Security News > 2024 > November

Infostealers increasingly impact global security
2024-11-13 13:08

Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the...

Mapping License Plate Scanners in the US
2024-11-13 12:06

DeFlock is a crowd-sourced project to map license plate scanners. It only records the fixed scanners, of course. The mobile scanners on cars are not mapped. The post Mapping License Plate Scanners...

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Comprehensive Guide to Building a Strong Browser Security Program
2024-11-13 11:00

The rise of SaaS and cloud-based work environments has fundamentally altered the cyber risk landscape. With more than 90% of organizational network traffic flowing through browsers and web...

Aerospace employees targeted with malicious “dream job” offers
2024-11-13 10:40

It’s not just North Korean hackers who reach out to targets via LinkedIn: since at least September 2023, Iranian threat actor TA455 has been trying to compromise workers in the aerospace industry...

OvrC Platform Vulnerabilities Expose IoT Devices to Remote Attacks and Code Execution
2024-11-13 09:28

A security analysis of the OvrC cloud platform has uncovered 10 vulnerabilities that could be chained to allow potential attackers to execute code remotely on connected devices. "Attackers...

Iranian Hackers Use "Dream Job" Lures to Deploy SnailResin Malware in Aerospace Attacks
2024-11-13 07:14

The Iranian threat actor known as TA455 has been observed taking a leaf out of a North Korean hacking group's playbook to orchestrate its own version of the Dream Job campaign targeting the...

Microsoft Fixes 90 New Flaws, Including Actively Exploited NTLM and Task Scheduler Bugs
2024-11-13 07:14

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that two security flaws impacting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) and Task Scheduler have come under active exploitation in the wild. The security vulnerabilities are...

CISOs in 2025: Balancing security, compliance, and accountability
2024-11-13 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Daniel Schwalbe, CISO at DomainTools, discusses the intensifying regulatory demands that have reshaped CISO accountability and daily decision-making. He...

Cyber professionals face an IP loss reckoning in 2025
2024-11-13 05:00

AI can expose your work secrets. The same goes for AI-generated content, which has revolutionized workplace productivity but comes with hidden risks. As more employees use AI models to streamline...

Tips for a successful cybersecurity job interview
2024-11-13 04:30

Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing cybersecurity skills or just beginning your journey in the field, cybersecurity offers a wide range of career opportunities. If you’re considering a...