Security News

Palo Alto firewalls: Public exploits, rising attacks, ineffective mitigation
2024-04-17 09:29

While it initially seemed that protecting Palo Alto Network firewalls from attacks leveraging CVE-2024-3400 would be possible by disabling the devices' telemetry, it has now been comfirmed that this mitigation is ineffectual."Device telemetry does not need to be enabled for PAN-OS firewalls to be exposed to attacks related to this vulnerability," Palo Alto Networks noted on Tuesday, and said they are aware of an "Increasing number of attacks that leverage the exploitation of this vulnerability."

Cisco Warns of Global Surge in Brute-Force Attacks Targeting VPN and SSH Services
2024-04-17 08:38

Cisco is warning about a global surge in brute-force attacks targeting various devices, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, web application authentication interfaces, and SSH...

UK e-visa rollout starts today for millions: no more physical immigration cards
2024-04-17 05:48

The Home Office has started rolling out e-visas for existing holders of physical immigration documents like Biometric Residence Permits and Biometric Residence Cards. Millions of such residents will start receiving email invites from today, in batches, prompting them to create a UK Visas and Immigration account that will serve as digital proof of their legal immigration status.

UK e-visa rollout begins today: no more immigration cards for millions
2024-04-17 05:48

The Home Office has started rolling out e-visas for existing holders of physical immigration documents like Biometric Residence Permits and Biometric Residence Cards. Millions of such residents will start receiving email invites from today, in batches, prompting them to create a UK Visas and Immigration account that will serve as digital proof of their legal immigration status.

Japanese government rejects Yahoo! infosec improvement plan
2024-04-17 05:44

Your profile can be used to present content that appears more relevant based on your possible interests, such as by adapting the order in which content is shown to you, so that it is even easier for you to find content that matches your interests. Content presented to you on this service can be based on your content personalisation profiles, which can reflect your activity on this or other services, possible interests and personal aspects.

Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation
2024-04-17 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, she discusses the hacker mindset and its impact on cybersecurity. She explores the significance of ethical hacking skills in cybersecurity strategies, emphasizing the role of bug bounty programs in fortifying cyber defenses and fostering innovation within tech teams.

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 17, 2024
2024-04-17 04:30

The Client Security Officer is part of Unisys account management team servicing its clients as cybersecurity representative alongside the Client Executive and the Client Delivery Executive. As a member of the Fujitsu Security Team, you will implement security solutions for customers to address cyber threats and potential vulnerabilities.

Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant: Open-source API service designed for learning
2024-04-17 04:00

Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant is an open-source project that allows developers to learn to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their code through an interactive game. "I wanted to create a generic playground for ethical hackers, developers, and security engineers where they could identify, exploit, or fix vulnerabilities. Furthermore, security engineers could implement new vulns and test their detection tools because the Python FastAPI framework allows quick development," Krzysztof Pranczk, the creator of Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant, told Help Net Security.

Understanding next-level cyber threats
2024-04-17 03:30

In this Help Net Security video, Trevor Hilligoss, VP of SpyCloud Labs, discusses the 2024 SpyCloud Identity Exposure Report, an annual report examining the latest trends in cybercrime and its impact. Researchers recaptured nearly 1.38 billion passwords circulating the darknet in 2023, an 81.5% year-over-year increase from 759 million in 2022.

IT and security professionals demand more workplace flexibility
2024-04-17 03:00

The concept of Everywhere Work is now much broader, encompassing where, when, and how professionals get their work done - and flexibility has become a key workplace priority, according to Ivanti. "Employers seeking to hire top talent should prioritize workplace flexibility, as it has a clear business advantage," said Jeff Abbott, Ivanti CEO. "To effectively implement flexible work arrangements, it's essential to provide employees with the necessary resources, support and secure infrastructure to ensure their success. Neglecting these factors may lead to higher turnover rates and dissatisfaction among valuable employees you are trying to keep engaged." . Flexible work options rank higher than remote work.