Trustwave’s Next Era: MC², The Chertoff Group, and Trustwave Join Forces as Cybersecurity Leaders 2024-01-05 at 16:01 By Eric Harmon Trustwave today is proud to share that we have officially closed the deal that sees The MC² Security Fund, the private equity fund of The Chertoff Group, acquire Trustwave. Today’s news marks a significant milestone […]
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing 2024-01-05 at 08:16 By Help Net Security Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year in the ever-changing world of IT operations and software security. This article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and
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Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention 2024-01-05 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health 2024-01-05 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the current economic climate has reduced access to mental health and
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DriveFS Sleuth: Open-source tool for investigating Google Drive File Stream’s disk forensic artifacts 2024-01-04 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz DriveFS Sleuth automates the investigation of Google Drive File Stream disk artifacts. The tool can parse the disk artifacts and build a filesystem tree-like structure enumerating the synchronized files along with their respective properties. “While engaged
15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier 2024-01-04 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. These tools, developed with transparency and community-driven principles, empower users with the freedom to scrutinize, modify, and adapt solutions according to their unique needs.
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Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues 2024-01-04 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incidents and are often less
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Cybersecurity challenges emerge in the wake of API expansion 2024-01-03 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vedran Cindric, CEO at Treblle, discusses the exponential growth of AI-related APIs, citing a 96% increase in 2023. He sheds light on the integral role APIs play in powering AI interactions, revealing the invisible
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Facts and misconceptions about cybersecurity budgets 2024-01-03 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Managing and allocating budgets for cybersecurity and IT has become an increasingly critical aspect of organizational strategy. Organizations recognize the need to invest significantly in cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, protect against ransomware attacks, and ensure the integrity of their IT infrastructure.
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29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide 2024-01-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Mobile banking is outpacing online banking across all age groups due to its convenience and our desire to have those apps at our fingertips, according to Zimperium. However, this surge is accompanied by a dramatic growth in financial fraud. The
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Legal, compliance and privacy leaders anxious about rapid GenAI adoption 2024-01-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Rapid GenAI adoption is the top-ranked issue for the next two years for legal, compliance and privacy leaders, according to Gartner. 70% of respondents reported rapid GenAI adoption as a top concern for them. “Increases in capability and
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Key cybersecurity skills gap statistics you should be aware of 2024-01-02 at 07:31 By Help Net Security As the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats continue to escalate, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been bigger. The skills gap is not merely a statistical discrepancy; it represents a substantial vulnerability in the defense
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Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection 2024-01-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Threat actors evolved tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spread attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection during peak holiday shopping times, according to Cequence Security. 2023 holiday season unveiled alarming realities
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Wi-Fi 7’s mission-critical role in enterprise, industrial networking 2024-01-02 at 06:31 By Mirko Zorz As we transition from Wi-Fi 6 to the more advanced Wi-Fi 7, we uncover the significant enhancements in speed, efficiency, and spectrum usage that set it apart from its predecessors. In this Help Net Security interview, Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless
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Why you need to extend enterprise IT security to the mainframe 2023-12-29 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Organizations with mainframes face a unique challenge: extending consistency across the entire enterprise, including mainframe environments. The ongoing issue lies in the incompatibility of tools designed for both mainframes and enterprise settings, resulting in disparate solutions, training
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API security in 2024: Predictions and trends 2023-12-29 at 07:02 By Help Net Security As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, so does the complexity of API (application programming interface) security. With the proliferation of APIs in modern applications and services, organizations will need to develop a better understanding of their API environments
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Tech upgrades for first responders are a necessity, not a luxury 2023-12-29 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Public safety professionals want technology upgrades and adoption of federal standards for first responder IT security, reporting and efficiency, according to Mark43. “We heard a resounding response from first responders across the country: They are concerned about
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AI software market to hit $307 billion by 2027 2023-12-29 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The worldwide revenue for AI software will reach $307 billion in 2027, according to IDC. The forecast for AI-centric software includes Artificial Intelligence Platforms, AI Applications, AI System Infrastructure Software (SIS), and AI Application Development and Deployment (AD&D) software
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Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents 2023-12-28 at 08:02 By Help Net Security As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, electronic health records, and telemedicine, the industry becomes a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The consequences of a cybersecurity breach in healthcare are not only measured in compromised
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How to turn shadow IT into a culture of grassroots innovation 2023-12-28 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The proliferation of generative AI tools has been compared to the dawn of the internet, the spread of smartphones and laptops, and the mass transition to cloud computing. All these advancements make it easier for individuals to
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