While 75% of enterprises are implementing AI, 72% report significant data quality issues and an inability to scale data practices, according to F5. Data and the systems companies put in place to obtain, store, and secure it are critical to…
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Metomic’s Google User Groups feature alerts users when sensitive data might be at risk
Metomic launched its new integration with Google Groups. The feature enables IT and security teams to ensure data loss prevention (DLP) across all business units that leverage Google Groups, allowing organizations to better manage and enforce data security protections and…
Malware peddlers love this one social engineering trick!
Attackers are increasingly using a clever social engineering technique to get users to install malware, Proofpoint researchers are warning. The message warns of a problem but also offers a way to fix it (Source: Proofpoint) Social engineering users to install…
Argus Cyber Security and Microsoft partner to secure automotive fleets throughout the vehicle lifecycle
Argus Cyber Security is collaborating with Microsoft to build a next generation, end-to-end platform for automotive and mobility security. This Argus Vehicle Security Platform consists of two integrated solutions that combine Argus’ automotive cybersecurity portfolio with robust software development and…
Low code, high stakes: Addressing SQL injection
Like a bad movie that seems to go on forever, SQL injection (SQLi) attacks have lingered since the late 1990s. Due to various factors, they remain the third most common source of web application vulnerabilities. Reasons include human error, new…
The rise of SaaS security teams
In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights that the recent surge in organizations establishing dedicated SaaS security teams is driven by significant data breaches involving widely used platforms. What motivated the…
Ghidra: Open-source software reverse engineering framework
Ghidra, a cutting-edge open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, is a product of the National Security Agency (NSA) Research Directorate. The framework features high-end software analysis tools, enabling users to analyze compiled code across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and…
AI’s impact on data privacy remains unclear
In this Help Net Security round-up, experts discuss the importance of embracing AI while implementing protective measures against threats, global AI adoption, consumer perceptions, and behaviors regarding data privacy. Complete videos Tracy Reinhold, CSO at Everbridge, discusses why AI technology…
Malicious emails trick consumers into false election contributions
Major regional and global events – such as military exercises, political or economic summits, political conventions, and elections – drove cyber threat activities, according to Trellix. “The last six months have been unprecedented – a state of polycrisis remains and…
Week in review: JetBrains GitHub plugin vulnerability, 20k FortiGate appliances compromised
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051) JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) that could expose users of its…
Microsoft delays Windows Recall rollout, more security testing needed
Microsoft is delaying the release of Recall, a controversial Windows 11 feature that will allow users to search their computer for specific content that has previously been viewed by them. A preview of Recall should have been broadly available on…
YetiHunter: Open-source threat hunting tool for Snowflake environments
Cloud identity protection company Permiso has created YetiHunter, a threat detection and hunting tool companies can use to query their Snowflake environments for evidence of compromise. YetiHunter executing queries (Source: Permiso Security) Recent attacks against Snowflake customers Cloud-based data storage…
IRONSCALES boosts email security with GPT-powered training feature
IRONSCALES announced its GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing solution. This capability, now available to IRONSCALES Complete Protect customers, marks a significant advancement in the ease, efficacy and accessibility of cybersecurity training and awareness. In Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, researchers…
Oscilar’s AI-powered ACH Fraud Detection identifies and prevents fraudulent transactions
Oscilar released its AI-powered ACH Fraud Detection product. The solution identifies and prevents fraudulent transactions with unparalleled speed and accuracy by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, generative AI techniques, and real-time data analysis and explainability. This innovative solution is critical…
CyberLink launches FaceMe Security version 7.15
CyberLink announced the latest release of FaceMe Security. A turnkey security and access control solution, FaceMe Security enables identity verification, attendance management, and access control through AI facial recognition, with real-time monitoring and alerts. FaceMe Security is integrated with major…
The biggest downsides of digital ID adoption
As innovative digital verification methods continue to emerge, the debate around their reliability and effectiveness is heating up, according to Regula. Companies employ various methods for identity verification Despite digital advances, many organizations worldwide still depend on physical documents for…
Modern fraud detection need not rely on PII
Trends in online fraud detection often act as the canary in the coal mine when it comes to understanding and combating the next generation of online scams, fraud and cybersecurity threats. These days, security and fraud experts worry that insufficient…
New infosec products of the week: June 14, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Acronis, Diligent, Entrust, KELA, Plainsea, and SentinelOne. Plainsea: Cybersecurity platform that enables continuous service delivery Designed with managed security service providers in mind, Plainsea offers…
Solving the systemic problem of recurring vulnerabilities
In this Help Net Security video, Dr. Pedram Hayati, CEO at SecDim, and Fil Filiposki, founder of AttackForge, discuss how the two companies have formed a strategic collaboration to tackle the major challenge of resurfacing vulnerabilities. By integrating SecDim’s AppSec…
SailPoint introduces AI-powered application onboarding capability
SailPoint launches innovative AI-powered application onboarding capability. This new capability will be seamlessly integrated into SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and will simplify the process of integrating critical business applications. By automating the onboarding process, SailPoint will simultaneously be delivering faster…