Cloud computing has innovated how organizations operate and manage IT operations, such as data storage, application deployment, networking, and overall resource management. The cloud offers scalability, adaptability, and accessibility, enabling businesses to achieve sustainable growth. However, adopting cloud technologies into…
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Researchers Use Raspberry Pi Pico to Crack BitLocker Under a Minute
BitLocker is a computer program provided by Microsoft that users can use to encrypt their entire volumes, preventing unauthorized access in case of device theft. Many organizations have been using this security feature to prevent data theft, stolen devices leading…
Fortinet Warns of Critical FortiOS SSL VPN Flaw Likely Under Active Exploitation
Fortinet has disclosed a new critical security flaw in FortiOS SSL VPN that it said is likely being exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS score: 9.6), allows for the execution of arbitrary code and commands. “A out-of-bounds write vulnerability [CWE-787]…
Stealthy Zardoor Backdoor Targets Saudi Islamic Charity Organizations
An unnamed Islamic non-profit organization in Saudi Arabia has been targeted as part of a stealthy cyber espionage campaign designed to drop a previously undocumented backdoor called Zardoor. Cisco Talos, which discovered the activity in May 2023, said the campaign has…
New infosec products of the week: February 9, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cisco, Metomic, OPSWAT, Qualys, and Varonis. Varonis MDDR helps organizations prevent data breaches Varonis introduced Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR), a managed service…
Why we fall for fake news and how can we change that?
Have you ever been swept away by an enticing headline and didn’t bother to probe the news in-depth? You might have shared an eye-catching news story or engaged with a compelling post, only to realize later that what appeared to…
February 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Zero days are back and a new server too
January 2024 Patch Tuesday is behind us. A relatively light release from Microsoft with 39 CVEs addressed in Windows 10, 35 in Windows 11, and surprisingly no zero-day vulnerabilities from Microsoft to start the new year. January’s release was a…
France data breach triggers among half of the populace
A significant cyber-attack has rocked France, with data from over 33 million individuals—roughly half of the country’s population—falling victim to this sophisticated breach earlier this month. This breach marks a potentially unprecedented event in the nation’s history, according to reports.…
Enhancing Application Code Security: Best Practices and Strategies
In today’s digital landscape, the security of application code is paramount to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and safeguard against cyber threats. As technology advances, so do the techniques used by malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities in software. Therefore,…
2024-02-08 – Pikabot infection
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IoT Testing: Best Practices And Challenges in 2024
According to Transforma Insights, the wide form of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use globally is expected to nearly double from 15.1 billion to 29 billion in 2030. These gadgets are available in a wide variety of bureaucracies, along…
Fortinet Warns of Critical FortiOS SSL VPN Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Fortinet has disclosed a new critical security flaw in FortiOS SSL VPN that it said is likely being exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762 (CVSS score: 9.6), allows for the execution of arbitrary code and commands. “A out-of-bounds write vulnerability [CWE-787]…
India to make its digital currency programmable
Reserve Bank also wants a national 2FA framework The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Thursday it would make its digital currency programmable, and ensure it can be exchanged when citizens are offline.… This article has been indexed from…
Cybersecurity teams recognized as key enablers of business goals
97% of office workers across the UK and US trust their cybersecurity team’s ability to prevent or minimize damage from cyberattacks, according to CybSafe. The study examining attitudes towards cybersecurity teams within organizations has uncovered that despite minor issues around…
Key strategies for ISO 27001 compliance adoption
In this Help Net Security interview, Robin Long, founder of Kiowa Security, shares insights on how best to approach the implementation of the ISO/IEC 27001 information security standard. Long advises organizations to establish a detailed project roadmap and to book…
Crime gang targeted jobseekers across Asia, looted two million email addresses
That listing for a gig that looked too good to be true may have been carrying SQL injection code Singapore-based infosec firm Group-IB has detected a group that spent the last two months of 2023 stealing personal info from websites…
How AI is revolutionizing identity fraud
Nearly half of businesses reported a growth in synthetic identity fraud, while biometric spoofs and counterfeit ID fraud attempts also increased, according to AuthenticID. Consumers and businesses alike are facing new challenges in today’s digital existence, from considering the ramifications…
How companies are misjudging their data privacy preparedness
In this Help Net Security video, Karen Schuler, Global Privacy & Data Protection Chair at BDO, discusses overconfidence in data privacy and data protection practices. There is an apparent disconnect between tech CFOs’ confidence and consumer perceptions. BDO’s 2024 Technology…
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Essential Steps
Faced with the daunting challenge of cyber threats, small businesses can find essential steps to protect themselves in this digital age. The post Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Essential Steps appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from…
Warning: New Ivanti Auth Bypass Flaw Affects Connect Secure and ZTA Gateways
Ivanti has alerted customers of yet another high-severity security flaw in its Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA gateway devices that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. The issue, tracked as CVE-2024-22024, is rated 8.3 out of 10 on the CVSS…