Security News

Google Expands Its Bug Bounty Program to Tackle Artificial Intelligence Threats
2023-10-27 10:54

Google has announced that it's expanding its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to reward researchers for finding attack scenarios tailored to generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems in...

IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles
2023-10-27 04:30

ThreatLabz focused on understanding IoT device activity and attributes via device fingerprinting and analyzing the IoT malware threat landscape. By adopting a zero trust architecture, organizations can gain visibility into IoT device traffic and minimize IoT security risks.

Forget the outside hacker, the bigger threat is inside by the coffee machine
2023-10-26 20:15

Kettle In this week's Kettle the topic is one that's been much in the news this week - the much-underrated insider threat issue. Time and again the most effective thieves are already inside the building and using their corporate-issued credentials.

Okta's Support System Breach Exposes Customer Data to Unidentified Threat Actors
2023-10-21 08:45

Identity services provider Okta on Friday disclosed a new security incident that allowed unidentified threat actors to leverage stolen credentials to access its support case management system....

Google TAG Detects State-Backed Threat Actors Exploiting WinRAR Flaw
2023-10-19 04:02

A number of state-back threat actors from Russia and China have been observed exploiting a recent security flaw in the WinRAR archiver tool for Windows as part of their operations. The...

Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology
2023-10-19 04:00

Please turn on your JavaScript for this page to function normally. The proliferation of connected medical devices in hospitals demands a holistic approach to cybersecurity beyond just the digital IT realm.

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high
2023-10-18 03:30

Globally, 48% of SMBs have experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year, while 26% of US SMBs have experienced more than one type of cyber breach. 75% of US SMBs say cyber threats are a major concern and 59% expect to increase their investment in cybersecurity in the coming year.

Generative AI merges with intelligent malware, threat level rises
2023-10-18 03:00

In contrast, South American organizations experience attack rates of merely 2% largely due to their practice of verifying IDs against government databases, creating a more formidable barrier against fraud. The data analysis underscores a significant and notable discrepancy in attack modes based on document verification compared to attacks using selfies.

Ransomware Attacks Double: Are Companies Prepared for 2024's Cyber Threats?
2023-10-13 11:07

Ransomware attacks have only increased in sophistication and capabilities over the past year. From new evasion and anti-analysis techniques to stealthier variants coded in new languages,...

Quantum risk is real now: How to navigate the evolving data harvesting threat
2023-10-13 04:30

In an era where data security is paramount, the recent revelations about firmware backdoors implanted by Chinese government-backed hackers serve as a stark reminder of the evolving threat landscape. To secure data today from the risks of tomorrow, organizations need to take proactive measures in securing data against quantum risks.