SYS01 info-stealer pushed via Facebook ads, LinkedIn and YouTube posts
Malicious Google ads are a well known threat, but malvertising can also be found on other popular online destinations such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.…
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Firmware update hides Bluetooth fingerprints
A smartphone’s unique Bluetooth fingerprint could be used to track the device’s user–until now. A team of researchers has developed a simple firmware update that…
ChatGPTriage: How can CISOs see and control employees’ AI use?
It’s been less than 18 months since the public introduction of ChatGPT, which gained 100 million users in less than two months. Given the hype,…
Managing exam pressure: Tips for certification preparation
In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Hodgson, SVP of Engineering at Udemy, discusses effective study techniques for cybersecurity certification exams. Hodgson discusses the role…
Major data breaches that have rocked organizations in 2024
This article provides an overview of the major data breaches we covered in 2024 so far, highlighting incidents involving Trello, AnyDesk, France Travail, Nissan, MITRE,…
Paris 2024 Olympics to face complex cyber threats
While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, also known as Paris 2024, will see the largest number of…
Risk related to non-human identities: Believe the hype, reject the FUD
The hype surrounding unmanaged and exposed non-human identities (NHIs), or machine-to-machine credentials – such as service accounts, system accounts, certificates and API keys – has…
Realm: Open-source adversary emulation framework
Realm is an open-source adversary emulation framework emphasizing scalability, reliability, and automation. It’s designed to handle engagements of any size. “Realm is unique in its…
Discover the growing threats to data security
In this Help Net Security interview, Pranava Adduri, CEO at Bedrock Security, discusses how businesses can identify and prioritize their data security risks. Adduri emphasizes…
Pressure mounts for C-Suite executives to implement GenAI solutions
87% of C-Suite executives feel under pressure to implement GenAI solutions at speed and scale, according to RWS. Despite these pressures, 76% expressed an overwhelming…
Week in review: RADIUS protocol critical vuln, Microsoft 0-day exploited for a year, AT&T breach
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Hackers stole call, text records of “nearly all” of AT&T’s…
New infosec products of the week: July 12, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AttackIQ, IT-Harvest, Pentera, Prompt Security, and Quantum Xchange. AttackIQ Mission…