Category: Help Net Security

Cynet boosts AI-powered threat detection accuracy

Cynet announced a major update to CyAI, its proprietary AI engine that powers advanced threat detection across the Cynet platform. By reducing false positives by 90%, CyAI advances Cynet’s mission to maximize purpose-built protection for managed service providers and small-to-medium…

Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers

A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure researchers have discovered. KeeLoader: Passoword manager that acts as data stealer and malware loader In February…

Outpost24 simplifies threat analysis with AI-enhanced summaries

Outpost24 announced the addition of AI-enhanced summaries to the Digital Risk Protection (DRP) modules within its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform. With Outpost24’s DRP modules, organizations are able to identify, monitor, and protect against threats before they can be…

The Windows Subsystem for Linux goes open source

Microsoft has officially open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), closing the very first issue ever filed on the Microsoft/WSL GitHub repository: “Will this be open source?” WSL allows developers to run unmodified Linux command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly…

CampusGuard ScriptSafe prevents unauthorized script execution

CampusGuard introduced ScriptSafe, a software data security and privacy compliance solution.  ScriptSafe identifies and mitigates risks posed by JavaScript, third-party vendors and open-source code within your web ecosystem. Beyond securing your code, it addresses a critical gap in managing third-party digital…

Why legal must lead on AI governance before it’s too late

In this Help Net Security interview, Brooke Johnson, Chief Legal Counsel and SVP of HR and Security, Ivanti, explores the legal responsibilities in AI governance, highlighting how cross-functional collaboration enables safe, ethical AI use while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.…

Cyble Titan strengthens endpoint security

Cyble announced Cyble Titan, its next-generation Endpoint Security. Designed to meet the evolving threat landscape, Cyble Titan integrates into the Cyble’s AI-Native Security Cloud, bringing together asset visibility, intelligence-led detection, and automated incident response in a unified solution. Unlike traditional…

Why EU encryption policy needs technical and civil society input

In this Help Net Security interview, Full Professor at University of Leuven, unpacks the European Commission’s encryption agenda, urging a balanced, technically informed approach to lawful access that safeguards privacy, security, and fundamental rights across the EU. Given the European…

AI hallucinations and their risk to cybersecurity operations

AI systems can sometimes produce outputs that are incorrect or misleading, a phenomenon known as hallucinations. These errors can range from minor inaccuracies to misrepresentations that can misguide decision-making processes. Real world implications “If a company’s AI agent leverages outdated…