New York Times Recognizes Open-Source Maintainers With 2024 ‘Good Tech’ Award

This week New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose published his annual “Good Tech” awards to “shine the spotlight on a few tech projects that I think contributed positively to humanity.”

And high on the list is “Andres Freund, and every open-… Continue reading New York Times Recognizes Open-Source Maintainers With 2024 ‘Good Tech’ Award

Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research

In this Help Net Security interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses how threat research drives faster, better decision-making in cybersecurity operations. Roccia provides insights into balancing internal and external … Continue reading Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research

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It sounds easy – “just verify people’s age before they access the service” – but whether we’re talking about porn in the US or Australia’s incoming social media laws, the reality is way more complex than that. There’s no unified

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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report high… Continue reading Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week

Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024 (703%), signaling a sharp escal… Continue reading Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week

Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?

This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the cu… Continue reading Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?

America Still Has Net Neutrality Laws – In States Like California and New York

A U.S. Appeals Court ruled this week that net neutrality couldn’t be reinstated by America’s Federal Communications Commission. But “Despite the dismantling of the FCC’s efforts to regulate broadband internet service, state laws in California, New York… Continue reading America Still Has Net Neutrality Laws – In States Like California and New York