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Threat actors are stepping up their tactics to bypass email protections

Although most organizations use emails with built-in security features that filter out suspicious messages, criminals always find a way to bypass these systems. With the development of AI technology, phishing is becoming increasingly difficult to rec.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityNov 1st, 2024

How XProtect protects you from viruses on macOS

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.XProtect is macOS's malware scaning tool.Viruses and other malware are a constant threat to computers, which web surfers have to w.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Light-based technology is safe and effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains, study finds

Fungal contamination of cereal grains poses a substantial threat to food security and public health while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses annually. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Invasive zebra mussels are associated with elevated mercury levels in fish, study finds

A study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury concentrations in fish. Mercury, a potent neurotoxin, poses a serious threat to both aquatic life and human health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Exabeam and Wiz join forces to improve cloud security

Exabeam coolaborates with with Wiz to provide organizations with improved threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) capabilities, ensuring a more secure and resilient cloud environment. With its open architecture the Exabeam New-Scale Secu.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Cross-IdP impersonation bypasses SSO protections

Cross-IdP impersonation – a technique that enables attackers to hijack the single sign-on (SSO) process to gain unauthorized access to downstream software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications without compromising a company’s primary identity.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Hornetsecurity DMARC Manager protects against fraud and phishing attacks

Hornetsecurity launched DMARC Manager, an advanced tool addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. As email threats such as fraud and im.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy

We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be challenging. Password managers simplify this by securely s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats

In this Help Net Security interview, Riaz Lakhani, CISO at Barracuda Networks, discusses the effectiveness of AI-based behavioural analysis in combating sophisticated email threats like BEC and VEC. Lakhani also explains how AI tools help detect mali.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Security Bite: Why email security is still so bad

It’s a little-known fact that before emails reach your inbox, they pass through a buffer designed to scan and block malicious content. However, over time, email providers—especially Gmail—have shifted their focus to just adding “warning label.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Roblox implements new protections for users younger than 13

Roblox has announced a number of built-in features that will limit what users younger than 13 can do following increased scrutiny......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Bee alert: Pesticides pose a real threat to more than 70% of wild bees

A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops, the unintended consequences for these essential.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI

In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management. McClure also shares his perspective on the future of AI.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Small vessels underestimated as strike risk to migrating whales, finds study

A new study led by Griffith University researchers has found that current risk assessments of vessel strikes on large whales, such as migrating humpback whales, may be underestimating the threat of smaller vessels, particularly from recreational vess.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Gmail may add a handy temporary email address feature

Google's Shielded Email feature was found buried within its APK code, and it could change the way you fill out email forms online......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks

Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill to help organizations manage cyber exposure

Bitsight announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cybersixgill, a global cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data provider. Together, Bitsight and Cybersixgill will provide visibility into an organization’s external attack surface,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

AI’s impact on the future of web application security

In this Help Net Security interview, Tony Perez, CEO at NOC.org, discusses the role of continuous monitoring for real-time threat detection, the unique risks posed by APIs, and strategies for securing web applications. Perez also addresses how AI-dri.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Android is getting call scam detection and real-time app threat alerts

Two new Android security features are now available for users in the U..S, and will soon make their way to older Android devices as well......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Water under Threat, Wooden Satellites and a Mud Bath for Baseballs

Droughts in 48 of 50 U.S. states, evidence of microplastics mucking up wastewater recycling and the science of a baseball mud bath in this week’s news roundup......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Trump’s Election Threatens Heat Protections for Workers

A Biden administration proposal that would require employers to provide cooling measures under extreme heat conditions may be scuttled by the incoming Trump administration.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024