Generative AI outperforms hackers but not their creativity 14/07/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security 72% of hackers are confident that AI cannot replace human creativity in security research and vulnerability management, according to Bugcrowd. Generative AI hacking Generative AI was a major theme in the 2023 report, with 55% of respondents saying that it […]
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Satellites lack standard security mechanisms found in mobile phones and laptops 14/07/2023 at 07:34 By Help Net Security Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken have assessed the security mechanisms of satellites currently orbiting the Earth from an IT perspective. Moritz Schloegel (left) and Johannes Willbold analyzed
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Facebook and Microsoft remain prime targets for spoofing 14/07/2023 at 06:36 By Help Net Security While trends in phishing frequently evolve, Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance as the most spoofed brands continues, according to Vade. Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance as the most spoofed brands continued into H1 2023, with the former accounting for 18%
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20% of malware attacks bypass antivirus protection 13/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Security leaders are concerned about attacks that leverage malware-exfiltrated authentication data, with 53% expressing extreme concern and less than 1% admitting they weren’t concerned at all, according to SpyCloud. However, many still lack the necessary tools to investigate the security and
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Infrastructure upgrades alone won’t guarantee strong security 13/07/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security While 75% of organizations have made significant strides to upgrade their infrastructure in the past year, including the adoption of public cloud hosting and containerization, and 78% have increased their security budgets, only 2% of industry experts are confident in their
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Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants 12/07/2023 at 14:54 By Help Net Security Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defrauding individuals, according to the H1 2023 ESET Threat Report.
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CIOs prioritize innovation over tech stack optimization 12/07/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Despite economic obstacles and constraints on IT budgets, global CIOs maintain a positive outlook on the potential of technology to provide significant benefits for their organizations, according to Lenovo. Despite their optimism, the risks are real, as 83% are concerned that
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Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena 11/07/2023 at 06:06 By Help Net Security Investment in connected device security has accelerated as upcoming legislation affecting the sector becomes more prominent, according to PSA Certified. This acceleration also highlights a noticeable difference from last year in the level of demand from industry customers and, more
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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464% 10/07/2023 at 06:45 By Help Net Security The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting malicious content and executing sophisticated attacks, according to Acronis. The biannual threat report highlights ransomware as the dominant risk to small
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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023 07/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need to pay more active, ongoing attention to the existing security solutions and strategies their
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API tools and services are fueling revenue growth 07/07/2023 at 06:40 By Help Net Security As more companies recognize APIs as the building blocks of modern software, API tools and services are evolving to meet their needs, according to Postman. Adopting an API-first approach “More companies are adopting an API-first approach to software development, and
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Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes 07/07/2023 at 06:03 By Help Net Security The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of
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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware 05/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consumers request increased data protection from vendors, with
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Fileless attacks increase 1,400% 04/07/2023 at 07:11 By Help Net Security Aggregated honeypot data, over a six-month period, showed that more than 50% of the attacks focused on defense evasion, according to Aqua Security. Threat actors avoid detection These attacks included masquerading techniques, such as files executed from /tmp, and obfuscated files or information, such
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53% of SaaS licenses remain unused 04/07/2023 at 06:38 By Help Net Security Enterprise leaders in procurement, IT, and finance need to take immediate action to rationalize their SaaS portfolios to prevent spending and governance challenges from spiraling out of control, according to Productiv. Productiv analyzed how nearly 100 million SaaS licenses were used over
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One third of security breaches go unnoticed by security professionals 03/07/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security While surface-level confidence around hybrid cloud security is high, with 94% of global respondents stating their security tools and processes provide them with complete visibility and insights into their IT infrastructure, the reality is nearly one third of
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Businesses are ignoring third-party security risks 30/06/2023 at 05:05 By Help Net Security In the dynamic business landscape where third-party relationships assume a critical role, organizations confront various risks that can profoundly affect their security and compliance requirements, according to Panorays. Even amidst tough economic times, the crucial nature of these risks necessitates proactive management.
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Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer 30/06/2023 at 04:17 By Help Net Security IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, according to ThreatX. With more endpoints and applications in use, and often
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Popular generative AI projects pose serious security threat 29/06/2023 at 07:48 By Help Net Security Many popular generative AI projects are an increased security threat and open-source projects that utilize insecure generative AI and LLMs also have poor security posture, resulting in an environment with substantial risk for organizations, according to Rezilion. Advancements in LLMs
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Businesses count the cost of network downtime 29/06/2023 at 06:06 By Help Net Security Fewer than one in ten CIOs can claim that they have avoided a network outage, according to Opengear. This finding is among new research by Opengear of both CIOs and network engineers globally. The scale and frequency of network outages is
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