The report from Coalition indicates an anticipated 25% rise in the total count of published common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) for 2024, reaching 34,888 vulnerabilities, equivalent to approximately 2,900 per month. Sharp CVE increase heightens software vulnerability concerns Vulnerabilities are…
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HackerGPT – A ChatGPT-Powered AI Tool for Ethical Hackers & Cyber Security Community
HackerGPT is a cutting-edge AI tool designed explicitly for the cybersecurity sector, particularly beneficial for individuals involved in ethical hacking, such as bug bounty hunters. This advanced assistant is at the cutting edge of cyber intelligence, offering a vast repository…
Cybersecurity crisis in schools
Primary school systems handle sensitive data concerning minors, while higher education institutions must safeguard intellectual property data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks, according to Trustwave. These attacks not only threaten the safety and security of teachers and administrators but…
Phishing Prevention for Businesses: Employee Training
In this article, we will explore the importance of phishing prevention for businesses and how employee training plays a vital role in mitigating these risks. The post Phishing Prevention for Businesses: Employee Training appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
FBI’s LockBit Takedown Postponed a Ticking Time Bomb in Fulton County, Ga.
The FBI’s takedown of the LockBit ransomware group last week came as LockBit was preparing to release sensitive data stolen from government computer systems in Fulton County, Ga. But LockBit is now regrouping, and the gang says it will publish…
Challenging password dogma
Most best practice advice on passwords is terrible. But why? This article explains which password advice should be followed and which advice is harmful, and shows you what a good password policy should contain. The post Challenging password dogma appeared…
SEO Poisoning to Domain Control: The Gootloader Saga Continues
Key Takeaways More information about Gootloader can be found in the following reports: The DFIR Report, GootloaderSites, Mandiant, Red Canary, & Kroll. An audio version of this report can be … Read More The post SEO Poisoning to Domain Control:…
Business Data Backups: Strategies for Data Resilience
Strategize your data backups to ensure business resilience in the face of potential data loss and disruptions. The post Business Data Backups: Strategies for Data Resilience appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from Security Zap Read…
LockBit is back and threatens to target more government organizations
The LockBit gang is back and set up a new infrastructure after the recent attempt by law enforcement to disrupt their operation. Last week, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos, conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted…
Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online
In this interview, Pavlina Pavlova, public policy adviser at the CyberPeace Institute, describes the organization’s mission and global activities to reduce harm online for vulnerable populations. The post Introducing the CyberPeace Institute: Protecting Communities Online appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Safeguarding Children in the Era of Big Data
By Ron Kerbs, CEO, Kidas In the ever-evolving landscape of cyberspace, 2023 unveiled a concerning trend: major players in the tech industry, including giants like Meta and Discord, were found […] The post Safeguarding Children in the Era of Big…
Securing Space Infrastructure for US And Allied Collaboration
By Kevin Kelly, CEO and Chairman, Arcfield As the role of satellite communication systems in geopolitical conflicts and critical infrastructure sectors continues to expand, concern regarding the security of satellite […] The post Securing Space Infrastructure for US And Allied…
Understand Cyber Insurance: Rising Risks and How to Right-Size Policies
Cyber insurance can be a tricky part of cybersecurity strategy — here’s what to know in today’s security climate By John Reith, Partner Success Manager at DataStream Cyber Insurance Cyber […] The post Understand Cyber Insurance: Rising Risks and How…
Cell Service Restored Following Extensive AT&T Outage
AT&T has resolved issues affecting its mobile phone customers following widespread outages on Thursday, according to a company announcement.Throughout the day, tens of thousands of cell phone users across the United States reported disruptions. Reports on Downdetector.com, a platform…
A cyber attack hit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A cyber attack hit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the federal and national law enforcement agency of Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the federal and national law enforcement agency of Canada, confirmed that it was the target…
From deepfakes to digital candidates: AI’s political play
We may see the ‘candidacy’ of an AI-created persona in coming elections. Indeed, the technology to create such deepfakes already exists. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: From deepfakes to digital candidates:…
Security is hard because it has to be right all the time? Yeah, like everything else
It takes only one bottleneck or single point of failure to ruin your week Systems Approach One refrain you often hear is that security must be built in from the ground floor; that retrofitting security to an existing system is…
Crooks stole $10 million from Axie Infinity co-founder
Crooks stole nearly $10 million from the wallet of one of the co-founders of the video game Axie Infinity and the related Ronin Network. Cybercriminals stole about $10 million from the wallet of Jeff “Jihoz” Zirlin, who is one of…
Canadian University Vending Machine Malfunction Discloses Use of Facial Recognition
A faulty vending machine at a Canadian university has unintentionally exposed the fact that several of them have been covertly utilising facial recognition technology. Earlier this month, a snack dispenser at the University of Waterloo displayed the error message…
Cybersecurity Nightmare Unfolds as Malawi’s Immigration Systems Under Attack
There has been a recent cyberattack on Malawi, according to President Lazarus Chakwera, which has caused the government to stop issuing passports. However, some observers believe such an attack did not occur. Chakwera informed parliament on Wednesday that security…