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If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis
Why is it that when a company becomes aware of a potential data security incident, the team working on it (and others who are made aware that “something” is going on) have an …
The growing challenge of cyber risk in the age of synthetic media
As AI tools become more widespread, impersonation and deception have become easier. However, organizations are combating this issue with policies and technological solutions. …
Accelerate essential cyber hygiene for your small business
Think you’re too small to experience a cyber attack? That’s not the case. In fact, cyber threat actors (CTAs) are increasingly setting their sights on small …
Top 2024 AppSec predictions
In this Help Net Security video, Shahar Man, CEO of Backslash Security, offers his top three AppSec predictions for 2024, uncovering future trends.
Vim 9.1 released: New features and bug fixes
Vim, a highly adaptable text editor, is designed to efficiently create and modify all types of text. It comes included as vi in most UNIX systems and macOS. Renowned for its …
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business …
Week in review: 15 open-source cybersecurity tools, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Wi-Fi 7’s mission-critical role in enterprise, industrial networking In this …
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing
Update: January 9, 15:08 ET – January 2024 Patch Tuesday is now live: Microsoft fixes critical flaws in Windows Kerberos, Hyper-V (CVE-2024-20674, CVE-2024-20700). Happy …
Breaking down the state of authentication
In this Help Net Security video, Bassam Al-Khalidi, co-CEO of Axiad, discusses the results of Axiad’s recent State of Authentication Survey. Key findings from the survey …
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit …
Budget cuts take a toll on IT decision makers’ mental health
60% of IT decision-makers agreed that budget cuts have negatively impacted their mental health and wellbeing, according to Integrity360. To add to that, 55% noted that the …
15 open-source cybersecurity tools you’ll wish you’d known earlier
Open-source tools represent a dynamic force in the technological landscape, embodying innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. These tools, developed with transparency …