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, SonicWall stated on Wednesday, following the conclusion of a Mandiant-supported investigation into the incident. Early reports…
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Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management restores operations after identity breaches
Semperis released Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management, which combines its Active Directory Forest Recovery (ADFR), Disaster Recovery for Entra Tenant (DRET), and Identity Forensics and Incident Response (IFIR) services with its enterprise crisis management system, Ready1, to help organizations restore…
Ootbi Mini delivers zero trust, immutable data protection
Object First unveiled Ootbi Mini, a new compact immutable storage appliance designed for remote and branch offices, edge environments, and small businesses to ransomware-proof local Veeam backup data. Ootbi Mini is available in 8, 16, and 24 terabyte (TB) capacities…
CyberFOX DNS Filtering stops threats before they reach networks
CyberFOX launched CyberFOX DNS Filtering, a solution designed to stop threats before they ever reach networks. Built for managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprise IT teams, CyberFOX DNS Filtering combines advanced AI-driven technology with intuitive management to deliver protection without…
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 sites once they are found, but identifying new ones remains difficult. To close that…
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. Despite advances in technology, most attacks still begin with people, not code. He explains how…
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 trust. Vachon explains how PRA Group balances identity verification with a seamless customer experience. Vachon…
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 give governments a forward-looking picture of resilience. A new report from Zurich Insurance Group…
Varonis Interceptor stops AI-evasive email attacks
Varonis Systems announced the availability of Varonis Interceptor, a new approach to email security that uses multi-layered AI to detect and block social engineering attacks, even when they originate from trusted or compromised sources. Attackers are using LLMs to deliver…
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 users with malware by using the increasingly popular ClickFix social engineering technique. “This tool allows threat actors to…
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 this year’s record losses are driven largely by the February attack on cryptocurrency exchange…
CyberArk unveils new capabilities to reduce risk across human and machine identities
CyberArk announced new discovery and context capabilities across its Machine Identity Security portfolio. The enhancements enable security teams to find, understand and secure machine identities, spanning certificates, keys, secrets, workloads and more, reducing risk and simplifying compliance at scale. Machine identities…
Netskope UZTNA adds policy control by device posture, risk, and role
Netskope has enhanced its Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) solution. Comprised of Netskope One Private Access and Netskope Device Intelligence, Netskope’s UZTNA solution extends beyond the core use case of delivering fast, consistent, secure access to remote and local…
Radiflow360 unifies OT risk, compliance, and response
Radiflow has launched the new Radiflow360, a unified, AI-enhanced OT cybersecurity platform that delivers visibility, risk management and streamlined incident response for mid-sized industrial enterprises. Radiflow360 now enables mid-sized industrial operators to gain visibility and control over their OT networks…
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 communicating through long, delay-prone links. A new study explores how AI…
DefectDojo: Open-source DevSecOps platform
DefectDojo is an open-source tool for DevSecOps, application security posture management (ASPM), and vulnerability management. It helps teams manage security testing, track and remove duplicate findings, handle remediation, and generate reports. Whether you’re a solo security practitioner or a CISO…
New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail
When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask for help. A new research project looks at how to keep people talking…
Developing economies are falling behind in the fight against cybercrime
Cybercrime is a global problem, but not every country is equally equipped to fight it. In many developing economies, cybersecurity is still seen as a luxury, something nice to have when budgets allow. That means little investment in tools, training,…
Redis patches critical “RediShell” RCE vulnerability, update ASAP! (CVE-2025-49844)
Redis, the company behind the widely used in-memory data structure store of the same name, has released patches for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49844) that may allow attackers full access to the underlying host system. “This flaw allows a post auth…
Barracuda Research centralizes AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis
Barracuda Networks has introduced Barracuda Research, a new centralized resource for threat intelligence, real-world incident analysis, email threat detection data from Barracuda AI, and more. Barracuda Research is designed to equip IT and security professionals, as well as managed service…