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How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks

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How a fake ICS network can reveal real cyberattacks 2025-09-17 at 09:03 By Mirko Zorz Researchers have introduced a new way to study and defend against ICS threats. Their project, called ICSLure, is a honeynet built to closely mimic a real industrial environment. Why traditional honeypots fall short Honeypots are systems designed to attract attackers […]

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Bots vs. humans? Why intent is the game-changer

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Bots vs. humans? Why intent is the game-changer 2025-09-17 at 07:30 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jérôme Segura, VP of Threat Research at Datadome, explains why intent, not just identifying bots, must be the new focus for cybersecurity teams. He explores how advanced AI agents and sophisticated bots blur the

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Why neglected assets are the hidden threat attackers love to find

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Why neglected assets are the hidden threat attackers love to find 2025-09-15 at 07:58 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Tim Chase, Tech Evangelist at Orca Security, explores one of the most overlooked cybersecurity risks: neglected assets. From forgotten cloud resources and outdated OT systems to expired domains and abandoned storage,

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data 2025-09-12 at 08:18 By Sinisa Markovic In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the sector a constant focus for attacks. Disruptions to research or medicine distribution can have life-threatening consequences. “During

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Ransomware, vendor outages, and AI attacks are hitting harder in 2025

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Ransomware, vendor outages, and AI attacks are hitting harder in 2025 2025-09-12 at 07:57 By Mirko Zorz Ransomware, third-party disruptions, and the rise of AI-powered attacks are reshaping the cyber risk landscape in 2025. A new midyear analysis from Resilience shows how these forces are playing out in real-world incidents and how they are changing

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Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity

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Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity 2025-09-09 at 08:31 By Sinisa Markovic Railway systems are the lifeblood of many economies, supporting everything from daily passenger transport to military and industrial operations, so the question arises: how secure are they from a cybersecurity perspective? Like all industries, the railway industry is undergoing its digital transformation.

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Smart ways CISOs can do more with less

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Smart ways CISOs can do more with less 2025-09-05 at 08:05 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jill Knesek, CISO at BlackLine, shares practical strategies for CISOs navigating tighter budgets. From maximizing existing tools and vendor partnerships to leveraging AI and making smart investments, she offers actionable advice for maintaining strong

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How gaming experience can help with a cybersecurity career

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How gaming experience can help with a cybersecurity career 2025-09-03 at 08:41 By Sinisa Markovic Many people might not think that playing video games could help build a career in cybersecurity. Yet the skills gained through gaming, even if they don’t seem relevant at first, can be useful in the field. An overlooked pool of

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Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcomes

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Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcomes 2025-09-01 at 08:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec There is constant pressure on security leaders to decide which controls deserve the most attention and budget. A new study offers evidence on which measures are most closely linked to lower breach risk and how organizations should think about deploying them. Marsh

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Boards are being told to rethink their role in cybersecurity

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Boards are being told to rethink their role in cybersecurity 2025-09-01 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Boards of directors are being told that cybersecurity is now central to business resilience and growth, and that they must engage more directly in the way their organizations manage risk. A new report from Google Cloud’s Office of the

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Finding connection and resilience as a CISO

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Finding connection and resilience as a CISO 2025-08-29 at 10:03 By Mirko Zorz With sensitive information to protect and reputational risk always in the background, it isn’t easy for security leaders to have open conversations about what’s working and what isn’t. Yet strong peer networks and candid exchanges are critical for resilience, both organizationally and

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AI can’t deliver without trusted, well-governed information

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AI can’t deliver without trusted, well-governed information 2025-08-29 at 10:03 By Sinisa Markovic While enterprise IT leaders recognize the transformative potential of AI, a gap in information readiness is causing their organizations to struggle in securing, governing, and aligning AI initiatives across business, according to a survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute. Who is the

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Where security, DevOps, and data science finally meet on AI strategy

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Where security, DevOps, and data science finally meet on AI strategy 2025-08-28 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz AI infrastructure is expensive, complex, and often caught between competing priorities. On one side, security teams want strong isolation and boundaries. On the other, engineers push for performance, density, and cost savings. With GPUs in short supply and

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How compliance teams can turn AI risk into opportunity

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How compliance teams can turn AI risk into opportunity 2025-08-27 at 08:52 By Mirko Zorz AI is moving faster than regulation, and that creates opportunities and risks for compliance teams. While governments work on new rules, businesses cannot sit back and wait. In this Help Net Security video, Matt Hillary, CISO at Drata, look at

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Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO

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Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO 2025-08-26 at 09:24 By Mirko Zorz Agriculture is a connected, software-driven industry where cybersecurity is just as essential as tractors and harvesters. From embedded hardware in smart fleets to defending against advanced persistent threats, protecting the agricultural supply chain requires a layered, collaborative approach.

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The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack

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The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack 2025-08-26 at 08:57 By Sinisa Markovic The energy sector remains a major target for cybercriminals. Beyond disrupting daily routines, a power outage can undermine economic stability and public safety. Rising demand for electricity, fueled by technology and digital growth, only adds to the

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How to build a secure AI culture without shutting people down

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How to build a secure AI culture without shutting people down 2025-08-26 at 07:32 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Michael Burch, Director of Application Security at Security Journey, explains how organizations can build a secure AI culture. He highlights the risks of banning AI outright, the dangers of shadow AI,

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Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone

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Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone 2025-08-25 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz Satellites play a huge role in our daily lives, supporting everything from global communications to navigation, business, and national security. As space becomes more crowded and commercial satellite use grows, these systems are facing new cyber threats. The challenge is even greater

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Review: Adversarial AI Attacks, Mitigations, and Defense Strategies

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Review: Adversarial AI Attacks, Mitigations, and Defense Strategies 2025-08-25 at 07:50 By Mirko Zorz Adversarial AI Attacks, Mitigations, and Defense Strategies shows how AI systems can be attacked and how defenders can prepare. It’s essentially a walkthrough of offensive and defensive approaches to AI security. About the author John Sotiropoulos is the Head Of AI

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Five ways OSINT helps financial institutions to fight money laundering

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Five ways OSINT helps financial institutions to fight money laundering 2025-08-22 at 09:31 By Help Net Security Here are five key ways OSINT tools can help financial firms develop advanced strategies to fight money laundering criminals. 1. Reveal complex networks and ownership structures Money launderers often use layered networks of offshore entities and shell companies

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