Security News

Hackers exploit 52 zero-days on the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland
2024-10-23 14:01

On the first day of Pwn2Own Ireland, participants demonstrated 52 zero-day vulnerabilities across a range of devices, earning a total of $486,250 in cash prizes. [...]

Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions
2024-10-09 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold...

eBook: Navigating compliance with a security-first approach
2024-09-16 02:45

As cyberattacks escalate, more regulations are being introduced to help protect organizations and their customers’ data. This has resulted in a complex web of legislation with which companies in...

Cyber threats that shaped the first half of 2024
2024-08-30 03:30

Global cybercrime has shown no sign of decline and is expected to grow strong per year over the next five years. To identify the most urgent cybersecurity threats of the first half of 2024, the...

Ransomware rakes in record-breaking $450 million in first half of 2024
2024-08-19 20:17

Ransomware victims have paid $459,800,000 to cybercriminals in the first half of 2024, setting the stage for a new record this year if ransom payments continue at this level. [...]

NIST Releases First Post-Quantum Encryption Algorithms
2024-08-15 15:37

From the Federal Register: After three rounds of evaluation and analysis, NIST selected four algorithms it will standardize as a result of the PQC Standardization Process. The public-key...

NIST releases first encryption tools to resist quantum computing
2024-08-14 19:33

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three encryption standards designed to resist future cyberattacks based on quantum computing technology. [...]

DDoS Attacks Surge 46% in First Half of 2024, Gcore Report Reveals
2024-08-14 06:47

Monitoring evolving DDoS trends is essential for anticipating threats and adapting defensive strategies. The comprehensive Gcore Radar Report for the first half of 2024 provides detailed insights...

How to Prevent Your First AI Data Breach
2024-08-13 14:02

The company identified the source of the data breach: a former employee used a gen AI copilot to access an internal database full of account data. In this article, we'll explore these challenges and show you how to secure your data in the era of gen AI. Gen AI's data risk.

Apple iOS 18.1 Beta previews Apple Intelligence for the first time
2024-07-29 19:49

Apple has released the iOS 18.1 Beta to developers, allowing them to test some of its upcoming AI-powered Apple Intelligence features before they are released for testing in the public previews. Apple Intelligence was first unveiled at the company's 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference, revealing Apple's AI strategy for upcoming devices.