Don't get stuck in a honeypot
Honeypots have been around for years and are a tried and tested cybersecurity mechanism. By creating a fake environment with attractive assets, organizations use honeypots to lure attackers into a trap where their actions can be studied and learned from to improve cybersecurity measures. Simultaneously, they are protecting the business’ real assets by preoccupying the attacker with the decoys.
However, honeypots have a narrow field of view as the only activity that they detect is those that target them directly. If an attacker gains access to a network, but not through the honeypot, the business would be none the wiser. It is, therefore, crucial to have more than one honeypot -- a honeynet -- to make it effective. Yet, honeypots are very time-consuming to apply as they need to be installed in networks and systems in data centers. It can take as long as an hour to install just one and it lacks any level of scalability.
Deepfake fraud hits a third of businesses
Deepfake fraud is on the rise, with 37 percent of organizations experiencing voice fraud and 29 percent falling victim to deepfake videos, according to a survey by identity verification specialist Regula.
Fake biometric artifacts like deepfake voice or video are perceived as real threats by 80 percent of companies, with businesses in the USA most concerned, about 91 percent of organizations considering them to be a growing threat.
New community helps businesses to collaborate like scammers
Cybercriminals and fraudsters have long relied on a dark web community to exchange information on vulnerable businesses and individuals as well as trading fraud-as-a-service schemes.
In an effort to turn the tables, Sift is launching a new online community called 'Sifters' to allow its customers to learn from, interact with, and share information with each other, including on any emerging fraud threats they encounter.
Modern Attack Surface Management means going beyond the surface
Security teams today are contending with an ever-increasing attack surface and an exponentially growing volume of vulnerabilities. Yet most teams are still equipped with the cybersec equivalent of a bucket to shovel out an ocean of CVEs. Buying them another shiny new bucket pales in comparison to plugging the actual leak in your ship (or enterprise).
Vulnerabilities can’t all be patched, so prioritizing these based on business risk is the most grounded approach. While leading security teams have begun to implement more advanced vulnerability management (VM) programs, others are struggling with outdated, manually intensive and less effective ways of managing vulnerabilities without context or insights on the true risk they pose. This can only work for so long, as it requires the continuous process of monitoring, discovering, analyzing, and remediating vulnerabilities across all potential attack vectors. Even then, good old human error sneaks its way in.
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TeamViewer Remote promises to improve the performance and security of your remote desktop connections
Accessing your home or work devices from a remote location just got a lot easier -- and more secure -- with the launch of TeamViewer Remote 15.41.7, out now for Windows, Mac and Linux.
The headline new feature is a major revamp of how TeamViewer connects one user to another’s device. In place of a password-based system, users make use of session links to connect directly, and adds a new option that allows users to connect and control remote devices through any web browser.
Microsoft now lets you get Windows 11 updates faster
Updates to Windows 11 are a necessary part of using the operating system, and Microsoft releases them on a predictable schedule. Patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of the month) is when updates are usually released to everyone, but there are exceptions.
In the case of important security updates, Microsoft may choose to release them on an out-of-band basis, but the company also releases preview versions of updates each month which anyone who seeks them out is free to install. However, Microsoft has just introduced a way to have these preview updates installed automatically if this is your preference. Here's how to do it.
Phone Link for iPhone is now rolling out to all Windows 11 users
Microsoft today announces the expansion of its Phone Link feature, finally allowing iPhone users to connect to -- and interact with -- Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 is beginning to roll out today in 39 languages across 85 markets, with the process expected to be completed by mid-May.
Java retains its popularity in a changing landscape
The Java programming language dates back to 1996, released by Sun Microsystems as a way of developing multimedia applications in a portable and interactive way.
That Java is still immensely popular almost 30 years on suggests that it must have got something right. New Relic's 2023 State of the Java Ecosystem report takes an in-depth look at the use of one of the most popular programming languages.
Versa delivers zero trust access across the enterprise
Hybrid cloud and hybrid work have changed where and how we access systems, challenging organizations to find ways to secure the enterprise while delivering the best user experience.
While cloud-delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions are now widely adopted to secure remote work, they don't deliver the application performance and inline policy enforcement needed for workers at the office.
WhatsApp rolls out multi-phone support to all users
It is only very recently that WhatsApp beta users were given the ability to use the chat app across multiple phones. Now the company has announced that the feature is being rolled out globally to all users.
It has been possible for some time to sign into a single WhatsApp account on multiple device, but only one phone was permitted. This is something that, for numerous reasons, users have complained about -- and now it changes for everyone.
How analytics can boost the supply chain [Q&A]
Whether you're building software or building cars, all businesses rely on some sort of supply chain. For the business to run smoothly the supply chain needs to be as efficient as possible.
We spoke to Fabio Pascali, regional vice president of Cloudera, to find out more about how analytics can contribute to making the supply chain work more efficiently.
Microsoft treats Windows 11 21H2 users to the bug-bashing KB5025298 update
While Microsoft is keen for everyone to run Windows 11 22H2, older versions of the operating system remain supported. And it is with this in mind that the company has released the preview version of next month's KB5025298 update for Windows 11 21H2.
This is a non-security update, just like the KB5025305 update released for Windows 11 22H2, and it addresses a range of problems. The update also introduces firewall settings changes that mean it is now possible to configure application group rules.
Microsoft releases KB5025305 update for Windows 11, adding Widgets icon animations and Windows Update changes
We've reached the point of the month when Microsoft releases previews of the updates that will get a wider launch next month. As such, the company has released the KB5025305 update for Windows 11 22H2, and although this is not a security update, it includes a number of important changes and additions.
Microsoft draws attention to the arrival of animations to icons on the Widgets taskbar button when hovering over them, or when there is an announcement. This update also makes it easier to get hold of non-security updates faster, and makes a key change to Windows firewall as well as fixing numerous bugs and issues.
AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processors make Valve's Steam Deck obsolete
Valve's Steam Deck is a very popular handheld computer that allows people to play modern PC games on the go. Powered by a Zen 2-based AMD APU, Steam Deck also makes a great emulation machine. The Linux PC can play thousands of ROMs from classic consoles, such as N64, PS1, and more. Hell, it can even run modern Nintendo Switch games!
Unfortunately for Valve, the Steam Deck is about to become obsolete. You see, earlier today, AMD launched its all-new new Zen 4-based Ryzen Z1 Series processors. These chips are designed to provide a high-end gaming experience for handheld PC consoles. Make no mistake, the gaming systems powered by Z1 will make the current Steam Deck old hat.
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