Think you’re too small to experience a cyber attack? That’s not the case. In fact, cyber threat actors (CTAs) are increasingly setting their sights on small businesses. If successful, their attack attempts can be devastating. Fortunately, the Center for Internet…
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Securing AI systems against evasion, poisoning, and abuse
Adversaries can intentionally mislead or “poison” AI systems, causing them to malfunction, and developers have yet to find an infallible defense against this. In their latest publication, NIST researchers and their partners highlight these AI and machine learning vulnerabilities. Taxonomy…
McAfee Project Mockingbird defends users against AI-generated scams and disinformation
McAfee announced its AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, known as Project Mockingbird. This new, proprietary technology was developed to help defend consumers against the surging threat of cybercriminals utilizing fabricated, AI-generated audio to carry out scams that rob people of…
Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions
In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, discusses intriguing aspects of social engineering and unconventional methods for gathering target information. Street explores the overlooked threat of physical security and the human tendency…
Review: Engineering-grade OT security: A manager’s guide
Andrew Ginter is a widely-read author on industrial security and a trusted advisor for industrial enterprises. He holds a BSc. in Applied Mathematics and an MSc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. He developed control system software products…
AuthLogParser: Open-source tool for analyzing Linux authentication logs
AuthLogParser is an open-source tool tailored for digital forensics and incident response, specifically crafted to analyze Linux authentication logs (auth.log). The tool examines the auth.log file, extracting crucial details like SSH logins, user creations, event names, IP addresses, among others.…
Top 2024 AppSec predictions
In this Help Net Security video, Shahar Man, CEO of Backslash Security, offers his top three AppSec predictions for 2024, uncovering future trends. The post Top 2024 AppSec predictions appeared first on Help Net Security. This article has been indexed…
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC), posing a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. Email attacks can result in financial losses,…
Vim 9.1 released: New features and bug fixes
Vim, a highly adaptable text editor, is designed to efficiently create and modify all types of text. It comes included as vi in most UNIX systems and macOS. Renowned for its rock-solid stability, Vim is constantly evolving to improve further,…
Week in review: 15 open-source cybersecurity tools, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Wi-Fi 7’s mission-critical role in enterprise, industrial networking In this Help Net Security interview, Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance, discusses the transformative world…
SessionGuardian Mobile delivers identity assurance and data protection for iOS mobile devices
In a bold leap towards fortifying against cyber threats, SessionGuardian unveiled its SessionGuardian Mobile software. This solution delivers relentless identity assurance and data protection for iOS mobile devices. This offering seamlessly complements the existing SessionGuardian VDI and SessionGuardian Web. In…
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing
Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year in the ever-changing world of IT operations and software security. This article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes…
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitive data, disrupt critical systems, or hold organizations…
Breaking down the state of authentication
In this Help Net Security video, Bassam Al-Khalidi, co-CEO of Axiad, discusses the results of Axiad’s recent State of Authentication Survey. Key findings from the survey revealed: – 39% indicated phishing is the most feared cyberattack, while 49% said it…
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health
60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the current economic climate has reduced access to mental health and wellbeing resources within…
Intellicheck announces Identity Platform advancements
Intellicheck announced advancements for digital users of the Intellicheck Identity Platform. Clients integrating the new Capture process can be up and running with no more than two simple web hooks. The new digital authentication experience does not require any significant…
Industrial Defender Risk Signal integrates threat intelligence and business context
Industrial Defender introduced Industrial Defender Risk Signal, its new risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) solution. Building upon the company’s robust vulnerability assessment capabilities, Industrial Defender Risk Signal intelligently prioritizes vulnerability for highest impact, integrating threat intelligence and the user’s specific business…
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe to expand cloud security capabilities
SentinelOne has agreed to acquire PingSafe. The acquisition of PingSafe’s cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), when combined with SentinelOne’s cloud workload security and cloud data security capabilities, is expected to provide companies with a fully integrated platform that drives…
DriveFS Sleuth: Open-source tool for investigating Google Drive File Stream’s disk forensic artifacts
DriveFS Sleuth automates the investigation of Google Drive File Stream disk artifacts. The tool can parse the disk artifacts and build a filesystem tree-like structure enumerating the synchronized files along with their respective properties. “While engaged in a threat-hunting activity…
The dynamic relationship between AI and application development
In this Help Net Security video, Greg Ellis, General Manager, Application Security, at Digital.ai, discusses how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way applications are developed and redefining the possibilities within the tech industry. The post The dynamic relationship between AI…