Roundcube XSS flaw exploited to steal credentials, email (CVE-2024-37383)

Attackers have exploited an XSS vulnerability (CVE-2024-37383) in the Roundcube Webmail client to target a governmental organization of a CIS country, Positive Technologies (PT) analysts have discovered. The vulnerability was patched in May 2024, in Ro… Continue reading Roundcube XSS flaw exploited to steal credentials, email (CVE-2024-37383)

IT security and government services: Balancing transparency and security

Government information technology leaders find themselves at a challenging balance point: On one end of the scale are increasing threats from cyber actors, bolstered by advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI); on the other end is a longst… Continue reading IT security and government services: Balancing transparency and security

Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that deter women from pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Dr Jones also outlines t… Continue reading Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

Fortinet releases patches for undisclosed critical FortiManager vulnerability

In the last couple of days, Fortinet has released critical security updates for FortiManager, to fix a critical vulnerability that is reportedly being exploited by Chinese threat actors. Security updates are trickling out The company, which is known fo… Continue reading Fortinet releases patches for undisclosed critical FortiManager vulnerability

Building secure AI with MLSecOps

In this Help Net Security interview, Ian Swanson, CEO of Protect AI, discusses the concept of “secure AI by design.” By adopting frameworks like Machine Learning Security Operations (MLSecOps) and focusing on transparency, organizations can… Continue reading Building secure AI with MLSecOps

Microsoft lost some customers’ cloud security logs

Microsoft has lost several weeks of cloud security logs that its customers rely on to spot cyber intrusions. What happened As reported by Business Insider earlier this month, Microsoft privately notified affected customers of this incident and told the… Continue reading Microsoft lost some customers’ cloud security logs

Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails

Attackers have tried to deliver wiper malware to employees at organizations across Israel by impersonating cybersecurity company ESET via email. The phishing email The attack took the form of a phishing email ostensibly sent by the “Eset Advanced… Continue reading Israeli orgs targeted with wiper malware via ESET-branded emails