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Energy companies are blind to thousands of exposed services

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Energy companies are blind to thousands of exposed services 2025-08-07 at 07:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Many of America’s largest energy providers are exposed to known and exploitable vulnerabilities, and most security teams may not even see them, according to a new report from SixMap. Researchers assessed the external attack surface of 21 major energy companies, […]

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Cybersecurity and the development of software-defined vehicles

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Cybersecurity and the development of software-defined vehicles 2025-08-06 at 13:18 By Help Net Security In many automotive companies, the same systems-engineering teams are responsible for both safety and security. As a result, cybersecurity is treated as a subset of safety, undergirded by an implicit assumption: “If it’s safe, it must be secure.” But that’s not […]

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Ransomware is up, zero-days are booming, and your IP camera might be next

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Ransomware is up, zero-days are booming, and your IP camera might be next 2025-08-06 at 08:47 By Help Net Security Cyber attackers are finding new ways in through the overlooked and unconventional network corners. Forescout’s 2025H1 Threat Review reveals a surge in advanced tactics, with zero-day exploits up 46 percent and ransomware attacks averaging 20 […]

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AI in the SOC: Game-changer or more noise?

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AI in the SOC: Game-changer or more noise? 2025-08-06 at 08:02 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Kev Marriott, Senior Manager of Cyber at Immersive Labs, explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into Security Operations Centers (SOCs). While AI can boost productivity by automating manual tasks and reducing alert […]

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Why 90% of cyber leaders are feeling the heat

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Why 90% of cyber leaders are feeling the heat 2025-08-06 at 08:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec 90% of cyber leaders find managing cyber risks harder today than five years ago, mainly due to the explosion of AI and expanding attack surfaces, according to BitSight. These threats are also fueling high rates of burnout, with 47% of […]

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CISOs say they’re prepared, their data says otherwise

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CISOs say they’re prepared, their data says otherwise 2025-08-06 at 08:02 By Sinisa Markovic Most security teams believe they can act quickly when a threat emerges. But many don’t trust the very data they rely on to do so, and that’s holding them back. A new Axonius report, based on a survey of 500 U.S.-based […]

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Security tooling pitfalls for small teams: Cost, complexity, and low ROI

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Security tooling pitfalls for small teams: Cost, complexity, and low ROI 2025-08-05 at 10:11 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Aayush Choudhury, CEO at Scrut Automation, discusses why many security tools built for large enterprises don’t work well for leaner, cloud-native teams. He explains how simplicity, integration, and automation are key for […]

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Your employees uploaded over a gig of files to GenAI tools last quarter

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Your employees uploaded over a gig of files to GenAI tools last quarter 2025-08-05 at 08:17 By Help Net Security In Q2 2025, Harmonic reviewed 1 million GenAI prompts and 20,000 uploaded files across more than 300 GenAI and AI-powered SaaS apps, and the findings confirm that sensitive data is being exposed through GenAI tools, […]

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Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure

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Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure 2025-08-05 at 07:33 By Help Net Security Threat actors are using a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, while double extortion remains the most common approach, according to Akamai. Ransomware extortion tactics (Source: Akamai) The emerging trend of quadruple extortion includes using DDoS attacks to […]

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AIBOMs are the new SBOMs: The missing link in AI risk management

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AIBOMs are the new SBOMs: The missing link in AI risk management 2025-08-04 at 09:11 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Marc Frankel, CEO at Manifest Cyber, discusses how overlooked AI-specific risks, like poisoned training data and shadow AI, can lead to security issues that conventional tools fail to detect. He explains […]

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Average global data breach cost now $4.44 million

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Average global data breach cost now $4.44 million 2025-08-04 at 08:37 By Anamarija Pogorelec IBM released its Cost of a Data Breach Report, which revealed AI adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. While the overall number of organizations experiencing an AI-related breach is a small representation of the researched population, this is the […]

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Smart steps to keep your AI future-ready

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Smart steps to keep your AI future-ready 2025-08-01 at 09:36 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rohan Sen, Principal, Cyber, Data, and Tech Risk, PwC US, discusses how organizations can design autonomous AI agents with strong governance from day one. As AI becomes more embedded in business ecosystems, overlooking agent-level security can […]

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It’s time to sound the alarm on water sector cybersecurity

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It’s time to sound the alarm on water sector cybersecurity 2025-08-01 at 09:07 By Sinisa Markovic A cyberattack on a water facility can put entire communities and businesses at risk. Even a short disruption in clean water supply can have serious public health and safety consequences, and threat actors know the damage they can cause. […]

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What attackers know about your company thanks to AI

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What attackers know about your company thanks to AI 2025-08-01 at 08:48 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tom Cross, Head of Threat Research at GetReal Security, explores how generative AI is empowering threat actors. He breaks down three key areas: how GenAI lowers the technical barrier for attackers, enables highly […]

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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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