Quantum risk is real now: How to navigate the evolving data harvesting threat

In an era where data security is paramount, the recent revelations about firmware backdoors implanted by Chinese government-backed hackers serve as a stark reminder of the evolving threat landscape. BlackTech is infiltrating routers to gain undetectabl… Continue reading Quantum risk is real now: How to navigate the evolving data harvesting threat

Dangerous vulnerability can be exploited to carry out massive DDoS attacks (CVE-2023-44487)

Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon AWS revealed that a zero-day vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol has been used to mount massive, high-volume DDoS attacks, which they dubbed HTTP/2 Rapid Reset. Decoding HTTP/2 Rapid Reset (CVE-2023-44487) In late August… Continue reading Dangerous vulnerability can be exploited to carry out massive DDoS attacks (CVE-2023-44487)

Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs

While the threat landscape is evolving for most on the front lines, little has changed in recent years, according to ISACA. The research finds that of the cybersecurity professionals who said they were experiencing an increase or decrease in cybersecur… Continue reading Companies rethinking degree requirements for entry-level cybersecurity jobs

The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

In this Help Net Security interview, Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security, talks about the cybersecurity problems that small businesses face and the need for prioritization to save businesses from potential fines and damage to their brand reputation…. Continue reading The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

Is your identity safe? Exploring the gaps in threat protection

A recent study from Silverfort has identified the identity attack surface as today’s most substantial weakness in cybersecurity resilience. Traditional approaches, such as MFA and PAM, have notable limitations that can lead to the exploitation of… Continue reading Is your identity safe? Exploring the gaps in threat protection

Cybersecurity skills employers are desperate to find in 2023

The surge in digital economic growth and our increasing dependence on it make cybersecurity a critical profession. In this Help Net Security video, Aaron Rosenmund, Director of Security Research and Curriculum, Pluralsight, discusses the most sought-af… Continue reading Cybersecurity skills employers are desperate to find in 2023

A Compilation of 229 Pages of Personally Identifiable Information on Cyber Threat Actors

HackPhreak Group Membe…A Compilation of 229 Pages of Personally Identifiable Information on Cyber Threat Actors was first posted on September 12, 2023 at 1:11 pm.©2021 "". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. … Continue reading A Compilation of 229 Pages of Personally Identifiable Information on Cyber Threat Actors

Dancho Danchev’s “Cyber Threat Actor of the Day” OSINT Compilation of the Day — Bulgarian Cyber Army

Anonymous Bulgaria is y…Dancho Danchev’s “Cyber Threat Actor of the Day” OSINT Compilation of the Day — Bulgarian Cyber Army was first posted on September 12, 2023 at 7:59 am.©2021 "". Use of this feed is for personal non-commerci… Continue reading Dancho Danchev’s “Cyber Threat Actor of the Day” OSINT Compilation of the Day — Bulgarian Cyber Army

Ransomware attacks go beyond just data

65% of organizations confirmed that ransomware is one of the top three threats to their viability, and for 13%, it is the biggest threat, according to a report by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and Keepit. Organizations’ strategies against ranso… Continue reading Ransomware attacks go beyond just data

RaaS proliferation: 14 new ransomware groups target organizations worldwide

In the Q2 2023, GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracked 1,177 total publicly posted ransomware victims claimed by 41 different threat groups. The most impacted industries GRIT’s report shows a 38% increase in public ransomware victims … Continue reading RaaS proliferation: 14 new ransomware groups target organizations worldwide