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Respotter is an open-source honeypot designed to detect attackers when they launch Responder within your environment. This application identifies active instances of Responder by exploiting its behavior when responding to any DNS query. Respotter leverages LLMNR, mDNS, and NBNS protocols to query a non-existent hostname (default: Loremipsumdolorsitamet). If any of these requests receive a response, Responder is likely operating on your network. Respotter can send webhooks to Slack, Teams, or Discord. It also supports sending … More →

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As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs from ransomware and DDoS attacks, which can inflict hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage within minutes. These statistics highlight a growing concern: as cybercrime costs rise and threats become more complex and widespread, they impact organizations of all sizes. Old methods, new … More →

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Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of those respondents who experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 61% said it resulted in downtime of at least 24 hours, according to Onapsis. Source: Onapsis Of those organizations that experienced ransomware attacks, 89% said their Enterprise … More →

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Binarly, Bitdefender, Prompt Security, Revenera, Skyhigh Security, and Vanta. Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers Bitdefender Security for Creators safeguards content channels and social media accounts from takeovers and supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. Set-up takes a few moments and connects to both content channel and owner. Once activated, Bitdefender continuously monitors for … More →

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Vanta announced new product features and milestones, allowing customers to automate existing GRC workflows and gain continuous visibility across their security and compliance program. Vanta’s new Report Center, enhancements to VRM and milestone achievements for pre-built integrations and frameworks give GRC and security teams always-on visibility with actionable insights so they can establish and promote trust internally and externally. Vanta’s latest releases and milestones help resource-strapped teams to maintain a strong security and compliance posture. … More →

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Proofpoint introduced its Digital Communications Governance (DCG) offering, bolstering its existing offerings in pace with the evolving modern data governance and enterprise archiving market. The new offering helps organizations simplify governance of communication data and provides security insights across all major digital channels for conduct risk. It leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to surface key data insights, reducing false positives while facilitating high efficacy information discovery and supervisory review. Today’s data governance and compliance market has … More →

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Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Security for Creators, a service specifically designed for digital content producers, online creative professionals and social media influencers who are prime targets for account takeovers, fraud, and other cybercrimes. Initially the new offering protects YouTube accounts with additional platform support such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and others to follow. In the 2024 Consumer Cybersecurity Assessment Report, based on an independent global survey of over 7,000 consumers, nearly a quarter (24.3%) experienced a … More →

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Binarly announced Binarly Transparency Platform 2.5 with several features designed to enhance software vulnerability management and improve security posture across enterprise environments. The key highlight of this release is the innovative Reachability Analysis, a feature that identifies and prioritizes vulnerabilities based on their exploitability within the system’s execution flow, allowing for more targeted and effective remediation. With the introduction of Reachability Analysis, Binarly’s Transparency Platform 2.5 provides a truly innovative method to evaluate risk by … More →

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The automotive industry is facing many of the same cybersecurity risks and threats that successful organizations in other sectors are up against, but it’s also battling some distinct ones. In this Help Net Security interview, Josh Smith, Principal Threat Analyst at Nuspire – a managed security services provider that has deep roots in the automotive sector and protects clients like GM and Subaru – talks about the present risks and threats and opines on the … More →

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Organizations’ preparedness and resilience against threats isn’t keeping pace with cybercriminals’ advancements. Some CEOs still believe that cybersecurity requires episodic intervention rather than ongoing attention. That isn’t the reality for many companies; cyber threat preparedness requires a concerted training effort, so cybersecurity teams are ready when an attack occurs. Cybersecurity practitioners often share curiosity as a key personality trait, and many enjoy hands-on learning approaches. This naturally makes gamified experiences like competitions and capture-the-flags a … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, Jesse Sedler, VP of Product at 1touch.io, provides a compelling overview of the company’s innovative data security posture management solutions. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans, 1touch.io leverages cutting-edge AI to deliver continuous monitoring and contextual visibility of sensitive data across industries such as finance, healthcare, technology, etc. Sedler highlights how the platform addresses key challenges like risk mitigation, compliance, digital transformation, and governance automation. With its unique approach … More →

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While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centrality of vCISO services to cybersecurity operations. This increased demand for vCISO services among SMB customers can be attributed to several factors. Compliance frameworks and regulations are proliferating, cyberattacks continue to escalate in number and intensity, and the … More →

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trackd has released a powerful rules engine that uses its patch disruption data to enable auto-patching with confidence, and based on actual data. “There’s only one reason that vulnerability management exists as a discipline in cyber security, and that’s because operators are afraid that applying patches will break things,” noted Mike Starr, CEO of trackd. “If there were no fear of disruption, everyone would auto-patch everything immediately and be done with it. trackd’s new AutoPilot … More →

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“North Korean malicious cyber actors conducted research on a variety of targets connected to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the last several months,” the FBI has warned through a public service announcement. This suggests that they are likely to target companies associated with cryptocurrency ETFs or other cryptocurrency-related financial products, the Bureau added. North Korean hackers are after money State-sponsored North Korean hackers have specialized in brazen crypto-heists, aimed at bringing income into the hermit … More →

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Prompt Security launched a security and governance solution for Copilot for Microsoft 365, marking a significant milestone in GenAI Security for enterprise applications. As organizations rapidly adopt GenAI tools to boost productivity and innovation, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Prompt Security’s latest offering addresses this need by providing comprehensive protection for the full suite of AI-powered tools integrated into Microsoft’s popular productivity applications, including Microsoft’s Office applications and Windows … More →

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Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacker would need physical possession of the YubiKey, Security Key, or YubiHSM [hardware security module], knowledge of the accounts they want to target, and specialized equipment to perform the necessary attack. Depending on the use case, the … More →

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Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention (DLP) programs. While DLP programs and technology are undoubtedly maturing, only 38% of organizations say they have a “mature” DLP program. Today, organizations with complex needs are looking for more comprehensive solutions that go beyond traditional DLP measures. Until now, the industry has been lacking a practical … More →

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Samba is the standard suite of programs that enables seamless interoperability between Linux/Unix and Windows systems. Version 4.21 has been officially released. Hardening In previous versions of Samba, if a user or group name in either option could not be resolved to a valid SID, the user (or group) would be skipped without any notification. This could result in unexpected and insecure behavior. Starting with this version of Samba, if any user or group name … More →

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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organization that oversees Bluetooth technology, released Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new secure, fine-ranging feature that promises to enhance the convenience, safety, and security of Bluetooth connected devices. By enabling true distance awareness in billions of everyday devices, Bluetooth Channel Sounding opens countless possibilities for developers and users alike. “Bluetooth technology has become an ingredient of everyday life,” said Neville Meijers, CEO, Bluetooth Special Interest Group. “When connected devices … More →

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With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeting critical infrastructure, in this Help Net Security interview, David Ferbrache, managing director of Beyond Blue, discusses the current state of cybersecurity readiness and resilience. Ferbrache talks about the complexities of managing both traditional and digital infrastructures, the critical role of regulatory bodies, the urgent need for public and private sector collaboration to counteract these threats, and much more. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting national … More →

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