Dutch Police Hacked, 63,000 Officers’ Details Exposed
A foreign government is believed to have hacked into the Dutch police force’s systems, exposing the contact details… Continue reading Dutch Police Hacked, 63,000 Officers’ Details Exposed
Category Archives: cybersecurity
Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes
Learn how to execute the fundamentals, harden your defenses, and protect your business’s network security with no high-tech software. Continue reading Setting Up Your Network Security? Avoid These 4 Mistakes
DoJ, Microsoft Seize 100 Russian Phishing Sites Targeting US
DoJ and Microsoft seized over 100 sites used by Russian hackers for phishing campaigns targeting the U.S. The… Continue reading DoJ, Microsoft Seize 100 Russian Phishing Sites Targeting US
Are Ghost Calls a Problem? Yes, if They Don’t Stop
Ghost calls are an annoying indicator of a potential security issue. Learn why they happen, when you should worry, and how to stop them. Continue reading Are Ghost Calls a Problem? Yes, if They Don’t Stop
Cloudflare Mitigates Record Breaking 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack
Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare fends off a massive 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack, surpassing the previous record. Learn how… Continue reading Cloudflare Mitigates Record Breaking 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack
Best practices for implementing threat exposure management, reducing cyber risk exposure
In this Help Net Security interview, Sanaz Yashar, CEO at Zafran, discusses the role of threat exposure management (TEM) in modern cybersecurity strategies. As traditional vulnerability management evolves, TEM addresses the overwhelming risks arising f… Continue reading Best practices for implementing threat exposure management, reducing cyber risk exposure
Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments
Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface, according to Elastic. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Meta… Continue reading Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments
New Linux Malware ‘Perfctl’ Targets Millions by Mimicking System Files
New Linux malware ‘Perfctl’ is targeting millions worldwide, mimicking system files to evade detection. This sophisticated malware compromises… Continue reading New Linux Malware ‘Perfctl’ Targets Millions by Mimicking System Files
Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response
According to Gartner, the market for cloud computing services is expected to reach $675 billion in 2024. Companies are shifting from testing the waters of cloud computing to making substantive investments in cloud-native IT, and attackers are shifting … Continue reading Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response
Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Popovas, Chief Risk Officer at Mano Bank, discusses the most prevalent AI-driven fraud schemes, such as phishing attacks and deepfakes. He explains how AI manipulates videos and audio to deceive victims and … Continue reading Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for