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The Dutch National Police, along with partner law enforcement agencies, has disrupted the operation of the Redline and Meta infostealers and has collected information that may unmask users who paid to leverage the infamous malware. Screenshot of the Redline License Server panel (Source: Operation Magnus) About Redline and Meta Redline and Meta (aka MetaStealer) are infostealers, capable of exfiltrating a variety of sensitive information: Info about the victims’ machine/OS (Windows and macOS) Credentials, credit card … More →

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Entrust announced an all-in-one consumer banking platform that allows banks and credit unions to provide high-assurance security throughout the customer lifecycle – from account opening to financial credential issuance to on-going, everyday transactions and interactions. The solution integrates leading AI-driven identity verification technology with physical and digital card issuance capabilities to transform the consumer banking experience, dramatically reducing fraud at account opening and providing smart continuous account protection. Approximately 82% of consumers say they access … More →

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Extreme Networks introduced new features within ExtremeCloud Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), an identity-based network access solution. Universal ZTNA unifies cloud Network Access Control and ZTNA in a single, easy-to-use SaaS offering, with one zero trust policy engine for both networks and applications to ensure consistent security, unified observability and a seamless experience when remote or on-site. Integrated with ExtremeCloud IQ, the solution simplifies workflows for network security and management, boosting IT team productivity, … More →

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Jumio unveiled Jumio Liveness, an enhanced, in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. This solution expands beyond traditional presentation attacks, such as paper or screen copies, and employs sophisticated AI models to block advanced threats like injection attacks and deepfakes. “Jumio Liveness is designed to address the growing sophistication of fraud tactics while keeping the user experience simple,” said Bala Kumar, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Jumio. “Our goal is to help … More →

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Filigran announces the completion of its $35 million Series B fundraise, led by global software investor Insight Partners, with continued support from existing investors Accel and Moonfire. This new round of funding comes just months after the company’s $16 million Series A, underscoring Filigran’s impressive growth and commitment to expanding its global footprint and accelerating product innovation. This funding will fuel the company’s global expansion, particularly in the United States and the Pacific region, while … More →

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In the war against malicious cyber activity, it’s time for security vendors to step in – and it’s not how you might think. CISA Director Jen Easterly put it right at this year’s Black Hat conference: “We got ourselves into this; we have to get ourselves out.” Geopolitical tensions are rising worldwide, attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and nation-state threats on US organizations and critical infrastructure are at an all-time high. As we prepare to … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Long, CEO at Edera, discusses the most common vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters and effective mitigation strategies. Long shares insights on emerging isolation technologies that could enhance Kubernetes security and better protect containerized environments. What are the most common vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters today, and how can they be mitigated effectively? Kubernetes has made significant progress in security since its inception ten years ago. Security isn’t an afterthought in … More →

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Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes affecting multiple financial institutions, technologies, and processes, according to Visa. The resurgence of physical theft Scammers are going back to basics with an increase of physical theft over the past six months, capitalizing on the window between the theft and the victim’s awareness. After a theft, the most common ways the criminals are capitalizing on their theft by … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, Jake King, Head of Threat & Security Intelligence at Elastic, discusses the key findings from the 2024 Elastic Global Threat Report. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Metasploit, made up ~54% of observed malware alerts Cobalt Strike accounted for 27% of malware attacks Enterprises are misconfiguring cloud environments, allowing adversaries to thrive Nearly 47% of Microsoft Azure failures were tied to storage … More →

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The ethical and responsible use of technology is fast becoming part of the mandate for CIOs, as organizations balance the need for progress with the protection of stakeholders’ trust and well-being, according to Gartner. “This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” said Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner. “Tracking these trends will help IT leaders shape the future of their organizations with responsible … More →

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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Fortinet releases patches for publicly undisclosed critical FortiManager vulnerability In the last couple of days, Fortinet has released critical security updates for FortiManager, to fix a critical vulnerability that is reportedly being exploited by Chinese threat actors. VMware fixes critical vCenter Server RCE bug – again! (CVE-2024-38812) Broadcom has released new patches for previously fixed vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-38812, CVE-2024-38813) in vCenter … More →

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The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions. The SEC also charged Unisys with disclosure controls and procedures violations. The charges against the four companies result from an investigation involving public companies potentially impacted by the compromise of SolarWinds’ Orion software and by other related activity. … More →

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Threat actors have been leveraging zero and n-day vulnerabilities in Cisco security appliances (CVE-2024-20481), Microsoft Sharepoint (CVE-2024-38094), and Google’s Chrome browser (CVE-2024-4947). CVE-2024-20481 (Cisco ASA/FTD) In the past few days, Cisco has released fixes for a slew of vulnerabilities affecting the software powering its security appliances. Among them several are of particular note: CVE-2024-20481, a vulnerability in the Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) service of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense … More →

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Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitimate. Organizations and consumers alike are faced with two critical globally reaching problems: declining security and trust in digital transactions, and the rise of generative AI-powered deepfakes. Constructing a fake identity, generating a fake video, or falsifying records is now … More →

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AuthenticID released AuthenticID360, its new holistic identity verification platform. AuthenticID360 delivers robust verification and risk signaling capabilities, including a 2-second response time for identity transactions. A unified solution for comprehensive identity verification and risk scoring AuthenticID360 combines ID verification, biometric authentication, KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) data checks, OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanction screening, and advanced fraud watchlists tools – all within a single platform. Built with ease of … More →

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Concentric AI has secured financing of $45 million in a Series B round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $67 million. The funding round was led by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners. CyberFuture, a global CISO investment alliance, also participated in the funding after a thorough evaluation of numerous DSPM vendors. Existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Engineering Capital, Clear Ventures, and Citi Ventures also participated in this round. In addition, Garth Timoll … More →

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AuditBoard and Protiviti announced new joint capabilities. The joint services include advanced analytics, collaboration, transformation, and digitization capabilities, along with a joint offering to help teams prepare for the new Global Internal Audit Standards from The Institute of Internal Auditors. Available immediately, these new solutions will empower customers to dramatically transform how they gain insights, drive efficiency, and deliver transparency throughout their audit lifecycle. The launch includes: Analytics Accelerators combine AuditBoard’s modern connected risk platform … More →

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Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than two months, on average. That’s a lengthy process that involves a lot of planning and guidance along the way. For businesses, conquering a ransomware attack can feel like the metaphorical equivalent of scaling a mountain. The journey from identification of … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for businesses to implement cyber hygiene practices and align their risk management strategies with insurers’ expectations to mitigate financial impacts and reduce premiums. Cyber claims have risen significantly in both frequency and severity in 2024. What … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, IEEE member Marc Lijour explains quantum computing and offers insight into how to fend off a quantum computer attack.

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