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Zyxel Networks SecuPilot simplifies threat analysis and reporting

Zyxel Networks has launched SecuPilot, an AI assistant feature within its SecuReporter Cloud Analytics Service. By leveraging advanced generative AI, SecuPilot enables IT professionals to access actionable network insights, allowing them to identify and respond to security threats. Cut through the noise with AI-driven insights As network administrators face ever-increasing volumes of complex data logs and security threats, it can be a challenge to keep up. In response, Zyxel Networks’ SecuPilot helps users effortlessly analyze … More → The post Zyxel Networks SecuPilot simplifies threat analysis and reporting appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Gov clarifies identity checks for social media as law is passed

World-first regime to start in a year.
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Why cybersecurity leaders trust the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations

In today’s dynamic threat landscape, security leaders are under constant pressure to make informed choices about which solutions and strategies they employ to protect their organizations. The “MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations: Enterprise” stand out as an essential resource for cybersecurity decision makers to navigate this challenge. Unlike other independent assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations simulate real-world threats to assess how competing cybersecurity vendors detect and respond to real-world threats. As soon as the highly anticipated 2024 MITRE … More → The post Why cybersecurity leaders trust the MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How the role of observability is changing within organizations

In this Help Net Security video, Nic Benders, Chief Technical Strategist at New Relic, discusses the key findings of a recent 2024 Observability Forecast report. The annual survey of 1,700 technology professionals across 16 countries reveals that: IT outages can cost up to $1.9 million per hour. The median annual downtime across all business impact levels was 3 days (77 hours). Network failure is the leading cause of outages (34%), outranking someone making a change … More → The post How the role of observability is changing within organizations appeared first on Help Net Security.
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VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks

Attackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus Insurance. According to the Q3 report, many of these incidents were traced to outdated software or VPN accounts with inadequate protection. For example, common usernames such as “admin” or “user” and a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) made accounts vulnerable to automated brute-force attacks, where attackers exploit publicly accessible systems by testing … More → The post VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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In Pictures: Check Point and AUSCERT security roundtable

A selection of photos from a recent iTnews roundtable lunch at Pan Pacific restaurant in Melbourne.
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Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks

The crypto sector stands out as the only surveyed industry where deepfake fraud surpasses traditional document fraud in prevalence, according to Regula. Crypto companies suffer significant losses from fraud The study finds that 57% of crypto companies report audio deepfake incidents, compared to just 45% facing fake or modified document fraud. Research further reveals that 53% of crypto firms have encountered video deepfake fraud, cementing deepfakes as a top concern. In contrast, other industries continue … More → The post Crypto companies are losing ground to deepfake attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision

Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation is not improving. While authorities do not recommend making a ransomware payment, some companies are forced to make that choice in order to continue their operations. In this article, we present some important statistics about the ransom demands that companies are facing. 83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year … More → The post Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft Cost Management updates—November 2024

At Microsoft Ignite, we announced key product updates to enable your FinOps journey. The post Microsoft Cost Management updates—November 2024 appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.
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