Claude Cowork turns your phone into a remote control for AI work 2026-07-08 at 10:22 By Anamarija Pogorelec Anthropic started rolling out Claude Cowork, an AI agent that completes multi-step tasks, in beta for Max users on mobile and the web. They describe a goal, and Claude plans the work, uses the required tools, and […]
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Helping North Korean IT remote workers is becoming a fast track to prison 2026-05-08 at 12:40 By Sinisa Markovic Two U.S. nationals were sentenced to 18 months in prison for operating “laptop farms” that helped North Korean IT workers gain employment at nearly 70 American companies, generating more than $1.2 million for Pyongyang’s government. Although
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Two US nationals jailed over scheme that generated $5 million for the North Korean regime 2026-04-16 at 13:07 By Sinisa Markovic Two US nationals have been sentenced for their role in a scheme that placed North Korean IT workers inside American companies under false identities. Over several years, the operation used stolen identities from at
Elite members of North Korean society fake their way into Western paychecks 2026-03-19 at 09:02 By Sinisa Markovic Increased federal activity, including indictments over the past year, has drawn attention to a pattern that has been unfolding inside corporate hiring pipelines. North Korean nationals are securing roles as remote IT contractors and full-time staff within
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North Korea’s IT workers are targeting firms beyond tech, crypto, and the U.S. 2025-10-01 at 17:24 By Zeljka Zorz North Korea’s clandestine IT Worker (ITW) program, which is long known for targeting U.S. technology firms and crypto firms, has broadened its scope to attempt to infiltrate a variety of industries worldwide, including finance, healthcare, public
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Microsoft boosts default security of Windows 365 Cloud PCs 2025-06-20 at 15:05 By Zeljka Zorz Windows 365 Cloud PCs now come with new default settings aimed at preventing / minimizing data exfiltration and malicious exploits, Microsoft has announced. Windows 365 Cloud PCs are Azure (i.e., Windows 365 service)-hosted virtual Windows PCs the company offers as
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How well do you know your remote IT worker? 2025-05-27 at 08:06 By Sinisa Markovic Is the remote IT worker you recently hired really who he says he is? Fake IT workers are slipping into companies around the world, gaining access to sensitive data. Recently, more of these schemes have been linked to North Korea.
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Why remote work is a security minefield (and what you can do about it) 2025-04-11 at 07:54 By Help Net Security Remote work is seen as more than a temporary solution, it’s a long-term strategy for many organizations. Remote work cybersecurity challenges Unsecured networks: Workers often operate from home or public Wi-Fi networks that don’t
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What you can do to prevent workforce fraud 2025-02-04 at 07:19 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated IT workers infiltrating remote roles. With HR teams and recruiters often unprepared to detect these sophisticated schemes, businesses face
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Zscaler CISO on balancing security and user convenience in hybrid work environments 2025-01-30 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Sean Cordero, CISO at Zscaler, talks about securing hybrid work and the new challenges it presents to cybersecurity teams. He discusses how hybrid work has exposed gaps in traditional security models
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Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity 2024-11-26 at 07:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alona Geckler, Chief of Staff, SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, shares her insights on the diversity environment in the cybersecurity and IT industries. She discusses the progress made over the past two decades,
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15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools 2024-10-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Rigid security protocols — such as complex authentication processes and highly restrictive access controls — can frustrate employees, slow productivity and lead to unsafe workarounds, according to Ivanti. Understanding workplace behavior key to strengthening security In fact, one in two
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Strategies for transitioning to a SASE architecture 2024-05-23 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security, Prakash Mana, CEO at Cloudbrink, discusses the primary challenges companies face when transitioning to a SASE architecture and how to overcome them. What are companies’ primary challenges when transitioning to a SASE architecture, and how can they
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Strategies for combating AI-enhanced BEC attacks 2024-05-21 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Haist, CISO at TeamViewer, discusses how AI is being leveraged by cybercriminals to enhance the effectiveness of BEC scams. How is AI being leveraged by cybercriminals to enhance the effectiveness of BEC scams? BEC attacks are
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The next wave of mobile threats 2024-04-12 at 07:01 By Help Net Security According to McAfee, apps, whether for communication, productivity, or gaming, are among the biggest threats to mobile security. Technavio expects the global mobile security software market to grow by $2.75 billion between 2020 and 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 9.68%. In
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How to incorporate human-centric security 2023-12-27 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity is awash in threat detection and mitigation solutions: SIEM, DLP, SOAR, MDR, EDR, XDR, and more. Threat detection is essential, as it serves to locate and minimize the threat as quickly and effectively as possible. However, some companies are starting to embrace
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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024 23/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to
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IT workers see generative AI as a serious threat to their profession 26/09/2023 at 06:01 By Help Net Security While many IT workers see the productivity benefits of AI, 56% believe it benefits employers more than employees, according to Ivanti. Additionally, 63% are concerned generative AI tools might take their job in the next five
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Cybersecurity risks dampen corporate enthusiasm for tech investments 15/09/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security 64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organization’s willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to a report by HPE Aruba Networking. This is perhaps unsurprising as 91% either consider emerging tech a danger or
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Heavy workloads driving IT professionals to resign 17/08/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security A quarter of IT professionals are seriously contemplating leaving their current jobs within the next six months, potentially costing US companies upwards of 145 billion dollars, according to Ivanti. These statistics highlight the pressing need for organizations to relieve the burden
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