Skytrack: Open-source aircraft reconnaissance tool
Skytrack is an open-source command-line tool for plane spotting and aircraft OSINT reconnaissance. The tool utilizes multiple data sources to collect information on aircraft, …
Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management
In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should …
The power of AI in cybersecurity
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (GenAI), has revolutionized organizational landscapes and transformed both the cyber threat …
Adversaries exploit trends, target popular GenAI apps
More than 10% of enterprise employees access at least one generative AI application every month, compared to just 2% a year ago, according to Netskope. In 2023, ChatGPT was …
Kaspersky releases utility to detect iOS spyware infections
Kaspersky’s researchers have developed a lightweight method to detect indicators of infection from sophisticated iOS spyware such as NSO Group’s Pegasus, …
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2024-0519)
In the new stable release of the Chrome browser, Google has fixed three security vulnerabilities affecting the V8 engine, including one zero-day (CVE-2024-0519) with an …
Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit …
The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness
Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential …
CISOs’ crucial role in aligning security goals with enterprise expectations
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Mixter, Vice President, Analyst at Gartner, discusses the dynamic world of CISOs and how their roles have evolved significantly over …
IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business
Increasing data requests overwhelm IT teams, but security concerns hinder their ability to provide employees with access to timely data, according to CData Software. The …
Atlassian reveals critical Confluence RCE flaw, urges “immediate action” (CVE-2023-22527)
Atlassian has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server that could lead to remote code execution. The good news is that …
1,700 Ivanti VPN devices compromised. Are yours among them?
Over 1,700 Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices worldwide have been compromised by attackers exploiting two zero-days with no patches currently available. “Additional …