Week in review: CDK Global cyberattack, critical vCenter Server RCE fixed
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The rise of SaaS security teamsIn this Help Net Security…
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Intel-powered computers affected by serious firmware flaw (CVE-2024-0762)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-0762) in the Phoenix SecureCore UEFI, which runs on various Intel processors, could be exploited locally to escalate privileges and run arbitrary code…
US bans Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security risks
The US Department of Commerce has announced an upcoming US-wide ban of cybersecurity and antivirus software by Kaspersky, as its “ability to gather valuable US…
Pressure mounts on CISOs as SEC bares teeth with legal action
A Panaseer investigation into organizations’ annual 10-K filings reported to the SEC shows that from January-May 2024, at least 1,327 filings mentioned NIST – a…
Cilium: Open-source eBPF-based networking, security, observability
Cilium is an open-source, cloud-native solution that leverages eBPF technology in the Linux kernel to provide, secure, and monitor network connectivity between workloads. What is…
New infosec products of the week: June 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Atsign, Datadog, Metomic, NinjaOne, Verimatrix, and Veritas Technologies. Datadog App…
Crown Equipment cyberattack confirmed, manufacturing disrupted for weeks
Ohio-based Crown Equipment, which is among the largest industrial and forklift truck manufacturers in the world, has become a victim of a cyberattack “by an…
CDK Global cyberattack cripples 15,000 US auto dealerships
CDK Global, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealers and auto equipment manufacturers, has suffered a cyberattack that has temporarily disrupted its customers’ operations. About…
Verimatrix XTD dashboard enhancements improve mobile app security
Verimatrix announced major enhancements to its XTD dashboard, providing customers with better visibility into application security risks and more actionable insights to better protect mobile…
eBook: CISO guide to password security
Password security has seen dramatic shifts driven by the escalation of cyber threats and technological advancements. This eBook covers: Best practices for NIST-compliant password security…
Improving OT cybersecurity remains a work in progress
Organizations have made progress in the past 12 months related to advancing their OT security posture, but there are still critical areas for improvement as…
From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction
In this Help Net Security interview, Julianna Lamb, Stytch CTO, discusses the advantages of passwordless authentication. Eliminating passwords reduces data breaches and improves user experience…