How human behavior research informs security strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Kai Roer, CEO at Praxis Security Labs, explores the theoretical underpinnings, practical implications, and the crucial role of human …
Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of
Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to …
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of …
Product showcase: LayerX browser security extension
The browser has become the main workspace in modern organizations. It’s where employees create and interact with data, and how they access organizational and external SaaS and …
Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023
Ransomware attacks continue at a record-breaking pace, with Q3 2023 global ransomware attack frequency up 11% over Q2 and 95% year-over-year (YoY), according to Corvus …
Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them
While many organizations run their core business applications on the mainframe, IT leaders lack confidence in the effectiveness of their mainframe security compliance, …
The hidden costs of Java, and the impact of pricing changes
An overwhelming 98% of all the businesses surveyed use Java in their software applications or infrastructure, and 57% of those organizations indicate that Java is the backbone …
Infosec products of the month: October 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, Arcitecta, AuditBoard, BackBox, Cloaked, ComplyCube, Darktrace, Data …
BiBi-Linux wiper targets Israeli companies
Attackers have started using new wiper malware called BiBi-Linux to attack Israeli companies and destroy their data. The BiBi-Linux wiper The Security Joes Incident Response …
Atlassian patches critical Confluence bug, urges for immediate action (CVE-2023-22518)
Atlassian is urging enterprise administrators to update their on-premises Confluence Data Center and Server installations quickly to plug a critical security vulnerability …
SolarWinds and CISO accused of fraud, control failures
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against SolarWinds and its CISO, Timothy G. Brown, for fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known …
From Windows 9x to 11: Tracing Microsoft’s security evolution
Over its journey from Windows 9x to Windows 11, Microsoft has implemented multiple security overhauls, each addressing the challenges of its time and setting the stage for …