How government organizations can stay steps ahead of attackers
Attacks against governments are nothing new. They have been an interesting target since they have existed, for the mere reason that not everyone agrees on how things are run. In this Help Net Security video, David Masson, Director of Enterprise Secur.....»»
Carriers claim new FCC rule will make your phone more expensive
The U.S. government is considering new rules for carriers to follow when it comes to locked phones. Some carriers are not pleased......»»
Evolving cloud threats: Insights and recommendations
Recently, IBM X-Force released its 2024 Cloud Threat Landscape Report. This uses incident data and insights to reveal how attackers successfully compromise organizations by leveraging adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attacks to bypass multi-factor auth.....»»
Effective strategies for measuring and testing cyber resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Detective Superintendent Ian Kirby, CEO of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), discusses the emerging cyber threats and strategies organizations can use to increase cyber resilience. He emphasizes.....»»
De-extinction company provides a progress report on thylacine efforts
Stem cell editing, complete genome, and cane toad resistance mark necessary steps. Colossal, the company founded to try to restore the mammoth to the Arctic tundra, has also deci.....»»
Fastly DDoS Protection blocks malicious traffic
Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and API.....»»
Roundcube XSS flaw exploited to steal credentials, email (CVE-2024-37383)
Attackers have exploited an XSS vulnerability (CVE-2024-37383) in the Roundcube Webmail client to target a governmental organization of a CIS country, Positive Technologies (PT) analysts have discovered. The vulnerability was patched in May 2024, in.....»»
VMware fixes critical vCenter Server RCE bug – again! (CVE-2024-38812)
Broadcom has released new patches for previously fixed vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-38812, CVE-2024-38813) in vCenter Server, one of which hasn’t been fully addressed the first time and could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution. The v.....»»
Packet Capture cStor 200S enables organizations to capture, analyze, and optimize network traffic
cPacket Networks launched Packet Capture cStor 200S, the latest addition to its Packet Capture and analytics portfolio. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of enterprise data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and mission-critical netwo.....»»
IBM Guardium Data Security Center protects hybrid cloud and AI
As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM is launching IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with.....»»
Kusari helps organizations gain visibility into their software
By ingesting Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) data – a list of all software components – the Kusari platform presents a timeline of the software to identify where impacts are likely to surface. In creating a single source of truth, Kusari is hel.....»»
Russian officials buy four times more iPhones after ban
Despite an official ban on Russian government workers using the iPhone, an unreliable report says that sales have risen dramatically.Moscow at night — image credit: Evgenit/PixabayIt was in 2023 that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) tried ba.....»»
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair
Coal workers suing their government over job losses. Indigenous people using the courts to block wind farms or anti-deforestation policies that violate their cultural rights. What these cases have in common is they challenge the fairness of climate p.....»»
The "Club Med" lesson: How service organizations can improve employee well-being and enhance the work experience
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University and EM Lyon have published a new Journal of Marketing study that describes how, under certain conditions, customer interactions can rejuvenate service employees......»»
Right whale population grows 4% but extinction remains a threat
One of the rarest species of whale in the world has increased slightly in population, encouraging conservationists to call on the federal government and the shipping and fishing industries to do more to bring the giant animals back from the brink of.....»»
Distressed about climate change, a "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum want bolder action
A "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum feel distressed about human-made climate change and want bolder action from the government and corporations, a new study has found. Experiencing the worsening effects of a rapidly cha.....»»
Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails
Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack took the form of a phishing email ostensibly sent by the “Eset Advanc.....»»
Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem
Cybercrime in recent years shows no signs of slowing down, with phishing attacks surging and ransomware tactics becoming more advanced, forcing organizations to constantly adapt their defenses. The rise of deepfake technology, especially in creating.....»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
New study reveals a global consensus on what democracy means
Most people in most countries state that they wish to have a democratic government. But the definition of democracy has been constantly contested. Without understanding what people really mean by democracy, the concept is vulnerable to being exploite.....»»
How images of knives intended to stop youth knife crime may actually be making things worse
You'd be forgiven for thinking that young people are behind most knife crime in the UK. Media coverage often focuses on youth involvement, and the government's plan to halve knife crime focuses specifically on young people and vulnerable teenagers......»»