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Cyberattacks targeting the energy sector are increasing, driven by a host of geopolitical and technological factors. A report published by Sophos in July 2024, and which surveyed 275 cybersecurity and IT leaders from the energy, oil/gas, and utilities … Continue reading Cyber threats against energy sector surge as global tensions mount
I am wondering which type of traffic is more dangerous to a web server:
outgoing traffic or incoming traffic? Assume there are ports open for both.
Continue reading Which is more dangerous: incoming traffic or outgoing traffic? [closed]
In today’s digital landscape, understanding your organization’s attack surface is crucial for maintaining robust cybersecurity. To effectively manage and mitigate the cyber-risks hiding in modern attack surfaces, it’s important to ado… Continue reading How to map and manage your cyber attack surface with EASM
EDR bypass and killer attacks are surging, yet many organizations continue to overlook this threat while they have become over-reliant on this security tool – particularly when preventing ransomware. In this Help Net Security video, John Dwyer, D… Continue reading Defending against EDR bypass attacks
A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard are examining possible connections to China-affiliated … Continue reading Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts
A new report from Gen highlights a sharp rise in online threats, capping off a record-breaking 2024. Between October and December alone, 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked – an astonishing rate of 321 per second. The risk of encountering a t… Continue reading Cybercriminals shift focus to social media as attacks reach historic highs
I was initially working on a cybersecurity project integrating SIEM, AI, and SOAR, but I faced significant difficulties in collecting real-world datasets for training and testing.
Now, I’m looking for a new project idea that still incorpor… Continue reading Looking for a New Project Idea Integrating SIEM, AI, and SOAR [closed]
In this Help Net Security interview, Tomer Shloman, Sr. Security Researcher at Trellix, talks about attack attribution, outlines solutions for recognizing hybrid threats, and offers advice on how organizations can protect themselves against hybrid atta… Continue reading Defense strategies to counter escalating hybrid attacks
Researchers have uncovered two Mirai-based botnets harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices to DDoS target organizations around the world. The Murdoc botnet Qualys researchers have laid bare the “Murdoc” botnet, consisting of some 1,300 … Continue reading Mirai botnet behind the largest DDoS attack to date
In this Help Net Security interview, Adam Bateman, CEO of Push Security, talks about the rise in identity-based attacks, how they’re becoming more sophisticated each year, and how AI and ML are both fueling these threats and helping to defend against t… Continue reading Balancing usability and security in the fight against identity-based attacks