Week in review: Zero-click flaw in Synology NAS devices, Google fixes exploited Android vulnerability

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443) Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote … Continue reading Week in review: Zero-click flaw in Synology NAS devices, Google fixes exploited Android vulnerability→

Apple’s 45-day certificate proposal: A call to action

In a bold move, Apple has published a draft ballot for commentary to GitHub to shorten Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates down from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027. The Apple proposal will likely go up for a vote among Certification Authority… Continue reading Apple’s 45-day certificate proposal: A call to action→

A closer look at the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy

In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, CEO of Airlock Digital, discusses the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and reviews joint and individual cybersecurity efforts, progress, and strategies over the past year. The Australian Go… Continue reading A closer look at the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy→

Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives

AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third consecutive quarter with these attacks being the top of emerging risk. IT vend… Continue reading Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives→

AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection

AWS offers a comprehensive suite of security tools to help organizations manage compliance, protect sensitive data, and detect threats within their environments. From AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty to Amazon Macie and AWS Config, each tool is vi… Continue reading AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection→

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTub… Continue reading Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?→

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 Speed… Continue reading Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security→

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 organization. 4… Continue reading Identity-related data breaches cost more than average incidents→