Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical security flaw in a popular logging and metrics utility called Fluent Bit that could be exploited to achieve denial-of-service (DoS), information disclosure, or remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4323, has been codenamed Linguistic Lumberjack by…
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Master of Puppets: Uncovering the DoppelGänger pro-Russian influence campaign
This report was originally published for our customers on 14 May 2024. Executive summary Introduction On the eve of 2024, an election year in which more than 54% of the world’s population will be called to the polls, the pro-Russian…
USA initiates $50m incentive program to thwart ransomware threats
In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced a $50 million initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity defenses for healthcare companies nationwide, particularly against the rising threat of ransomware attacks. Dubbed the Universal PatchinG…
Strategies for combating AI-enhanced BEC attacks
In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Haist, CISO at TeamViewer, discusses how AI is being leveraged by cybercriminals to enhance the effectiveness of BEC scams. How is AI being leveraged by cybercriminals to enhance the effectiveness of BEC scams?…
Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape. AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users Zscaler | Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report | May 2024 In 2023, the United…
Big Tech is not much help when fighting a junta, and FOSS doesn’t ride to the rescue
Opponents of Myanmar’s internet-nobbling military government don’t like when Facebook asks for their real names Big Tech isn’t much help if you’re an activist trying to work against a military junta, and FOSS tools aren’t a great alternative either, according…
Challenging Times Remain Among the Ever-Evolving Email Landscape
Criminals are successfully using email to scam, infiltrate networks, and unleash malicious payloads. We’re continuing to witness bad actors relentlessly exploit human vulnerabilities and software flaws, circumventing email gateways and security measures with alarming precision. Robust email and endpoint defenses…
Fighting identity fraud? Here’s why we need better tech
In this Help Net Security video, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the state of identity fraud prevention. Businesses must adopt more advanced technologies to combat the advancing tactics of identity fraud. Organizations that do not implement MFA…
YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime
Social engineering threats – those which rely on human manipulation – account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. According to the latest quarterly Avast Threat Report, which looks at the threat landscape from January-March 2024,…
eBook: 10 reasons why demand for cloud security is sky-high
Current demand for cloud security specialists far exceeds available talent. Especially for companies seeking protection in multicloud environments, professionals with vendor-neutral knowledge and skills to their hiring wish lists. Find out how cloud security is evolving and why global demand…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8990, (Tue, May 21st)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, May 21st, 2024…
GitLab unveils GitLab 17, AI for devsecops
GitLab has unveiled GitLab 17, a major update of its devsecops platform that brings a CI/CD catalog of reusable pipeline components and an AI impact dashboard. The company also announced GitLab Duo Enterprise, an AI-powered assistant that helps detect vulnerabilities…
Shots Fired: Congressional Letter Questions DHS Funding of ShotSpotter
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> There is a growing pile of evidence that cities should drop Shotspotter, the notorious surveillance system that purportedly uses acoustic sensors to detect gunshots, due to its…
OpenSSF sings a Siren song to steer developers away from buggy FOSS
New infosec intelligence service aims to spread the word about recently discovered vulns in free code Securing open source software may soon become a little bit easier thanks to a new vulnerability info-sharing effort initiated by the Open Source Security…
Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, London High Court rules
Let me go, Brandon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the US from the UK, the High Court of England and Wales ruled Monday.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Shifting the Security Mindset: From Network to Application Defense
Web application development and usage are at an all-time high, but businesses aren’t sure which APIs to monitor or how to protect them. The post Shifting the Security Mindset: From Network to Application Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Vulnerability Recap 5/20/24 – Patch Tuesday, Chrome & D-Link
Microsoft patched over 60 vulnerabilities in this month’s Patch Tuesday, and Chrome, D-Link, and VMware saw vulnerabilities. The post Vulnerability Recap 5/20/24 – Patch Tuesday, Chrome & D-Link appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Get the best weatherproof Wyze Cam alternative for only $40 before Memorial Day
The newest version of the Blink Mini sees key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers. This Memorial Day deal is the best chance to save on home security. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for…
CyberArk to acquire Venafi from Thoma Bravo for $1.5B
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: CyberArk to acquire Venafi from Thoma Bravo…
How micro1’s AI interviewer could make tech hiring more efficient and fair
Micro1 launches AI-powered technical interviewer to help companies efficiently screen software engineering candidates, generating custom questions, conducting interviews, and providing assessment reports. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: How micro1’s AI interviewer…