All types of cyber threat actor are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to varying degrees, UK National Cyber Security Centre’s analysts say, and predict that AI “will almost certainly increase the volume and heighten the impact of cyberattacks over the…
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Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work
Business executives are worried about accidental internal staff error (71%) almost as much as they are worried about external threats (75%). But which of the two is a bigger threat to a company? External vs insider threats External threats can…
CISOs’ role in identifying tech components and managing supply chains
In this Help Net Security interview, Nate Warfield, Director of Threat Research and Intelligence at Eclypsium, outlines the crucial tasks for CISOs in protecting supply chains and achieving comprehensive visibility. Warfield also discusses the vital collaboration between security and development…
Automated Emulation: Open-source breach and attack simulation lab
Automated Emulation is an open-source Terraform template designed to create a customizable, automated breach and attack simulation lab. The solution automatically constructs the following resources hosted on AWS: One Linux server deploying Caldera, Prelude Operator Headless, and VECTR One Windows…
45% of critical CVEs left unpatched in 2023
Global attack attempts more than doubled in 2023, increasing 104%, according to Armis. Blind spots and critical vulnerabilities are worsening, with 45% of critical CVEs remaining unpatched. Utilities (over 200% increase) and manufacturing (165% increase) were the most at risk…
In 2024, AI and ML shift from flashy to functional
AI and ML deserve the hype they get, but the focus can’t always be on the glitz. As these advances to deliver real benefits, there’s a slew of more mundane actions that have to be taken—and in 2024, this is…
Stack Identity expands its plaform with ITDR to tackle shadow access and shadow identities
Stack Identity has unveiled the expansion of the Identity Access Risk Management Platform with identity threat detection and response (ITDR) to tackle shadow access and shadow identities. Identity-centric attacks have exploded as the primary vector among cyberattacks, showcasing extreme gaps…
Venafi Stop Unauthorized Code Solution reduces attack surface
Venafi introduced its new Stop Unauthorized Code Solution, designed to help security teams proactively prevent unauthorized code across any operating environment. By leveraging the combined power of Venafi’s CodeSign Protect product, trusted team of security experts and expansive technology ecosystem,…
PoC for easily exploitable Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability released (CVE-2024-0204)
Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-0204) in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT solution has been made public, sparking fears that attackers may soon take advantage of it. Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is a web-based managed file transfer solution widely used…
Enzoic and ThreatQuotient join forces to defend companies from compromised credentials
Enzoic announced a partnership with ThreatQuotient, an innovative security operations platform provider. Through the agreement, the latter is integrating Enzoic’s Dark Web monitoring capabilities to scan for exposure and help customers act at the first sign of compromise. The ThreatQ…
PoC exploit for easily exploitable Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability released (CVE-2024-0204)
Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-0204) in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT solution has been made public, sparking fears that attackers may soon take advantage of it. Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT is a web-based managed file transfer solution widely used…
VIVOTEK VORTEX Connect empowers enterprise cloud transition
VIVOTEK introduces its cloud-based security service VORTEX, emphasizing a smarter and easier approach. Now featuring the latest addition – VORTEX Connect, this new feature is integrated into VIVOTEK’s latest generation Network Video Recorders (NVRs), allowing users to seamlessly connect to…
Securiti collaborates with Lacework to improve data protection in the cloud
Securiti and Lacework announced a strategic partnership that allows customers to be smarter than ever when protecting cloud data. This collaboration unites Lacework, a Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), and Securiti’s Data Command Center with built-in Data Security Posture…
Stellar Cyber partners with Proofpoint to speed detection of email-driven cyberattacks
Stellar Cyber announced a new partnership with Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance company. Through this alliance, Proofpoint and Stellar Cyber customers benefit from an out-of-the-box integration enabling swift email investigations and real-time response actions to email-driven attacks. Proofpoint Targeted Attack…
The effect of omission bias on vulnerability management
Whether we’d like to admit it to ourselves or not, all humans harbor subconscious biases that powerfully influence our behavior. One of these is the omission bias, which has interesting ramifications in the world of cyber security, specifically vulnerability management.…
Prioritizing CIS Controls for effective cybersecurity across organizations
In this Help Net Security interview, Randy Marchany, CISO at Virginia Tech, discusses the challenges and strategies associated with implementing CIS Controls in organizations of varying sizes. Marchany explores the importance of securing top-level management support, breaking down data silos,…
10 USA cybersecurity conferences you should visit in 2024
Security BSides Security BSides offers attendees an opportunity to engage and present their ideas actively. Characterized by its intensity, these events are filled with discussions, demonstrations, and interactive participation. BSides are happening all over the USA. To find an event…
Why resilience leaders must prepare for polycrises
In this Help Net Security video, Frank Shultz, CEO of Infinite Blue, discusses how more frequent and severe disruptions and our increasingly interconnected world collide to create a new threat for resilience leaders to manage: polycrises. These multiple concurrent or…
Organizations invest more in data protection but recover less
92% of organizations will increase 2024 data protection spend, to achieve cyber resilience amidst continued threats of ransomware and cyberattacks, according to Veeam Software. Respondents shared that cyberattacks remain the top cause of outages and that while organizations are putting…
Whitepaper: MFA misconceptions
While a valuable tool in the cybersecurity toolkit, MFA is not immune to weaknesses. Read the “MFA Misconceptions” whitepaper to understand its limitations and how integrating it with other robust security measures is crucial for building a resilient defense mechanism.…