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Findlargedir: Find all “blackhole” directories with a huge amount of filesystem entries

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Findlargedir: Find all “blackhole” directories with a huge amount of filesystem entries 17/08/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Findlargedir is a tool written to help quickly identify “black hole” directories on any filesystem having more than 100k entries in a single flat structure. When a directory has many entries (directories or files), getting a […]

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(Re)check your patched NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances for signs of compromise

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(Re)check your patched NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances for signs of compromise 16/08/2023 at 13:49 By Zeljka Zorz Administrators of Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances should check for evidence of installed webshells even if they implemented fixes for CVE-2023-3519 quickly: A recent internet scan by Fox-IT researchers has revealed over 1,800 backdoored NetScaler devices,

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Ivanti Avalanche vulnerable to attack by unauthenticated, remote attackers (CVE-2023-32560)

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Ivanti Avalanche vulnerable to attack by unauthenticated, remote attackers (CVE-2023-32560) 16/08/2023 at 12:50 By Helga Labus Two stack-based buffer overflow bugs (collectively designated as CVE-2023-32560) have been discovered in Ivanti Avalanche, an enterprise mobility management solution. A buffer overflow arises when the data in a buffer surpasses its storage capacity. This surplus data spills into

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How CISOs break down complex security challenges

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How CISOs break down complex security challenges 16/08/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz The role of the CISO has evolved into a critical position that encompasses many responsibilities aimed at safeguarding digital assets, preserving data integrity, and mitigating cyber threats. In essence, the role of the CISO is a complex and ever-evolving one that demands

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Passwordless is more than a buzzword among cybersecurity pros

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Passwordless is more than a buzzword among cybersecurity pros 16/08/2023 at 06:37 By Help Net Security Password security remains highly relevant even as cybersecurity strategies move toward a passwordless future. Of the 100 Black Hat USA 2023 attendees Delinea polled, 54% said passwordless is a viable concept, while 79% agreed that passwords are evolving or

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Cybertech Africa 2023 marks the first gathering for innovation and networking in the region

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Cybertech Africa 2023 marks the first gathering for innovation and networking in the region 16/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Last week, on August 1-2, 2023, Cybertech arrived at the Kigali Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of ICT, Rwanda’s National Cyber Security Authority, the Rwanda Convention Bureau, and

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Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust

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Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust 15/08/2023 at 07:48 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, robust measures and AI will navigate challenges and shape the telecom industry’s future. Considering the

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6 free artificial intelligence TED Talks you can watch right now

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6 free artificial intelligence TED Talks you can watch right now 15/08/2023 at 06:38 By Help Net Security Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a fragment of futuristic imagination – it’s redefining the fabric of our daily experiences and corporate strategies. The world’s tech giants are making assertive strides in AI. The TED Talks listed

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Almost all VPNs are vulnerable to traffic-leaking TunnelCrack attacks

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Almost all VPNs are vulnerable to traffic-leaking TunnelCrack attacks 14/08/2023 at 16:47 By Zeljka Zorz Several vulnerabilities that affect most VPN products out there can be exploited by attackers to read user traffic, steal user information, or even attack user devices, researchers have discovered. “Our attacks are not computationally expensive, meaning anyone with the appropriate

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Macs are getting compromised to act as proxy exit nodes

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Macs are getting compromised to act as proxy exit nodes 14/08/2023 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz AdLoad, well-known malware that has been targeting systems running macOS for over half a decade, has been observed delivering a new payload that – unbeknown to the owners – enlisted their systems into a residential proxy botnet. According to

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Major vulnerabilities discovered in data center solutions

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Major vulnerabilities discovered in data center solutions 14/08/2023 at 13:17 By Helga Labus Researchers have discovered serious security vulnerabilities in two widely used data center solutions: CyberPower’s PowerPanel Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platform and Dataprobe’s iBoot Power Distribution Unit (PDU). “An attacker could chain these vulnerabilities together to gain full access to these

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Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies

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Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies 14/08/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz Cybersecurity is undergoing a paradigm shift. Previously, defenses were built on the assumption of keeping adversaries out; now, strategies are formed with the idea that they might already be within the network. This modern approach has given rise to advanced methods prioritizing rapid

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Product showcase: Free email security test by ImmuniWeb Community Edition

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Product showcase: Free email security test by ImmuniWeb Community Edition 14/08/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security According to an FBI report, in 2022, global losses from business email compromise (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) attacks attained $43 billion, hitting a historic anti-record. Multiple cybersecurity vendors, including Microsoft and Trend Micro, reported a rapid

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Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges

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Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges 14/08/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. A benchmarked view of emerging risks “Generative AI was the second

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Week in review: 8 free cybersecurity docus, vulnerable Intel Core processors, Black Hat USA 2023

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Week in review: 8 free cybersecurity docus, vulnerable Intel Core processors, Black Hat USA 2023 13/08/2023 at 10:48 By Help Net Security Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Zoom CISO Michael Adams discusses cybersecurity threats, solutions, and the future In this Help Net Security interview, we

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New infosec products of the week: August 11, 2023

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New infosec products of the week: August 11, 2023 11/08/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Adaptive Shield, LastPass, NetSPI, Solvo, ThreatConnect, and Vicarius. NetSPI launches ML/AI Pentesting solution to help organizations build more secure models NetSPI has debuted its

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Photos: Black Hat USA 2023

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Photos: Black Hat USA 2023 11/08/2023 at 07:47 By Help Net Security Black Hat USA 2023 returned to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The conference featured over 100 selected Briefings, open-source tool demos in the Arsenal, a Business Hall, networking events, and more. Here’s a photo gallery from the event. The featured

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How digital content security stays resilient amid evolving threats

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How digital content security stays resilient amid evolving threats 11/08/2023 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz With threats evolving and multiplying, it’s essential to understand how technological advancements can serve as both a challenge and an opportunity to safeguard digital content. In this Help Net Security interview, Rusty Cumpston, CEO at RKVST, discusses blockchain’s role in

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