70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contribution… Continue reading 70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, Fra… Continue reading 65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

Dark Web Hydra Market Mastermind Sentenced to Life by Russia

Stanislav Moiseyev, the organizer of the notorious Hydra Market, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Moscow court. Learn about the massive scale of this dark web marketplace and the international efforts to dismantle it. Continue reading Dark Web Hydra Market Mastermind Sentenced to Life by Russia

FTC goes after three data brokers with enforcement actions

The FTC has accused three data brokers, including Gravy Analytics and Venntel, of illegally tracking and selling non-anonymized consumer location data.

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Data Vigilante Leaks 772K Employee Records from Top Firms and 12.3M-Row Database

A massive data leak linked to the MOVEit vulnerability has exposed millions of employee records from major companies. Learn about the impact of this leak, the role of the “data vigilante” Nam3L3ss. Continue reading Data Vigilante Leaks 772K Employee Records from Top Firms and 12.3M-Row Database

Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity

In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowledg… Continue reading Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large cha… Continue reading Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays