The DOGE effect on security is a complex issue. Pursuit of efficiency might be a legitimate goal, but experts caution it can conflict with cybersecurity defenses. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read…
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Future of Passwords Biometrics and Passwordless Authentication
The digital authentication landscape is dramatically transforming as passwordless technologies gain unprecedented momentum. Passkey adoption surging 400% in 2024 alone. Despite predictions that passwords will become obsolete, emerging evidence suggests the future lies not in their complete elimination but in…
Ransomware Negotiation When and How to Engage Attackers
As ransomware attacks devastate organizations globally, many companies are turning to professional negotiators to engage directly with cybercriminals, despite strong government opposition to paying ransoms. This emerging practice has sparked intense debate about when negotiation becomes necessary and how organizations…
What is a time-based one-time password?
A time-based one-time password (TOTP) is a temporary passcode generated by an algorithm that uses the current time of day as one of its authentication factors. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read…
What is a next-generation firewall (NGFW)?
A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a network security device that combines traditional firewall capabilities with advanced features to detect and block sophisticated cyberattacks. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article:…
Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight
Packing a portable charger for your next flight? Better read up on Southwest’s latest policy change. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Southwest has new rule that changes how you…
Vanta bug exposed customers’ data to other customers
The compliance company said the customer data exposure was caused by a product change. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Vanta bug exposed customers’ data to other customers
OffensiveCon25 – Hunting For Overlooked Cookies In Windows 11 KTM And Baking Exploits For Them
Authors/Presenters: Cedric Halbronn and Jael Koh Our sincere appreciation to OffensiveCon by Binary Gecko, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their outstanding OffensiveCon 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Hilton Berlin; and via the organizations YouTube…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Archaea’
<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3095/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”412″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/18a27767-5320-43de-9446-551e93636b1d/archaea.png?format=1000w” width=”404″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the cosmic humor & dry-as-the-desert wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Archaea’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
EU Sanctions Actors Involved in Russian Hybrid Warfare
EU takes action against Russian propaganda The European Union (EU) announced sweeping new sanctions against 21 individuals and 6 entities involved in Russia’s destabilizing activities abroad, marking a significant escalation in the bloc’s response to hybrid warfare threats. European Union…
Discover how automatic attack disruption protects critical assets while ensuring business continuity
To help security teams protect critical assets while ensuring business continuity, Microsoft Defender developed automatic attack disruption: a built-in self-defense capability. The post Discover how automatic attack disruption protects critical assets while ensuring business continuity appeared first on Microsoft Security…
Attackers breached ConnectWise, compromised customer ScreenConnect instances
A suspected “sophisticated nation state actor” has compromised ScreenConnect cloud instances of a “very small number” of ConnectWise customers, the company has revealed on Wednesday. “We have not observed any additional suspicious activity in ScreenConnect cloud instances since the patch…
Vodafone Promises £1.3bn Investment As Three Merger Concludes
Merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK completes as combined company seeks to assuage competition fears with £11bn commitment over next decade This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Vodafone Promises £1.3bn Investment As Three…
The DOGE effect on cyber: What’s happened and what’s next?
In this webinar, part of ‘CISO Insights’ series, cybersecurity experts debate the pros and cons of the Department of Government Efficiency’s actions and the impact on their field. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from…
NSO Group asks judge for new trial, calling $167 million in damages ‘outrageous’
The spyware maker claims the damages it was ordered to pay are “excessive,” and that the jury wanted to “bankrupt” the company. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: NSO Group asks judge…
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of May 26, 2025
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor — Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info 1000 Projects–Daily College Class Work Report Book A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in 1000 Projects Daily College Class Work Report Book 1.0. Affected is an unknown…
A deep dive into data protection sessions at AWS re:Inforce 2025
A full conference pass is $1,099. Register today with the code flashsale150 to receive a limited time $150 discount, while supplies last. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), security is our top priority. We’re excited to announce the Data Protection track…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-02 18h : 16 posts
16 posts were published in the last hour 16:5 : Cryptojackers Caught Mining Monero via Exposed DevOps Infrastructure 16:4 : Announcing a new strategic collaboration to bring clarity to threat actor naming 15:33 : Preinstalled Android Apps Found Leaking PINs…
Malware Masquerades as Legitimate, Hidden WordPress Plugin with Remote Code Execution Capabilities
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team recently discovered an interesting malware variant that appears in the file system as a normal WordPress plugin containing a comment header, a handful of functions as well as a simple admin interface. Just like previous…
What is compliance automation?
Compliance automation, also known as automated compliance, is the practice of using technology — such as applications with AI features — to perform and simplify compliance procedures. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget…