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Open source malware up 200% since 2023

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Open source malware up 200% since 2023 2024-12-11 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Sonatype’s 2024 Open Source Malware Threat Report reveals that the number of malicious packages has surpassed 778,500 since tracking began in 2019. In 2024, researchers examined how threat actors leverage malicious open-source packages to target developers, particularly as enterprises increasingly adopt […]

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Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average

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Containers have 600+ vulnerabilities on average 2024-12-11 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Containers are the fastest growing – and weakest cybersecurity link – in software supply chains, according to NetRise. Companies are struggling to get container security right. Issues from misconfigured clouds, containers, and networks to uncertainty over who owns container security throughout the

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails

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Businesses plagued by constant stream of malicious emails 2024-12-09 at 06:03 By Help Net Security 36.9% of all emails received by businesses (20.5 billion) in 2024 were unwanted, according to Hornetsecurity’s analysis of 55.6+ billion emails processed through their security services between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024 – and 2.3% of those contained

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime

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Teenagers leading new wave of cybercrime 2024-12-06 at 07:42 By Help Net Security Global data breaches show no signs of slowing down as this year has already exceeded 2023 in the number of data breaches and consumers impacted, according to Experian. Younger cybercriminals on the rise Today, the world of cyber hacking is not confined

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective

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GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective 2024-12-06 at 06:39 By Help Net Security GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organizations, however, it can also be used by malicious actors, making phishing-related attacks a growing and concerning threat vector, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research revealed that

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

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70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained 2024-12-04 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contributions Microsoft estimates that its customers face 600 million cyberattacks

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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

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65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity 2024-12-04 at 06:04 By Help Net Security High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, France,

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AI-based tools designed for criminal activity are in high demand

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AI-based tools designed for criminal activity are in high demand 2024-11-29 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Multiple regional conflicts, such as Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have resulted in a surge in cyberattacks and hacktivist activities, according to Trellix. AI-driven ransomware boosts cybercrime tactics The research examines an increasingly complex

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VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks

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VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks 2024-11-28 at 08:12 By Help Net Security Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus Insurance. According to the Q3 report, many of these incidents were traced to outdated software or VPN accounts

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Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks

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Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks 2024-11-28 at 06:34 By Help Net Security The crypto sector stands out as the only surveyed industry where deepfake fraud surpasses traditional document fraud in prevalence, according to Regula. Crypto companies suffer significant losses from fraud The study finds that 57% of crypto companies report audio deepfake

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Supply chain managers underestimate cybersecurity risks in warehouses

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Supply chain managers underestimate cybersecurity risks in warehouses 2024-11-27 at 06:47 By Help Net Security 32% of warehouse respondents report that social engineering is one of the most-used entry points in warehouse cyberattacks – tied with software vulnerabilities (32%) and followed by devices (19%), according to Ivanti. Cyberattacks on warehouses threaten supply chain stability As

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Cybercriminals turn to pen testers to test ransomware efficiency

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Cybercriminals turn to pen testers to test ransomware efficiency 2024-11-22 at 07:04 By Help Net Security Ransomware gangs recruit pen testers to improve attack reliability Threat actors employ pen testers to improve ransomware effectiveness Threat actors are recruiting pen testers to test and improve the reliability of their ransomware for affiliate programs, according to Cato

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Deepfake attacks occur every five minutes

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Deepfake attacks occur every five minutes 2024-11-22 at 06:35 By Help Net Security As cybercriminals continue to adapt their techniques to find new ways through defenses, AI-assisted fraud is growing increasingly sophisticated and frequent, according to Entrust. The findings reveal a deepfake attack happened every five minutes in 2024, while digital document forgeries increased 244%

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Full recovery from breaches takes longer than expected

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Full recovery from breaches takes longer than expected 2024-11-21 at 06:03 By Help Net Security In 2024, businesses reported taking an average of 7.3 months to recover from cybersecurity breaches – 25% longer than expected and over a month past the anticipated timeline of 5.9 months, according to Fastly. Cybersecurity leaders feel unprepared for future

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security

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Overreliance on GenAI to develop software compromises security 2024-11-20 at 06:07 By Help Net Security GenAI is quickly changing the software development process by automating tasks that once took developers hours, if not days, to complete, bolstering efficiency and productivity, according to Legit Security. “As GenAI transforms software development and becomes increasingly embedded in the

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure

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Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure 2024-11-19 at 06:03 By Mirko Zorz Google’s latest report, conducted in partnership with Hypothesis Group, reveals a stark reality for organizations: incremental security measures are no longer sufficient. The study, involving over 2,000 decision-makers across the US, UK, India, and Brazil, paints a picture of

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Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available

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Major security audit of critical FreeBSD components now available 2024-11-18 at 17:33 By Mirko Zorz The FreeBSD Foundation, in partnership with the Alpha-Omega Project, has released the results of an extensive security audit of two critical FreeBSD components: the bhyve hypervisor and the Capsicum sandboxing framework. The audit, conducted by the offensive security firm Synacktiv,

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Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks

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Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks 2024-11-15 at 16:05 By Help Net Security Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and the risk to organizations are

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Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors

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Critical vulnerabilities persist in high-risk sectors 2024-11-15 at 06:38 By Help Net Security Finance and insurance sectors found to have the highest number of critical vulnerabilities, according to Black Duck. Finance and insurance industry faces highest vulnerabilities The report, which analyzes data from over 200,000 dynamic application security testing (DAST) scans conducted by Black Duck

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NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios

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NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios 2024-11-15 at 05:33 By Mirko Zorz NIST’s latest report, “Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Hardware Weaknesses” (NIST IR 8517), explores the hidden vulnerabilities in computer hardware, a domain often considered more secure than software. The report highlights how hardware flaws embedded in chip designs can

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