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Any password under seven characters can be cracked within a matter of hours, according to Hive Systems. The time it takes to crack passwords increases Due to the widespread use of stronger password hashing algorithms to protect data, the time it takes … Continue reading Passwords under seven characters can be easily cracked
Security industry leaders believe that AI and automation technologies are critical to addressing the complexities of modern security operations, according to Anomali. AI expected to boost threat detection In fact, security analysts maintain that up to … Continue reading Security analysts believe more than half of tasks could be automated
Organizations worldwide need talented, experienced, and knowledgeable cybersecurity teams who understand the advantages and risks of emerging technologies. Aspiring leaders in the cybersecurity field need more than just job experience. They need a dive… Continue reading eBook: Do you have what it takes to lead in cybersecurity?
Researchers have found two novel types of attacks that target the conditional branch predictor found in high-end Intel processors, which could be exploited to compromise billions of processors currently in use. The multi-university and industry researc… Continue reading Researchers unveil novel attack methods targeting Intel’s conditional branch predictor
The Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board (the Board). The Board will advise the Secretary, the critical infrastructure community, other private sector stakeholders, and the… Continue reading DHS establishes AI Safety and Security Board to protect critical infrastructure
Insider threats are a prominent issue and can lead to serious security breaches. Just because someone is a colleague or employee does not grant inherent trust. In this Help Net Security video, Tara Lemieux, CMMC Consultant for Redspin, discusses inside… Continue reading How insider threats can cause serious security breaches
Most businesses see offensive AI fast becoming a standard tool for cybercriminals, with 93% of security leaders expecting to face daily AI-driven attacks, according to Netacea. Offensive AI in cyberattacks The research, “Cyber security in the age of of… Continue reading AI is creating a new generation of cyberattacks
The list of skills technologists and organizations need to succeed grows with each new tech advancement, according to Pluralsight. But for many organizations, budgets and staff continue to shrink. This survey asked 1,400 executives and IT professionals… Continue reading Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about how increased adoption of cloud technology, remote work, and the proliferation of IoT devices present significant challenges fo… Continue reading Anticipating and addressing cybersecurity challenges
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Hackers backdoored Cisco ASA devices via two zero-days (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359) A state-sponsored threat actor has managed to compromise Cisco Ada… Continue reading Week in review: Two Cisco ASA zero-days exploited, MITRE breach, GISEC Global 2024