Security News

Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery
2024-07-24 10:40

Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. [...]

Forget security – Google's reCAPTCHA v2 is exploiting users for profit
2024-07-24 06:33

Web puzzles don't protect against bots, but humans have spent 819 million unpaid hours solving them Google promotes its reCAPTCHA service as a security mechanism for websites, but researchers...

Security biz KnowBe4 hired fake North Korean techie, who got straight to work ... on evil
2024-07-24 04:57

If it can happen to folks that run social engineering defence training, what hope for the rest of us? Security awareness and training provider KnowBe4 hired a fake North Korean IT worker for a...

AI accelerates code development faster than security teams can keep up
2024-07-24 03:00

91% of respondents say their security budget is increasing this year, demonstrating a growing recognition of the importance of cybersecurity within organizations, according to Seemplicity. Vendor...

Cyber Security Public-Private Partnerships Are Taking Off in APAC
2024-07-23 16:14

Australia is among the APAC governments forging closer ties with the private sector due to the realisation that the public sector can no longer fight the increase in cyber criminals alone.

Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investments
2024-07-23 03:30

In this Help Net Security video, Maor Bin, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive Shield, discusses the key findings of their recent annual SaaS Security Survey Report, conducted in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance. Seventy percent of organizations have prioritized investment in SaaS security, establishing dedicated SaaS security teams, despite economic uncertainty and workforce reductions.

Hiring Kit: Security Architect
2024-07-22 16:00

Developing and implementing both preventive security protocols and effective response plans is complicated and requires a security architect with a clear vision. DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLSETS. Depending on the size of the organization, the security architect position may take on different roles and responsibilities, but in general the position requires certified expertise, comprehensive training and extensive experience in IT security.

Shuffle Automation: Open-source security automation platform
2024-07-22 04:00

Shuffle is an open-source automation platform designed by and for security professionals. While security operations are inherently complex, Shuffle simplifies the process.

Cyber insurance 2.0: The systemic changes required for future security
2024-07-22 03:30

Digitalization has evolved into a systemic risk for organizations - and cyber insurers. With the global cost of cybercrime skyrocketing, something has to change.

WazirX Cryptocurrency Exchange Loses $230 Million in Major Security Breach
2024-07-19 04:07

"A cyber attack occurred in one of our wallets involving a loss of funds exceeding $230 million," the company said in a statement. The Mumbai-based company said the attack stemmed from a mismatch between the information that was displayed on Liminal's interface and what was actually signed.