Security – VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com Transformative tech coverage that matters Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:25:58 -0700 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 126020344Copyright 2022, VentureBeat VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/themes/vb-news/brand/img/logos/VB_Extended_Logo_40H.png https://venturebeat.com 144 23 Venturebeat.com Lockbit ransomware gang creates first malicious bug bounty program https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/27/lockbit-bug-bounty/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2806460
Today, Lockbit ransomware gang announces the launch of a new malicious bug bounty platform to gather information on vulnerabilities and PII.Read More]]> 2806460Lockbit ransomware gang creates first malicious bug bounty program Zero-trust market shows signs of maturity at RSA 2022 https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/27/zero-trust-market-shows-signs-of-maturity-at-rsa-2022/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2806369
From a marketing blitz in 2020 to a show of force in 2022 by vendors who understand zero trust and are contributing to their customers' cybersecurity and risk management have moved the zero trust sector forward.Read More]]> 2806369Zero-trust market shows signs of maturity at RSA 2022 Cybersecurity and the metaverse: Identifying the weak spots https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/26/cybersecurity-and-the-metaverse-identifying-the-weak-spots/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2799049
As cybersecurity threats and cybercrimes increase in the physical world, criminals look to expand their crimes into the metaverse.Read More]]> 2799049Cybersecurity and the metaverse: Identifying the weak spots Setting the standard for digital asset security https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/26/setting-the-standard-for-digital-asset-security/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798914
The digital asset security industry needs a common, no-compromise security standard underlined by flexible and agile infrastructure.Read More]]> 2798914Setting the standard for digital asset security Protecting the modern workforce requires a new approach to third-party security https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/25/protecting-the-modern-workforce-requires-a-new-approach-to-third-party-security/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798645
Enterprises need to ensure their cybersecurity strategies are current by strengthening identity and third-party access governance.Read More]]> 2798645Protecting the modern workforce requires a new approach to third-party security 3 reasons to consider adopting AI cybersecurity tools https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/25/3-reasons-to-consider-adopting-ai-cybersecurity-tools/ Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798334
AI is instrumental in responding to cyberattacks when paired with cybersecurity best practices — and it helps with security decision-making.Read More]]> 27983343 reasons to consider adopting AI cybersecurity tools The psychology of phishing attacks https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/24/the-psychology-of-phishing-attacks/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798402
For threat actors, exploiting human targets is easier than creating a tech exploit. They often target employees first with phishing attacks.Read More]]> 2798402The psychology of phishing attacks Ukraine deploys a DDoS protection service to survive the cyberwar https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/24/ukraine-cyberwar/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:31:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2806102
Ukraine government deploys Radware's DDoS protection and web application firewall (WAF) services to protect itself from cyberwar attacks.Read More]]> 2806102Ukraine deploys a DDoS protection service to survive the cyberwar It’s your technology and your security controls: Don’t let an auditor become your CTO https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/24/its-your-technology-and-your-security-controls-dont-let-an-auditor-become-your-cto/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798396
Growth companies need to re-examine their relationships with auditors and maintain control of their technology stacks and security controls.Read More]]> 2798396It’s your technology and your security controls: Don’t let an auditor become your CTO Malware and best practices for malware removal https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/24/malware-and-best-practices-for-malware-removal/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805841
With the increased projections of malware attacks in 2022, it's important to understand all there is to know about malware.Read More]]> 2805841Malware and best practices for malware removal Report: 84% of orgs experienced an identity-related breach last year https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/24/report-84-of-orgs-experienced-an-identity-related-breach-last-year/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:40:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805567
Increased number of identities, challenges posed by phishing and continued growth of cloud adoption are pressuring today’s organizations.Read More]]> 2805567Report: 84% of orgs experienced an identity-related breach last year A look at Chainalysis’ Crypto incident response service  https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/23/a-look-at-chainalysis-crypto-incident-response-service/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:01:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805853 Yesterday, blockchain and transaction analysis provider, Chainalysis, launched its Crypto Incident Response tool, a new service designed to support enterprises that have been breached by threat actors who have demanded a cryptocurrency ransom.  In the event of a breach or ransomware attack where cryptocurrency funds are demanded or stolen, the victim organization can contact Chainanalysis’ […]

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Yesterday, blockchain and transaction analysis provider, Chainalysis, launched its Crypto Incident Response tool, a new service designed to support enterprises that have been breached by threat actors who have demanded a cryptocurrency ransom.  In the event of a breach or ransomware attack where cryptocurrency funds are demanded or stolen, the vict…Read More]]> 2805853A look at Chainalysis’ Crypto incident response service  How to secure cloud environments by simplifying their complexity https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/23/how-to-secure-cloud-environments-by-simplifying-their-complexity/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:29:21 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805777
The ability to reduce complexity in the cloud is increasingly critical at a time when security talent is also severely constrained.Read More]]> 2805777How to secure cloud environments by simplifying their complexity Aqua Security and CIS release first formal guidelines for software supply chain security https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/22/software-supply-chain-security/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:30:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805644
Aqua Security and CIS release the first formal guidelines for securing the open-source software supply chain.Read More]]> 2805644Aqua Security and CIS release first formal guidelines for software supply chain security How instant messaging platforms became a venue for phishing attacks https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/22/how-instant-messaging-platforms-became-a-venue-for-phishing-attacks/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798109
In recent years, instant messaging platforms have been increasingly targeted by simple and highly effective phishing attacks.Read More]]> 2798109How instant messaging platforms became a venue for phishing attacks What Gartner’s top cybersecurity predictions for 2022-23 reveal https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/22/what-gartners-top-cybersecurity-predictions-for-2022-23-reveal/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:39:38 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805428
Gartner has released its top predictions for the cybersecurity sector for 2022-2023.Read More]]> 2805428What Gartner’s top cybersecurity predictions for 2022-23 reveal Poor API security may cost orgs up to $75B per year   https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/22/vulnerable-apis-75bn/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805314
Research shows that vulnerable APIS cost organisations up to $75 billion per year in losses due to disruption.Read More]]> 2805314Poor API security may cost orgs up to $75B per year   Emirates NBD Bank wins largest ever simulated cyberattack competition https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/22/mock-cyberwar/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805317
Emirates NBD Bank wins Cyberbit's International Cyber League (ICL) competition, a mock cyber war and simulated attack exercise.Read More]]> 2805317Emirates NBD Bank wins largest ever simulated cyberattack competition Securing serverless data from cryptomining malware like Denonia https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/securing-serverless-data-from-cryptomining-malware-like-denonia/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2798449
The appearance of malware targeting serverless infrastructure is a sign that serverless has come of age. Make sure you're protected.Read More]]> 2798449Securing serverless data from cryptomining malware like Denonia Cyberint delivers focus to cybersecurity teams https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/cyberint-delivers-focus-to-cybersecurity-teams/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:32:39 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805195
Cyberint claims that dark web data harvesting and analysis of an org’s attack surface will deliver timely and focused cybersecurity data.Read More]]> 2805195Cyberint delivers focus to cybersecurity teams Linus Torvalds: After 30 years, Linux is not a dead project https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/linus-torvalds-after-30-years-linux-is-not-a-dead-project/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805081
At the Open Source Summit event today, Torvalds discussed the state of Linux, open-source security and new technology and the impact of the pandemic on Linux development.Read More]]> 2805081Linus Torvalds: After 30 years, Linux is not a dead project OpenSSF details advancements in open-source security efforts https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/openssf-details-advancements-in-open-source-security-efforts%ef%bf%bc/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2805017
At the Open Source Summit on June 20, supporters, leaders and contributors to OpenSSF discussed the current state of open-source security and detailed, at great length, multiple efforts underway to help improve the existing state of affairs.Read More]]> 2805017OpenSSF details advancements in open-source security efforts Permiso launches new cloud detection and response service  https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/permiso-cloud-detection-and-response/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804840
Permiso.io launches a new cloud detection and response service to help enterprises identify and respond to cloud data breaches.Read More]]> 2804840Permiso launches new cloud detection and response service  Researchers discover lack of confidence in state of open-source security  https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/21/open-source-security/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804837
Snyk and The Linux Foundation release new research investigating why so many orgs lack confidence in open source security.Read More]]> 2804837Researchers discover lack of confidence in state of open-source security  Report: Orgs with zero-trust segmentation avoid 5 major cyberattacks annually https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/20/report-orgs-with-zero-trust-segmentation-avoid-5-major-cyberattacks-annually/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804444
Zero trust, and specifically zero-trust segmentation, are modern strategies to reduce risk and increase cyber resilience for organizations.Read More]]> 2804444Report: Orgs with zero-trust segmentation avoid 5 major cyberattacks annually What is the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) and what does it mean to enterprises? https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/20/adppa/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:01:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804762
A look at the debate around how the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) could change the data protection landscape.Read More]]> 2804762What is the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) and what does it mean to enterprises? Cybersecurity landscape: The state of managed security services, 2022 https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/20/cybersecurity-landscape-the-state-of-managed-security-services-2022/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804706
MSS providers are seeing growing demand for virtual workforce support, as many IT and cybersecurity departments face burnout.Read More]]> 2804706Cybersecurity landscape: The state of managed security services, 2022 Roe v. Wade leak heightens data privacy concerns https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/20/roe-v-wade-leak-heightens-data-privacy-concerns/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:45:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2804612
Intimate data without federal protections, combined with complicated data privacy policies, can be potentially harmful for health app users.Read More]]> 2804612Roe v. Wade leak heightens data privacy concerns How ML-powered video surveillance could improve security https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/18/how-ml-powered-video-surveillance-could-improve-security/ Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2791724
The way video is collected, processed and searched can achieve the goals of tighter security and improved safety without compromising privacy.Read More]]> 2791724How ML-powered video surveillance could improve security Jit aims to simplify product security for developers https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/17/jit-aims-to-simplify-product-security-for-developers/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2803921
Jit claims it makes it simple to integrate security into the devops workflow, simplifies technical security for engineering teams and also lowers costs.Read More]]> 2803921Jit aims to simplify product security for developers