Security News

Privileged Accounts, Hidden Threats: Why Privileged Access Security Must Be a Top Priority
2024-11-19 11:30

Privileged accounts are well-known gateways for potential security threats. However, many organizations focus solely on managing privileged access—rather than securing the accounts and users...

Why AI alone can’t protect you from sophisticated email threats
2024-11-19 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Riaz Lakhani, CISO at Barracuda Networks, discusses the effectiveness of AI-based behavioural analysis in combating sophisticated email threats like BEC and...

THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 11 - Nov 17)
2024-11-18 11:36

What do hijacked websites, fake job offers, and sneaky ransomware have in common? They’re proof that cybercriminals are finding smarter, sneakier ways to exploit both systems and people. This week...

Transforming code scanning and threat detection with GenAI
2024-11-18 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Stuart McClure, CEO of Qwiet AI, discusses the evolution of code scanning practices, highlighting the shift from reactive fixes to proactive risk management....

THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 04 - Nov 10)
2024-11-11 11:57

⚠️ Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car’s tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds...

Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
2024-11-09 06:12

Palo Alto Networks on Friday issued an informational advisory urging customers to ensure that access to the PAN-OS management interface is secured because of a potential remote code execution...

Why AI-enhanced threats and legal uncertainty are top of mind for risk executives
2024-11-08 04:30

AI-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner. Key emerging risks for enterprises It’s the third consecutive quarter...

How AI will shape the next generation of cyber threats
2024-11-07 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Buzz Hillestad, CISO at Prismatic, discusses how AI’s advancement reshapes cybercriminal skillsets and lowers entry barriers for potential attackers. Hillestad...

AWS security essentials for managing compliance, data protection, and threat detection
2024-11-07 05:00

AWS offers a comprehensive suite of security tools to help organizations manage compliance, protect sensitive data, and detect threats within their environments. From AWS Security Hub and Amazon...

AI-Assisted Attacks Top Cyber Threat For Third Consecutive Quarter, Gartner Finds
2024-11-06 22:18

AI-enhanced malicious attacks are a top concern for 80% of executives, and for good reason, as there is a lot of evidence that bad actors are exploiting the technology.