Be prepared to patch high-severity vulnerability in curl and libcurl
Details about two vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-38545, CVE-2023-38546) in curl, a foundational and widely used open-source software for data transfer via URLs, are to be released on…
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eBook: Cybersecurity career hacks for newcomers
Are you excited to pursue a cybersecurity career but unsure where to begin? Whether you’re a student, an incoming professional, or ready to work in…
Why zero trust delivers even more resilience than you think
Ten years ago, zero trust was an exciting, innovative perspective shift that security experts were excited to explore; today, it’s more likely to be framed…
Turning military veterans into cybersecurity experts
In this Help Net Security interview, James Murphy, the Director of the TechVets Programme at the Forces Employment Charity, discusses the challenges that military veterans…
Cybersecurity pros predict rise of malicious AI
76% of cybersecurity professionals believe the world is very close to encountering malicious AI that can bypass most known cybersecurity measures, according to Enea. 26%…
Cybercriminals can go from click to compromise in less than a day
The median dwell time in ransomware engagements dropped to just under 24 hours from 4.5 days in the previous year and 5.5 days in the…
Flexxon Xsign protects sensitive data reserved only for authorized personnel
Flexxon launched its latest security product, Xsign. Now available globally, the Xsign provides enhanced security through an innovative approach to unlocking sensitive data reserved only…
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 ISACA. The research finds that…
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 by companies in huge databases…
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 an increasing awareness of its…
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 Europe conference and exhibition takes…
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 vulnerabilities exploited in web services…