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What Does Incognito Mode Do?

Every day, millions of people use browsers like Google Chrome, FireFox and Safari to search the internet. Out of those millions of people, a fair portion use incognito mode in an attempt to maintain their privacy and stay safe on the internet, even if this is not what incognito was created to do. Incognito mode is generally safe to use, but it’s important to understand that it will not keep you protected against cyber threats and online scams.

InCyber Forum Europe recap: 4 tips from DevSecOps experts

As your organization considers how to shift security left and facilitate shared responsibility for fixing issues, it can be tricky to know where to start. Which tooling will work best with your existing processes? What are the best ways to spread the word about the importance of application security? And once you’ve chosen tools, how do you actually get developers to use them?

Are "iPhone Hacked" Pop-Ups Real?

As you’re browsing the internet on your phone, you encounter a pop-up message saying, “Your iPhone has been hacked!” The message claims your device has been infected with malware. Is this message even real? No, pop-ups claiming that your iPhone has been hacked are not real. These kinds of pop-ups are scams that cybercriminals create intending to scare you into clicking them. After you click on these pop-ups, malware can start downloading on your device.

PSPF 001-2024: Safeguarding GovTech from Foreign Influence

In 2024, the Australian government introduced PSPF Direction 001-2024 in recognition of the potential threats posed by Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) on technology assets and GovTech (government technology operations). As part of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), PSPF 001-2024 is a crucial step in evaluating and mitigating cyber risks associated with foreign interference in the procurement and maintenance of technology assets.

Top Ten Cybersecurity Threats in 2024

In 2024, many organizations and individuals have been affected by cyber attacks. A few of the most common cyber threats are social engineering attacks, password-based attacks and data leaks. Read more to learn about the ten most common cybersecurity threats that have been occurring in 2024 and how to protect yourself and your business against them.

We Made It! Nucleus Placed 267 on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies

This week, Nucleus can add another accolade to a growing list, being listed as number 267 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America. We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved as a company and the potential for the future at Nucleus. Looking more closely at the results, we are the fourth fastest-growing security company on the list. As many people know, the cybersecurity and technology market has been tumultuous recently.

Enhanced Compliance Monitoring with NIST 800-53 Integration

Illuminate 5.1.0 is now available, bringing substantial improvements to our compliance capabilities. This update represents a significant step forward, with NIST 800-53 as the cornerstone of our compliance framework. Let’s explore the key features and improvements implemented to support your organization’s security and compliance needs. Important Note: To run Illuminate 5.1.0, your environment must run Graylog 6.0 or higher.

Top 7 Practices to Prevent Data Leakage through ChatGPT

Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT have already become indispensable across organizations worldwide. CEOs are particularly enthusiastic about GenAI’s ability to let employees “do more with less”. According to the McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI in 2024, 65% of organizations already use GenAI tools extensively, and Gartner forecasts that this number will reach 80% by 2026.

Vulnerabilities in NodeJS C/C++ add-on extensions

One of the main goals of this research was to explore C/C++ vulnerabilities in the context of NodeJS npm packages. The focus will be on exploring and identifying classic vulnerabilities like Buffer Overflow, Denial of Service (process crash, unchecked types), and Memory Leakages in the context of NodeJS C/C++ addons and modeling relevant sources, sinks, and sanitizers using Snyk Code (see Snyk brings developer-first AppSec approach to C/C++).