Cybersecurity

Python’s PyPI Reveals Its Secrets

Apr 11, 2024The Hacker NewsSoftware Security / Programming GitGuardian is famous for its annual State of Secrets Sprawl report. In their 2023 report, they found over 10 million exposed passwords, API keys, and other credentials exposed in public GitHub commits. The takeaways in their 2024 report did not just highlight 12.8 million new exposed secrets […]

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Beware of Phishing Scams Disguised as Annual HR Tasks | Cofense

By: Dylan Duncan Threat actors are using employee’s annual responsibilities like open enrollment, 401k updates, salary adjustments, and even employee satisfaction surveys as lures to steal credentials. Most of these responsibilities tend to fall towards the end of the year, which is subjective to the calendar the employer uses. Employees typically expect, and in some […]

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NATO allies express support for collective response to cyberattacks

BERLIN, GERMANY — NATO delegates gathered on Thursday for the alliance’s first annual Cyber Defence Conference, marking a growing acceptance among allies that new methods are needed to tackle cyberattacks beyond resilience. During the opening speeches and panel discussion — the only public elements of the conference — allies including this year’s host Germany and […]

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Average insider cyberthreat cost spikes 40% in 4 years

Dive Brief: The average annual cost of insider cybersecurity threats increased to $16.2 million during the past 12 months, a 40% increase over four years, according to research conducted by the Ponemon Institute. The biggest costs associated with insider risks came after the incident had occurred, with containment and remediation representing the most expensive areas at […]