Week in review: PostgreSQL 0-day exploited in US Treasury hack, top OSINT books to learn from
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094) …
Security and privacy concerns challenge public sector’s efforts to modernize
For most public sector organizations, digital transformation is a work in progress, with the complexity of integrating new systems and privacy and security concerns remaining …
Mastering the cybersecurity tightrope of protection, detection, and response
In this Help Net Security interview, Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field CISO at Sophos, discusses the shifting ransomware landscape, the risks posed by quantum …
How to secure Notes on iOS and macOS
Apple allows you to lock your notes using your iPhone passcode or a separate password, ensuring your private information stays protected across all your Apple devices, …
New infosec products of the week: February 21, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1Password, Fortinet, Pangea, Privacera, and Veeam Software. Fortinet enhances …
Cybersecurity jobs available right now in the USA: February 20, 2025
Some of the jobs listed here are no longer accepting applications. For a fresh list of open cybersecurity jobs, go here. Cybersecurity Analyst Messer | On-site – No …
PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests
Apiiro security researchers have released open source tools that can help organizations detect malicious code as part of their software development lifecycle: PRevent (a …
Darcula allows tech-illiterate crooks to create, deploy DIY phishing kits targeting any brand
A new, improved version of Darcula, a cat-themed phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform aimed at serving Chinese-speaking criminals, will be released this month and will allow …
Hackers pose as employers to steal crypto, login credentials
Since early 2024, ESET researchers have been tracking DeceptiveDevelopment, a series of malicious campaigns linked to North Korea-aligned operators. Disguising themselves as …
Unknown and unsecured: The risks of poor asset visibility
In this Help Net Security interview, Juliette Hudson, CTO of CybaVerse, discusses why asset visibility remains a critical cybersecurity challenge. She explains how to maintain …
300% increase in endpoint malware detections
The third quarter of 2024 saw a dramatic shift in the types of malware detected at network perimeters, according to a new WatchGuard report. The report’s key findings include …
iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security
Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings …
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