Your SOC is tired, AI isn’t
Security teams have discussed AI in the SOC for years, but solid evidence of its impact has been limited. A recent benchmark study by Dropzone puts measurable evidence behind …
New infosec products of the week: October 10, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Object First, OPSWAT, Radiflow, and Semperis. OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Drive delivers …
Legit tools, illicit uses: Velociraptor, Nezha turned against victims
Threat actors are using an increasing variety of commercial and open-source products to carry out their attacks: according to researchers, Velociraptor and Nezha are the …
Attackers compromised ALL SonicWall firewall configuration backup files
The attackers who brute-forced their way into SonicWall’s firewall cloud backup service accessed configuration backup files of all customers who have used the service, …
Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results
Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent …
Behind the screens: Building security customers appreciate
In this Help Net Security interview, Jess Vachon, CISO at PRA Group, discusses the company’s multi-layered defense against fraud and its commitment to protecting customer …
Turning the human factor into your strongest cybersecurity defense
In this Help Net Security video, Jacob Martens, Field CISO at Upwind Security, explores one of cybersecurity’s most enduring challenges: the human factor behind breaches. …
Outdated encryption leaves crypto wide open
The cryptocurrency sector faces an existential threat on two fronts: none of the 2,138 web applications and 146 mobile apps tested by ImmuniWeb support post-quantum …
Six metrics policymakers need to track cyber resilience
Most countries are still making national cyber policy decisions without reliable numbers. Regulations often focus on incident reporting after damage is done, but they fail to …
Researchers uncover ClickFix-themed phishing kit
Palo Alto Networks researchers have discovered and analyzed “IUAM ClickFix Generator”, a phishing kit that allows less skilled attackers to infect unsuspecting …
North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year
North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, and the year isn’t over yet. Though …
Rethinking AI security architectures beyond Earth
If you think managing cloud security is complex, try doing it across hundreds of satellites orbiting the planet. Each one is a moving endpoint that must stay secure while …
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