US organizations targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT
Employees at US-based organizations are being targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT malware via “nuanced” exploitation and by using an advanced detection evasion method. The malware campaign The campaign, dubbed PhantomBlu, takes.....»»
Windows admins targeted with clever malvertising scam
Don't google your favorite system tools. Or, at the very least, be careful when clicking on the results......»»
How heat waves are affecting Arctic phytoplankton
The basis of the marine food web in the Arctic, the phytoplankton, responds to heat waves much differently than to constantly elevated temperatures. This has been found by the first targeted experiments on the topic, which were recently conducted at.....»»
The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity
Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential.....»»
Cloud security incidents make organizations turn to AI-powered prevention
Cloud security incidents are alarmingly on the rise, with 61% of organizations reporting breaches within the last year, marking a significant increase from 24% the year before, according to Check Point. This trend underscores the escalating risk land.....»»
Cybersecurity analysis exposes high-risk assets in power and healthcare sectors
Traditional approaches to vulnerability management result in a narrow focus of the enterprise attack surface area that overlooks a considerable amount of risk, according to Claroty. Organizations must take a holistic approach to exposure management T.....»»
Core security measures to strengthen privacy and data protection programs
As privacy laws evolve globally, organizations face increasing complexity in adapting their data protection strategies to stay compliant. In this Help Net Security interview, Kabir Barday, CEO at OneTrust, emphasizes that embracing privacy by design.....»»
AI in Gmail will sift through emails, provide search summaries, send emails
Gmail will soon be able to summarize recent emails from a contact. AI in Gmail summarizes recent emails. [credit: Googl.....»»
Gmail will soon use AI to write emails for you
Google The developer conference is underway, and that’s where all of Google’s products are getting a healthy infusion of features based on artificial intelligence (or AI). Many of these features are headed to mobile devices, including the.....»»
Watch: LG G4 OLED TV review
The LG G4 OLED TV excels where it matters most – delivering stunning visuals and unmatched versatility. With its exceptional color accuracy, peak brightness, and HDR capabilities, it stands as a top contender for the title of the best TV of 2024......»»
Log4Shell shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits
Organizations continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks, according to a Cato Networks survey. Enterprises are too trusting within their networks The Cato CT.....»»
Log4J shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits
Organizations continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks, according to a Cato Networks survey. Enterprises are too trusting within their networks The Cato CT.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Palo Alto Networks and Accenture help organizations accelerate AI adoption
Palo Alto Networks and Accenture announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic alliance. New offerings will combine Precision AI technology from Palo Alto Networks and Accenture’s secure generative AI services to help organizations em.....»»
Critical vulnerabilities take 4.5 months on average to remediate
Over a third of organizations had at least one known vulnerability in 2023, with nearly a quarter of those facing five or more, and 60% of vulnerabilities remained unaddressed past CISA’s deadlines, according to Bitsight. Organizations struggle.....»»
Red teaming: The key ingredient for responsible AI
Developing responsible AI isn’t a straightforward proposition. On one side, organizations are striving to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. On the other hand, they must ensure strict compliance with ethical standards and regulator.....»»
GenAI enables cybersecurity leaders to hire more entry-level talent
93% of security leaders said public GenAI was in use across their respective organizations, and 91% reported using GenAI specifically for cybersecurity operations, according to Splunk. A total of 1,650 security leaders participated in the global surv.....»»
Apple set to deliver AI assistant for transcribing, summarizing meetings and lectures
Apple later this year hopes to make real-time audio transcription and summarization available system-wide on many of its devices, as the iPhone maker looks to harness the power of AI in delivering efficiency boosts to several of its core applications.....»»
Areas with more illegal market opportunities more likely to be targeted by organized crime, study shows
Communities with higher-than-average illegal market opportunities (proxied by drug-related activities) are more likely to be targeted by organized crime groups, a new study shows......»»
Report: Governments are falling short on promises of effective biodiversity protection
A new analysis of the world's largest 100 marine protected areas (MPAs) published in Conservation Letters suggests that governments are falling short on delivering the promise of effective biodiversity protection due to slow implementation of managem.....»»