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Spectra Assure Malware Detection in ML and LLM Models

Machine learning (ML) models are transforming industries—from personalized recommendations to autonomous driving and healthcare diagnostics. As businesses increasingly rely on ML models to automate complex tasks and make data-driven decisions, ...

Integrating Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) with CI/CD Pipelines: A Practical Guide 

Imagine this: you’re all set to launch a new software update, and then—bam!—you find out there’s a security flaw that could put your entire customer base at risk. It’s a... The post Integrating Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) ...

In The News | The Importance of Securing School Bus Wi-Fi Networks

This article was originally published in EdTech Magazine on 11/04/24 by Charlie Sander. Build a safe Internet of Things ecosystem that protects student data, even on the go. As schools work to improve connectivity and close the digital divide, ...

GoZone ransomware accuses and threatens victims

A new ransomware dubbed GoZone is being leveraged by attackers that don’t seem to be very greedy: they are asking the victims to pay just $1,000 in Bitcoin if they want their files decrypted. The GoZone HTML ransom note (Source: SonicWall) ...

Authlete 3.0 empowers organizations to improve how they issue and manage user credentials

Authlete launched Authlete 3.0, offering support for OpenID for Verifiable Credential Issuance (OID4VCI). This new capability empowers organizations—including governments, financial institutions, and educational establishments—to ...

Symbiotic provides developers with real-time feedback on potential security vulnerabilities

Symbiotic Security launched a real-time security for software development that combines detection and remediation with just-in-time training – incorporating security testing and training directly into the development process without breaking ...

Keys to Defending Against AI Phishing Threats

AI-powered phishing threats are a formidable adversary for security operations teams worldwide. Our recent webinar, "Defending Against the AI Phishing Threat," highlighted the growing sophistication of these threats and shared strategies to ...

The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response

In this Help Net Security interview, Julie Madhusoodanan, Head of CyberSecurity at LinkedIn, discusses how closing the gender gap could enhance cybersecurity’s effectiveness in combating emerging threats. With women still underrepresented in ...

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? madhav Wed, 11/06/2024 - 05:30 The 2024 holiday season is here. Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless ...

Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security

Osmedeus is an open-source workflow engine designed for offensive security. It serves as a versatile foundation, enabling users to easily create customized reconnaissance systems and scale them across extensive target lists. Osmedeus key features ...

Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025

In this Help Net Security video, Chris Gibson, CEO at FIRST, discusses the evolving threat landscape and provides a unique take on where data breaches and cyber attacks will be in 2025. The post Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 appeared ...

Identity-related data breaches cost more than average incidents

Identity-related data breaches are more severe and costly than run-of-the-mill incidents, according to RSA. 40% of respondents reported an identity-related security breach. Of those, 66% reported it as a severe event that affected their ...

Discover NSFOCUS RSAS V6.0R04F04’s Enhanced Web Scanning Capabilities

The recently released RSAS version, V6.0R04F04, not only boasts a refreshed user interface but also packs a punch with enhanced web scanning capabilities. In addition to the already impressive Web Crawler 2.0, which is capable of handling ...

Canadian Man Accused of Snowflake Data Breach Arrested

A Canadian resident, Alexander “Connor” Moucka, was arrested by Canadian law enforcement at the request of the United States for allegedly stealing sensitive data of myriad corporations like AT&T and Santander Bank that were stored in ...

Phishing Campaign Installs Backdoor-Loaded VM to Evade Antivirus and Harvest Credentials

Overview  Assura, Inc. has been made aware of this attack pattern, has taken steps to detect it in our managed services, and is following the attack in the blogs of security researchers who found this campaign. A recent phishing attack campaign ...

The Ultimate Cybersecurity Checklist for Protecting Your Business

From startups to global enterprises, every organization is a potential cyberattack target in today’s interconnected business environment. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Report, in 2024, vulnerability exploitation experienced 180% ...

DEF CON 32 – Open Sesame: How Vulnerable Is Your Stuff In Electronic Lockers

Authors/Presenters: Dennis Giese, braelynn Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; ...

Team Cymru Supports INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia II to Dismantle 22,000 Cybercrime Servers

As part of Team Cymru's mission to Save and Improve Human Lives, we were honored to be invited again to support INTERPOL with Operation... The post Team Cymru Supports INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia II to Dismantle 22,000 Cybercrime Servers ...

CISA Unveils Guidelines to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Threats

AI in SaaS is unavoidable. The top half of ServiceNow’s homepage is dedicated to putting AI to work. Salesforce has 17 mentions of AI or Einstein on its homepage. Copilot dominates the homepage banner for Microsoft, while GitHub touts itself as ...

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Demons’

via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Demons’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.