Meta’s Threads app used as a lure
It was to be expected: As the buzz around Meta’s new microblogging platform Threads gained momentum, some individuals have stepped in to take advantage of…
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Facebook and Microsoft remain prime targets for spoofing
While trends in phishing frequently evolve, Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance as the most spoofed brands continues, according to Vade. Facebook and Microsoft’s collective dominance…
Generative AI outperforms hackers but not their creativity
72% of hackers are confident that AI cannot replace human creativity in security research and vulnerability management, according to Bugcrowd. Generative AI hacking Generative AI…
Satellites lack standard security mechanisms found in mobile phones and laptops
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken have assessed the security mechanisms of satellites currently orbiting the…
New infosec products of the week: July 14, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Fidelis Cybersecurity, Hubble, NETSCOUT, Regula, and WatchGuard. WatchGuard expands identity…
Top priorities for chief audit executives in 2023
The top focus areas for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, assuring proliferating digital risks, and talent management, according to Gartner.…
White House publishes National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan
The Biden-Harris Administration’s recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy calls for two fundamental shifts in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace:…
Fidelis Active Directory Intercept enables identification of AD issues
Fidelis Cybersecurity released the new Fidelis Active Directory Intercept, a capability that combines network detection and response, deception technology, and Active Directory (AD) security, as…
Regula enhances document examination capabilities to help forensic experts fight identity fraud
The update of the Regula 4306 is centered around light sources that are indispensable for thorough document examination, including relief and various security features, especially…
CVSS 4.0 released, allows consumers assess real-time threat and impact
FIRST has unveiled the latest version of its Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS 4.0). Critical in the interface between supplier and consumer, CVSS provides a…
Combatting data governance risks of public generative AI tools
When companies utilize public generative AI tools, the models are refined on input data provided by the company. Regarding data security, unauthorized use of sensitive…
Infrastructure upgrades alone won’t guarantee strong security
While 75% of organizations have made significant strides to upgrade their infrastructure in the past year, including the adoption of public cloud hosting and containerization,…