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US retailers under attack by gift card-thieving cyber gang

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US retailers under attack by gift card-thieving cyber gang 2024-05-24 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Earlier this month, the FBI published a private industry notification about Storm-0539 (aka Atlas Lion), a Morocco-based cyber criminal group that specializes in compromising retailers and creating fraudulent gift cards. Microsoft then went more in-dept on the group’s tactics, techniques, […]

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US exposes scheme enabling North Korean IT workers to bypass sanctions

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US exposes scheme enabling North Korean IT workers to bypass sanctions 2024-05-17 at 14:46 By Zeljka Zorz The US Justice Department had unsealed charges against a US woman and an Ukranian man who, along with three unidentified foreign nationals, have allegedly helped North Korean IT workers work remotely for US companies under assumed US identities

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How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks

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How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks 2024-05-14 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they will answer: the CISSP. If an organization is seeking some peace

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Are you meeting your cyber insurance requirements?

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Are you meeting your cyber insurance requirements? 2024-05-14 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Cyber insurance policies are specifically designed to offer financial protection to organizations in the face of cyber attacks, data breaches, or other cybersecurity incidents. While they can provide a sense of security, it’s crucial to be aware of their limitations. In

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6 tips to implement security gamification effectively

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6 tips to implement security gamification effectively 2024-05-07 at 08:01 By Help Net Security There’s not a CISO in the industry who’s not aware of the extremely short median CISO tenure. That’s why the best CISOs are those who constantly seek ways to strengthen their teams. They help members evolve and grow in their roles,

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How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders

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How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders 2024-05-06 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most widely recognized certification in the information security industry. CISSP certifies that an information security professional possesses extensive technical and managerial expertise for designing, engineering, and managing an organization’s

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Building a strong cloud security posture

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Building a strong cloud security posture 2024-05-01 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, David Kellerman, Field CTO at Cymulate, discusses how cloud security still seems to lag even as the cloud grows in popularity and usage. Many leaders are unaware that they need to secure the cloud the same

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? 2024-04-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, accessible

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How to optimize your bug bounty programs

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How to optimize your bug bounty programs 2024-04-22 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Roy Davis, Manager – Vulnerability Management & Bug Bounty at Zoom, discusses the role bug bounty programs play in identifying security vulnerabilities and facilitating collaboration with researchers. He offers advice to organizations, stressing the importance of

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Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation

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Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation 2024-04-17 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, author, and researcher. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, innovative start-ups, and Fortune 500 companies. She is the founder of BSidesTLV and Leading Cyber Ladies

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New open-source project takeover attacks spotted, stymied

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New open-source project takeover attacks spotted, stymied 2024-04-16 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz The OpenJS Foundation has headed off a “credible takeover attempt” similar to the one that resulted in a backdoor getting included in the open-source XZ Utils package by someone who called themselves “Jia Tan”. This malicious maintainer achieved that coveted position after

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5 free red teaming resources to get you started

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5 free red teaming resources to get you started 2024-04-16 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Red teaming is evaluating the effectiveness of your cybersecurity by eliminating defender bias and adopting an adversarial perspective within your organization. Tactics may include anything from social engineering to physical security breaches to simulate a real-world advanced persistent threat.

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Ransomware group maturity should influence ransom payment decision

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Ransomware group maturity should influence ransom payment decision 2024-04-11 at 16:16 By Zeljka Zorz Your organization has been hit by ransomware and a decision has to be made on whether or not to make the ransom payment to get your data decrypted, deleted from attackers’ servers, and/or not leaked online. The decision will depend on

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Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities

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Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities 2024-04-03 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marty Edwards, Deputy CTO OT/IoT at Tenable, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Edwards highlights the need for collaborative efforts between policymakers, government agencies, and the

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6 keys to navigating security and app development team tensions

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6 keys to navigating security and app development team tensions 2024-04-02 at 06:01 By Help Net Security There will always be a natural tension between cybersecurity teams and developers. After all, it’s the developer’s role to “develop.” They want and are paid to create and ship new applications and features that help move the organization

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The most prevalent malware behaviors and techniques

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The most prevalent malware behaviors and techniques 2024-03-20 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz An analysis of 100,000+ Windows malware samples has revealed the most prevalent techniques used by malware developers to successfully evade defenses, escalate privileges, execute the malware, and assure its persistence. Malware tactics and techniques The analyzed malware samples were most often delivered

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LastPass’ CIO vision for driving business strategy, innovation

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LastPass’ CIO vision for driving business strategy, innovation 2024-03-13 at 08:39 By Mirko Zorz Recently, LastPass appointed Asad Siddiqui as its CIO. He brings over two decades of experience leading startups and large technology organizations. It was the perfect time for Help Net Security to find out what’s next for Siddiqui in his new role

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10 free cybersecurity guides you might have missed

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10 free cybersecurity guides you might have missed 2024-03-11 at 09:07 By Help Net Security This collection of free cybersecurity guides covers a broad range of topics, from resources for developing cybersecurity programs to specific guides for various sectors and organizations. Whether you work for a small business, a large corporation, or a specific industry,

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How to create an efficient governance control program

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How to create an efficient governance control program 2024-03-06 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Your success as an organization, especially in the cyber realm, depends on your security posture. To account for the ongoing evolution of digital threats, you need to implement robust governance control programs that address the current control environment and help

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How organizations can navigate identity security risks in 2024

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How organizations can navigate identity security risks in 2024 2024-02-29 at 07:34 By Mirko Zorz Managing IAM challenges in hybrid IT environments requires a holistic approach, integrating solutions and automating processes to ensure effective access controls and operational efficiency. In this Help Net Security interview, Deepak Taneja, CEO of Zilla Security, discusses identity security risks

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