audit, you will be responsible for conducting cybersecurity assessments across the entire Siemens landscape, including […]

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Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion 2024-05-15 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights about the current ransomware landscape. Global ransomware crisis worsens NTT Security Holdings | 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report | May 2024 Ransomware and extortion […]

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Cybersecurity analysis exposes high-risk assets in power and healthcare sectors

Cybersecurity analysis exposes high-risk assets in power and healthcare sectors 2024-05-15 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Traditional approaches to vulnerability management result in a narrow focus of the enterprise attack surface area that overlooks a considerable amount of risk, according to Claroty. Organizations must take a holistic approach to exposure management To understand the […]

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May 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-30051, CVE-2024-30040)

May 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-30051, CVE-2024-30040) 2024-05-14 at 22:02 By Zeljka Zorz For May 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 59 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, including two zero-days (CVE-2024-30051, CVE-2024-30040) actively exploited by attackers. CVE-2024-30051 and CVE-2024-30040 CVE-2024-30051 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Windows DWM Core Library that […]

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Apple backports iOS zero-day patch, adds Bluetooth tracker alert

Apple backports iOS zero-day patch, adds Bluetooth tracker alert 2024-05-14 at 16:32 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has backported the patch for CVE-2024-23296 to the iOS 16 branch and has fixed a bug (CVE-2024-27852) in MarketplaceKit that may allow maliciously crafted webpages to distribute a script that tracks iOS users on other webpages. The company has […]

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How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks

How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks 2024-05-14 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they will answer: the CISSP. If an organization is seeking some peace […]

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BLint: Open-source tool to check the security properties of your executables

BLint: Open-source tool to check the security properties of your executables 2024-05-14 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz BLint is a Binary Linter designed to evaluate your executables’ security properties and capabilities, utilizing LIEF for its operations. From version 2, BLint can also produce Software Bill-of-Materials (SBOM) for compatible binaries. BLint features “Several source code analysis […]

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Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use

Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use 2024-05-14 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Peake, CISO & SVP at Smartsheet, explains how responsible AI should be defined by each organization to guide their AI development and usage. Peake emphasizes that implementing responsible AI requires balancing ethical considerations, […]

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Log4J shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits

Log4J shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits 2024-05-14 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Organizations continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks, according to a Cato Networks survey. Enterprises are too trusting within their networks The Cato […]

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Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign

Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign 2024-05-13 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz Black Basta, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operators, is trying out a combination of email DDoS and vishing to get employees to download remote access tools. Black Basta TTPs and newest initial access attempts According to a cybersecurity advisory […]

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Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI

Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI 2024-05-13 at 08:31 By Help Net Security Developing responsible AI isn’t a straightforward proposition. On one side, organizations are striving to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. On the other hand, they must ensure strict compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Organizations attempting to balance […]

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Establishing a security baseline for open source projects

Establishing a security baseline for open source projects 2024-05-13 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dana Wang, Chief Architect at OpenSSF, discusses the most significant barriers to improving open-source software security (OSS security) and opportunities for overcoming these challenges. The OpenSSF community has developed open-source security tools and projects, aiming […]

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AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks

AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks 2024-05-13 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled […]

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Critical vulnerabilities take 4.5 months on average to remediate

Critical vulnerabilities take 4.5 months on average to remediate 2024-05-13 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Over a third of organizations had at least one known vulnerability in 2023, with nearly a quarter of those facing five or more, and 60% of vulnerabilities remained unaddressed past CISA’s deadlines, according to Bitsight. Organizations struggle to remediate […]

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Download: The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP

Download: The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP 2024-05-13 at 05:31 By Help Net Security The Ultimate Guide to the CISSP covers everything you need about the world’s premier cybersecurity leadership certification. Learn how CISSP and ISC2 will help you navigate your training path, succeed in certification, and advance your career so you’re ready to rise […]

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