The two BIG-IP vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46747, CVE-2023-46748) F5 Networks has recently released hotfixes for are being exploited by attackers in the wild, the company has confirmed. “It is important to note that not all exploited systems may show the same indicators,…
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MITRE ATT&CK v14 released
MITRE has released MITRE ATT&CK v14, the newest iteration of its popular investigation framework / knowledge base of tactics and techniques employed by cyber attackers. MITRE ATT&CK v14 ATT&CK’s goal is to catalog and categorize behaviors of cyber adversaries in…
6 steps to accelerate cybersecurity incident response
Modern security tools continue to improve in their ability to defend organizations’ networks and endpoints against cybercriminals. But the bad actors still occasionally find a way in. Security teams must be able to stop threats and restore normal operations as…
Cybersecurity workforce shortages: 67% report people deficits
The global cybersecurity workforce has reached 5.5 million people, an 8.7% increase from 2022, representing 440,000 new jobs, according to ISC2. While this is the highest workforce ever recorded, the report shows that demand is still outpacing the supply. The…
How human behavior research informs security strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Kai Roer, CEO at Praxis Security Labs, explores the theoretical underpinnings, practical implications, and the crucial role of human behavior in cybersecurity. Roer explains why a comprehensive understanding of human complexity is paramount in…
Why legacy system patching can’t wait
The persistent neglect of patching legacy systems is plaguing critical infrastructure and industries. The consequences of such neglect can be damaging to organizations, ranging from costly security vulnerabilities to compliance risk and operational inefficiencies. Thus, the question remains: why is…
Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of
Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to Ivanti. Executives access unauthorized work data While 96% of leaders say they are at…
Product showcase: LayerX browser security extension
The browser has become the main workspace in modern organizations. It’s where employees create and interact with data, and how they access organizational and external SaaS and web apps. That’s why the browser is extensively targeted by adversaries. They seek…
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as…
Ransomware attacks set to break records in 2023
Ransomware attacks continue at a record-breaking pace, with Q3 2023 global ransomware attack frequency up 11% over Q2 and 95% year-over-year (YoY), according to Corvus Insurance. In its Q2 2023 Global Ransomware Report, Corvus noted a significant resurgence in global…