Cognyte announced the release of a significant update to its LUMINAR external threat intelligence solution to incorporate GenAI capabilities, including a new AI-driven dashboard. LUMINAR is already integrated with Cognyte’s investigative analytics software and other leading solutions, and this release…
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F5 appoints Samir Sherif as CISO
F5 announced the appointment of Samir Sherif as SVP and CISO. In this role, Sherif will lead F5’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and security culture, evolve F5’s security capabilities and resilience, oversee cybersecurity standards and programs for F5’s products and services,…
Resecurity and Cybercrime Atlas join forces to disrupt cybercriminal operations
In an era where cybercrime poses a pervasive threat to individuals, corporations, and governments worldwide, Resecurity and Cybercrime Atlas have forged a partnership aimed at disrupting the global cybercriminal ecosystem. The Cybercrime Atlas is hosted by the World Economic Forum’s…
Tietoevry ransomware attack halts Swedish organizations
Finnish IT software and service company Tietoevry has suffered a ransomware attack that affected several customers of one of its datacenters in Sweden. The attack The ransomware attack took place during the night of January 19-20. “The attack was limited…
New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers
Computer science researchers have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected…
Bad bot traffic skyrockets across the web
Bad bots are automated programs designed with malicious intent to perform various activities on the internet, often causing harm to individuals, organizations, and online ecosystems. What makes them particularly dangerous is their ability to mimic the actions of legitimate users…
Global cyber inequity skyrockets
There has been a sharp increase in cyber inequity globally, with 90% of executives warning that urgent action is needed to address it, according to the World Economic Forum. While increased geopolitical tensions and economic instability continue to concern industry…
CloudFoxable: Open-source AWS penetration testing playground
CloudFoxable is a capture-the-flag (CTF) style learning platform you can deploy to your playground AWS account. It primarily targets current penetration testers seeking to learn exploitation of cloud-native attack paths, and cloud security experts aiming to practice offensive security techniques…
The reality of hacking threats in connected car systems
With the integration of sophisticated technologies like over-the-air updates and increased data connectivity, cars are no longer just modes of transportation but also hubs of personal and operational data. This shift brings forth unique cybersecurity challenges, ranging from hacking and…
Without clear guidance, SEC’s new rule on incident reporting may be detrimental
The SEC has instituted a set of guidelines “requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance.” These new guidelines went into effect…
Week in review: 10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know, exploited Chrome zero-day fixed
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses the evolution of…
Ivanti EPMM and MobileIron Core vulnerability is actively exploited, CISA confirms (CVE-2023-35082)
A previously patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-35082) affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core is being actively exploited, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed by adding the vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (KEV). It…
Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp
From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can result in devastating consequences, making…
New infosec products of the week: January 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Living Security, Skopenow, Skyhigh Security, and Wing Security. Skyhigh Security’s AI-driven DLP Assistant prevents critical data loss Skyhigh Security’s AI-driven DLP Assistant, which supports queries…
Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention
To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects specific…
Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks
The number of foreign document verification cases in all parts of the world has grown by an average of 21% since the summer of 2021, according to Regula. It’s even higher in the US and UAE: these countries are experiencing…
Vercara UltraSecure offers protection from malicious attacks
Vercara is introducing UltraSecure bundles designed to meet the online security needs of mid-size companies. These flexible packages offer enterprise-grade, custom solutions that protect critical applications, secure online properties and increase web performance. While mid-size companies and SMBs have the…
VulnCheck IP Intelligence identifies vulnerable internet-connected infrastructure
VulnCheck launched IP Intelligence, a new feature set designed to provide real-time tracking of attacker infrastructure and vulnerable IP’s on the internet. VulnCheck IP Intelligence compiles data from popular Internet-Connected Device (ICD) datasets and cross-references it against VulnCheck exploit and…
N-able MDR ingests data from existing security and IT tools
N-able continues to advance its security suite with the launch of N-able Managed Detection and Response (MDR). This latest addition to the N-able security suite combines a powerful security operations platform with expert services, giving MSPs a broad range of…
Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot
Users exposing poorly secured PostgreSQL and MySQL servers online are in danger of getting their databases wiped by a ransomware bot, Border0 researchers are warning. The attackers asks for a small sum to return / not publish the data, but…