Category: HelpnetSecurity

$2.7 billion lost to social media scams since 2021
09
Oct
2023

$2.7 billion lost to social media scams since 2021

Scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact…

Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs
09
Oct
2023

Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs

While the threat landscape is evolving for most on the front lines, little has changed in recent years, according to…

Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed
09
Oct
2023

Selective disclosure in the identity wallet: How users share the data that is really needed

Name, date of birth, address, email address, passwords, tax records, or payroll – all this sensitive user data is stored…

Incentivizing secure online behavior across generations
09
Oct
2023

Incentivizing secure online behavior across generations

As the landscape of online security continues to evolve, there is a noticeable shift in people’s perceptions of cybersecurity, with…

Week in review: Patch Tuesday forecast, 9 free ransomware guides, Cybertech Europe 2023
08
Oct
2023

Week in review: Patch Tuesday forecast, 9 free ransomware guides, Cybertech Europe 2023

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Photos: Cybertech Europe 2023The Cybertech…

October 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Operating system updates and zero-days aplenty
06
Oct
2023

October 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Operating system updates and zero-days aplenty

September has been a packed month of continuous updates. New operating systems were released from Apple and Microsoft, and several…

New infosec products of the week: October 6, 2023
06
Oct
2023

New infosec products of the week: October 6, 2023

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Cloaked, ComplyCube, LogicMonitor, ManageEngine, Nutanix,…

Enterprises see AI as a worthwhile investment
06
Oct
2023

Enterprises see AI as a worthwhile investment

92% of AI team leaders at leading-edge organizations felt that their AI initiatives are generating value, according to Wallaroo.AI. Having…

Poor cybersecurity habits are common among younger employees
06
Oct
2023

Poor cybersecurity habits are common among younger employees

One in three employees believe their actions do not impact their organization’s security, according to Ivanti. Unsafe cybersecurity habits among…

Eyes everywhere: How to safely navigate the IoT video revolution
05
Oct
2023

Eyes everywhere: How to safely navigate the IoT video revolution

Cameras are coming to a connected device near you. Cheap image sensors from old mobile phones are flooding the market…

LLMs lower the barrier for entry into cybercrime
05
Oct
2023

LLMs lower the barrier for entry into cybercrime

Cybercriminals employ evolving attack methodologies designed to breach traditional perimeter security, including secure email gateways, according to Egress. “Without a…

The root cause of open-source risk
05
Oct
2023

The root cause of open-source risk

2023 saw twice as many software supply chain attacks as 2019-2022 combined. Sonatype logged 245,032 malicious packages in 2023. One…