Monthly Archives: February 2025

Ghidra 11.3 released: New features, performance improvements, bug fixes

NSA’s Research Directorate released version 11.3 of Ghidra, an open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework. It offers advanced analysis tools, enabling users to dissect and examine compiled code across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ghidra 11.3 is fully backward compatible with project data from previous versions. However, programs and data type archives created or modified in 11.3 will not be compatible with earlier versions of Ghidra. Visual Studio Code Ghidra 11.3 replaces the … More → The post Ghidra 11.3 released: New features, performance improvements, bug fixes appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Infosec pros struggle under growing compliance

The implementation of new regulatory measures that impact the UK, EU, and beyond are driving organizations to enhance vigilance in addressing evolving cybersecurity and operational risks, according to AuditBoard. The research showed 91% of respondents report feeling concerned about cybersecurity threats to their organization, and 86% are aware of incidents within their industry in the past year. Compliance pressure grows among organizations Organizations are under constant pressure to adopt more proactive and strategic approaches to … More → The post Infosec pros struggle under growing compliance appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Overconfident execs are making their companies vulnerable to fraud

Cyber fraud (which includes activity such as hacking, deepfakes, voice cloning and highly sophisticated phishing schemes) rose by 14% year over year, according to Trustpair. US faces cyber fraud growth The proprietary research, which is based on a survey of 200 senior finance, treasury, and accounts payable executives, reveals that 90% of US companies were targeted by cyber fraud in the past year, compared to 79% of companies in 2023. The surge in fraud is … More → The post Overconfident execs are making their companies vulnerable to fraud appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New infosec products of the week: February 7, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Dynatrace, Nymi, Qualys, SafeBreach, and Satori. Qualys TotalAppSec enables organizations to address risks across web applications and APIs Qualys TotalAppSec unifies API security, web application scanning, and web malware detection across on-premises to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, providing companies with a comprehensive view of their application security risk and posture. SafeBreach exposure validation platform identifies security gaps SafeBreach launched SafeBreach … More → The post New infosec products of the week: February 7, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, February 7th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9314, (Fri, Feb 7th)

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New computational method reveals congestive heart failure

A team of physicists has developed a groundbreaking method for detecting congestive heart failure with greater ease and precision than previously thought possible. This multidisciplinary study, involving both cardiologists and computational physicists, builds on the team’s earlier breakthroughs, for example, in predicting the risk of sudden cardiac death.
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Advanced communication technology for faster, reliable 5G and 6G networks

Researchers have developed an innovative method to improve next-generation wireless networks. Their approach ensures faster, more reliable connections by simplifying how large amounts of signal data are managed and using artificial intelligence to predict and correct errors. The findings promise significant benefits for high-speed travel, satellite communication, and disaster response applications.
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RIFs are a complicated, time-consuming process for agencies, experts say

As the Trump administration considers options for workforce reductions, experts warn RIFs can open agencies to legal challenges and worsening productivity. The post RIFs are a complicated, time-consuming process for agencies, experts say first appeared on Federal News Network.
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RIFs are a complicated, time-consuming process for agencies, experts say

As the Trump administration considers options for workforce reductions, experts warn RIFs can open agencies to legal challenges and worsening productivity. The post RIFs are a complicated, time-consuming process for agencies, experts say first appeared on Federal News Network.
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GSA plans moving staff to Interior headquarters, as its tech shop anticipates more shakeups

GSA senior leaders are saying the Trump administration’s long-term goal is to merge GSA, OPM and OMB into a single agency. The post GSA plans moving staff to Interior headquarters, as its tech shop anticipates more shakeups first appeared on Federal News Network.
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