Category: Help Net Security

Key factors for effective security automation

Harnessing the potential of automation in cybersecurity is key to maintaining a robust defense against ever-evolving threats. Still, this approach comes with its own unique challenges. In this Help Net Security interview, Oliver Rochford, Chief Futurist at Tenzir, discusses how…

Why are computer security guidelines so confusing?

If you find the computer security guidelines you get at work confusing and not very useful, you’re not alone. A new study highlights a key problem with how these guidelines are created, and outlines simple steps that would improve them…

A step-by-step guide for patching software vulnerabilities

Coalition’s recent Cyber Threat Index 2023 predicts the average Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) rate will rise by 13% over 2022 to more than 1,900 per month in 2023. As thousands of patches and updates are released each month, organizations…

Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify

Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume recorded by…

UAC: Live response collection script for incident response

Unix-like Artifacts Collector (UAC) is a live response collection script for incident response that makes use of native binaries and tools to automate the collection of AIX, Android, ESXi, FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, NetBSD, NetScaler, OpenBSD, and Solaris systems artifacts. It…

CISOs gear up to combat the rising threat of B2B fraud

The ongoing banking and economic turmoil has opened the floodgates to fraudsters. In this Help Net Security video, ex-British Intelligence officer Alex Beavan, Head of Ethics and Anti-Corruption at Convera, discusses how fraudsters target businesses and his experiences with companies…

SEC adopts new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. The Commission also adopted rules…

EndaceProbe Cloud detects threats and network performance issues

Endace announced a significant extension of its enterprise-class packet capture solutions with the launch of EndaceProbe Cloud. As organizations migrate sensitive data and critical systems to public cloud environments, it is essential that security and network teams have sufficient visibility…

SentinelOne introduces cloud data security products

Malware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and as business increasingly moves to the cloud, companies need to up their defenses to protect against them. SentinelOne announced its Cloud Data Security product line and the general availability of the first two…

DataGrail unveils Managed Services offering for data privacy

DataGrail announced a new Managed Services offering that offloads the burdens of day-to-day data privacy management so that companies can maintain their focus on strategy and impact. DataGrail Managed Services now handle customers’ DSR fulfillment and data mapping processes, streamlining…

Talon Extension enhances security and control over browser activity

Talon Cyber Security released the Talon Extension, a new enterprise browser security solution that provides customers with visibility and protection for activities conducted within the browser. The extension is easily installed on any web browser, making it an ideal solution…

Dynatrace expands Davis AI engine to boost productivity across teams

Dynatrace is expanding its Davis AI engine to create a hypermodal artificial intelligence (AI), converging fact-based, predictive- and causal-AI insights with new generative-AI capabilities. The expanded Davis AI will boost productivity across business, development, security, and operations teams by delivering…

NETSCOUT introduces next generation Omnis Cyber Intelligence solution

NETSCOUT announced its next-generation Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI) solution. OCI is an advanced network detection and response (NDR) solution that uses highly scalable deep packet inspection (DPI) and multiple threat detection methods at the source of packet capture to detect…

Panorays unveils cybersecurity enhancements for supply chains

Panorays announced two capabilities – Supply Chain Discovery and Risk Insights and Response Portal. These new additions empower organizations to gain comprehensive visibility into their digital supply chains and effectively manage potential cybersecurity risks posed by third, fourth, and Nth…

Lookout releases new endpoint agents to replace virtual private networks

Lookout announced new Windows and macOS endpoint agents for its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution, Lookout Secure Private Access, that facilitate the full replacement of overextended virtual private networks (VPNs) with cloud-delivered security. Businesses can now fully realize the…

Dig Data Security Platform enhancements secure LLM architectures

Dig Security announced enhancements to the Dig Data Security Platform, including new capabilities to secure Large Language Model (LLM) architectures. Dig’s DSPM solution now enables customers to train and deploy LLMs while upholding data security, privacy, and compliance, maintaining visibility…

Thales acquires Imperva for $3.6 billion

Thales has reached an agreement with Thoma Bravo for the acquisition of 100% of Imperva for an enterprise value of $3.6 billion. With this acquisition, Thales is taking its cybersecurity business to the next level. Imperva will enable growth in…

Apple fixes exploited zero-day in all of its OSes (CVE-2023-38606)

Apple has patched an exploited zero-day kernel vulnerability (CVE-2023-38606) in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. CVE-2023-38606 fix has been backported In early July, Apple fixed an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-37450) in WebKit. The vulnerability has been patched via…

Converging networking and security with SASE

While technology advancements and distributed workforces have created efficiencies and flexibility for companies, they’ve also created overcomplexity, which can increase security risk. 53% of senior IT decision-makers say their IT environment is more complex than it was two years ago.…

Has the MOVEit hack paid off for Cl0p?

The number of known Cl0p victims resulting from its Memorial Day attack on vulnerable internet-facing MOVEit Transfer installations has surpassed 420, according to IT market research company KonBriefing Research. The cyber extortion group has lately switched to setting up company-specific…

OneTrust raises $150 million to accelerate platform innovation

OneTrust announced a $150 million funding round. This capital will bolster OneTrust’s continued growth to meet customer demand for trust intelligence software. The round was led by new investor Generation Investment Management with participation from existing investor Sands Capital, bringing…

D2iQ DKP AI Navigator simplifies Kubernetes management

D2iQ announced DKP AI Navigator, empowering enterprise organizations to overcome one of the biggest challenges they face in adopting cloud-native technology–the skills gap. Through a user-friendly interface, DKP AI Navigator enables organizations to harness more than a decade of the…

US companies commit to safe, transparent AI development

Seven US artificial intelligence (AI) giants – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI – have publicly committed to “help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology.” The commitments “Companies that are developing these emerging technologies…

Consumers demand more from businesses when it comes to security

Fraudsters are opportunistic criminals and 2022 and the first few months of this year brought opportunities like never before, according to Experian. This volatility perpetuated an unpredictable atmosphere for both businesses and consumers alike. The report found that consumers and…

Shaping the future of digital identity

Digital identity refers to the unique and electronically stored representation of an individual or entity’s personal information, characteristics, and attributes. It encompasses various digital identifiers, such as usernames, email addresses, biometric data, or government-issued IDs, that allow users to authenticate…

Strengthening the weakest links in the digital supply chain

In this Help Net Security video, Marc Gaffan, CEO at IONIX, discusses how businesses’ biggest cybersecurity mistake is not protecting the full external attack surface that continues to expand to include a businesses’ entire digital supply chain. This is driven…

IGEL appoints Klaus Oestermann as CEO

IGEL has announced the appointment of Klaus Oestermann as CEO. A proven leader in growing global software businesses, Oestermann succeeds Jed Ayres who will continue on as IGEL Company Advisor. Oestermann, who brings a track record for scaling global software…

New infosec products of the week: July 21, 2023

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Code42, ComplyAdvantage, Diligent, Privacera, and Tenable. Tenable unveils agentless container scanning to prevent vulnerable containers from reaching runtime Tenable Cloud Security agentless container scanning enables…

Attackers intensify DDoS attacks with new tactics

As we entered 2023, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed an increase in sophisticated, high-volume attacks, according to Gcore. The maximum attack power rose from 600 to 800 Gbps. UDP flood attacks were most common and amounted to 52% of total attacks,…

Life sciences leaders act to counter insider-driven data loss

Life sciences companies, including medical device manufacturers, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, are experiencing increasing rates of insider-driven data loss events, according to Code42. Faced with this growing threat, life sciences leaders are prioritizing modern data loss prevention strategies, which are…

CISOs are making cybersecurity a business problem

U.S. enterprises are responding to growing cybersecurity threats by working to make the best use of tools and services to ensure business resilience, according to ISG. Enterprises face growing cybersecurity threats The report for the U.S. finds that the U.S.…

LTIMindtree partners with CYFIRMA to help enterprises identify threats

LTIMindtree partners with CYFIRMA to enhance the threat intelligence capabilities of its XDR platform and help global enterprises identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks and threats. LTIMindtree’s parent organization, Larsen & Toubro, through its L&T Innovation Fund, recently invested in…

OTAVA adds SIEM and SOC services to strengthen enterprises’ security posture

OTAVA has expanded its Managed Security offerings with SIEM and SOC services to strengthen enterprises’ security posture by protecting operations against cyberthreats and attacks. OTAVA’s SIEM and SOC are complementary, purpose-built, security solutions that automate alerting, customize visualization with analysis,…

Osano releases Privacy Program Maturity Model and Data Mapping product

Osano launched the multi-level Osano Privacy Program Maturity Model alongside its new Data Mapping product to help organizations understand where personal information is being stored, mitigate risks and grow mature privacy programs. Developing a privacy program is complex, and maintaining…

A fresh look at the current state of financial fraud

In this Help Net Security video, Greg Woolf, CEO at FiVerity, discusses how the emergence of sophisticated fraud tools powered by AI and recent upheavals in the banking sector have forged an ideal environment for financial fraud. This complex scenario…

LLMs and AI positioned to dominate the AppSec world

As modern software trends toward distributed architectures, microservices, and extensive use of third-party and open source components, dependency management only gets harder, according to Endor Labs. Application development risks A new research report explores emerging trends that software organizations need…

Exploring the macro shifts in enterprise security

The number of successful ransomware attacks and data breach attempts fell by 30% over the last year, the number of reported security incident types at organizations increased, according to the 2023 Cybersecurity Perspectives Survey by Scale. Security incident types In…

67% of daily security alerts overwhelm SOC analysts

Today’s security operations (SecOps) teams are tasked with protecting progressively sophisticated, fast-paced cyberattacks, according to Vectra AI. Yet, the complexity of people, processes, and technology at their disposal is making cyber defense increasingly unsustainable. The ever-expanding attack surface combined with…

Feedzai Railgun protects customers against financial crime

Feedzai introduced Railgun, its next-generation AI engine designed to target and intercept financial fraud before it can occur. In order to scale, today’s risk engines force financial institutions to limit the data they use to make risk decisions – typically…

Vonage Protection Suite strengthens end-to-end communications security

Designed to enable developers and businesses to create counter-fraud safeguards that protect against the evolving threat of online fraud and cyberattacks, Vonage Protection Suite is a comprehensive portfolio of counter-fraud products and solutions that brings a unique level of customer…

Trend Vision One empowers organizations to safeguard their cloud workloads

Trend Micro announced Trend Vision One – Endpoint Security, the latest offering in its next-generation cybersecurity platform, which unifies prevention, detection, and response for user endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and data centers. This solution aims to support customers throughout their…

Bitwarden adds passwordless SSO function with universal compatibility

Bitwarden has announced a new single sign-on (SSO) offering that brings convenience and security to enterprise users, regardless of identity provider. Coming later in 2023, SSO with trusted devices presents another milestone offering for enterprises seeking secure and convenient passwordless…

LimaCharlie SecOps Cloud Platform eliminates integration challenges

LimaCharlie is unveiling the Security Operations (SecOps) Cloud Platform, a vendor-neutral architecture built for security teams to develop the most effective infrastructure for their organization. The LimaCharlie SecOps Cloud Platform provides comprehensive enterprise protection by bringing together critical cybersecurity capabilities,…

CompTIA DataSys+ program provides resources for database management skills

CompTIA released the CompTIA DataSys+ program, a comprehensive set of resources for learning and skills validation for IT professionals in search of database management skills. The CompTIA DataSys+ program covers all aspects of database administration, including deployment, management, and maintenance…

Cybersecurity measures SMBs should implement

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted by cyberattackers as much as large companies, the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed; here are some cybersecurity controls they should prioritize. Company size does not matter to cyber attackers…

What to do (and what not to do) after a data breach

Data breaches have been hitting the headlines left and right. Every time a breach occurs, the impacted organization’s response differs from the last. In this Help Net Security video, Rodman Ramezanian, Global Cloud Threat Lead at Skyhigh Security, discusses what…

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

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…

Bureau raises $16.5 million to help users prevent fraud

Bureau is announcing an additional $4.5m from GMO VenturePartners, GMO Payment Gateway, and existing investors to complete its series A funding round at $16.5m. With the completion of the latest round, total funding for the startup has reached $20.5m to…

eBook: 9 Ways to Secure Your Cloud App Dev Pipeline

Improve your cloud security with these 9 proven strategies. Uptycs, alongside renowned expert Lee Atchison, share their list of comprehensive tactics to mitigate risks facing modern development teams. To address these emerging risks, Uptycs has created an eBook, Laptop to…

Supply chain executives unaware of growing customer trust issues

Supply chain executives significantly overestimate stakeholder trust in their supply chain capabilities and intentions, according to Deloitte. Of more than 1,000 executives from large global organizations surveyed, 89% on average who self-identified as leading suppliers said customers trust their supply…

Splunk Edge Hub provides visibility across IT and OT environments

Splunk announced Splunk Edge Hub, a new solution that simplifies the ingestion and analysis of data generated by sensors, IoT devices and industrial equipment. Splunk Edge Hub provides more complete visibility across IT and OT environments by streaming previously hard…

VirusTotal leaked data of 5,600 registered users

VirusTotal has suffered a data leak that exposed the names and email addresses of 5,600 of its registered users. The leaked data reportedly includes information about employees of US and German intelligence agencies (among others). VirusTotal data leak exposed exploitable…

Pat Clawson joins CheckRed Security as CEO

CheckRed Security announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Pat Clawson as its first CEO. Clawson brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in driving cybersecurity innovation. As CEO, Clawson will lead CheckRed’s global initiatives to secure…