In this Help Net Security interview, Juliette Hudson, CTO of CybaVerse, discusses why asset visibility remains a critical cybersecurity challenge. She explains how to maintain security without slowing down operations, shares ways to improve visibility in OT environments, and explains…
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300% increase in endpoint malware detections
The third quarter of 2024 saw a dramatic shift in the types of malware detected at network perimeters, according to a new WatchGuard report. The report’s key findings include a 300% increase quarter over quarter of endpoint malware detections, highlighted…
iOS 18 settings to lock down your privacy and security
Enhancing your security and privacy on iOS 18 involves configuring various settings to control access to your personal data and device features. Here are 12 essential settings to consider. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) Using 2FA authentication adds an extra layer…
CardinalOps expands Threat Exposure Management platform
CardinalOps announced new enhancements to its Threat Exposure Management platform. The newly launched platform provides security teams with better visibility, smarter prioritization, and consistent workflows to address exposures and proactively reduce the risk of a breach. With this expansion, CardinalOps is…
Fortinet enhances FortiAnalyzer to deliver accelerated threat hunting and incident response
Fortinet announced significant enhancements to FortiAnalyzer, reinforcing its role in driving faster, smarter security operations (SecOps)—all from a single, turnkey hybrid platform tailored for mid-sized enterprises and teams impacted by the cyber skills shortage. FortiAnalyzer offers a powerful, streamlined entry…
Echoworx launches Manage Your Own Keys feature powered by AWS
Echoworx has unveiled its “Manage Your Own Keys” (MYOK) feature, powered by AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) service. This solution gives businesses greater control over sensitive data by allowing them to generate, manage, and…
Edge Delta Security Data Pipelines mitigates security threats
Edge Delta announced its Security Data Pipelines. This solution empowers security teams to process, analyze, and act on security data faster and more efficiently than ever before. By enabling real-time data processing and enrichment, Edge Delta’s Security Data Pipelines transform…
Pangea introduces AI guardrails to secure AI applications
Pangea announced AI Guard and Prompt Guard to secure AI, defending against threats like prompt injection and sensitive information disclosure. Alongside the company’s existing AI Access Control and AI Visibility products, Pangea now offers comprehensive suite of guardrails to secure…
Attackers are chaining flaws to breach Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-0108, a recently disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls, are ramping up. “GreyNoise now sees 25 malicious IPs actively exploiting CVE-2025-0108, up from 2 on February 13,” the threat…
Veeam brings recovery orchestrator to Microsoft Hyper-V customers
Veeam Software announced it’s bringing recovery orchestrator to Microsoft Hyper-V customers as part of the Veeam Data Platform. Veeam Recovery Orchestrator simplifies and automates the disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution process. It allows organizations to create, manage, and test…
Kunai: Open-source threat hunting tool for Linux
Kunai is an open-source tool that provides deep and precise event monitoring for Linux environments. “What sets Kunai apart is its ability to go beyond simple event generation. While most security monitoring tools rely on syscalls or kernel function hooking,…
VC-backed cybersecurity startups and the exit crunch
The cybersecurity startup landscape is at a crossroads. As venture-backed companies strive for successful exits, the bar has risen dramatically, requiring more funding, higher revenue, and faster growth than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Mark Kraynak, Founding…
Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore
Cybersecurity advice is everywhere. We’re constantly reminded to update our passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid clicking suspicious links. Yet, beneath these practical steps lie deeper cyber hygiene habits that, despite their importance, are frequently overlooked. These underlying mindsets and…
6 considerations for 2025 cybersecurity investment decisions
Cybersecurity professionals may be concerned about the constantly shifting threat landscape. From the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) by malicious actors to the expanding attack surface, cybersecurity risks evolve, and defenders need to mitigate them. Despite a period of…
Cybercriminals shift focus to social media as attacks reach historic highs
A new report from Gen highlights a sharp rise in online threats, capping off a record-breaking 2024. Between October and December alone, 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked – an astonishing rate of 321 per second. The risk of encountering…
BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it
BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active presence and good reputation on the ransomware-focused Russian-language forum RAMP, and their aggressive recruiting…
Unit21 empowers financial institutions to detect and stop scams
Unit21 launched its new scams solution that helps financial institutions and fintechs detect and stop scams before they cause financial harm. Using AI automation, the new solution can be integrated into a fraud team’s workflow to accelerate investigations and response…
Boomi API Management helps enterprises tackle API sprawl
Boomi unveiled its API Management (APIM) solution, delivering cloud-scale APIM alongside integration and automation, data management, and AI capabilities as part of the Boomi Enterprise Platform. Comprised of Boomi’s existing API Management offering along with assets recently acquired from both…
ProcessUnity accelerates third-party assessments
ProcessUnity announced the next generation of the Global Risk Exchange. This platform transforms the third-party assessment process, reducing friction for both organizations and their third parties while streamlining vendor onboarding and accelerating assessment cycles. “The Global Risk Exchange makes the…
The risks of autonomous AI in machine-to-machine interactions
In this Help Net Security, Oded Hareven, CEO of Akeyless Security, discusses how enterprises should adapt their cybersecurity strategies to address the growing need for machine-to-machine (M2M) security. According to Hareven, machine identities must be secured and governed similarly to…