Week in review: AWS S3 data encrypted without ransomware, data of 15k Fortinet firewalls leaked
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Attackers are encrypting AWS S3 data without using ransomware A ransomware …
How Russian hackers went after NGOs’ WhatsApp accounts
Star Blizzard, a threat actor tied to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), was spotted attempting to compromise targets’ WhatsApp accounts through a clever …
Balancing usability and security in the fight against identity-based attacks
In this Help Net Security interview, Adam Bateman, CEO of Push Security, talks about the rise in identity-based attacks, how they’re becoming more sophisticated each year, and …
MSSqlPwner: Open-source tool for pentesting MSSQL servers
MSSqlPwner is an open-source pentesting tool tailored to interact with and exploit MSSQL servers. Built on Impacket, it enables users to authenticate with databases using …
Homeowners are clueless about how smart devices collect their data
Homeowners are increasingly concerned about data privacy in smart home products, according to Copeland. Homeowners see smart devices as boosting home security Homeowners are …
EU takes decisive action on healthcare cybersecurity
The Commission has presented an EU action plan aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The initiative is an essential step in shielding …
New infosec products of the week: January 17, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Atsign, Cisco, Commvault, and IT-Harvest. Cisco AI Defense safeguards against the …
Critical SimpleHelp vulnerabilities fixed, update your server instances!
If you’re an organization using SimpleHelp for your remote IT support/access needs, you should update or patch your server installation without delay, to fix security …
Configuration files for 15,000 Fortinet firewalls leaked. Are yours among them?
A threat actor has leaked configuration files (aka configs) for over 15,000 Fortinet Fortigate firewalls and associated admin and user credentials. The collection has been …
New UEFI Secure Boot bypass vulnerability discovered (CVE-2024-7344)
ESET researchers have identified a vulnerability (CVE-2024-7344) impacting most UEFI-based systems, which allows attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot. The issue was found in a …
Webinar: Amplifying SIEM with AI-driven NDR for IT/OT convergence
Join cybersecurity leader Erwin Eimers from Sumitomo Chemicals Americas to explore how AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR) enhances SIEM capabilities, bridging …
How CISOs can elevate cybersecurity in boardroom discussions
Ross Young is the CISO in residence at Team8 and the creator of the OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix (TaSM). In this interview, he shares his perspective on how cybersecurity …