Monthly Archives: December 2024

US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware

ENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a threat actor illegally accessed the Company’s information technology (“IT”) system and encrypted some of its data files,” the company shared in an 8-K filed on Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The … More → The post US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Nextcloud Talk: Open-source, GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft Teams

Nextcloud has unveiled Nextcloud Talk, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Teams. It’s a privacy-compliant collaboration platform for hybrid teams that gives companies complete control over their data. Nextcloud Talk collaboration software delivers highly secure, GDPR-compliant communication while providing all the essential features modern teams require, from chat and video conferencing to webinars. Its open architecture enables integration with existing systems and allows for the customization of solutions tailored to specific needs. Nextcloud Talk highlights High-security … More → The post Nextcloud Talk: Open-source, GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft Teams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Thales Data Risk Intelligence identifies risks to sensitive data

Thales launched Data Risk Intelligence, an Imperva Data Security Fabric (DSF) solution that proactively addresses the risks to data wherever it resides. This is the first solution uniting the risk and threat identification capabilities of the Imperva Data Security Fabric with the data protection capabilities of the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform, following Thales’s strategic acquisition of Imperva in December 2023. With data and operations spread across cloud, on-premises and hybrid systems, security teams require … More → The post Thales Data Risk Intelligence identifies risks to sensitive data appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Extracting Files Embedded Inside Word Documents, (Tue, Dec 3rd)

I found a sample that is a Word document with an embedded executable. I'll explain how to extract the embedded executable with my tools.
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Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity

In this Help Net Security interview, Doug Kersten, CISO of Appfire, explains how treating AI like a human can change the way cybersecurity professionals use AI tools. He discusses how this shift encourages a more collaborative approach while acknowledging AI’s limitations. Kersten also discusses the need for strong oversight and accountability to ensure AI aligns with business goals and remains secure. Treating AI like a human can accelerate its development. Could you elaborate on how … More → The post Treat AI like a human: Redefining cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large changes in your security stack: IT and security changes that may not have been fully tested can create vulnerabilities. So, while it might be tempting to rush things out the door to achieve a clean slate going into the … More → The post Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 3, 2024

Application Security Engineer TE Connectivity | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement a robust Application Security program. Create and maintain application security policies, standards, and procedures. Participate in the incident response process, focusing on application-related security incidents. Investigate and analyze security breaches and provide actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence. Cryptography engineer Leonar | France | On-site – View job details As a Cryptography … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 3, 2024 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Accelerating climate modeling with generative AI

The algorithms behind generative AI tools like DallE, when combined with physics-based data, can be used to develop better ways to model the Earth’s climate. Computer scientists have now used this combination to create a model that is capable of predicting climate patterns over 100 years 25 times faster than the state of the art.
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New 3D printing approach means better biomedical, energy, robotics devices

A researcher has helped create a new 3D printing approach for shape-changing materials that are likened to muscles, opening the door for improved applications in robotics as well as biomedical and energy devices.
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Bendable electronic parts heat up by themselves like ‘heat pack’ and lower the manufacturing temperature barrier

A research team has developed liquid-processed thin-film transistors that can maintain high performance at low temperatures — They are expected to be used in the next generation of high-performance flexible electronics and wearable devices as they can operate on plastic substrates and maintain stable performance under repeated mechanical bending.
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