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Customizing LLMs for domain-specific tasks

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Customizing LLMs for domain-specific tasks 28/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The expansion of large language models (LLMs) in recent times has brought about a revolutionary change in machine learning processes and has introduced fresh perspectives on the potential of AI, according to Predibase. Based on survey data from organizations experimenting with LLMs, researchers […]

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Ransomware dwell time hits new low

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Ransomware dwell time hits new low 25/08/2023 at 06:34 By Help Net Security Median attacker dwell time—the time from when an attack starts to when it’s detected—shrunk from 10 to eight days for all attacks, and to five days for ransomware attacks during the first half of 2023, according to Sophos. In 2022, the median

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Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage

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Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage 25/08/2023 at 06:05 By Help Net Security Consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and training at a younger age within school systems, according to ThreatX. 90% of consumers polled say they

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Lack of visibility into cloud access policies leaves enterprises flying blind

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Lack of visibility into cloud access policies leaves enterprises flying blind 24/08/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security Fragmented access policies are top security concern in multi-cloud environments, with more than 75% of enterprises reporting they do not know where applications are deployed and who has access to them, according to Strata Identity. Cloud security

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Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures

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Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures 23/08/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals employ artificial intelligence (AI) to create complex email threats like phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks, while modern email security systems use AI to counter these attacks, according to Perception Point and Osterman Research. AI’s role

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Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents

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Large-scale breaches overshadow decline in number of healthcare data incidents 23/08/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security While H1 2023 saw an encouraging decrease in the overall number of data breaches impacting healthcare organizations, it was overshadowed by large-scale breaches resulting in a significant increase in the number of individuals affected, which reached record levels,

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Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security

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Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security 21/08/2023 at 06:39 By Help Net Security To counteract new and emerging threat methods enhanced by artificial intelligence, specialized email security vendors are leveraging a synergy of AI and human insights to enhance email security, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. Cybercriminals are already using AI

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30% of phishing threats involve newly registered domains

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30% of phishing threats involve newly registered domains 18/08/2023 at 05:31 By Help Net Security Phishing remains the most dominant and fastest growing internet crime, largely due to the ubiquity of email and the ceaseless issue of human error that is preyed upon by today’s threat actors, according to Cloudflare. While business email compromise (BEC)

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Federal agencies gear up for zero trust executive order deadline

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Federal agencies gear up for zero trust executive order deadline 18/08/2023 at 05:04 By Help Net Security Federal agencies are prepared to meet the zero trust executive order requirements from the Biden Administration with just over a year until the deadline, according to Swimlane. The research investigated the confidence level of these agencies in meeting

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Heavy workloads driving IT professionals to resign

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Heavy workloads driving IT professionals to resign 17/08/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security A quarter of IT professionals are seriously contemplating leaving their current jobs within the next six months, potentially costing US companies upwards of 145 billion dollars, according to Ivanti. These statistics highlight the pressing need for organizations to relieve the burden

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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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Threat intelligence’s key role in mitigating malware threats

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Threat intelligence’s key role in mitigating malware threats 11/08/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Malware, being one of the most prevalent and pervasive initial threat vectors, continues to adapt and become more sophisticated, according to OPSWAT. Crucial role of threat intelligence Threat actors leverage malware as an initial foothold to infiltrate targeted infrastructures and

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How executives’ personal devices threaten business security

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How executives’ personal devices threaten business security 11/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Today, individual people – not businesses or government entities as a whole – are the primary targets, or entry points, for all major cyberattacks, according to Agency. Yet, while the cyber threat landscape has seen this major shift, security software to

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Private network adoption grows as enterprises seek greater control and security

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Private network adoption grows as enterprises seek greater control and security 10/08/2023 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Enterprises are turning to private networks to enhance security and resiliency, according to Spirent. “Private networks are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional enterprise networks, offering a wide range of benefits,” said Spirent’s principal strategist for

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37% of third-party applications have high-risk permissions

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37% of third-party applications have high-risk permissions 10/08/2023 at 05:32 By Help Net Security Email attacks have increased in both sophistication and volume since the start of the year, according to Abnormal Security. Examining data since 2013, Abnormal identified a massive increase in third-party applications (apps) integrated with email, underscoring the proliferation of an emerging

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Recent ransomware attacks share curiously similar tactics

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Recent ransomware attacks share curiously similar tactics 09/08/2023 at 12:33 By Industry News A series of ransomware attacks made by different groups share curiously similar characteristics, according to Sophos. Sophos released new findings into the connections between the most prominent ransomware groups this past year, including Royal, in its Clustering Attacker Behavior Reveals Hidden Patterns

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Data exfiltration is now the go-to cyber extortion strategy

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Data exfiltration is now the go-to cyber extortion strategy 09/08/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The abuse of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities in the past six months led to a 143% increase in victims when comparing Q1 2022 with Q1 2023, according to Akamai. Ransomware groups target the exfiltration of files The report also

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The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models

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The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models 09/08/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware shows no signs of slowing, with ransomware activity ending 13 times higher than at the start of 2023 as a proportion of all malware detections, according to Fortinet. Ransomware detections 1H 2023 FortiGuard Labs has documented substantial

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Seasoned cyber pros are more complacent in their skills than junior staff

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Seasoned cyber pros are more complacent in their skills than junior staff 08/08/2023 at 06:46 By Help Net Security Average response time accelerated from 29 to 19 days, from 2021 to 2022, with lessons from Log4j and other high-profile vulnerabilities having a significant impact on urgency levels, according to Immersive Labs. Faster response time to

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Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever

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Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever 08/08/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital, according to the SANS Institute. The report underscores the escalating stakes in human cyber risks,

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