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Streaming service ROKU witnessed 500K customers data leak

Roku, a leading provider of streaming services boasting approximately 80 million accounts, has confirmed a second cyber attack occurring in March of this year, potentially affecting around 500,000 of its customers. This incident stands distinct from the earlier attack in…

Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks

In this Help Net Security interview, Andrew Ginter, VP of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security, discusses operational technology (OT) cyber attacks and their 2024 Threat Report. He examines how global geopolitical tensions and evolving ransomware tactics are reshaping industrial cybersecurity.…

How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming

Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveillance systems, which is…

Exposing the top cloud security threats

Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey. In this Help Net Security…

Expand your library with these cybersecurity books

In this Help Net Security video round-up, authors discuss their cybersecurity books and provide an inside look at each title. Complete videos George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University, talks about his book – “Project Zero Trust: A Story about…

USENIX Security ’23 – How to Bind Anonymous Credentials to Humans

Authors/Presenters: *Julia Hesse, Nitin Singh, Alessandro Sorniotti* Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via…

Apple Alerts iPhone Users of ‘Mercenary Attack’ Threat

  Apple issued security alerts to individuals in 92 nations on Wednesday, cautioning them that their iPhones had been targeted in a remote spyware attack linked to mercenaries. The company sent out threat notification emails, informing recipients, “Apple has detected…

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking twice at RSA Conference 2024 in San Francisco. I’ll be on a panel on software liability on May 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM, and…

Is Facial Biometrics the Future of Digital Security?

  Within the dynamic sphere of digital technology, businesses are continually seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations and step up their security measures. One such innovation that has garnered widespread attention is facial biometrics, a cutting-edge technology encompassing face recognition…