cybersecurity

The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures
In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified digital signatures, demonstrating their equivalence to …

6 free resources for getting started in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is not just a career field on the rise – it’s a calling that’s increasingly vital to the infrastructure of our world. But stepping into the …

5 ways in which FHE can solve blockchain’s privacy problems
Blockchain technology has gained significant traction due to its decentralized nature and immutability, providing transparency and security for various applications, …

Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information …

Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G …

Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security …

Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a …

Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the …

The power of passive OS fingerprinting for accurate IoT device identification
The number of IoT devices in enterprise networks and across the internet is projected to reach 29 billion by the year 2030. This exponential growth has inadvertently increased …

What does optimal software security analysis look like?
In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Valk, co-CEO at Codean, discusses the consequences of relying solely on automated tools for software security. He explains how these …

ChatGPT on the chopping block as organizations reevaluate AI usage
ChatGPT has attracted hundreds of millions of users and was initially praised for its transformative potential. However, concerns for safety controls and unpredictability have …

The secret habits of top-performing CISOs
69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development, according to Gartner. This is compared with just 36% of …