Penetration testing is the technical analysis of the safety level of IT systems and networks. Security testing is a type of software testing that intends to uncover vulnerabilities of the system and determine that its data and resources are protected…
Cyber Threats Emerging from Text Message Spam and Smishing
In today’s digital age, where smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, cyber threats are constantly evolving. While email spam and phishing attacks are widely recognized, a newer threat has been gaining prominence: text message spam, often referred…
Top 5 Cybersecurity Concerns with 5G
Amid the growing interest from both companies and governments in transitioning to the cutting-edge fifth generation of wireless networks, commonly known as 5G, security experts are sounding the alarm about the challenges that come with securing this dynamic and complex…
Are kids using ChatGPT for school projects?
The short answer is yes; they are using ChatGPT at schools. AI tools are being used by children in the USA. The post Are kids using ChatGPT for school projects? appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This article has been…
Critical security vulnerabilities in ASUS routers — update immediately
Three ASUS Wi-Fi routers are vulnerable to three critically rated remote code execution vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious actors to take over the devices. The affected wireless routers are the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Compliance budgets under strain as inflation and workload grow
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To face these challenges, leaders must address three crucial compliance function trends this year: tighter budgets,…
Cyber talent gap solutions you need to know
90% of consumers across the US and UK are concerned about cybersecurity’s future if students aren’t exposed to the field at an earlier age, according to ThreatX. 88% are worried that today’s talent shortage will negatively impact protection of their…
Emerging threat: AI-powered social engineering
Social engineering is a sophisticated form of manipulation but, thanks to AI advancements, malicious groups have gained access to highly sophisticated tools, suggesting that we might be facing more elaborate social engineering attacks in the future. It is becoming increasingly…
Securing the smart cities of tomorrow: Cybersecurity challenges and solutions
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Smart cities are on the rise. What was…
United Airlines Says the Outage That Held Up Departing Flights Was Not a Cybersecurity Issue
United Airlines flights were halted nationwide on Sept. 5, because of an “equipment outage,” according to the FAA. The post United Airlines Says the Outage That Held Up Departing Flights Was Not a Cybersecurity Issue appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Nascent Malware Attacking npm, PyPI, and RubyGems Developers
Phylum analyzes source code and metadata for all registry-pushed packages. This year, in millions of packages they are aiming to examine nearly a billion files, as this will enable them to get unique insights into package behaviors across ecosystems. That’s…
CIS Benchmarks Communities: Where configurations meet consensus
Have you ever wondered how technology hardening guidelines are developed? Some are determined by a particular vendor or driven by a bottom-line perspective. That’s not the case with the CIS Benchmarks. They’re the only consensus-developed security configuration recommendations both created…
From unsuspecting click to data compromise
Phishing is a pervasive and ever-evolving cyber threat that has become a primary concern for individuals, organizations, and cybersecurity experts worldwide. This deceptive practice involves cybercriminals using various tactics to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as passwords, financial…