IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems
In this Help Net Security interview, Jonathan Segev, IEEE 802.11 Task Group (TG) Chair of next-generation positioning (TGaz) at IEEE, discusses IEEE 802.11az. The new standard will enable accuracy to less than 0.1 meters, which is a significant impro.....»»
Study uncovers technologies that could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security
Advanced information processing technologies offer greener telecommunications and strong data security for millions, a study led by University of Maryland (UMD) researchers revealed......»»
How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks
Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they will answer: the CISSP. If an organization is seeking some peace regar.....»»
Tailoring responsible AI: Defining ethical guidelines for industry-specific use
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Peake, CISO & SVP at Smartsheet, explains how responsible AI should be defined by each organization to guide their AI development and usage. Peake emphasizes that implementing responsible AI requires balanci.....»»
BLint: Open-source tool to check the security properties of your executables
BLint is a Binary Linter designed to evaluate your executables’ security properties and capabilities, utilizing LIEF for its operations. From version 2, BLint can also produce Software Bill-of-Materials (SBOM) for compatible binaries. BLint fea.....»»
Are you meeting your cyber insurance requirements?
Cyber insurance policies are specifically designed to offer financial protection to organizations in the face of cyber attacks, data breaches, or other cybersecurity incidents. While they can provide a sense of security, it’s crucial to be awar.....»»
iOS 17.5 just launched with a huge security feature for your iPhone
Apple has tried to stop stalking and other ill use cases with AirTags, but has failed against trackers from other brands. iOS 17.5 finally closes that gap......»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Update Takes
Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update is a minor upgrade, but it could still take quite a bit of time to install on your Mac. The company’s latest macOS Monterey software includes important security patches. It doesn’t have any outward f.....»»
Machine learning and AI aid in predicting molecular selectivity of chemical reactions
There are few problems now that AI and machine learning cannot help overcome. Researchers from the Yokohama National University are using this modern advantage to resolve what conventional methods cannot......»»
Do you need antivirus software on an iPad?
Wondering if you should buy antivirus software for your iPad? Understanding the security and privacy features on iPadOS can help answer that question......»»
iOS 17.5 includes these 15 security patches for iPhone users
iOS 17.5 has landed for everyone with several new user-facing features. And there are also 15 important security fixes that come with the update. Here are the full details on everything that’s been patched. more….....»»
Black Basta ransomware group is imperiling critical infrastructure, groups warn
Threat group has targeted 500 organizations. One is currently struggling to cope. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal agencies, health care associations, and security researchers are warning that a ransomware group tr.....»»
Biden administration eases rules on battery minerals as reports say it prepares to boost EV tariffs
Conflicting policy moves reflect dependence on China's supply chain and concerns about subsidies and national security.....»»
How to Downgrade from iOS 17.5 to iOS 17.4.1
This is how you bring your iPhone back to iOS 17.4.1 from iOS 17.5. If you run into problems on your iPhone and you think moving your device back to an older version of iOS 17 could help and this guide will help you downgrade. iOS 17.5 users can only.....»»
MITRE EMB3D improves security for embedded devices
MITRE released EMB3D, a cybersecurity threat model for embedded devices. The model provides a cultivated knowledge base of cyber threats to embedded devices, providing a common understanding of these threats with the security mechanisms required to m.....»»
Novel hybrid scheme speeds the way to simulating nuclear reactions on quantum computers
The nuclear reactions that power the stars and forge the elements emerge from the interactions of the quantum mechanical particles, protons and neutrons. Explaining these processes is one of the most challenging unsolved problems in computational phy.....»»
Securing the future through cybersecurity education
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about the cybersecurity talent shortage and the role STEM education can play in solving that problem. They also discuss actions nee.....»»
How AI affects vulnerability management in open-source software
In this Help Net Security video, Itamar Sher, CEO of Seal Security, discusses how AI affects the risk and operational aspects of managing vulnerabilities in open-source software. One of the core issues around open-source vulnerability patch managemen.....»»
AI’s rapid growth puts pressure on CISOs to adapt to new security risks
The increased use of AI further complicates CISO role as industries begin to realize the full potential of GenAI and its impact on cybersecurity, according to Trellix. GenAI’s impact on CISO responsibility GenAI has rolled out at an immense spe.....»»
Establishing a security baseline for open source projects
In this Help Net Security interview, Dana Wang, Chief Architect at OpenSSF, discusses the most significant barriers to improving open-source software security (OSS security) and opportunities for overcoming these challenges. The OpenSSF community has.....»»
The most common Sea of Thieves problems and how to fix them
Have you encountered issues voyaging in Sea of Thieves? Here's which problems players have found and how to get back to smooth sailing with fixes......»»