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BioConnect unveils biometric devices for secure access control

BioConnect introduced its Arc Series biometric devices. Designed to address the evolving security, compliance, and scalability needs of enterprises and data centers, the Arc Series sets a new standard in modern access control. The launch includes three innovative devices: Arc…

Mitel MiCollab, Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerabilities exploited by attackers

CISA has added Mitel MiCollab (CVE-2024-41713, CVE-2024-55550) and Oracle WebLogic Server (CVE-2020-2883) vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The Mitel MiCollab vulnerabilities exploited Mitel MiCollab is a popular enterprise collaboration suite. CVE-2024-41713 and CVE-2024-55550 are both path traversal…

Scaling penetration testing through smart automation

In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Simeonov, CEO of Plainsea, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven penetration testing toward a more strategic, risk-based approach. He explains how automation, human expertise, and continuous monitoring can transform penetration testing into…

The top target for phishing campaigns

Despite organizations’ repeated attempts at security awareness training, with a particular emphasis on how employees can avoid being phished, in 2024 enterprise users clicked on phishing lures at a rate nearly three times higher than in 2023, according to Netskope.…

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 8, 2025

AI Penetration Tester Microsoft | Canada | Remote – View job details As an AI Penetration Tester, you will discover and exploit vulnerabilities end-to-end in order to assess the security of AI systems. Execute offensive operations on production AI systems…

UN aviation agency investigating possible data breach

The United Nation’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed on Monday that it’s “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations.” The statement came a few days after…