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Security gaps still haunt shared mobile device use in healthcare

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Security gaps still haunt shared mobile device use in healthcare 2025-08-01 at 07:33 By Sinisa Markovic Shared mobile devices are becoming the standard in hospitals and health systems. While they offer cost savings and workflow improvements, many organizations are still struggling to manage the security risks that come with them, according to Imprivata’s 2025 State […]

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Why stolen credentials remain cybercriminals’ tool of choice

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Why stolen credentials remain cybercriminals’ tool of choice 2025-07-31 at 09:26 By Help Net Security It’s often the case that the simplest tools have the longest staying power, because they ultimately get the job done. Take duct tape, for example: it’s a sturdy household classic that wasn’t invented to be elegant or high tech. It

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New AI model offers faster, greener way for vulnerability detection

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New AI model offers faster, greener way for vulnerability detection 2025-07-31 at 08:33 By Mirko Zorz A team of researchers has developed a new AI model, called White-Basilisk, that detects software vulnerabilities more efficiently than much larger systems. The model’s release comes at a time when developers and security teams face mounting pressure to secure

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AI is changing the vCISO game

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AI is changing the vCISO game 2025-07-31 at 08:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Virtual CISO (vCISO) services have moved from niche to mainstream, with vCISO services adoption 2025 data showing a more than threefold increase in just one year. According to Cynomi’s 2025 State of the Virtual CISO report, 67% of MSPs and MSSPs now offer

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Secrets are leaking everywhere, and bots are to blame

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Secrets are leaking everywhere, and bots are to blame 2025-07-31 at 07:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec Secrets like API keys, tokens, and credentials are scattered across messaging apps, spreadsheets, CI/CD logs, and even support tickets. According to Entro Security’s NHI & Secrets Risk Report H1 2025, non-human identities (NHIs), including bots, service accounts, and automation tools,

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Why rural hospitals are losing the cybersecurity battle

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Why rural hospitals are losing the cybersecurity battle 2025-07-31 at 07:04 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cyber threats are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, and rural hospitals and clinics are feeling the pressure from all sides: tight budgets, small teams, limited training, complex technology, and vendors that do not always offer much help. Often, they are left

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The food supply chain has a cybersecurity problem

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The food supply chain has a cybersecurity problem 2025-07-30 at 08:30 By Sinisa Markovic It’s unsettling to think that our food supply chain could be targeted or that the safety of our food could be compromised. But this is exactly the challenge the agri-food sector is dealing with right now. Despite agriculture’s importance, cybersecurity in

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Why CISOs should rethink identity risk through attack paths

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Why CISOs should rethink identity risk through attack paths 2025-07-30 at 08:00 By Sinisa Markovic Identity-based attack paths are behind most breaches today, yet many organizations can’t actually see how those paths form. The 2025 State of Attack Path Management report from SpecterOps makes the case that traditional tools like identity governance, PAM, and MFA

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Fighting AI with AI: How Darwinium is reshaping fraud defense

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Fighting AI with AI: How Darwinium is reshaping fraud defense 2025-07-29 at 16:07 By Mirko Zorz AI agents are showing up in more parts of the customer journey, from product discovery to checkout. And fraudsters are also putting them to work, often with alarming success. In response, cyberfraud prevention leader Darwinium is launching two AI-powered

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Why behavioral intelligence is becoming the bank fraud team’s best friend

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Why behavioral intelligence is becoming the bank fraud team’s best friend 2025-07-29 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Ruden, Senior Director of Global Advisory at BioCatch, discusses how financial institutions are addressing fraud. He explains how banks are using behavioral biometrics, device fingerprinting, and network intelligence to enhance fraud

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Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy

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Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy 2025-07-29 at 08:36 By Help Net Security We have reached a stage where ransomware isn’t simply a cybercrime issue: it is now clearly a business disruptor, a threat to societal trust, and increasingly, a national security crisis. As James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the UK’s National

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The final frontier of cybersecurity is now in space

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The final frontier of cybersecurity is now in space 2025-07-29 at 08:11 By Sinisa Markovic As the space sector becomes more commercial and military-focused, these assets are becoming attractive targets. The global space economy is booming and is expected to increase from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035. This means the need

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Your supply chain security strategy might be missing the biggest risk

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Your supply chain security strategy might be missing the biggest risk 2025-07-28 at 09:03 By Help Net Security Third-party involvement in data breaches has doubled this year from 15 percent to nearly 30 percent. In response, many organizations have sharpened their focus on third-party risk management, carefully vetting the security practices of their vendors. However,

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The legal minefield of hacking back

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The legal minefield of hacking back 2025-07-28 at 08:57 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Gonçalo Magalhães, Head of Security at Immunefi, discusses the legal and ethical implications of hacking back in cross-border cyber incidents. He warns that offensive cyber actions risk violating international law, escalating conflicts, and harming innocent third parties.

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How to fight document fraud with the latest tech tools

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How to fight document fraud with the latest tech tools 2025-07-28 at 07:07 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Berndorfer, CEO of Connecting Software, explores cutting-edge technologies designed to detect and prevent document forgery and digital fraud. He presents four key approaches to verifying document authenticity: IDVT, PKI, AI-based methods,

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Digital sovereignty becomes a matter of resilience for Europe

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Digital sovereignty becomes a matter of resilience for Europe 2025-07-25 at 08:37 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Schilz, CEO of Wire, discusses Europe’s push for digital sovereignty through initiatives like Gaia-X and the EU AI Act. As the continent redefines its technological future, the focus shifts from regulation to building

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What 50 companies got wrong about cloud identity security

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What 50 companies got wrong about cloud identity security 2025-07-25 at 08:07 By Anamarija Pogorelec Most organizations still miss basic identity security controls in the cloud, leaving them exposed to breaches, audit failures, and compliance violations. A new midyear benchmark from Unosecur found that nearly every company scanned had at least one high-risk issue, with

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Why outsourcing cybersecurity is rising in the Adriatic region

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Why outsourcing cybersecurity is rising in the Adriatic region 2025-07-24 at 11:57 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Aleksandar Stančin, Board Member Adriatics, Exclusive Networks, discusses the state of cybersecurity in the Adriatic region. He talks about how local markets often lag behind EU regulations, despite facing threats comparable to those in

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Autoswagger: Open-source tool to expose hidden API authorization flaws

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Autoswagger: Open-source tool to expose hidden API authorization flaws 2025-07-24 at 11:57 By Help Net Security Autoswagger is a free, open-source tool that scans OpenAPI-documented APIs for broken authorization vulnerabilities. These flaws are still common, even at large enterprises with mature security teams, and are especially dangerous because they can be exploited with little technical

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Most data breaches have unknown causes as transparency continues to fall

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Most data breaches have unknown causes as transparency continues to fall 2025-07-24 at 11:57 By Help Net Security The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reports 1,732 publicly disclosed data breaches in H1 2025, marking a 5% increase over the same period in 2024. The ITRC could track a record number of compromises in 2025 if

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