This was a year unlike any other in the brief history of the cybersecurity industry, with generative artificial intelligence disrupting plans and ushering in unparalleled change to security. The post 2023 Cyber Review: The Year GenAI Stole the Show appeared…
The SOC 2 Compliance Checklist for 2023
SOC 2 is the gold standard in Information Security certifications and shows the world just how seriously your company takes Information Security. An incredible way to systematically evaluate and improve your company’s handling of customer data throughout its lifecycle, the…
Navigating an AI-Enhanced Landscape of Cybersecurity in 2024: A Proactive Approach to Phishing Training in Enterprises
As we stand at the precipice of 2024, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity looms large, with phishing attacks emerging as a focal point of concern. The integration of AI is poised to redefine the threat landscape, introducing…
DEF CON 31 XR Village – Whitney Phillips’ ‘Augmented Reality And Implications On Mobile Security’
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals
In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code scams, detailing a real-life incident where a woman…
Multiple Iterations of ‘HeadCrab’ Malware Seize Control of Numerous Servers
The HeadCrab malware, known for incorporating infected devices into a botnet for various cyber activities, has reappeared with a novel variant that grants root access to Redis open source servers. According to findings by Aqua Security researchers, the second…
As Ransomware Spreads, Municipalities Fight a Never-Ending Battle
A new wave of ransomware attacks is hitting American and international municipalities; even major towns like Dallas are falling victim to gang activity. The ongoing wave of assaults emphasises how desperately a historically unprepared sector has to deploy effective…
FTC Warns: QR Codes May Result in Identity Theft
One might want to reconsider before scanning QR codes. The codes, which are a digital jumble of white and black squares that are frequently used to record URLs, are apparently commonplace; they may as well be seen, for example, on…
DNA Security: Companies Must Meet Strict Penalties for Risking Users’ Data
The pressing concern of companies ignoring DNA security DNA security is a concern that is often not talked about in the cybersecurity landscape. Personal information is what’s buzzing these days. The latest 23andMe data breach serves as a sharp reminder…
Russian FSB Cyber Espionage: Navigating the Threat Landscape
The field of cybersecurity is always changing, and recent developments have refocused attention on Russian hackers and their purported participation in an elaborate cyber-espionage scheme. Russian security chief agency Federal Security Service (FSB) is suspected of leading a hack-and-leak operation…
Security automation gains traction, prompting a “shift everywhere” philosophy
The use of automated security technology is growing rapidly, which in turn is propagating the “shift everywhere” philosophy – performing security tests throughout the entire software development life cycle – across more organizations, according to Synopsys. This year’s findings revealed…
Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products
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…
SCS 9001 2.0 reveals enhanced controls for global supply chains
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Regan, VP of Business Performance at TIA, discusses SCS 9001 Release 2.0, a certifiable standard crafted to assist organizations in operationalizing the NIST and other government guidelines and frameworks. Enhancing its predecessor, the…
Why are IT professionals not automating?
As an IT professional, you understand the value of automation, and like many IT experts, you may approach it with a mix of excitement and apprehension. Automation is a powerful tool for streamlining processes, reducing manual tasks, and enhancing efficiency…
Kubescape open-source project adds Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) support
With its innovative feature for generating reliable Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) documents, Kubescape became the first open-source project to provide this functionality. This advancement offers security practitioners a powerful tool to effectively prioritize and address software vulnerabilities. What is Vulnerability…
New PoolParty Process Injection Techniques Outsmart Top EDR Solutions
A new collection of eight process injection techniques, collectively dubbed PoolParty, could be exploited to achieve code execution in Windows systems while evading endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. SafeBreach researcher Alon Leviev said the methods are “capable of working across all processes…
SpyLoan Scandal: 18 Malicious Loan Apps Defraud Millions of Android Users
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered 18 malicious loan apps for Android on the Google Play Store that have been collectively downloaded over 12 million times. “Despite their attractive appearance, these services are in fact designed to defraud users by offering them high-interest-rate loans…
Partnerangebot: SerNet GmbH – Konferenz „verinice.XP 2024 – Die Konferenz für Informationssicherheit und Datenschutz (remote)“ inkl. diverser Workshops
Die verinice.XP ist die Konferenz für Informationssicherheit und Datenschutz mit dem Open-Source-Tool verinice. Sie findet am 28. und 29. Februar 2024 statt und wird von der SerNet GmbH ausgerichtet. Am Tag vor der Konferenz finden zusätzlich vertiefende Workshops zu ausgewählten…
5 Dinge, die du diese Woche wissen musst: Google trickst bei Gemini und die Tech-Trends für 2024
Jeden Montagmorgen berichten wir über fünf Dinge, die zum Wochenstart wichtig sind. Diesmal geht es um Google, das bei der Präsentation seiner KI Gemini getrickst hat. Außerdem: die Techniktrends des kommenden Jahres, Fake-Shops in der Vorweihnachtszeit, das Schufa-Urteil des EuGH…
Kompromissloser Brandschutz für Hotels
Ein Hotelbrand kann Menschenleben kosten, Existenzen und nicht zuletzt Sachvermögen vernichten, wenn kein ausreichender Brandschutz existiert. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Kompromissloser Brandschutz für Hotels
Objekterkennung mit neuem Tool noch effektiver
Das neue Wisedetector-Tool von Hanwha Vision ermöglicht es Benutzern, Geräte auf die Erkennung bestimmter Objekte zu „trainieren“. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Newsfeed Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Objekterkennung mit neuem Tool noch effektiver
Nach Cyberangriff: Toyota Financial Services informiert Kunden über Datenleck
Die Toyota Financial Services war im November Ziel eines Cyberangriffs geworden. Erste betroffene Kunden haben inzwischen Post erhalten. (Datenleck, Cyberwar) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Nach Cyberangriff: Toyota Financial Services informiert Kunden…
iMessage für Android: Apple bringt Beeper Mini zu Fall
Ein neuer Versuch, iMessage an Apple vorbei auf Android-Smartphones zu bringen, ist offenbar gescheitert. Wie vermutet sind die technischen Probleme der Android-App Beeper Mini auf Gegenmaßnahmen des iPhone-Herstellers zurückzuführen. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen…
China versenkt tonnenschweres Rechenzentrum mit Kapazität von 6 Millionen PCs im Meer
China ist dabei als erstes Land der Welt ein kommerzielles Rechenzentrum zu errichten – und das unter Wasser. Die Anlage soll die Rechenleistung von sechs Millionen herkömmlichen Computern erreichen und 25 Jahre dauerhaft in Betrieb sein. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert…