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Companies want the benefits of AI without the cyber blowback

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Companies want the benefits of AI without the cyber blowback 2025-10-22 at 07:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec 51% of European IT and cybersecurity professionals said they expect AI-driven cyber threats and deepfakes to keep them up at night in 2026, according to ISACA. AI takes centre stage in threat outlook The main reason for this concern […]

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When everything’s connected, everything’s at risk

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When everything’s connected, everything’s at risk 2025-10-21 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Ken Deitz, CISO at Brown & Brown, discusses how the definition of cyber risk has expanded beyond IT to include IoT, OT, and broader supply chain ecosystems. As organizations connect these assets through cloud and networked systems,

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Your smart building isn’t so smart without security

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Your smart building isn’t so smart without security 2025-10-21 at 08:52 By Sinisa Markovic The lights switch on as you walk in. The air adjusts to your presence. Somewhere in the background, a server notes your arrival. It’s the comfort of a smart building, but that comfort might come with a cost. Smart buildings use

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10 data security companies to watch in 2026

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10 data security companies to watch in 2026 2025-10-21 at 08:52 By Sinisa Markovic At Help Net Security, we’ve been tracking the cybersecurity world for nearly three decades. Through our Industry News section, we’ve watched countless companies rise, and push the limits of what’s possible in data protection. Some vendors consistently stand out, not just

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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them

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AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them 2025-10-21 at 08:52 By Sinisa Markovic What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its ability to conceal them. A new study from the University of Cagliari digs

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Most AI privacy research looks the wrong way

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Most AI privacy research looks the wrong way 2025-10-20 at 13:19 By Mirko Zorz Most research on LLM privacy has focused on the wrong problem, according to a new paper by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Northeastern University. The authors argue that while most technical studies target data memorization, the biggest risks come from

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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity

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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity 2025-10-20 at 13:19 By Sinisa Markovic After years of working as part of a team, many military veterans look for work that still carries meaning, challenge, and purpose. Cybersecurity offers a new way to serve and protect on a different battlefield. Earlier this year, the Department

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Nodepass: Open-source TCP/UDP tunneling solution

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Nodepass: Open-source TCP/UDP tunneling solution 2025-10-20 at 13:18 By Sinisa Markovic When you think of network tunneling, “lightweight” and “enterprise-grade” rarely appear in the same sentence. NodePass, an open-source project, wants to change that. It’s a compact but powerful TCP/UDP tunneling solution built for DevOps teams and system administrators who need to manage complex network

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Inside the messy reality of Microsoft 365 management

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Inside the messy reality of Microsoft 365 management 2025-10-20 at 07:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec Most MSPs agree that Microsoft 365 is now the backbone of business operations, but a Syncro survey shows that complexity, incomplete backups, and reactive security continue to slow their progress in managing it. About 60% of MSPs said Microsoft 365 powers

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A new approach to blockchain spam: Local reputation over global rules

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A new approach to blockchain spam: Local reputation over global rules 2025-10-17 at 10:18 By Mirko Zorz Spam has long been a nuisance in blockchain networks, clogging transaction queues and driving up fees. A new research paper from Delft University of Technology introduces a decentralized solution called STARVESPAM that could help nodes in permissionless blockchains

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Inside healthcare’s quiet cybersecurity breakdown

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Inside healthcare’s quiet cybersecurity breakdown 2025-10-17 at 08:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec Hospitals, clinics, and care networks continue to treat cybersecurity as a back-office issue, according to the 2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report from Omega Systems. Security takes a back seat Healthcare IT leaders are juggling competing demands. Rising costs, new privacy regulations, and expanding digital

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Everyone’s adopting AI, few are managing the risk

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Everyone’s adopting AI, few are managing the risk 2025-10-17 at 08:52 By Anamarija Pogorelec AI is spreading across enterprise risk functions, but confidence in those systems remains uneven, according to AuditBoard. More than half of organizations report implementing AI-specific tools, and many are training teams in machine learning skills. Yet, few feel prepared for the

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When trusted AI connections turn hostile

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When trusted AI connections turn hostile 2025-10-16 at 09:02 By Mirko Zorz Researchers have revealed a new security blind spot in how LLM applications connect to external systems. Their study shows that malicious Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers can quietly take control of hosts, manipulate LLM behavior, and deceive users, all while staying undetected by

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders

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Identifying risky candidates: Practical steps for security leaders 2025-10-16 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Effective insider threat defense begins with candidate vetting. Background checks and reference calls can confirm elements of an applicant’s history, but they rarely surface the deeper risks that can turn into costly problems down the line. Identity verification, credential validation,

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Everyone wants AI, but few are ready to defend it

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Everyone wants AI, but few are ready to defend it 2025-10-16 at 08:05 By Anamarija Pogorelec The rush to deploy AI is reshaping how companies think about risk, according to Cisco. A global study finds that while most organizations are moving quickly to adopt AI, many are not ready for the pressure it puts on

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Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China

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Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China 2025-10-16 at 07:33 By Sinisa Markovic Alias Robotics has published an analysis of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, concluding that the device can be exploited as a tool for espionage and cyber attacks. A robot that can be hacked through Bluetooth Their tests show

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The password problem we keep pretending to fix

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The password problem we keep pretending to fix 2025-10-16 at 07:15 By Anamarija Pogorelec Experts across industries say they are still losing ground against identity-related breaches, even after years of investment in stronger access controls, according to RSA. Many said their organizations had faced at least one identity-related breach in recent years, and most of

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Building trust in AI-powered security operations

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Building trust in AI-powered security operations 2025-10-15 at 08:22 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, James Hodge, VP, Global Specialist Organisation at Splunk, explores the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity threat detection. He explains how AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data and detect anomalies faster than humans is

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The diagnosis is in: Mobile health apps are bad for your privacy

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The diagnosis is in: Mobile health apps are bad for your privacy 2025-10-15 at 07:40 By Sinisa Markovic Sensitive data is moving through Android healthcare apps without adequate protection. Researchers found that many transmit information without encryption, store files without safeguards, or share it through third-party components. Study design showing data collection, static security analysis

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The power grid is getting old, and so is the cybersecurity protecting it

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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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