Forcepoint has launched Forcepoint Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), driven by AI to deliver real-time visibility, ease privacy compliance and minimize risks for data stored in multi-clouds and networks, including endpoints. Forcepoint DSPM harnesses innovative AI-mesh technology to swiftly identify data risks, such as obsolescence, improper access, and misplaced files. This understanding empowers decision-making and safeguards sensitive information by examining data context and content, prioritizing critical data types including intellectual property, personally identifiable informatio ..read more

Entrust announced a single-vendor enhanced authentication solution that integrates identity verification (IDV) and identity and access management (IAM) to fight deepfakes, phishing, account takeover (ATO) attacks and other threats. By enhancing Entrust Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform with Onfido’s AI-powered document and biometric verification, customers will be able to deploy next-level identity authentication before allowing a privileged action or making a high-value transaction. This equips the IDaaS platform with a new layer of hardened … More → The post Entrust protects users again ..read more

For nearly four years and perhaps even longer, Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a custom tool that exploits a specific vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-2022-38028). Dubbed GooseEgg, the tool is a launcher application that can spawn other applications with SYSTEM-level permissions, thus helping the hackers to perform remote code execution, install backdoors, steal credentials, and more. “Microsoft has observed Forest Blizzard using GooseEgg as part of post-compromise activities … More → The post Russian hackers’ custom tool exploits old Windows Print ..read more

Netwrix released a new version of its IT auditing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, Netwrix 1Secure. It enables prompt detection of suspicious activities around data across the Microsoft 365 environment, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), as well as Active Directory, and file servers. Netwrix 1Secure empowers customers to mitigate security risks before damage is caused, thanks to continuous security posture assessments. Accelerated attack detection speeds up the response to threats and does not allow malicious actors to … More → The post Netwrix 1Secure enhancements accelerate threat detection ..read more

Veritas Technologies announced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered advancements in Veritas 360 Defense. With the self-defending data protection solution, a generative AI-powered operational copilot and new ecosystem partners, organizations can more rapidly recover from ransomware attacks. “Cyber criminals are now using sophisticated AI tools to increase the frequency, speed and scale of their attacks, overwhelming data protection teams. At the same time, organizations are less likely to be hiring additional data protection specialists. This leaves both existing … More → The post Veritas enhan ..read more

Stellar Cyber launched the MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Analyzer, enabling users to visualize the impact of data source changes on their ability to detect threats in their specific environments. With this new tool, free of charge to all existing customers, security teams can easily baseline their existing MITRE ATT&CK coverage and then run various data sourcing scenarios, getting real-time feedback. This instant ability to model data sourcing options ensures security teams make the right decisions to … More → The post Stellar Cyber launches MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Analyzer appeared first on ..read more

Align announces the inclusion of a new ransomware prevention feature to enhance its Align Guardian Managed Detection and Response offering powered by Adlumin. This innovative solution is designed to detect and halt ransomware in its tracks, safeguarding files from encryption and providing organizations with the peace of mind to focus on their core business operations. The solution demonstrated incredible success in benchmark tests amongst the most notorious ransomware groups, saving on average 99% of files … More → The post Align introduces ransomware prevention feature, powered by Adlumin app ..read more

We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most sophisticated potential threats of misinformation. The challenge This democratization of AI has made it possible for any number of malicious actors to get involved in the misinformation business. … More → The post The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election appeared first on Help Net Security ..read more

Institutions featured on this list often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses, as well as certificate programs tailored to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals in various industries. Some notable colleges and universities renowned for their cybersecurity programs and courses include: Carnegie Mellon University (USA) Information Networking Institute (INI) The Information Networking Institute (INI) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) educates and develops engineers through technical, interdisciplinary master’s degree programs in information networking, security ..read more

23% of Americans said they recently came across a political deepfake they later discovered to be fake, according to McAfee. The actual number of people exposed to political and other deepfakes is expected to be much higher given many Americans are not able to decipher what is real versus fake, thanks to the sophistication of AI technologies. Misinformation and disinformation are top concerns Misinformation and disinformation emerged as key concerns for Americans, with the recent … More → The post People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes appeared first on Help Net Security ..read more