Cybercriminals target MS SQL servers to deliver ransomware
A cyberattack campaign is targeting exposed Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) databases, aiming to deliver ransomware and Cobalt Strike payloads. The attack campaign The attackers target…
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TXOne Networks Edge V2 isolates security breaches
TXOne Networks announced the second generation of its Edge engine for eliminating the spread of operational technology (OT) network infections and safeguarding reliable operations. Edge…
NTT launches Samurai XDR SaaS to strengthen detection and response capabilities across the network
NTT Security Holdings launched Samurai XDR SaaS, making their threat detection and response system accessible to organizations of all sizes for just $40 per endpoint…
MITRE Caldera for OT now available as extension to open-source platform
MITRE Caldera for OT is now publicly available as an extension to the open-source Caldera platform, allowing security teams to run automated adversary emulation exercises…
Emerging threat: AI-powered social engineering
Social engineering is a sophisticated form of manipulation but, thanks to AI advancements, malicious groups have gained access to highly sophisticated tools, suggesting that we…
Compliance budgets under strain as inflation and workload grow
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To…
Avoidable digital certificate issues fuel data breaches
Among organizations that have suffered data breaches 58% were caused by issues related to digital certificates, according to a report by AppViewX and Forrester Consulting.…
Reflectiz offers remote solution to battle Magecart attacks
Reflectiz, a cybersecurity company specializing in continuous web threat management, offers a remote solution to battle Magecart web-skimming attacks, a cyberattack involving injecting malicious code…
Atlas VPN zero-day allows sites to discover users’ IP address
Atlas VPN has confirmed the existence of a zero-day vulnerability that may allow website owners to discover Linux users’ real IP address. Details about this…
Hornetsecurity releases 365 Total Protection Plan 4 for Microsoft 365 to protect email communications
Hornetsecurity has launched its Plan 4 “Compliance & Awareness” solution of 365 Total Protection Suite, offering a higher level of defence and compliance with new…
LockBit leaks sensitive data from maximum security fence manufacturer
The LockBit ransomware group has breached Zaun, a UK-based manufacturer of fencing systems for military sites and critical utilities, by compromising a legacy computer running…
The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures
In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified digital signatures, demonstrating their equivalence to handwritten signatures…