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In this Help Net Security interview, Ben Colman, CEO of Reality Defender, discusses the challenges of detecting high-quality deepfakes in real-world applications. He addresses the effectiveness and limitations of watermarking, AI-based detection, and the potential of emerging technologies in securing media authenticity. Colman also emphasizes the importance of public education, sector-specific AI implementation, and proactive research collaboration to counter rapidly advancing deepfake tactics. Given the evolution of deepfake generation technologies, what are the current limitations … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, Dror Liwer, co-founder of Coro, discusses how the EU’s NIS2, its latest security directive for businesses, officially became enforceable recently. This means EU companies face more demanding requirements for internal cyber resilience strategies and practices. Small businesses will face growing pains around these requirements since those with 50 or more employees and an annual turnover of €10 million are considered “Important or Essential” and must comply.

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Ransomware gangs recruit pen testers to improve attack reliability Threat actors employ pen testers to improve ransomware effectiveness Threat actors are recruiting pen testers to test and improve the reliability of their ransomware for affiliate programs, according to Cato Networks. Any good developer knows that software needs to be tested before deploying in production environments. This is also true for ransomware gangs. They want to ensure that their ransomware can be deployed successfully against organizations. … More →

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As cybercriminals continue to adapt their techniques to find new ways through defenses, AI-assisted fraud is growing increasingly sophisticated and frequent, according to Entrust. The findings reveal a deepfake attack happened every five minutes in 2024, while digital document forgeries increased 244% year-over-year. The rise of amateur fraudsters For the first time, digital document forgery surpassed physical counterfeits as the leading method of fraud in 2024, with digital forgeries accounting for 57% of all document … More →

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Aon, Arkose Labs, HiddenLayer, Hornetsecurity, Radware, and Tanium. Arkose Device ID detects suspicious activity patterns By adding Arkose Device ID to the Arkose Labs’ platform, enterprises can assign unique device identifiers to all incoming traffic, gaining visibility into user behaviors tied to those devices from the first interaction—without requiring additional vendors or datasets. Aon Cyber Risk Analyzer empowers organizations to … More →

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Law enforcement unsealed criminal charges against five alleged members of Scattered Spider, who allegedly targeted employees of companies nationwide with phishing text messages and then used the harvested employee credentials to log in and steal non-public company data and information and to hack into virtual currency accounts to steal millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. A federal grand jury indictment charges the following defendants with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of … More →

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An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active network of such companies originating in China. Unearthing North Korean IT front companies US authorities have been warning about North Korean IT workers’ tactics to bypass sanctions for a number of years, and have repeatedly seized website domains that looked like they belong to legitimate IT services … More →

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Attackers have compromised around 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls by leveraging the two recently patched zero-days (CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474), Shadowserver Foundation’s internet-wide scanning has revealed. Compromised devices are predominantly located in the US and India, the nonprofit says. Manual and automated scanning activity has been spotted Approximately two weeks ago, Palo Alto Networks warned that attackers have been spotted leveraging a zero-day flaw to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable devices, and advised admins to … More →

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HP announced HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware from targeted physical attacks, while giving IT admins unparalleled visibility to help detect unauthorized firmware, and component tampering throughout a device’s lifecycle. The rise of hybrid work and Work from Anywhere (WFA) has increased the risk of PCs being compromised … More →

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HiddenLayer launched Automated Red Teaming solution for artificial intelligence, a transformative tool that enables security teams to rapidly and thoroughly assess generative AI system vulnerabilities. The addition of this new product extends HiddenLayer’s AISec platform capabilities to include Automated Red Teaming, Model Scanning, and GenAI Detection & Response – all under one platform. This innovative solution provides fast, reliable protection for AI deployments, helping businesses safeguard sensitive data and intellectual property, and prevent malicious manipulation … More →

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ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is cyberespionage that targets sensitive data such as system information, user credentials, and specific files and directories. These tools are designed to maintain persistent access and execute commands stealthily, enabling prolonged intelligence gathering while evading detection. WolfsBane execution chain (Source: ESET) WolfsBane Researchers discovered the WolfsBane samples at VirusTotal, uploaded from Taiwan, … More →

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Lenovo introduced ThinkShield Firmware Assurance as part of its portfolio of enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions. ThinkShield Firmware Assurance is one of the only computer OEM solutions to enable deep visibility and protection below the operating system (OS) by embracing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) component-level visibility to generate more accurate and actionable risk management insights. As a security paradigm, ZTA explicitly identifies users and devices to grant appropriate levels of access so a business can operate with … More →

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Owl Cyber Defense Solutions announced the latest release of Owl Talon, which includes integration with a new all-in-one PCIe data diode card – Owl Talon One. The new data diode card will enable Federal agencies and critical infrastructure providers to leverage Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) PCs or Servers as data diodes. This effectively isolates sensitive systems and eliminates the risk of cyberattacks on vital national assets. The single-card solution – the Owl Talon One – enables up … More →

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Vanta announced a number of new and upcoming products enabling customers to build, demonstrate and enhance their GRC and trust programs. The new offerings include Vanta for Marketplaces to strengthen trust across a company’s entire ecosystem; adaptive scoping; AI-powered chat for Trust Centers; developer-first workflows for faster remediation; and expanded reporting capabilities. The announcements coincide with a number of highlights for the company in 2024: Now continuously monitoring over 92 million resources across customers—from laptops … More →

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Deep Instinct launched Deep Instinct DSX for Cloud Amazon S3. As organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to power their digital transformation, businesses are generating and storing record amounts of data in the cloud. Cybercriminals know this and are leveraging generative AI to create sophisticated malware that evades existing security tools and takes advantage of the “assume breach” mindset. DSX for Cloud enables businesses to protect sensitive data across cloud storage environments by preventing and … More →

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The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), part of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), has joined forces with the simulation training platform Cyber Ranges to unveil TRYZUB, a cyber resilience training and capability development service. TRYZUB primarily protects military, government entities, and critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and education. Its training is designed for military units, law enforcement, government agencies, and operators of essential infrastructure … More →

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Actfore unveiled TRACE (Targeted Retrieval and Automated Content Extraction), an auto-extraction feature to accelerate and improve the accuracy of data mining processes for breach notification list generation. TRACE will be integrated into all future Actfore deployments, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, tech-driven solutions for carriers, counsel, and clients. TRACE represents a significant advancement in the extraction of sensitive data elements, eliminating inefficiencies and minimizing the reliance on manual processes. Developed by Actfore’s Innovation … More →

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Human-led penetration testing is an essential practice for any organization seeking to proactively address potential attack vectors. However, this indispensable pentesting method is often limited by several factors: high resource demands, project time constraints, dispersed communication, and lack of continuous visibility into evolving vulnerabilities. Plainsea‘s innovative all-in-one platform addresses these challenges through an augmented penetration testing approach that results in a continuous, streamlined, and collaborative service. Designed for MSSPs and security teams, the platform enables … More →

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The CWE list of the 25 most dangerous software weaknesses demonstrates the currently most common and impactful software flaws. Identifying the root causes of these vulnerabilities provides insights to shape investments, policies, and practices that proactively prevent their occurrence. The CWE top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses list was calculated by analyzing public vulnerability information in Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Records for CWE root cause mappings. This year’s dataset included 31,770 CVE Records for … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Brooke Motta, CEO of RAD Security, talks about how cloud-specific threats have evolved and what companies should be watching out for. She discusses the growing complexity of cloud environments and the importance of real-time detection to protect against increasingly sophisticated attacks. Motta also shares practical advice for SMBs and organizations navigating compliance and cloud security challenges. How have cloud-specific threats evolved over the past few years, and what new … More →

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