USX Cyber strengthens phishing defense in GUARDIENT XDR
USX Cyber released advanced phishing protection tools within its GUARDIENT XDR platform. This latest enhancement enables organizations to strengthen defenses against sophisticated phishing attacks by providing employees with realistic training and h.....»»
The role of compromised cyber-physical devices in modern cyberattacks
Cyber-physical devices are increasingly getting compromised and leveraged by criminal groups and state-sponsored threat actors. Fyodor Yarochkin, Senior Threat Solution Architect with Trend Micro, believes that getting a better understanding of attac.....»»
Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers
Users of the Google Meet video communication service have been targeted by cyber crooks using the ClickFix tactic to infect them with information-stealing malware. Fake Google Meet video conference page with malicious ClickFix pop-up (Source: Sekoia).....»»
Lookout offers protection against social engineering and executive impersonation attacks
Lookout announced new features for its Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solution, Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security. These advancements provide comprehensive protection against two fast-growing advanced social engineering tactics: smishing (SMS phishing) a.....»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
Data breaches trigger increase in cyber insurance claims
Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents, according to Allianz. Cyber claims frequency exceeds €1 million The frequency of large cyber claims (>€1 mill.....»»
How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. He explains how nation-states a.....»»
OneSpan strenghtens banking security with phishing-resistant authentication
OneSpan announced an innovation in phishing-resistant transaction security, VISION FX. This new solution combines OneSpan’s patented CRONTO transaction signing with FIDO2 protocols that strengthen protection against phishing and account takeover th.....»»
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism.....»»
Darpa Thinks Walls of Oysters Could Protect Shores Against Hurricanes
The US defense research agency is funding three universities to engineer reef structures that will be colonized by corals and bivalves and absorb the power of future storms......»»
Scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria
The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body's natural defense against pathogens. This substance fights against bacteria and parasites by enveloping them in a protein coat, but how the substance manages to do this has remained unknown until now......»»
EU adopts Cyber Resilience Act to secure connected products
The EU Council has adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a new law that aims to make consumer products with digital components safe(r) to use. CRA requirements The CRA outlines EU-wide cybersecurity standards for digital products, i.e. products tha.....»»
DARPA Thinks Walls of Oysters Could Protect Shores Against Hurricanes
The US defense research agency is funding three universities to engineer reef structures that will be colonized by corals and bivalves and absorb the power of future storms......»»
DORA regulation’s nuts and bolts
The frequency, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks on financial institutions have been rising. Given the economic system’s interconnected nature, disruptions in one institution can have cascading effects on the broader financial market,.....»»
Data loss incidents impact patient care
92% of healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months, an increase from 88% in 2023, with 69% reporting disruption to patient care as a result, according to Proofpoint. Healthcare organizations struggle to mitiga.....»»
Using ChatGPT to make fake social media posts backfires on bad actors
OpenAI claims cyber threats are easier to detect when attackers use ChatGPT. Using ChatGPT to research cyber threats has backfired on bad actors, OpenAI revealed in a report analy.....»»
U.S. appeals court judges challenge NADA, FTC in oral arguments for CARS Rule case
U.S. appeals court judges during oral arguments Oct. 9 delved into the National Automobile Dealers Association challenge and Federal Trade Commission's defense of the CARS Rule regulations looming over dealerships......»»
Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors
Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make.....»»
What lies ahead for AI in cybersecurity
AI is becoming recognized for its potential to strengthen cybersecurity measures and tackle the skills gap across various sectors. Its ability to streamline data management processes boosts efficiency and strengthens security protocols. However, the.....»»
Tidal Cyber empowers organizations to improve their protection efforts
Tidal Cyber announced that it now incorporates test results from Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools and other sources to complement the company’s existing Threat-Informed Defense capabilities. With this new integration, Tidal Cyber Enterprise.....»»
Commvault Cloud Rewind helps businesses bounce back from cyber incidents
Commvault launched Cloud Rewind on the Commvault Cloud platform. This offering, which integrates cloud-native distributed application recovery and rebuild capabilities from the Appranix acquisition, gives cloud-first organizations a secret weapon to.....»»