Category: Help Net Security

What good threat intelligence looks like in practice

In this Help Net Security interview, Anuj Goel, CEO of Cyware, discusses how threat intelligence is no longer a nice to have, it’s a core cyber defense requirement. But turning intelligence into action remains a challenge for many organizations. The…

Nation-state APTs ramp up attacks on Ukraine and the EU

Russian APT groups intensified attacks against Ukraine and the EU, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and deploying wipers, according to ESET. Ukraine faces rising cyber threats The Russia-aligned Sandworm group intensified destructive operations against Ukrainian energy companies, deploying a new wiper named…

Third-party cyber risks and what you can do

When a third-party tech vendor suffers a cyber incident, your business can feel the effects immediately. That’s why it’s crucial to treat vendor risk as part of your cybersecurity posture. In this Help Net Security video, Mike Toole, Director of…

Cynet boosts AI-powered threat detection accuracy

Cynet announced a major update to CyAI, its proprietary AI engine that powers advanced threat detection across the Cynet platform. By reducing false positives by 90%, CyAI advances Cynet’s mission to maximize purpose-built protection for managed service providers and small-to-medium…

Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers

A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure researchers have discovered. KeeLoader: Passoword manager that acts as data stealer and malware loader In February…

Outpost24 simplifies threat analysis with AI-enhanced summaries

Outpost24 announced the addition of AI-enhanced summaries to the Digital Risk Protection (DRP) modules within its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform. With Outpost24’s DRP modules, organizations are able to identify, monitor, and protect against threats before they can be…