Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals

Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware is… Continue reading Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals

Cyber threats organizations should keep an eye on in 2023

In Malwarebytes’ most recent report on the current state of malware, the company has identified several high-profile cyber threats that organizations should be on the lookout for in 2023. The 5 most important cyber threats LockBit, an affiliate-b… Continue reading Cyber threats organizations should keep an eye on in 2023

March 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: It’s not about luck

Every month I touch on a few hot topics related to security around patching and some important updates to look out for on the upcoming Patch Tuesday. Diligence to this ongoing patch process, and not luck, is critical to protecting systems and avoiding … Continue reading March 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: It’s not about luck

Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks

Last week, the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), a nonprofit that provides vendor-neutral resources to help organizations reduce the risk of a breach by combining identity and security strategies, announced Jeff Reich as the organization’s new… Continue reading Combining identity and security strategies to mitigate risks

Can we predict cyber attacks? Bfore.AI says they can

Recently, at Cybertech Tel Aviv 2023, I met with Luigi Lenguito, CEO at Bfore.AI, who introduced me to their technology. In this Help Net Security interview, Lenguito talks about threat prevention challenges and how his company can predict cyber attack… Continue reading Can we predict cyber attacks? Bfore.AI says they can

February 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Valentine’s date

Patch Tuesday falls on Valentine’s Day this year but will it be a special date? While there have been ongoing cyber-attacks of all kinds, it has been relatively quiet on the release of new patches from Microsoft. Expect that trend to continue next week… Continue reading February 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Valentine’s date

The future of vulnerability management and patch compliance

IT departments continue to face immense pressure to get vulnerability and patch management right as threat actors use new and old methods to exploit network endpoints. But are we ready for what’s next? As vulnerabilities continue to increase, what stra… Continue reading The future of vulnerability management and patch compliance

January 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Procrastinate at your own risk

The start of a new year means it’s time to start working towards achieving your annual resolutions. Based on the headlines from the December news media, perhaps the most important point is don’t procrastinate! We should all have some sort of goal aroun… Continue reading January 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: Procrastinate at your own risk

Attackers never let a critical vulnerability go to waste

GreyNoise Intelligence unveiled its research report that dives deep into the most significant threat detection events of the past 12 months. “When it comes to cybersecurity, not all vulnerabilities are created equal, and many of the ones that garner me… Continue reading Attackers never let a critical vulnerability go to waste