The cybersecurity startup landscape is at a crossroads. As venture-backed companies strive for successful exits, the bar has risen dramatically, requiring more funding, higher revenue, and faster growth than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Mark Kraynak, Founding…
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Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore
Cybersecurity advice is everywhere. We’re constantly reminded to update our passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid clicking suspicious links. Yet, beneath these practical steps lie deeper cyber hygiene habits that, despite their importance, are frequently overlooked. These underlying mindsets and…
6 considerations for 2025 cybersecurity investment decisions
Cybersecurity professionals may be concerned about the constantly shifting threat landscape. From the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) by malicious actors to the expanding attack surface, cybersecurity risks evolve, and defenders need to mitigate them. Despite a period of…
Cybercriminals shift focus to social media as attacks reach historic highs
A new report from Gen highlights a sharp rise in online threats, capping off a record-breaking 2024. Between October and December alone, 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked – an astonishing rate of 321 per second. The risk of encountering…
BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it
BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active presence and good reputation on the ransomware-focused Russian-language forum RAMP, and their aggressive recruiting…
Unit21 empowers financial institutions to detect and stop scams
Unit21 launched its new scams solution that helps financial institutions and fintechs detect and stop scams before they cause financial harm. Using AI automation, the new solution can be integrated into a fraud team’s workflow to accelerate investigations and response…
Boomi API Management helps enterprises tackle API sprawl
Boomi unveiled its API Management (APIM) solution, delivering cloud-scale APIM alongside integration and automation, data management, and AI capabilities as part of the Boomi Enterprise Platform. Comprised of Boomi’s existing API Management offering along with assets recently acquired from both…
ProcessUnity accelerates third-party assessments
ProcessUnity announced the next generation of the Global Risk Exchange. This platform transforms the third-party assessment process, reducing friction for both organizations and their third parties while streamlining vendor onboarding and accelerating assessment cycles. “The Global Risk Exchange makes the…
The risks of autonomous AI in machine-to-machine interactions
In this Help Net Security, Oded Hareven, CEO of Akeyless Security, discusses how enterprises should adapt their cybersecurity strategies to address the growing need for machine-to-machine (M2M) security. According to Hareven, machine identities must be secured and governed similarly to…
Balancing cloud security with performance and availability
Your business can’t realize the many benefits of cloud computing without ensuring performance and availability in its cloud environments. Let’s look at some examples. Scalability: To scale your business’s cloud computing services, you need those services to be available and…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 18, 2025
Airport Cybersecurity Engineer II Salt Lake City Corporation | USA | On-site – View job details As an Airport Cybersecurity Engineer II, you will develop and implement policies, procedures, and training plans for security and network administration. Assess and mitigate…
The XCSSET info-stealing malware is back, targeting macOS users and devs
A new, improved variant of the XCSSET macOS malware has been spotted “in limited attacks” by Microsoft’s threat researchers. XCSSET macOS malware XCSSET in information-stealing and backdoor-injecting malware targeting Mac users. It’s usually distributed via infected Xcode projects – a…
Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from
Discover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. From investigative techniques to digital footprint analysis, these titles offer insights for security professionals, journalists, and researchers looking to master the art of gathering and analyzing publicly available data.…
A PostgreSQL zero-day was also exploited in US Treasury hack (CVE-2025-1094)
The suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers who breached workstations of several US Treasury employees in December 2024 did so by leveraging not one, but two zero-days, according to Rapid7 researchers. It was initially reported that the attackers compromised the Treasury’s BeyondTrust…
Two Estonians plead guilty in $577M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme
Two Estonian nationals may spend the next 20 years in prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars through a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the US Department of Justice announced last week. The fraudulent operation “According to court documents, Sergei…
How CISOs can balance security and business agility in the cloud
In this Help Net Security interview, Natalia Belaya, CISO at Cloudera, discusses common misconceptions about cloud security, the balance between protection and business agility, and overlooked risks that CISOs should prioritize. Belaya also offers practical strategies for integrating cloud-native security…
Orbit: Open-source Nuclei security scanning and automation platform
Orbit is an open-source platform built to streamline large-scale Nuclei scans, enabling teams to manage, analyze, and collaborate on security findings. It features a SvelteKit-based web frontend and a Go-powered backend, with Terraform and Ansible handling infrastructure and automation. “I…
The hidden risks of a broken data provisioning system
In this Help Net Security video, Bart Koek, Field CTO at Immuta, discusses their 2025 State of Data Security Report, highlighting emerging challenges for IT and data security leaders. Key takeaways from the report: GenAI is causing significant change management…
Week in review: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited 0-days, PAN-OS auth bypass hole plugged
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) February 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days…
vCISOs are in high demand
Regardless of job title, 92% of executives stated they had some degree of confidence in their organization’s ability to meet compliance requirements and tackle advanced threats with current staff and tools, but confidence levels differed across leadership roles, according to…
New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability
MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, addressing emerging risks, and seizing new opportunities. AI comes of age: risks, rewards,…
Threat actors are using legitimate Microsoft feature to compromise M365 accounts
Suspected Russian threat actors have been taking advantage of Microsoft Device Code Authentication to trick targets into granting them access to their Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. “While Device Code Authentication attacks are not new, they appear to have been rarely…
Grip Security unveils SSPM solution to strengthen SaaS security posture
Grip Security has unveiled its SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solution, which proactively identifies misconfigurations, enforces best practices and strengthens SaaS security posture against emerging risks. Unlike traditional SSPM products, Grip SSPM is built on a foundation of visibility and…
Pig butchering scams are exploding
2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least US$9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is projected to rise to an all-time high of $12.4 billion as…
Inconsistent security strategies fuel third-party threats
47% of organizations have experienced a data breach or cyberattack over the past 12 months that involved a third-party accessing their network, according to Imprivata and the Ponemon Institute. Third-party security incidents persist Notably, 64% of respondents say these types…
New infosec products of the week: February 14, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armor, EchoMark, Netwrix, Palo Alto Networks, and Socure. Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats Palo Alto Networks…
North Korean hackers spotted using ClickFix tactic to deliver malware
North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky (aka Emerald Sleet, aka VELVET CHOLLIMA) is attempting to deliver malware to South Korean targets by leveraging the so-called “ClickFix” tactic. A relatively new tactic The ClickFix social engineering tactic has been dubbed thus because…
Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud applies AI-driven insights to reduce risk and prevent threats
Palo Alto Networks introduced Cortex Cloud, the next version of Prisma Cloud, that natively brings together new releases of its cloud detection and response (CDR) and cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) capabilities on the unified Cortex platform. The new…
Sandworm APT’s initial access subgroup hits organizations accross the globe
A subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm APT has been working to achieve initial and persistent access to the IT networks of organizations working in economic sectors Russia is interested in. “In 2022, its primary focus was Ukraine, specifically targeting the energy,…
PAN-OS authentication bypass hole plugged, PoC is public (CVE-2025-0108)
Palo Alto Networks has fixed a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) in the management web interface of its next-gen firewalls, a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC) for which has been made public. “Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation…
Salvador Tech releases Edge-Recovery Platform
Salvador Tech introduced a Edge-Recovery Platform, a leap forward in comprehensive cyber resilience in the Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) landscape. This new platform will deliver a solution that enables instant recovery for manufacturers and critical infrastructure…
Over 3 million Fortune 500 employee accounts compromised since 2022
More than three million employee-linked corporate accounts were compromised between 2022 and 2024 across Fortune 500 companies, according to Enzoic. This surge is fueled by the widespread use of corporate email addresses for personal accounts and the growing threat of…
The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance
The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply concerns me – it is a blatant overreach that threatens privacy, security…
Making sense of database complexity
IT leaders are grappling with increasingly complex database environments. According to a new survey from Redgate, key concerns include protecting sensitive data, navigating regulatory compliance, and managing the rise of multi-database platforms. 38% of IT teams are concerned about data…
CISOs and boards see things differently
Splunk’s latest CISO Report reveals critical insights into cybersecurity priorities, threat trends, and strategies for resilience. In this Help Net Security video, Kirsty Paine, Field CTO & Strategic Advisor at Splunk, discusses the key findings and what they mean for…
Socure RiskOS boosts identity verification and fraud prevention
Socure announced its new RiskOS platform. RiskOS builds on Socure’s strategic acquisition of Effectiv by integrating its sophisticated orchestration and decisioning engine with Socure’s identity verification and fraud prevention solutions powered by its identity graph. As fraud continues to cost businesses hundreds…
Netwrix simplifies managing vendor and third-party access
Netwrix released the new component of Netwrix Privilege Secure, which simplifies secure remote access for distributed workforces and third-party vendors. The new add-on reduces the attack surface by eliminating traditional VPN dependencies through granular, identity-based access control. It enables employees to…
Encryption Consulting enhances CodeSign Secure platform
Encryption Consulting announced significant updates to its CodeSign Secure platform, a comprehensive code-signing solution designed to address the challenges of software security in modern development environments. As organizations prioritize software integrity, authenticity, and compliance, the complexities of managing secure code-signing…
Thales launches OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management
Thales launched OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a new solution to help large organizations successfully deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale. OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware FIDO security keys (passkeys)…
Thales unveils OneWelcome FIDO Key Management for scalable passkey security
Thales has announced the launch of OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a new solution to help large organizations successfully deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale. OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware…
Armor Nexus reduces an organization’s attack surface
Armor unveiled Nexus, a platform designed to provide transparency, proactive risk reduction, and intelligent support for large, complex organizations to ensure an adaptable, comprehensive, and unified cybersecurity strategy. With Nexus, Armor Defense reinforces its commitment of being the trusted security…
EchoMark’s API detects, investigates, and identifies the source of data leaks
EchoMark launched its new API. The API seamlessly integrates EchoMark’s watermarking and leak detection capabilities directly into workflows and applications, protecting sensitive information without disrupting current operations. EchoMark is the only company to watermark plain text. Having pioneered forensic watermarking…
SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform
SysReptor is a customizable open-source penetration testing reporting platform built for pentesters, red teamers, and cybersecurity professionals. You can optimize your workflow by simplifying, automating, and personalizing your reports. “SysReptor is an easy-to-use tool for pentesters and simplifies pentest reporting.…
It’s time to secure the extended digital supply chain
Organizations’ increasing reliance on third-party software and services has created an environment with more vulnerabilities and harder-to-detect risks. Attackers know they can increase efficiency and profitability by compromising the supply chain and are focusing their efforts accordingly. The commoditization of…
Silent breaches are happening right now, most companies have no clue
The breaches and ransomware attacks of 2024 highlighted systemic vulnerabilities, demonstrating how third-party and fourth-party dependencies amplify risks across industries, according to a Black Kite report. Researchers revealed how silent breaches underscore the risk posed by unseen vulnerabilities in third-party…
CEOs must act now to embrace AI or risk falling behind
While 4 out of 5 CEOs recognize AI’s potential, many worry gaps in their understanding will impact strategic decisions, risking missed opportunities and falling behind competitors, according to Cisco. Yet, CEOs are not standing still. With support from IT leaders…
Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391)
February 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days – CVE-2025-21418 and CVE-2025-21391 – under active exploitation. CVE-2025-21418 and CVE-2025-21391 CVE-2025-21418 is a vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys), which…
Industrial Defender 8.0 offers detailed view of OT environments
Industrial Defender announced its latest platform, Industrial Defender 8.0. This release introduces a completely redesigned risk dashboard, helping critical infrastructure and industrial operators manage security and compliance risks by assessing and prioritizing them with enhanced intelligence and risk scoring. Industrial…
8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized
The Thai police has arrested four individuals suspected of being the leaders of the 8Base ransomware group and of stealing approximately $16 million from 1,000+ victims they targeted with the Phobos ransomware. “Officers from Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led by…
Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attack (CVE-2025-24200)
Users of iPhones and iPads that run iOS/iPadOS 18 and iPadOS 17 are urged to implement the latest updates to plug a security feature bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) exploited in the wild in “an extremely sophisticated” attack. The vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) “A…
Arvest Bank CISO on building a strong cybersecurity culture in banking
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Calvi, CISO at Arvest Bank, discusses building a strong cybersecurity culture within the banking sector. He explains how leadership, effective reporting, and proactive engagement with associates are key in strengthening security. Calvi also…
Review: Inside Cyber Warfare, 3rd Edition
Inside Cyber Warfare, 3rd Edition by Jeffrey Caruso explores how nation-states, corporations, and hackers engage in digital warfare. It offers insights into the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and emerging technology. About the author Jeffrey Caruso is a globally recognized cybersecurity…
How to detect and disable Apple AirTags that might be tracking you
Apple’s AirTags are a convenient way to track personal items like keys and bags, but they also raise concerns about unwanted tracking and stalking. To help users stay safe, Apple has implemented several anti-stalking protections, including unwanted tracking alerts and…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 11, 2025
Application Offensive Security Consultant Sharp Decisions | USA | On-site – View job details As an Application Offensive Security Consultant, you will perform Offensive Security Testing against applications and APIs. Perform application threat hunting to evaluate risk to applications. Perform…
Malicious ML models found on Hugging Face Hub
Researchers have spotted two machine learning (ML) models containing malicious code on Hugging Face Hub, the popular online repository for datasets and pre-trained models. Once one of them is downloaded and executed on the developer’s machine, the malicious payload checks…
Veridas helps companies combat AI-driven injection attacks
Generative AI is fueling a new wave of identity fraud, making digital security more critical than ever. In response, Veridas has introduced an advanced injection attack detection capability to combat the growing threat of synthetic identities. This new feature strengthens…
February 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: New directions for AI development
The new year has started with a whirlwind of activity, and one of the hottest topics in the news is the increasing emphasis on AI. DeepSeek ad Stargate DeepSeek took the world by storm as millions of copies were downloaded…
Security validation: The new standard for cyber resilience
Security validation has officially turned a corner. Once considered a “nice-to-have” it’s now a top priority for security leaders worldwide. This shift has been accelerated by frameworks like Gartner’s Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), introduced in 2022, which emphasizes the…
Political campaigns struggle to balance AI personalization and voter privacy
In this Help Net Security interview, Mateusz Łabuz, researcher at the IFSH, discusses the balance between using AI for personalized political campaigns and protecting voter privacy. Łabuz also discusses the potential of AI in fact-checking, the regulatory landscape, and the…
Evolving uses of tokenization to protect data
Tokenization replaces sensitive data, such as credit card numbers or personal identifiers, with unique, non-sensitive tokens with no exploitable value. This method helps protect sensitive information by ensuring that the actual data is never stored or transmitted, reducing the risk…
Beelzebub: Open-source honeypot framework
Beelzebub is an open-source honeypot framework engineered to create a secure environment for detecting and analyzing cyber threats. It features a low-code design for seamless deployment and leverages AI to emulate the behavior of a high-interaction honeypot. “I created Beelzebub…
Week in review: Exploited 7-Zip 0-day flaw, crypto-stealing malware found on App Store, Google Play
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Russian cybercrooks exploiting 7-Zip zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-0411) CVE-2025-0411, a Mark-of-the-Web bypass vulnerability in the open-source archiver tool 7-Zip that was fixed in November 2024, has…
Attackers compromise IIS servers by leveraging exposed ASP.NET machine keys
A ViewState code injection attack spotted by Microsoft threat researchers in December 2024 could be easily replicated by other attackers, the company warned. “In the course of investigating, remediating, and building protections against this activity, we observed an insecure practice…
Self-sovereign identity could transform fraud prevention, but…
The way we manage digital identity is fundamentally broken. The root of the problem lies in traditional, centralized identity models, where a single organization holds and controls a user’s credentials, creating an attractive target for attackers. The bigger the database,…
Ghidra 11.3 released: New features, performance improvements, bug fixes
NSA’s Research Directorate released version 11.3 of Ghidra, an open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework. It offers advanced analysis tools, enabling users to dissect and examine compiled code across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ghidra 11.3 is fully…
Infosec pros struggle under growing compliance
The implementation of new regulatory measures that impact the UK, EU, and beyond are driving organizations to enhance vigilance in addressing evolving cybersecurity and operational risks, according to AuditBoard. The research showed 91% of respondents report feeling concerned about cybersecurity…
New infosec products of the week: February 7, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Dynatrace, Nymi, Qualys, SafeBreach, and Satori. Qualys TotalAppSec enables organizations to address risks across web applications and APIs Qualys TotalAppSec unifies API security, web application…
Overconfident execs are making their companies vulnerable to fraud
Cyber fraud (which includes activity such as hacking, deepfakes, voice cloning and highly sophisticated phishing schemes) rose by 14% year over year, according to Trustpair. US faces cyber fraud growth The proprietary research, which is based on a survey of…
Expel expands SIEM capabilities to meet mounting data storage needs
Expel announced expanded security information and event management (SIEM) coverage, including a new low-cost data lake offering, allowing customers to meet compliance and data storage requirements more effectively while strengthening their overall security posture. Additionally, Expel extended integration coverage and…
ActiveState accelerates secure software delivery
ActiveState launched its Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaas) offering that revolutionizes how organizations manage open source and accelerates secure software delivery. ActiveState’s Vulnerability Management as a Service combines Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) and Intelligent Remediation capabilities with expert…
Ransomware payments plummet as more victims refuse to pay
Chainalysis’ latest report on how the ransomware landscape changed from 2023 to 2024 shows a promising trend: An increasing number of victims refuses to pay the ransom. The total volume of ransom payments decreased year-over-year by approximately 35%, the blockchain…
Corero Network Security unveils automated DDoS-aware resiliency
Corero Network Security announced new advancements in multi-site resiliency and intelligent traffic management, further strengthening its ability to deliver always-on DDoS protection. Designed to mitigate large-scale cyberattacks, operational failures, and data center outages, Corero’s solution eliminates single points of failure…
Suspected NATO, UN, US Army hacker arrested in Spain
The Spanish National Police has arrested a hacker suspected of having breached national and international agencies (including the United Nation’s International Civil Aviation Organization and NATO), Spanish universities and companies, and released stolen data on the dark web. The attacks…
Onapsis Control Central secures SAP software development lifecycle
Onapsis announced Onapsis Control Central for SAP application security testing and custom code security supporting RISE with SAP transformations. As the latest addition to its Onapsis Control product line, Control Central is a reinvention of Onapsis’ award-winning Control product. Control…
Cyabra Insights protects against AI-driven digital disinformation
Cyabra introduces Insights, a new AI-feature designed to transform complex social media disinformation data into clear, actionable answers in seconds. False narratives, fake accounts, and AI-generated content are spreading faster than ever, costing businesses and governments billions annually and eroding…
The overlooked risks of poor data hygiene in AI-driven organizations
In this Help Net Security interview, Oliver Friedrichs, CEO at Pangea, discusses why strong data hygiene is more important than ever as companies integrate AI into their operations. With AI-driven applications handling sensitive enterprise data, poor access controls and outdated…
How to customize Safari for private browsing on iOS
Apple’s Safari browser includes several features aimed at enhancing privacy while browsing the web. Two of the most notable privacy features are Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) and Private Browsing mode. Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) is a…
Enterprises invest heavily in AI-powered solutions
AI is driving significant changes in attack sources, with 88% of enterprises observing an increase in AI-powered bot attacks in the last two years, according to Arkose Labs. 53% said they have lost between $10 million to over $500 million…
Cybercrime gang exploited VeraCore zero-day vulnerabilities for years (CVE-2025-25181, CVE-2024-57968)
XE Group, a cybercriminal outfit that has been active for over a decade, has been quietly exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-25181, CVE-2024-57968) in VeraCore software, a popular solution for warehouse management and order fulfillment. According to Intezer and Solis Security researchers,…
SafeBreach exposure validation platform identifies security gaps
SafeBreach launched SafeBreach exposure validation platform, which combines the power of its time-tested breach and attack simulation (BAS) product—now called Validate—and its new attack path validation product, Propagate. Together, they provide enterprise security teams with deeper insight into threat exposure…
Swap EOL Zyxel routers, upgrade Netgear ones!
There will be no patches for EOL Zyxel routers under attack via CVE-2024-40891, the company has confirmed. Meanwhile, Netgear has issued patches for critical flaws affecting its routers and wireless access points. Zyxel vulnerability: Exploited, no patches CVE-2024-40891, a command…
Satori provides visibility into data store risk levels
Satori announced its new capabilities, enabling security teams to be in control of all customer data across the development lifecycle in a simple, cost-effective, and holistic way. These capabilities automate the daunting tasks of discovering data, risk assessment, providing granular…
Crypto-stealing iOS, Android malware found on App Store, Google Play
A number of iOS and Android apps on Apple’s and Google’s official app stores contain a software development kit (SDK) that allows them to exfiltrate cryptowallets’ seed recovery phrases, Kaspersky researchers have found. “The infected apps in Google Play had…
Atrinet URL Scanner helps comabat SMS phishing
Atrinet launched Atrinet URL Scanner, a solution designed to combat real-time SMS fraud. The solution combines Google Web Risk’s technology scanning capabilities with Atrinet’s telecom security expertise, enabling Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to safeguard subscribers, protect revenues, and build customer…
Veriti Cloud automates remediation across both on-premises and cloud environments
Veriti launched Veriti Cloud, an expansion of its Exposure Assessment and Remediation platform that brings proactive cloud native remediation to the forefront. With Veriti Cloud, organizations gain advanced capabilities to automate remediation across both on-premises and cloud environments, hardening their…
Dynatrace strengthens cloud security posture management
Dynatrace announced the expansion of its security portfolio with a new Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution. For enterprises managing complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Dynatrace CSPM can significantly enhance security, compliance, and resource-efficiency through continuous monitoring, automated remediation, and…
OpenNHP: Cryptography-driven zero trust protocol
OpenNHP is the open-source implementation of NHP (Network-resource Hiding Protocol), a cryptography-based zero trust protocol for safeguarding servers and data. OpenNHP offers the following benefits: Reduces attack surface by hiding infrastructure Prevents unauthorized network reconnaissance Mitigates vulnerability exploitation Stops phishing…
More destructive cyberattacks target financial institutions
Financial institutions will continue to be the ultimate targets for criminals and threat actors, as a successful attack offers a significant payoff, according to Contrast Security. Contrast Security has surveyed 35 of the world’s leading financial institutions to better understand…
The API security crisis and why businesses are at risk
In this Help Net Security video, Ivan Novikov, CEO of Wallarm, discusses the 2025 API ThreatStats Report, highlighting how APIs have become the primary attack surface over the past year, mainly driven by the rise of AI-related risks. Researchers identified…
Cycode Change Impact Analysis boosts application security posture
Cycode unveiled Change Impact Analysis (CIA) technology, a key addition to its Complete ASPM platform. This solution empowers organizations to proactively assess the security impact of every code change, enabling them to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities faster and more…
Ontinue ION for IoT Security secures critical operational environments
Ontinue announced the expansion of its managed services to include IoT/OT environments. Ontinue ION for IoT Security is an add-on service to the Ontinue ION MXDR service that extends continuous protection to customers’ IoT and OT environments. As organizations integrate…
Russian cybercrooks exploiting 7-Zip zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-0411)
CVE-2025-0411, a Mark-of-the-Web bypass vulnerability in the open-source archiver tool 7-Zip that was fixed in November 2024, has been exploited in zero-day attacks to deliver malware to Ukrainian entities, Trend Micro researchers have revealed. The 7-Zip vulnerability (CVE-2025-0411) Mark-of-the-Web (MotW)…
Nymi Band 4 delivers passwordless MFA to deskless workers in OT environments
Nymi launched next-generation wearable authenticator, the Nymi Band 4, which introduces design upgrades and expanded passwordless use cases for regulated industries, while retaining its core authentication functionality. This latest development from Nymi offers industries with complex operations a handsfree solution…
Casio UK site compromised, equipped with web skimmer
Japanese electronics maker Casio has had its UK website injected with a web skimmer that collected buyers’ personal and payment card information, Jscrambler has discovered. The company says that the same skimmer has been added to at least seventeen (and…
Man charged with stealing $65 million by exploting DeFI protocols vulnerabilities
A Canadian man has been indicted in federal court in New York for exploiting vulnerabilities in two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to fraudulently obtain about $65 million from the protocols’ investors. The fraudulent scheme According to court documents, from 2021…
Why logs aren’t enough: Enhancing SIEM with AI-driven NDR
Join cybersecurity expert Jonathan Mayled from 5-hour Energy as he uncovers the limitations of log-based SIEMs and the transformative role of AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR). Logs alone can’t deliver the visibility and context required to secure modern, hybrid…
Aim for crypto-agility, prepare for the long haul
While organizations have long experimented with various facets of digital transformation, the journey toward crypto-agility is one of the most significant technological transitions of our time. Success in the emerging quantum era will require technical expertise, strategic foresight, careful planning,…
What you can do to prevent workforce fraud
In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated IT workers infiltrating remote roles. With HR teams and recruiters often unprepared to detect these sophisticated schemes, businesses…
8 steps to secure GenAI integration in financial services
GenAI offers financial services institutions enormous opportunities, particularly in unstructured dataset analysis and management, but may also increase security risks, according to FS-ISAC. GenAI can organize oceans of information and retrieve insights from it that you can use to improve…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 3, 2025
Application Security Architect ReversingLabs | Ireland | Remote – View job details As an Application Security Architect, you will conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans of applications, APIs, and other software components. Identify, analyze, and report security vulnerabilities and risks.…