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Tackling the No. 1 CISO budget item with a SIEM transformation
One of the most prevalent concerns for security leaders is cost – namely, how they can work within their budget and still keep their organization protected. Business leaders understand that security is important, but security leaders are still grappling with…
Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth
Machine identities are multiplying fast, and many organizations are struggling to keep up. In this Help Net Security interview, Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, explains why machine identity security matters, where most companies go wrong, how automation can help, and…
Why SMEs can no longer afford to ignore cyber risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Nottingham, illustrates how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) must reassess their risk exposure and prioritize resilience to safeguard their long-term growth and stability. Learn…
Cyber Attack on British Co-Operative Group
The Co-Operative Group, commonly known as Co-Op, has issued an official statement confirming that some of its systems were recently targeted in a cyber attack. The retailer, which operates in a variety of sectors including food retail, funeral services, and…
FBI Uncovers 42,000 Phishing Domains Tied to LabHost PhaaS Operation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed the existence of 42,000 phishing domains associated with the notorious LabHost phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform. This operation, which spanned from November 2021 through April 2024, was recently disabled by law enforcement and had…
Commvault Confirms Zero-Day Attack Breached Its Azure Cloud Environment
Commvault, a global leader in data protection and information management, has confirmed that a sophisticated cyberattack involving a zero-day vulnerability breached its Azure cloud environment earlier this week. The breach, attributed to a suspected nation-state threat actor, underscores the evolving…
SonicWall OS Command Injection Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
SonicWall has issued an urgent warning to customers that threat actors are actively exploiting a high-severity command injection vulnerability in its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-44221, was initially disclosed in December 2023 but has recently…
Anthropic Report Sheds Light on Emerging Threats from Generative AI Misuse
The cybersecurity landscape faces unprecedented challenges as artificial intelligence systems become increasingly weaponized by malicious actors. A groundbreaking report released on April 24, 2025, by Anthropic titled “Detecting and Countering Malicious Uses of Claude: March 2025” has revealed concerning patterns…
Hijacking NodeJS’ Jenkins Agents For Remote Code Execution
Security researchers recently uncovered a critical vulnerability in Node.js’s continuous integration infrastructure that allowed attackers to execute malicious code on internal Jenkins agents, potentially leading to a devastating supply chain attack. When multiple DevOps platforms work together to execute pipelines…
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital footprints GoSearch is an open-source OSINT tool built to uncover digital footprints linked to specific…
Tor Browser 14.5.1 Released with Enhanced Security and New Features
The Tor Project has announced the official release of Tor Browser 14.5.1, introducing a host of security improvements and new features designed to bolster privacy and ease of use for millions around the globe. The new version is now available…
Top solutions to watch after RSAC 2025
RSAC 2025 showcased a wave of innovation, with vendors unveiling technologies poised to redefine cybersecurity. From AI-powered defense to breakthroughs in identity protection, this year’s conference delivered a glimpse into the future. Here are the most interesting products that caught…
AI and GPUs Make Your Passwords Easier to Crack: A Study
How AI and GPUs are revolutionizing password cracking. Learn how to safeguard your passwords with effective strategies. Read more! The post AI and GPUs Make Your Passwords Easier to Crack: A Study appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Unlocking GenAI: Real-World Use Cases & Innovations Across Industries
How Uber’s GenAI-powered invoice automation boosts efficiency, cutting manual effort by 70% and ensuring 90% data accuracy. Learn more! The post Unlocking GenAI: Real-World Use Cases & Innovations Across Industries appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Online fraud peaks as breaches rise
Data breaches played a key role in significant financial losses faced by consumers due to fraud. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Yin, Global Head of Fraud at TransUnion, and Brad Daughdrill, VP, Data Science, Head of Global Fraud…
Low-tech phishing attacks are gaining ground
Cybercriminals are increasingly favoring low-tech, human-centric attacks to bypass email scanning technologies, according to VIPRE Security. The report is based on an analysis of global real-world data and highlights the most significant email security trends from the first quarter of…
Securing APIs in a Cloud-First World – CISO Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, securing APIs in a cloud-first world is crucial, as APIs have become the backbone of modern application architecture, enabling seamless integration and data exchange across platforms. However, as organizations accelerate their cloud-first strategies, APIs…
Evaluating Cybersecurity ROI – CISO’s Metrics Toolkit
In today’s hyper-connected business environment, evaluating cybersecurity ROI is essential, as cybersecurity has shifted from a technical concern to a critical business function demanding strategic investment and executive focus. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), demonstrating the financial value of…
Adopting SOAR Solutions – CISO’s Automation Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) has emerged as a critical technology for modern security operations. SOAR combines three essential capabilities: security orchestration, automation, and incident response into a unified platform that helps security…