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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity

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Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity 2025-01-06 at 07:02 By Help Net Security With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role […]

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?

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Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition? 2025-01-06 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state of cybersecurity

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The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success

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The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success 2025-01-03 at 07:36 By Help Net Security The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity. The post The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational

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Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment

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Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment 2025-01-03 at 07:36 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Devin Ertel, CISO at Menlo Security, discusses how innovations like AI and closer collaboration between browser vendors and security providers will shape the future of browser security. The post Best practices for ensuring a secure

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CISOs don’t invest enough in code security

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CISOs don’t invest enough in code security 2025-01-02 at 06:34 By Help Net Security 72% of security leaders agree that the age of AI necessitates a complete reset of how organizations approach application security, according to Cycode. This urgency is reinforced by the fact that 93 billion lines of code were generated in the past

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The real cost of data breaches for businesses

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The real cost of data breaches for businesses 2025-01-02 at 06:04 By Help Net Security This article presents key findings from 2024 reports on data breaches. Breaches are taking longer to resolve and are becoming more costly for organizations. With recovery times extending and costs increasing, businesses face growing challenges in managing the aftermath. Full

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Why software is the key to FI risk management

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Why software is the key to FI risk management 2024-12-31 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Risk management is important, but it’s not always exciting. Many risk professionals still rely on spreadsheets and manual methods despite the availability of better options. Excel is familiar and cost-effective. Some spreadsheets are handy for certain risk management activities.

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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: December 2024

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Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: December 2024 2024-12-31 at 06:03 By Help Net Security This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF) SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber

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A Look at CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2024 

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A Look at CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2024  2024-12-30 at 10:19 By Ashish Khaitan Overview  The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added 185 vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog in 2024, as the database grew to 1,238 software and hardware flaws at high risk of cyberattacks.  The agency removed at

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The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike

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The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike 2024-12-30 at 07:47 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Vineet Chaku, President of Reaktr.ai, discusses how AI is transforming cybersecurity, particularly in anomaly detection and threat identification. Chaku talks about the skills cybersecurity professionals need to collaborate with AI systems

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reconFTW: Open-source reconnaissance automation

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reconFTW: Open-source reconnaissance automation 2024-12-30 at 07:05 By Help Net Security reconFTW is an open-source tool that simplifies and automates the reconnaissance process, delivering subdomain enumeration, vulnerability assessment, and gathering intelligence about a target. Using various techniques — such as passive and brute-force methods, permutations, certificate transparency analysis, source code scraping, analytics tracking, and DNS

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Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations

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Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations 2024-12-30 at 06:06 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals are using a variety of new methods to target organizations across industries. In this article, we examine the most pressing trends and findings from the 2024 surveys on the growing threat of cybercrime. Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions North

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China Accuses the U.S. of Hacking Back as Cyber Conflict Grows 

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China Accuses the U.S. of Hacking Back as Cyber Conflict Grows  2024-12-27 at 11:18 By Ashish Khaitan Overview U.S. national security and cybersecurity agencies have leveled cyber espionage accusations against the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for much of 2024, accusing the PRC of infiltrating U.S. critical infrastructure and telecom networks – possibly in preparation

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond

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The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond 2024-12-27 at 07:31 By Help Net Security In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as opportunities to innovate and excel. The post The future of data

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Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back

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Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back 2024-12-27 at 07:04 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the growing threat of deepfake-related fraud and its impact on financial security. He also discusses overlooked vulnerabilities in digital banking and offers advice for organizations to

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Law enforcement agencies see AI as a key tool for reducing crime

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Law enforcement agencies see AI as a key tool for reducing crime 2024-12-27 at 06:33 By Help Net Security A U.S. national survey of first responders reveals strong support for AI adoption, cybersecurity concerns, and increasing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, and interoperable CAD and RMS systems to improve efficiency and public safety outcomes, according to

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Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses

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Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses 2024-12-26 at 06:07 By Help Net Security Managing cybersecurity and IT budgets is a critical element of organizational strategy. With increasing threats to data security, the rise of ransomware, and the need to protect IT infrastructure, organizations must invest wisely in cybersecurity to stay secure. This article

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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android

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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android 2024-12-26 at 06:07 By Help Net Security The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages of their attacks, according to a recent Lookout report. The report highlights insights behind a

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2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT

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2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT 2024-12-24 at 08:18 By Help Net Security In the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, 2025 is shaping up to be a politically charged year. Major global jurisdictions are set to implement device security regulations, coinciding with potential tariffs, shifting production dynamics, and rising geopolitical tensions.

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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing

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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing 2024-12-24 at 07:33 By Help Net Security McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, these predictions reveal how cybercriminals are using

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