Tag: Help Net Security

LG smart TVs may be taken over by remote attackers

Bitdefender researchers have uncovered four vulnerabilities in webOS, the operating system running on LG smart TVs, which may offer attackers unrestricted (root) access to the devices. “Although the vulnerable service is intended for LAN access only, Shodan, the search engine…

TufinMate accelerates network access troubleshooting

Tufin launched TufinMate, an AI assistant that helps organizations troubleshoot network access issues across hybrid and multi-vendor network environments. TufinMate automates the secure network access enablement process across the organization, allowing a broad array of stakeholders, including those outside of…

Sectigo appoints Jason Scott as CISO

Sectigo announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as CISO. Jason will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the company with more…

Rocket DevOps simplifies compliance processes

Rocket Software is addressing the growing demand for integrated security, compliance, and automation in software development with its latest release of Rocket DevOps, formerly known as Aldon. With its data validation tool and seamless support of CI/CD pipelines, Rocket DevOps,…

New Latrodectus loader steps in for Qbot

New (down)loader malware called Latrodectus is being leveraged by initial access brokers and it looks like it might have been written by the same developers who created the IcedID loader. Malware delivery campaigns “[Latrodectus] was first observed being distributed by…

SINEC Security Guard identifies vulnerable production assets

Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has…

How exposure management elevates cyber resilience

Attackers are adept at identifying and exploiting the most cost-effective methods of compromise, highlighting the critical need for organizations to implement asset identification and understand their assets’ security posture in relation to the whole estate. Instead of asking, “Are we…

Defining a holistic GRC strategy

End-user spending on security and risk management will total $215 billion in 2024, according to Gartner. In this Help Net Security video, Nicholas Kathmann, CISO at LogicGate, discusses why companies are turning to a holistic GRC strategy. Businesses often consider…

XZ Utils backdoor: Detection tools, scripts, rules

As the analysis of the backdoor in XZ Utils continues, several security companies have provided tools and advice on how to detect its presence on Linux systems. What happened? The open-source XZ Utils compression utility has been backdoored by a…

Veriato introduces AI-driven predictive behavior analytics platform

Veriato released their next generation Insider Risk Management (IRM) solution. With organizations of all sizes facing a more complex cybersecurity environment, Veriato IRM delivers flexibility and scalability using the power of GenAI. Veriato’s IRM solution offers technology for companies looking…