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Microsoft followed their October precedent set with Windows 11 24H2 and announced Microsoft Server 2025 on the first of November. We were expecting the official announcement at Microsoft Ignite near the end of the month, but with the early release, early users and Ignite attendees can have more in-depth discussions due to product familiarity. Before we dig into some of the security enhancements and features in the new server, let’s take a quick look at … More →

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Through their past military service, veterans are trained to think like adversaries, often share that mission-driven spirit and excel when working with a team to achieve a larger goal. They develop and champion the unique traits that cybersecurity companies need in prospective talent. These organizations must take note, as tapping veterans for cybersecurity roles can mutually benefit their business and the individuals they hire. Below, I’ll explain four reasons veterans make excellent cybersecurity company employees. … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Alex Freedland, CEO at Mirantis, discusses the cloud security challenges that CISOs need to tackle as multi-cloud and hybrid environments become the norm. He points out the expanded attack surfaces, the importance of consistent security policies, and the need for automated compliance solutions. What are the most pressing cloud security challenges that CISOs should prioritize, especially as multi-cloud and hybrid environments grow more complex? With the increasing adoption of … More →

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Vulnerability management has been the standard approach to fending off cyber threats for years. Still, it falls short by focusing on a limited number of vulnerabilities, often resolving only 1% to 20% of issues. In 2024, with the average data breach cost rising to $4.88 million, businesses can no longer rely on outdated, reactive practices. Instead, a shift to exposure management is crucial. In this Help Net Security video, Rob Gurzeev, CEO of CyCognito, discusses … More →

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10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher community, customers, and security leaders. It explores how security-focused organizations integrate human expertise with technology and AI for a defense-in-depth strategy. AI is a threat and an opportunity 67% of security professionals said an external and unbiased review of … More →

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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443) Synology has released fixes for an unauthenticated “zero-click” remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-10443, aka RISK:STATION) affecting its popular DiskStation and BeeStation network attached storage (NAS) devices. Google patches actively exploited Android vulnerability (CVE-2024-43093) Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: … More →

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A vulnerability (CVE-2024-5910) in Palo Alto Networks Expedition, a firewall configuration migration tool, is being exploited by attackers in the wild, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirmed on Thursday. About CVE-2024-5910 Unearthed and reported by Brian Hysell of Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC), CVE-2024-5910 stems from missing authentication for a critical function, which can lead to an Expedition admin account takeover for attackers with network access to the installation. A security update fixing … More →

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Mirantis launched Mirantis Harbor Registry Support and Mirantis KubeVirt Support offerings, providing support for managing container image registries and virtual machine workloads within any Kubernetes environment, irrespective of the underlying infrastructure or Kubernetes distribution. “For organizations seeking pure open-source deployments, Mirantis is committed to empowering them with the support they need to manage their Kubernetes environments effectively,” said Randy Bias, VP – open source strategy and technology, Mirantis. “Our new Harbor and KubeVirt support offerings … More →

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AppOmni announced a significant partnership that combines the company’s Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution with Cisco’s Security Service Edge (SSE) technology suite to enable zero trust principles at the application layer in Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. The combined solution provides organizations with end-to-end zero trust from the endpoint to the application and greatly improves security in complex SaaS installations, with enhanced visibility and monitoring into everything from configurations to user behaviors. With a secure environment … More →

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In a bold move, Apple has published a draft ballot for commentary to GitHub to shorten Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates down from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027. The Apple proposal will likely go up for a vote among Certification Authority Browser Forum (CA/B Forum) members in the upcoming months. Apple isn’t the first of the big players to suggest such a move. Last year, Google announced its intention to mandate 90-day … More →

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Am I Isolated is an open-source container security benchmark that probes users’ runtime environments and tests for container isolation. The Rust-based container runtime scanner runs as a container, detecting gaps in users’ container runtime isolation. It also provides guidance to improve users’ runtime environments to offer stronger isolation guarantees. “The status quo of containers is that they don’t contain. The lack of container isolation has dire consequences in a cloud native environment, including container escapes, … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, CEO of Airlock Digital, discusses the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and reviews joint and individual cybersecurity efforts, progress, and strategies over the past year. The Australian Government’s 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy, released on November 22, 2023, aims to position Australia as a global leader in cyber security by 2030. The Strategy outlines an approach to protecting Australians by enhancing cyber resilience and managing risks. It introduces … More →

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AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third consecutive quarter with these attacks being the top of emerging risk. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new, top emerging enterprise risks. During the third quarter of 2024, Gartner surveyed 286 senior risk and assurance executives and managers to examine and compare emerging … More →

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Atakama, Authlete, Symbiotic Security, and Zywave. Atakama introduces DNS filtering designed for MSPs Atakama announced the latest expansion of its Managed Browser Security Platform, introducing DNS filtering explicitly designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This new feature enables comprehensive in-browser and network-level filtering, providing a full-spectrum DNS solution that secures browsers and entire network environments. Zywave enhances Cyber Quoting to … More →

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Fortinet announced the expansion of GenAI capabilities across its product portfolio with the launch of two new integrations with FortiAI, Fortinet’s AI-powered security assistant that uses GenAI to guide, simplify, and automate security analyst activities. “Our commitment to AI innovation is reflected in our expansion of generative AI, which now enhances seven different products across our portfolio,” said John Maddison, CMO at Fortinet. “By integrating FortiAI in such a broad range of solutions, we’re equipping … More →

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Malwarebytes announced the acquisition of AzireVPN, a renowned privacy-focused VPN provider. Malwarebytes has long been a defender of user privacy through its portfolio of consumer solutions, including Malwarebytes Privacy VPN and its free ad and scam blocker web extension Malwarebytes Browser Guard. This acquisition further supports the company’s mission to reimagine consumer cybersecurity to protect devices and data, no matter where users are located, how they work and play, or the size of their wallet. … More →

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Drawbridge is debuting a real-time executive summary of a manager’s cyber risk program. The aim is to enable alternative investment managers (alts managers) to strengthen executive confidence in their firm’s cyber posture by working with their Drawbridge cybersecurity experts. General partners and board members can use these insights to quickly assess vulnerabilities and make resourcing decisions. Through its existing client hub, an executive summary offers a consolidated view of essential, actionable insights into cybersecurity governance, … More →

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A recent spear-phishing campaign targeting industrial and engineering companies in Europe was aimed at saddling victims with the popular GuLoader downloader and, ultimately, a remote access trojan that would permit attackers to steal information from and access compromised computers whenever they wish. “The emails are sent from various email addresses including from fake companies and compromised accounts. The emails typically hijack an existing email thread or request information about an order,” Tara Gould, Threat Research … More →

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AudioEye launched Accessibility Protection Status, a new benchmark in digital accessibility compliance that empowers businesses to achieve better transparency, clarity, and control over their digital accessibility efforts. With a more accurate representation of accessibility efforts beyond arbitrary numerical scores, the Accessibility Protection Status provides companies with a clear path for digital accessibility compliance. “This innovation builds on our legacy as pioneers in digital accessibility and reflects our ongoing commitment to proactive, comprehensive solutions that help … More →

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North Korean hackers are targeting crypto-related businesses with phishing emails and novel macOS-specific malware. The crypto-related phishing campaign Since July 2024, phishing emails seemingly containing helpful information on risks related to the rise of the price of Bitcoin have been sent to intended victims in cryptocurrency-related industries, SentinelLabs researchers have found. The phishing email (Source: SentinelLabs) The email urges the recipient to click on the “Open” button to download a PDF file, but doing that … More →

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