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8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications

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8+ US telcos compromised, FBI advises Americans to use encrypted communications 2024-12-05 at 14:24 By Zeljka Zorz FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) officials have advised Americans to use encrypted call and messaging apps to protect their communications from threat actors that have – and will – burrow into the networks and systems […]

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Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

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Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays 2024-12-03 at 07:07 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large changes in your

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Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity

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Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity 2024-11-26 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alona Geckler, Chief of Staff, SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, shares her insights on the diversity environment in the cybersecurity and IT industries. She discusses the progress made over the past two decades,

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking 2024-11-25 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security domains. He explains how AI and machine learning enhance ethical hacking by streamlining vulnerability detection

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Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed

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Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed 2024-11-21 at 16:18 By Zeljka Zorz An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active network of such companies originating in China. Unearthing North Korean IT front

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Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack

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Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack 2024-11-20 at 08:19 By Help Net Security The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth earlier this year is quickly becoming the healthcare industry’s version of Colonial Pipeline, prompting congressional testimony, lawmaker scrutiny and potential legislation.  Over the past few months, there have been two congressional hearings on the attack

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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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How and where to report cybercrime: What you need to know

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How and where to report cybercrime: What you need to know 2024-11-18 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Cybercrime reporting mechanisms vary across the globe, with each country offering different methods for citizens to report cybercrime, including online fraud, identity theft, and other cyber-related offenses. Victims are usually instructed to complete an online form that

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CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability

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CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability 2024-11-13 at 07:37 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Daniel Schwalbe, CISO at DomainTools, discusses the intensifying regulatory demands that have reshaped CISO accountability and daily decision-making. He outlines the skill sets future CISOs need, their key priorities for 2025, and how increased pressure

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Tips for a successful cybersecurity job interview

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Tips for a successful cybersecurity job interview 2024-11-13 at 06:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing cybersecurity skills or just beginning your journey in the field, cybersecurity offers a wide range of career opportunities. If you’re considering a career shift, exploring new job opportunities, or aiming to upgrade your skill set,

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Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security

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Strategies for CISOs navigating hybrid and multi-cloud security 2024-11-11 at 07:11 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance of consistent security

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AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection

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AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection 2024-11-07 at 07:03 By Help Net Security AWS offers a comprehensive suite of security tools to help organizations manage compliance, protect sensitive data, and detect threats within their environments. From AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty to Amazon Macie and AWS Config, each tool

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Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

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Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers 2024-11-04 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highlights that these researchers,

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Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices

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Google on scaling differential privacy across nearly three billion devices 2024-10-31 at 15:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Miguel Guevara, Product Manager, Privacy Safety and Security at Google, discusses the complexities involved in scaling differential privacy technology across large systems. He emphasizes the need to develop secure, private, and user-controlled products

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How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android

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How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android 2024-10-24 at 06:03 By Help Net Security To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates websites to identify potentially harmful

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What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?

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What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen? 2024-10-18 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that criminals are well aware of. Cybersecurity

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What bots mean for businesses and consumers

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What bots mean for businesses and consumers 2024-10-02 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Simple bots have existed since the early to mid-2000s when organizations had no means to protect themselves or their website’s users from them. Yet today, despite having tools to protect against these simple bots, two in three organizations have made no

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world

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3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world 2024-09-27 at 08:01 By Help Net Security IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present

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Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance

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Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provde guidance 2024-09-26 at 17:31 By Zeljka Zorz Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Active Directory is susceptible to compromise due to its

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments

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Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments 2024-09-26 at 07:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managing multiple frameworks and offers strategies

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