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Simplifying decentralized identity systems for everyday use

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Simplifying decentralized identity systems for everyday use 2024-10-30 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Carla Roncato, VP of Identity at WatchGuard Technologies, discusses how companies can balance privacy, security, and usability in digital identity systems. She emphasizes modern techniques like biometrics and passkeys to replace knowledge-based authentication methods and highlights […]

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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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Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic

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Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic 2024-04-01 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Evasive, basic, and encrypted malware all increased in Q4 2023, fueling a rise in total malware, according to WatchGuard. Threat actors employ diverse tactics The average malware detections rose 80% from the previous quarter, illustrating a substantial volume of malware threats

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Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention

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Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention 2024-01-05 at 06:32 By Help Net Security The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical

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Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products

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Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products 11/12/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns, making it critical for organizations

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: The rise of AI voice chatbots and prompt engineering innovations

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2024 cybersecurity outlook: The rise of AI voice chatbots and prompt engineering innovations 04/12/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In their 2024 cybersecurity outlook, WatchGuard researchers forecast headline-stealing hacks involving LLMs, AI-based voice chatbots, modern VR/MR headsets, and more in the coming year. Companies and individuals are experimenting with LLMs to increase operational efficiency.

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider 11/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In Q2 2023, 95% of malware now arrives over encrypted connections, endpoint malware volumes are decreasing despite campaigns growing more widespread, ransomware detections are declining amid a rise in double-extortion attacks, and older software vulnerabilities persist as popular targets for

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WatchGuard acquires CyGlass to accelerate AI-based NDR and Open XDR capabilities

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WatchGuard acquires CyGlass to accelerate AI-based NDR and Open XDR capabilities 21/09/2023 at 15:01 By Industry News WatchGuard Technologies has unveiled the acquisition of CyGlass Technology Services. CyGlass’s 100% cloud native platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to deliver enterprise-class cyber defense across hybrid networks, to mid-sized and small organizations

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Infosec products of the month: July 2023

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Infosec products of the month: July 2023 01/08/2023 at 05:47 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: BreachRx, Code42, ComplyAdvantage, Darktrace, Dig Security, Diligent, Fidelis Cybersecurity, Hubble, Netscout, Panorays, Privacera, Regula, SeeMetrics, Tenable, and WatchGuard. WatchGuard expands identity protection capabilities with AuthPoint Total

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Trends in ransomware-as-a-service and cryptocurrency to monitor

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Trends in ransomware-as-a-service and cryptocurrency to monitor 19/07/2023 at 08:02 By Help Net Security In January, law enforcement officials disrupted the operations of the Hive cybercriminal group, which profited off a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. Hive is widely believed to be affiliated with the Conti ransomware group, joining a list of other groups associated with

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New infosec products of the week: July 14, 2023

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New infosec products of the week: July 14, 2023 14/07/2023 at 07:09 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Fidelis Cybersecurity, Hubble, NETSCOUT, Regula, and WatchGuard. WatchGuard expands identity protection capabilities with AuthPoint Total Identity Security AuthPoint Total Identity Security enables MSPs to

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WatchGuard expands identity protection capabilities with AuthPoint Total Identity Security

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WatchGuard expands identity protection capabilities with AuthPoint Total Identity Security 12/07/2023 at 19:00 By Industry News WatchGuard Technologies has unveiled AuthPoint Total Identity Security, a comprehensive bundle that combines the AuthPoint multi-factor authentication (MFA) with dark web credential monitoring capabilities and a corporate password manager. The introduction of this new product, paired with the zero

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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023

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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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Infosecurity Europe 2023 video walkthrough

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Infosecurity Europe 2023 video walkthrough 21/06/2023 at 11:24 By Help Net Security Infosecurity Europe 2023 is taking place in London this week, and this video provides a closer look at this year’s event. The post Infosecurity Europe 2023 video walkthrough appeared first on Help Net Security. This article is an excerpt from Help Net Security

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