Dormant accounts are a low-hanging fruit for attackers
Successful attacks on systems no longer require zero-day exploits, as attackers now focus on compromising identities through methods such as bypassing MFA, hijacking sessions, or…
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Covert cyberattacks on the rise as attackers shift tactics for maximum impact
2022 was the second-highest year on record for global ransomware attempts, as well as an 87% increase in IoT malware and a record number of…
5 open source Burp Suite penetration testing extensions you should check out
When it comes to assessing the security of computer systems, penetration testing tools are critical for identifying vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit. Among these tools,…
Developers can make a great extension of your security team
Developers care about the quality and security of their code, and when empowered to help, developers make great security advocates who can help harden your…
A modern-day look at AppSec testing tools
In this Help Net Security video, Frank Catucci, CTO, and Dan Murphy, Distinguished Architect at Invicti Security, break down the different types of application security…
Infosec products of the month: February 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Arkose Labs, Cequence Security, CyberGRX, CyberSaint, Deepwatch, DigiCert, Finite State,…
VMware extends SD-WAN to OT with new software client offering
VMware has delivered new and enhanced remote worker/device connectivity and intelligent wireless capabilities to its SD-WAN and SASE customers. Relatedly, VMware announced an expanded collaboration…
Thales and Qualcomm join forces to launch GSMA certified iSIM
Thales and Qualcomm Technologies have announced the certification of the commercially deployable iSIM (Integrated SIM) on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, enabling the…
The power of community participation with Faye Francy, Executive Director, Auto-ISAC
The old phrase “sharing is caring” is something that Faye Francy has seen revolutionize entire industries. From her years as a Boeing Commercial Airplanes Cybersecurity…
LastPass breach: Hacker accessed corporate vault by compromising senior developer’s home PC
LastPass is, once again, telling customers about a security incident related to the August 2022 breach of its development environment and subsequent unauthorized access to…
Vouched raises $6.3 million to enhance its platform
Vouched announced $6.3 million financing led by BHG VC and SpringRock Ventures, as well as prior investors Darrell Cavens and Mark Vadon. Vouched’s expansion plans…
Security teams have no control over risky SaaS-to-SaaS connections
Employees are providing hundreds to thousands of third-party apps with access to the two most dominant workspaces, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, according to Adaptive…