The power grid is getting old, and so is the cybersecurity protecting it 2025-10-15 at 07:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Critical infrastructure is getting older, and the cost of that decay is starting to show. The Arthur D. Little Built to Last? report says that the systems powering energy, water, and transport are reaching the end […]
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The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals 2025-10-14 at 11:49 By Sinisa Markovic Solar isn’t low risk anymore. Adoption has turned inverters, aggregators, and control software into attack surfaces capable of disrupting service and undermining confidence in the transition. Cyber threats expose weak spots in solar power systems Until recently, security risks in
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Security validation: The key to maximizing ROI from security investments 2025-10-14 at 08:00 By Help Net Security Every sizable organization invests heavily in firewalls, SIEMs, EDRs, and countless other technologies that form the backbone of a modern enterprise’s cyber defenses. Yet despite these significant investments, attackers continue to exploit misconfigurations, untested rules, and hidden dependencies
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Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works 2025-10-13 at 09:41 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy, even when resources are tight. He explains how focusing on areas like vulnerability management and network segmentation can make the biggest difference. Cummings
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AI-generated images have a problem of credibility, not creativity 2025-10-13 at 08:34 By Sinisa Markovic GenAI simplifies image creation, yet it creates hard problems around intellectual property, authenticity, and accountability. Researchers at Queen’s University in Canada examined watermarking as a way to tag AI images so origin and integrity can be checked. Watermarking scenario overview
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The five-minute guide to OT cyber resilience 2025-10-13 at 08:19 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Rob Demain, CEO of e2e-assure, explains the essentials of OT cybersecurity resilience. He discusses the importance of understanding remote access points, supply chain connections, and the need for specialized sensors to monitor OT networks that
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When hackers hit, patient safety takes the fall 2025-10-13 at 07:33 By Anamarija Pogorelec 93% of U.S. healthcare organizations experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with an average of 43 incidents per organization, according to Proofpoint. The study found that most of these attacks involved cloud account compromises, ransomware, supply chain intrusions,
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Attackers don’t linger, they strike and move on 2025-10-13 at 07:26 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cyber attacks are happening faster than ever. Intrusions that once took weeks or months now unfold in minutes, leaving little time to react. Attackers move quickly once they gain access, aiming to run their payloads and get results before defenders can
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From theory to training: Lessons in making NICE usable 2025-10-10 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz SMBs may not have big budgets, but they are on the receiving end of many cyberattacks. A new study from Cleveland State University looked at how these companies could train staff without getting lost in the thousands of skills and
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Securing agentic AI with intent-based permissions 2025-10-10 at 08:31 By Help Net Security When seatbelts were first introduced, cars were relatively slow and a seatbelt was enough to keep drivers safe in most accidents. But as vehicles became more powerful, automakers had to add airbags, crumple zones, and (eventually) adaptive driver assistance systems that anticipate
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Your SOC is tired, AI isn’t 2025-10-10 at 07:39 By Anamarija Pogorelec Security teams have discussed AI in the SOC for years, but solid evidence of its impact has been limited. A recent benchmark study by Dropzone puts measurable evidence behind the idea, showing that AI agents can help analysts work faster and with greater
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Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results 2025-10-09 at 13:07 By Sinisa Markovic Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent sites once they are found, but identifying new ones remains difficult. To
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Behind the screens: Building security customers appreciate 2025-10-09 at 08:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jess Vachon, CISO at PRA Group, discusses the company’s multi-layered defense against fraud and its commitment to protecting customer trust. Vachon explains how PRA Group balances identity verification with a seamless customer experience. Vachon also reflects
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Six metrics policymakers need to track cyber resilience 2025-10-09 at 07:48 By Anamarija Pogorelec Most countries are still making national cyber policy decisions without reliable numbers. Regulations often focus on incident reporting after damage is done, but they fail to give governments a forward-looking picture of resilience. A new report from Zurich Insurance Group argues
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Turning the human factor into your strongest cybersecurity defense 2025-10-09 at 07:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jacob Martens, Field CISO at Upwind Security, explores one of cybersecurity’s most enduring challenges: the human factor behind breaches. Despite advances in technology, most attacks still begin with people, not code. He explains
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Rethinking AI security architectures beyond Earth 2025-10-08 at 09:39 By Mirko Zorz If you think managing cloud security is complex, try doing it across hundreds of satellites orbiting the planet. Each one is a moving endpoint that must stay secure while communicating through long, delay-prone links. A new study explores how AI could automate security
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Developing economies are falling behind in the fight against cybercrime 2025-10-08 at 08:04 By Sinisa Markovic Cybercrime is a global problem, but not every country is equally equipped to fight it. In many developing economies, cybersecurity is still seen as a luxury, something nice to have when budgets allow. That means little investment in tools,
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New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail 2025-10-08 at 07:32 By Sinisa Markovic When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask for help. A new research project looks at how to keep people
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How to get better results from bug bounty programs without wasting money 2025-10-07 at 14:03 By Mirko Zorz The wrong bug bounty strategy can flood your team with low-value reports. The right one can surface critical vulnerabilities that would otherwise slip through. A new academic study based on Google’s Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) offers rare
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The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war 2025-10-07 at 14:03 By Sinisa Markovic Bot farms have moved into the center of information warfare, using automated accounts to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and weaken trust in institutions. Algorithms reward noise over truth Thales reports that in 2024, automated bot traffic made
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