cybersecurity
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information …
Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G …
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security …
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a …
Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the …
The power of passive OS fingerprinting for accurate IoT device identification
The number of IoT devices in enterprise networks and across the internet is projected to reach 29 billion by the year 2030. This exponential growth has inadvertently increased …
What does optimal software security analysis look like?
In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Valk, co-CEO at Codean, discusses the consequences of relying solely on automated tools for software security. He explains how these …
ChatGPT on the chopping block as organizations reevaluate AI usage
ChatGPT has attracted hundreds of millions of users and was initially praised for its transformative potential. However, concerns for safety controls and unpredictability have …
The secret habits of top-performing CISOs
69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development, according to Gartner. This is compared with just 36% of …
A closer look at the RFI on open-source software security
The U.S. Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a request for information (RFI) entitled Open-Source Software Security: Areas of Long-Term Focus and …
Velociraptor: Open-source digital forensics and incident response
Velociraptor is a sophisticated digital forensics and incident response tool designed to improve your insight into endpoint activities. Velociraptor enables you to conduct …
Rising cyber incidents challenge healthcare organizations
Healthcare organizations are facing many cybersecurity challenges that require them to increasingly prioritize cybersecurity and compliance, according to Claroty. Threat …