Category: HelpnetSecurity

The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes
23
Aug
2024

The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes

After peaking in late 2023, the ransomware industry is beginning to stabilize in productivity, with notable developments in ransomware targets,…

Vulnerability prioritization is only the beginning
23
Aug
2024

Vulnerability prioritization is only the beginning

To date, most technology solutions focused on vulnerability management have focused on the prioritization of risks. That usually took the…

Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams
23
Aug
2024

Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams

In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107…

New infosec products of the week: August 23, 2024
23
Aug
2024

New infosec products of the week: August 23, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Entrust, Fortanix, McAfee, Own, RightCrowd,…

QNAP releases QTS 5.2 to prevent data loss from ransomware threats
22
Aug
2024

QNAP releases QTS 5.2 to prevent data loss from ransomware threats

QNAP has released the QTS 5.2 NAS operating system. A standout feature of this release is the debut of Security…

Wallarm API Attack Surface Management mitigates API leaks
22
Aug
2024

Wallarm API Attack Surface Management mitigates API leaks

Wallarm announced its latest innovation: API Attack Surface Management (AASM). This agentless technology transforms how organizations identify, analyze, and secure…

Critical GitHub Enterprise Server auth bypass flaw fixed (CVE-2024-6800)
22
Aug
2024

Critical GitHub Enterprise Server auth bypass flaw fixed (CVE-2024-6800)

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6800) affecting all currently supported versions of GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) may allow attackers to gain unrestricted…

New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
22
Aug
2024

New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)

A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971…

Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs
22
Aug
2024

Android malware uses NFC to steal money at ATMs

ESET researchers uncovered NGate malware, which can relay data from victims’ payment cards via a malicious app installed on their…

LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
22
Aug
2024

LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements

LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is…

Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets
22
Aug
2024

Why C-suite leaders are prime cyber targets

Senior executives are prime targets for cybercriminals, with 72% of surveyed cybersecurity professionals in the US reporting that cyberattacks have…

A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction
22
Aug
2024

A survival guide for data privacy in the age of federal inaction

Things change fast in the world of data privacy. Just earlier this year, the question I was being asked most…