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AI’s Emerging Role in the Fight Against Intellectual Property Theft
In an era where knowledge and creativity are the cornerstones of progress, intellectual property ( IP ) is not just a legal asset but the very lifeblood that sustains business innovation, competitiveness, and growth. However, as we march deeper into…
Tips, Tricks and Updates for Tripwire’s State Analyzer
At the recent Tripwire Energy and NERC Compliance Working Group, we held a session to demonstrate some tips and tricks to make the latest Tripwire State Analyzer (TSA) work better for your organization. The newest State Analyzer version is 1.5.2,…
SSH shaken, not stirred by Terrapin vulnerability
No need to panic, but grab those updates or mitigations anyway just to be safe A vulnerability in the SSH protocol can be exploited by a well-placed adversary to weaken the security of people’s connections, if conditions are right.… This…
New Go-Based JaskaGO Malware Targeting Windows and macOS Systems
A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO has emerged as the latest cross-platform threat to infiltrate both Windows and Apple macOS systems. AT&T Alien Labs, which made the discovery, said the malware is “equipped with an extensive array of commands from its command-and-control…
3,500 Arrested in Global Operation HAECHI-IV Targeting Financial Criminals
A six-month-long international police operation codenamed HAECHI-IV has resulted in the arrests of nearly 3,500 individuals and seizures worth $300 million across 34 countries. The exercise, which took place from July through December 2023, took aim at various types of financial crimes…
Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with Cyber Defense Planning and Optimization
Heads-up CISOs – there’s a major paradigm shift coming that will change how you plan and execute your adaptive cybersecurity defense strategy. There’s a new term that you are going to be hearing a lot in the coming months that…
BMW dealer at risk of takeover by cybercriminals
By neglecting to set a password, a BMW dealer in India has jeopardized the entire network of car dealerships in the country and put its clients at risk. The Cybernews research team has discovered that the Bengaluru branch of BMW…
AI’s efficacy is constrained in cybersecurity, but limitless in cybercrime
Bringing artificial intelligence into the cybersecurity field has created a vicious cycle. Cyber professionals now employ AI to enhance their tools and boost their detection and protection capabilities, but cybercriminals are also harnessing AI for their attacks. Security teams then…
Ransomware news on FBI, BlackCat, and Game plan release
It’s widely known that the Ryhsida Ransomware gang successfully infiltrated the servers of Insomniac, a company specializing in X-Men game development, including the Wolverine series co-developed with Sony Inc. The gang stole crucial data files, totaling 1.67 terabytes, and is…
How to retrieve data from google account if user dies
Certainly, dealing with digital assets and accounts after someone passes away can be a complex and sensitive matter. When it comes to retrieving data from a deceased user’s Google account, the process involves several steps and considerations. Google has a…
How Are Security Professionals Managing the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of ChatGPT?
By Brett Raybould, EMEA Solutions Architect, Menlo Security Today, headlines surrounding AI tools such as ChatGPT today are largely pessimistic. From the doom-mongering narrative that technologies will put millions out […] The post How Are Security Professionals Managing the Good,…
Anticipation And Agility: Cyber Protection for the 2024 Olympics
By Jacques de La Rivière, CEO, Gatewatcher From July 26 to September 8 next year, Paris will host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With less than a year before […] The post Anticipation And Agility: Cyber Protection for the…
Lost in Translation: Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in Multilingual Environments
By Ofer Tirosh In today’s interconnected, globalized world, the need for communication across multiple languages is more important than ever. But with increased connectivity and linguistic diversity comes a new […] The post Lost in Translation: Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in…
Halting Hackers on the Holidays 2023 Part II: The Apps You (Shouldn’t) Trust
by Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine Read Part I first: Halting Hackers on the Holidays 2023 – Cyber Defense Magazine As we count the breaches and total […] The post Halting Hackers on the Holidays 2023 Part…
Product showcase: ImmuniWeb AI Platform
ImmuniWeb is a global application security company that currently serves over 1,000 customers from more than 50 countries. ImmuniWeb AI Platform has received numerous prestigious awards and industry recognitions for intelligent automation and acceleration of application security testing, which delivers…
Analyst Perspective: Toward Converged Identity Assurance
Identity and access management (IAM) is a crucial security component and a business enabler for the modern enterprise — but it’s clear that current systems are falling short on both fronts. Enterprises remain rife with legacy systems, technology silos, and…
Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks
In this Help Net Security video, Jay Yaneza, Cybersecurity Architect at VicOne, discusses how, in the first half of the year, cyberattacks on the automotive sector caused losses exceeding $11 billion. These attacks mainly targeted automotive suppliers, not OEMs, showing…
What Can Go Wrong with Bank Online Account Opening?
Online account opening is one of the most crucial functions for banks today. It is one of the key ways banks can grow. And customers don’t have to take the time to visit a branch to become a customer. At…
Balancing AI’s promise with privacy and intellectual property concerns
Organizations increasingly integrate AI technologies into their cybersecurity architectures to enhance detection, response, and mitigation capabilities. One of the key strengths of AI in cybersecurity lies in its ability to predict and prevent attacks before they occur. Powered by AI,…