Category: HelpnetSecurity

02
Dec
2024

$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud

A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked…

02
Dec
2024

Data scientists create tool to spot fake images

Pixelator v2 is a tool to spot fake images. It uses a new combination of image veracity techniques with capability…

02
Dec
2024

Inside the 2024 CWE Top 25: Trends, surprises, and persistent challenges

In this Help Net Security interview, Alec Summers, Project Leader for the CVE Program at MITRE, shares his insights on…

02
Dec
2024

5 reasons to double down on network security

Cybersecurity programs have evolved significantly over the past few decades. The advent of cloud computing shattered the conventional corporate perimeter,…

01
Dec
2024

Week in review: Exploitable flaws in corporate VPN clients, malware loader created with gaming engine

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Researchers reveal exploitable flaws in…

29
Nov
2024

The effect of compliance requirements on vulnerability management strategies

In this Help Net Security interview, Steve Carter, CEO of Nucleus Security, discusses the ongoing challenges in vulnerability management, including…

29
Nov
2024

AI-based tools designed for criminal activity are in high demand

Multiple regional conflicts, such as Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have resulted in a surge in…

29
Nov
2024

Infosec products of the month: November 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Absolute, Arkose Labs, Atakama, BlackFog,…

28
Nov
2024

VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks

Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks,…

28
Nov
2024

Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks

The crypto sector stands out as the only surveyed industry where deepfake fraud surpasses traditional document fraud in prevalence, according…

28
Nov
2024

Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision

Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation…

27
Nov
2024

Cybercriminals used a gaming engine to create undetectable malware loader

Threat actors are using an ingenious new way for covertly delivering malware to a wide variety of operating systems and…