Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit…
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The right strategy for effective cybersecurity awareness
Employees play a significant role in safeguarding organizational assets. With a constantly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity awareness training is an essential component in creating a…
IT teams unable to deliver data fast enough to match the speed of business
Increasing data requests overwhelm IT teams, but security concerns hinder their ability to provide employees with access to timely data, according to CData Software. The…
Geopolitical tensions combined with technology will drive new security risks
Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to the Global Risks…
10 cybersecurity frameworks you need to know about
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, understanding and implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks is crucial for organizations of all sizes. This article lists the most essential…
3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks
OAuth attacks are on the rise. In December, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed threat actors misusing OAuth apps to take over a cloud server…
Tsurugi Linux: Tailoring user experience for digital forensics and OSINT investigations
Tsurugi Linux is a heavily customized open-source distribution focused on supporting DFIR investigations. The project focuses mainly on live forensics analysis, post-mortem analysis, and digital…
Windows SmartScreen bug exploited to deliver powerful info-stealer (CVE-2023-36025)
A vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) that Microsoft fixed in November 2023 continues to be exploited by malware peddlers: this time around, the delivered threat is a variant…
Juniper fixes critical RCE in its SRX firewalls and EX switches (CVE-2024-21591)
Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591…
Flipping the BEC funnel: Phishing in the age of GenAI
For years, phishing was just a numbers game: A malicious actor would slap together an extremely generic (and usually poorly-written) email and fire it out…
Adalanche: Open-source Active Directory ACL visualizer, explorer
Adalanche provides immediate insights into the permissions of users and groups within an Active Directory. It’s an effective open-source tool for visualizing and investigating potential…
Key elements for a successful cyber risk management strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Yoav Nathaniel, CEO at Silk Security, discusses the evolution of cyber risk management strategies and practices, uncovering common mistakes…