What open source means for cybersecurity

With outdated and inadequately maintained components, along with insecure dependencies, the open-source ecosystem presents numerous risks that could expose organizations to threats. In this article, you will find excerpts... Read more »

Week in review: MUT-1244 targets both security workers and threat actors, Kali Linux 2024.4 released

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: MUT-1244 targeting security researchers, red teamers, and threat actors A threat actor tracked as... Read more »

CISA: Use Signal or other secure communications app

In the wake of the widespread compromise of US telecom giants’ networks by Chinese hackers and the FBI advising Americans to use end-to-end encrypted communications, CISA is advising “highly... Read more »

Another NetWalker affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison

A 30-year old Romanian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for leveraging the Netwalker ransomware to extort money from victims, the US Department of Justice announced on... Read more »

Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization

In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable... Read more »

AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals

AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and GenAI technologies, focusing on... Read more »

46% of financial institutions had a data breach in the past 24 months

As the financial industry is the most targeted sector for data breaches in 2024, it’s now more important than ever to strengthen the industry moving into 2025, according to... Read more »

New infosec products of the week: December 20, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, GitGuardian, RunSafe Security, Stairwell, and Netwrix. GitGuardian launches multi-vault integration to combat secrets... Read more »

Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024

$2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various platforms in 2024, Chainalysis’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report has revealed. Of that sum, $1.34 billion was stolen by North Korea-affiliated... Read more »

NETSCOUT uses AI/ML technology to secure critical IT infrastructure

NETSCOUT updates its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products as part of its Adaptive DDoS Protection Solution to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical... Read more »
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