12 vulnerabilities newly associated with ransomware
In March 2023, the total number of breaches reported was higher than those reported in the previous three years combined, according to Ivanti. Ransomware groups are …
Microsoft, GitHub announce application security testing tools for Azure DevOps
GitHub has announced that its application security testing tools are now more widely available for subscribers of Microsoft’s Azure DevOps Services. Enabling GitHub …
IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain
A 28-year-old former IT employee of an Oxford-based company has been convicted of blackmailing his employer and unauthorized access to a computer with intent to commit other …
Legitimate Android app transforms into data-snooping malware
ESET researchers have discovered a trojanized Android app named iRecorder – Screen Recorder. It was available on Google Play as a legitimate app in September 2021, with …
Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with Dr. Atsushi Yamada, the newly appointed CEO of ISARA, a security solutions company specializing in creating quantum-safe …
6 ChatGPT risks for legal and compliance leaders
Legal and compliance leaders should address their organization’s exposure to six specific ChatGPT risks, and what guardrails to establish to ensure responsible enterprise use …
Simple OSINT techniques to spot AI-fueled disinformation, fake reviews
Error messages that ChatGPT and other AI language models generate can be used to uncover disinformation campaigns, hate speech and fake reviews via OSINT collection and …
The fragmented nature of API security ownership
While API security remains a top cybersecurity concern this year, there is still an alarming lack of implementation for most companies, according to Traceable AI. Companies …
Online scams target bargain-hunting holiday travelers
30% of adults have fallen victim or know someone who has fallen victim to an online scam while trying to save money when booking travel, according to McAfee. 34% of those who …
Vulnerability in Zyxel firewalls may soon be widely exploited (CVE-2023-28771)
A recently fixed command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-28771) affecting a variety Zyxel firewalls may soon be exploited in the wild, Rapid7 researchers have warned, after …
Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks
The demand for robust, reliable, and high-speed connectivity is increasing rapidly in the era of relentless digital transformation. This Help Net Security interview with Tiago …
Malicious links and misaddressed emails slip past security controls
The majority of organizations use six or more communication tools, across channels, with email remaining the channel seen as the most vulnerable to attacks (38%), according to …