Organizations that don’t adapt their security programs as they implement AI run the risk of being exposed to a variety of threats, both old and emerging ones. MLSecOps addresses this critical gap in security perimeters by combining AI and ML…
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The AI security crisis no one is preparing for
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…
Why CISOs in business services must close the edge security gap
Cloud adoption is speeding ahead in the business services sector, but security for remote and edge environments is falling behind. At the same time, generative AI is moving into daily workflows faster than most IT teams are prepared for. Those…
iOS security features you should use to protect your privacy
iOS 18 comes with several privacy and security features that many iPhone users overlook. Knowing how to use them can help you protect your personal information and control which apps can access your data. USB Accessories Lock iOS 18 allows…
Google unveils new AI and cloud security capabilities at Security Summit
Google used its Cloud Security Summit 2025 today to introduce a wide range of updates aimed at securing AI innovation and strengthening enterprise defenses. The announcements span protections for AI agents, new tools for security operations centers, enhancements in cloud…
Webinar: Why AI and SaaS are now the same attack surface
The lines between SaaS and AI are vanishing. AI agents are now first-class citizens in your SaaS universe: accessing sensitive data, triggering workflows, and introducing new risks that legacy SaaS security posture management tools (SSPM) miss. Security teams are discovering…
Android VPN apps used by millions are covertly connected AND insecure
Three families of Android VPN apps, with a combined 700 million-plus Google Play downloads, are secretly linked, according to a group of researchers from Arizona State University and Citizen Lab. Finding the secret links Virtual private networks (VPNs) are widely…
Cofense Vision 3.0 identifies user engagement with phishing emails
Cofense launched Vision 3.0, the latest advancement to its Phishing Threat Detection and Response (PDR) platform. Vision 3.0 delivers faster, smarter incident response by giving security teams visibility into exactly how users interacted with phishing emails that slipped past perimeter…
Git 2.51: Preparing for the future with SHA-256
Git 2.51 is out, and the release continues the long process of modernizing the version control system. The update includes several technical changes, but one of the most important areas of work is Git’s move toward stronger cryptographic security through…
What happens when penetration testing goes virtual and gets an AI coach
Cybersecurity training often struggles to match the complexity of threats. A new approach combining digital twins and LLMs aims to close that gap. Researchers from the University of Bari Aldo Moro propose using Cyber Digital Twins (CDTs) and generative AI…
The cybersecurity myths companies can’t seem to shake
Cybersecurity myths are like digital weeds: pull one out, and another quickly sprouts in its place. You’ve probably heard them before: Macs don’t get viruses, we’re too small to be a target, or changing passwords often keeps us safer. Experts…
As AI grows smarter, your identity security must too
AI is no longer on the horizon, it’s already transforming how organizations operate. In just a few years, we’ve gone from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide adoption. According to a recent SailPoint survey, 82% of companies are running AI agents today,…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 19, 2025
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst DOT Security | USA | On-site – View job details As a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, you will lead the investigation of real-time alerts from SIEM platforms and other security tools, ensuring timely identification of potential threats. You…
What makes airport and airline systems so vulnerable to attack?
In this Help Net Security video, Recep Ozdag, VP and GM at Keysight Technologies, explains why airline and airport systems are so difficult to secure. He explores the complex aviation ecosystem, from legacy systems and third-party vendors to the challenges…
New NIST guide explains how to detect morphed images
Face morphing software can blend two people’s photos into one image, making it possible for someone to fool identity checks at buildings, airports, borders, and other secure places. These morphed images can trick face recognition systems into linking the photo…
Noodlophile infostealer is hiding behind fake copyright and PI infringement notices
Attackers pushing the Noodlophile infostealer are targeting businesses with spear-phishing emails threatening legal action due to copyright or intellectual property infringement, Morphisec researchers have warned. The campaign The emails, ostensibly sent by a law firm, are tailored to the recipients:…
How security teams are putting AI to work right now
AI is moving from proof-of-concept into everyday security operations. In many SOCs, it is now used to cut down alert noise, guide analysts during investigations, and speed up incident response. What was once seen as experimental technology is starting to…
Review: Data Engineering for Cybersecurity
Data Engineering for Cybersecurity sets out to bridge a gap many security teams encounter: knowing what to do with the flood of logs, events, and telemetry they collect. About the author James Bonifield has a decade of experience analyzing malicious…
Buttercup: Open-source AI-driven system detects and patches vulnerabilities
Buttercup is a free, automated, AI-powered platform that finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. Developed by Trail of Bits, it recently earned second place in DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC). Main components Buttercup is made up of four main…
Bridging the AI model governance gap: Key findings for CISOs
While most organizations understand the need for strong AI model governance, many are still struggling to close gaps that could slow adoption and increase risk. The findings of a new Anaconda survey of more than 300 AI practitioners and decision-makers…