Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals
Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded …
The root causes of API incidents and data breaches
API calls make up the majority of our digital lives. Take, for example, the everyday use of a cloud-based food delivery app, which could involve up to 25 API calls. Between …
CISO-approved strategies for software supply chain security
Integrating proprietary and open-source code, APIs, user interfaces, application behavior, and deployment workflows creates an intricate composition in modern applications. …
Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030
In this Help Net Security video, Tracy Reinhold, Chief Security Officer at Everbridge, talks about ISO 31030, the officially recognized International Standard for travel risk …
Legion AWS credential harvester and hijacker analyzed
Researchers from Cado Labs recently encountered an update to the emerging cloud-focused malware family, Legion. This sample iterates upon the credential harvesting features of …
CISO-level tips for securing corporate data in the cloud
The presence of each third-party application increases the potential for attacks, particularly when end users install them without proper oversight or approval. IT security …
Gap between OT security assumptions and reality
In the fast-evolving landscape of technology and connectivity, ensuring the security of operational technology (OT) systems has become a paramount concern for organizations …
How generative AI is reshaping the identity verification landscape
The identity verification market is experiencing a significant surge in growth. In recent years, many solutions have emerged to assist businesses in establishing trust and …
Introducing Permit.io: Simplifying access control and policy management for developers
In this Help Net Security video interview, Or Weis, Co-Founder and CEO of Permit.io, discusses an innovative approach to managing permissions and access control within …
Malicious open-source components threatening digital infrastructure
A new risk emerges in the digital era, where open-source software has become a fundamental pillar in developing innovative applications. The threat? Malicious open-source …
New trends in ransomware attacks shape the future of cybersecurity
Corvus Insurance analyzed data from the dark web and ransomware leak sites. Researchers uncovered a 60% increase in ransomware victims in March 2023, marking the highest …
Web entity activity reveals insights into internet security
For its recent research focusing on web entities (or content served over HTTP), Censys leveraged its internet-wide scan data to understand better the applications and services …