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As regulations skyrocket, is compliance even possible anymore?
Let’s face it, security teams are only as good as the next problem they face. But why is keeping up so difficult? New/evolving requirements, lengthy/confusing acronyms, and …

Cybercriminals exploit fear and urgency to trick consumers
Cybercriminals remained active in spying and information stealing, with lottery-themed adware campaigns used as a tactic to obtain people’s contact details, according to …

Week in review: VMware ESXi servers under attack, ChatGPT’s malicious potential, Reddit breached
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: While governments pass privacy laws, companies struggle to change In this …

February 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Valentine’s date
Patch Tuesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year but will it be a special date? While there have been ongoing cyber-attacks of all kinds, it has been relatively quiet on the …

New infosec products of the week: February 10, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cequence Security, Deepwatch, Neustar Security Services, OPSWAT, and SecuriThings. …

The dangers of unsupported applications
Are ageing technologies and infrastructure threatening the security and productivity of your business? A recent investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO – UK’s …

An email attack can end up costing you over $1 million
75% of the organizations had fallen victim to at least one successful email attack in the last 12 months, with those affected facing average potential costs of more than $1 …

Endpoint security getting easier, but most organizations lack tool consolidation
IT and security teams are consolidating management and security functions to help better deliver new applications to end users, improve regulatory compliance, and reduce …

Establishing secure habits for software development in 2023
As a new year commences, it’s not unusual for people to take the opportunity to adopt better practices and principles and embrace new ways of thinking in both their personal …

How CISOs can improve security practices to keep up with evolving technologies
TikTok and Lensa AI have sparked worldwide conversations on the future of social media and consumer data privacy. In this Help Net Security video, Rick McElroy, Principal …

Inadequate cybersecurity investments leave rail industry at risk
The popular notion might view the rail industry as a laggard compared to auto or high-tech manufacturing when embracing Industry 4.0. Yet railways are increasingly dependent …

The impact of Russia’s Ukraine invasion on digital threats
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a major impact on energy prices, inflation, and cyberthreats, with the ransomware scene experiencing some of the biggest …
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