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Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs identifies cross-platform attacks

Lookout announced their new Lookout Mobile Intelligence Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), exponentially expanding the scope of visibility into enterprise mobile security data. Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs integrate critical security data from mobile devices into the solutions already in use by security teams – those like SIEM, SOAR, and XDR. This enables security teams to identify cross-platform attacks, risky trends or abnormalities, and potential risks. Mobile devices have become the cornerstone of modern organizations, allowing employees … More → The post Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs identifies cross-platform attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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48,000+ internet-facing Fortinet firewalls still open to attack

Despite last week’s confirmation of and warnings about long-standing exploitation of CVE-2024-55591, a critical vulnerability affecting Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, too many vulnerable devices are still accessible from the Internet and open to attack: over 48,000, according to data from the Shadowserver Foundation. CVE-2024-55591 exploitation On January 10, Artic Wolf Labs researchers outlined an attack campaign targeting FortiGate firewalls with management interfaces exposed on the public internet by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. It involved attackers scanning … More → The post 48,000+ internet-facing Fortinet firewalls still open to attack appeared first on Help Net Security.
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DataDome DDoS Protect detects application layer-based threats

DataDome unveiled DDoS Protect, a cloud-based service designed to block distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack traffic at the edge before it overwhelms an organization’s infrastructure. DDoS Protect provides always-on, full-stack protection that detects and mitigates application layer-based threats, including evasive and short-lived Layer 7 DDoS attacks, within milliseconds. The solution safeguards businesses against service downtime, wasted resources, and reputational damage resulting from DDoS attacks. Layer 7 DDoS attacks are among the most challenging cybersecurity threats to … More → The post DataDome DDoS Protect detects application layer-based threats appeared first on Help Net Security.
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At NRF, 40,000 humans contemplate AI

The technology can help businesses with sourcing and customer service, making it a hot topic during the top retail sector conference.
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Xona Platform simplifies user access deployment

Xona Systems launched new Xona Platform. Designed to provide simple user access without allowing insecure user endpoints from connecting to critical assets, the platform is redefining how industries such as utilities, oil & gas, and manufacturing approach secure access for remote workers, 3rd parties, and onsite employees. As companies face increasing threats to their critical IT, OT, and cloud-based systems and tighter regulatory compliance mandates, the Xona Platform delivers security and ease of use, offering … More → The post Xona Platform simplifies user access deployment appeared first on Help Net Security.
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EnGenius Cloud Managed ESG320 VPN Router improves security and network performance

EnGenius released EnGenius Cloud Managed ESG320 VPN Router. Designed to meet the growing demands of small businesses, the ESG320 delivers enterprise-grade performance, security, and simplified cloud-based management, making it the ideal choice for companies looking to optimize their network infrastructure, ensure data protection, and increase operational efficiency. Comprehensive security with a stateful firewall Businesses face the challenge of securing their networks from external threats while maintaining smooth operations. The ESG320 Cloud Managed VPN Router addresses this … More → The post EnGenius Cloud Managed ESG320 VPN Router improves security and network performance appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Inversion6 launches service to help companies combat cyber threats

Inversion6 launched its new Incident Response (IR) Service, a comprehensive offering to help organizations effectively manage, mitigate and recover from cybersecurity incidents. “Our new service empowers businesses to respond to incidents with speed and precision, safeguarding their operations and reputation,” said Matt Kennedy, CEO of Inversion6. With threats such as ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and advanced persistent threats (APT) on the rise, Inversion6 provides expert-led solutions to ensure businesses are prepared when every second … More → The post Inversion6 launches service to help companies combat cyber threats appeared first on Help Net Security.
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China-aligned PlushDaemon APT compromises supply chain of Korean VPN

ESET researchers have uncovered a supply chain attack targeting a South Korean VPN provider, carried out by PlushDaemon, a newly identified China-aligned APT group. In this cyberespionage campaign, the attackers compromised the legitimate installer, replacing it with a malicious version that deployed the group’s custom backdoor, SlowStepper. This sophisticated backdoor boasts a toolkit with over 30 components. Since at least 2019, PlushDaemon has conducted espionage operations against individuals and organizations in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, … More → The post China-aligned PlushDaemon APT compromises supply chain of Korean VPN appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient

In this Help Net Security interview, Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis, discusses common backup strategy pitfalls, reasons for backup failures, and offers actionable advice for organizations looking to improve their backup and recovery processes. The post Acronis CISO on why backup strategies fail and how to make them resilient appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever

Despite progress made in privacy staffing and strategy alignment, privacy professionals are feeling increasingly stressed on the job within a complex compliance and risk landscape, according to new research from ISACA. Top three obstacles facing privacy programs ISACA’s State of Privacy 2025 survey report, reflecting insights from more than 1,600 global professionals worldwide, found that 63% of privacy professionals say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, with 34% indicating … More → The post Privacy professionals feel more stressed than ever appeared first on Help Net Security.
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