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DDoS attacks hit record scale as 1 Tbps+ campaigns become more common

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DDoS attacks hit record scale as 1 Tbps+ campaigns become more common 2026-08-13 at 07:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec DDoS attacks grew in scale during the first half of 2026, bringing larger traffic floods, shorter attack durations, and increasingly automated campaigns. Cloudflare’s H1 2026 DDoS Threat Report shows threat actors relying on multi-vector techniques and large-scale […]

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JadePuffer returns with ransomware built to target AI models and infrastructure

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JadePuffer returns with ransomware built to target AI models and infrastructure 2026-07-21 at 16:38 By Zeljka Zorz JadePuffer, the threat actor behind the recently documented extortion operation executed end-to-end by an AI agent, is now attempting to leverage ENCFORGE, novel ransomware created to target AI and machine learning (ML) infrastructure. The extortion contact embedded in

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Security threat prompts Progress to disable ShareFile accounts, tell customers to shut down servers

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Security threat prompts Progress to disable ShareFile accounts, tell customers to shut down servers 2026-07-13 at 14:45 By Zeljka Zorz A “credible external security threat” targeting Progress Software’s ShareFile Storage Zone Controllers (SZC) – the on-premises, customer-managed server components where organizations store files shared via this popular enterprise platform – has spurred the company to

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Thousands of malicious AI skills found capable of stealing data, running malware

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Thousands of malicious AI skills found capable of stealing data, running malware 2026-07-08 at 12:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec AI agents can browse the web, use external tools, execute commands, and perform tasks on behalf of users. Many rely on skills that define how they interact with services and data. Malicious skills can abuse those capabilities

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Autonomous AI-driven worm can reason its way through corporate networks

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Autonomous AI-driven worm can reason its way through corporate networks 2026-06-03 at 20:20 By Zeljka Zorz Researchers at the University of Toronto, the Vector Institute, and the University of Cambridge have built and tested a proof-of-concept AI-driven worm that does not operate on a fixed list of exploits. Instead, it analyzes each target it encounters,

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Indirect prompt injection is taking hold in the wild

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Indirect prompt injection is taking hold in the wild 2026-04-24 at 23:26 By Zeljka Zorz The open web is slowly but surely filling up with “traps” designed for LLM-powered AI agents. The technique, known as indirect prompt injection (IPI), involves hiding (more or less) covert instructions inside ordinary web pages, waiting for an AI agent

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Prompt injection tags along as GenAI enters daily government use

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Prompt injection tags along as GenAI enters daily government use 2026-04-09 at 08:27 By Sinisa Markovic Routine use of GenAI has moved into daily operations in state and territorial government environments, placing new security risks within common workflows. A Center for Internet Security (CIS) report, Prompt Injections: The Inherent Threat to Generative AI, identifies prompt

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$100 radio equipment can track cars through their tire sensors

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$100 radio equipment can track cars through their tire sensors 2026-03-03 at 19:46 By Sinisa Markovic When people consider what might track their movements, they think of smartphone apps, GPS services, or roadside cameras. The tires of a new car rarely enter that equation. Researchers at IMDEA Networks Institute, together with European partners, found that

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When the Olympics connect everything, attackers pay attention

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When the Olympics connect everything, attackers pay attention 2026-01-19 at 09:19 By Anamarija Pogorelec Global sporting events bring a surge of network traffic, new systems, and short term partnerships. That mix draws attention from cyber threat actors who see opportunity in scale and distraction. A new Palo Alto Networks threat study on the Milan Cortina

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Rethinking OT security for project heavy shipyards

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Rethinking OT security for project heavy shipyards 2026-01-12 at 09:09 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Hans Quivooij, CISO at Damen Shipyards Group, discusses securing OT and ICS in the shipyard. He outlines how project-based operations, rotating contractors, and temporary systems expand the threat surface and complicate access control. Quivooij also covers

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When every day is threat assessment day

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When every day is threat assessment day 2025-11-12 at 09:00 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Paul J. Mocarski, VP & CISO at Sammons Financial Group, discusses how insurance carriers are adapting their cybersecurity strategies. He explains how ongoing threat assessments, AI-driven automation, and third-party risk management help maintain readiness. Mocarski also

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The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war

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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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Your budget Android phone might be spying on you

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Your budget Android phone might be spying on you 2025-09-30 at 08:08 By Sinisa Markovic Researchers have found that many low-cost Android devices come with pre-installed apps that have high-level access to the system. Unlike apps from the Google Play Store, many of these are not subject to thorough checks and can serve as vectors

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AI video surveillance could end privacy as we know it

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AI video surveillance could end privacy as we know it 2025-09-16 at 08:40 By Sinisa Markovic AI-powered video surveillance brings up big questions about privacy. On one hand, it can make us feel safer, but on the other, it can easily cross the line into intrusion. The more we let technology watch and track our

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Detecting danger: EASM in the modern security stack

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Detecting danger: EASM in the modern security stack 2025-09-03 at 08:03 By Help Net Security In today’s complex threat environment, the challenge for security professionals isn’t just defeating threats – it’s finding your vulnerabilities in the first place. That’s where External Attack Surface Management (EASM) tools come in. EASM can identify the many weaknesses that

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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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The AI security crisis no one is preparing for

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The AI security crisis no one is preparing for 2025-08-20 at 08:03 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jacob Ideskog, CTO of Curity, discusses the risks AI agents pose to organizations. As these agents become embedded in enterprise systems, the potential for misuse, data leakage, and unauthorized access grows. Ideskog warns that

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The top CTEM platforms you should know in 2025

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The top CTEM platforms you should know in 2025 2025-08-14 at 08:02 By Help Net Security Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is a modern cybersecurity strategy originally coined by Gartner analysts, which focuses on identifying, prioritizing, validating, and mobilizing teams to reduce threat exposure across an organization’s full attack surface. It’s in a category of

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Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data

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Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data 2025-07-15 at 08:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Knoblauch, CISO at Element Fleet Management, discusses how the rise of connected vehicles and digital operations is reshaping fleet management cybersecurity. He points to growing risks like API breaches, tampering with onboard

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