AI is transforming the phishing threat landscape at a pace many security teams are struggling to match, according to Cofense. In 2024, researchers tracked one malicious email every 42 seconds. Many of the 42-second attacks were part of polymorphic phishing…
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How working in a stressful environment affects cybersecurity
Stressful work environments don’t just erode morale, they can quietly undermine cybersecurity. When employees feel overworked, unsupported, or mistreated, their judgment and decision-making suffer. “From an organizational perspective, a toxic culture often leads to increased errors, missed threats, decreased productivity,…
Cybersecurity Skills Framework connects the dots between IT job roles and the practical skills needed
The Linux Foundation, in collaboration with OpenSSF and Linux Foundation Education, has released the Cybersecurity Skills Framework, a global reference guide that helps organizations identify and address critical cybersecurity competencies across a broad range of IT job families. “Cybersecurity is…
New infosec products of the week: May 16, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Hunted Labs, McAfee, Obsidian Security, PentestPad, Resecurity, and SecuX. Resecurity One simplifies cybersecurity operations Resecurity One provides real-time cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources, enabling…
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity
Proofpoint has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity, a pan-European provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 (M365) security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness services. Terms of the deal are confidential. The acquisition significantly enhances Proofpoint’s ability to provide…
Coinbase suffers data breach, gets extorted (but won’t pay)
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase has suffered a breach, which resulted in attackers acquiring customers’ data that can help them mount social engineering attacks, the company confirmed today by filing a report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
GitLab 18 increases developer productivity by integrating AI throughout the platform
GitLab launched GitLab 18, including AI capabilities natively integrated into the platform and major new innovations across core DevOps, and security and compliance workflows that are available now, with further enhancements planned throughout the year. Additionally, GitLab Premium customers can…
Samsung patches MagicINFO 9 Server vulnerability exploited by attackers
Companies running Samsung MagicINFO, a platform for managing content on Samsung commercial digital displays, should upgrade to the latest available version of its v9 branch to fix a vulnerability that’s reportedly being exploited by attackers. If this advice sounds familiar,…
PentestPad streamlines security testing workflows
PentestPad announced a major rollout of new features to its platform, built to transform how modern security teams deliver penetration testing and manage vulnerabilities, clients and deliverables. PentestPad is an all-in-one workspace designed for penetration testing companies, internal security teams,…
Russia-linked hackers target webmail servers in Ukraine-related espionage operation
ESET researchers have uncovered RoundPress, a Russia-aligned espionage operation targeting webmail servers via XSS vulnerabilities. Behind it is most likely the Russia-aligned Sednit (also known as Fancy Bear or APT28) cyberespionage group, holding the ultimate goal of stealing confidential data…
LiongardIQ unifies asset inventory, network monitoring and AI insights
Liongard has launched LiongardIQ, a new product designed to address the complexities of cyber resilience. Available July 2025, LiongardIQ moves beyond the Liongard you once knew—introducing a next-generation platform powered by real-time visibility and response, centralized asset intelligence, and embedded…
Kubernetes has grown up: From testbed to critical infrastructure
In this Help Net Security video, Divya Mohan, Principal Technology Advocate at SUSE, discusses how Kubernetes has firmly transitioned from an emerging technology into a core part of enterprise production environments. A new survey from SUSE highlights the latest adoption…
Building cybersecurity culture in science-driven organizations
In this Help Net Security interview, Anne Sofie Roed Rasmussen, CISO at Novonesis, discusses how a science-driven organization approaches cybersecurity, aligning innovation with protection, measuring cultural progress, managing shadow IT, and earning trust from scientific leaders. How do you measure…
How Kim Crawley challenges big tech in “Digital Safety in a Dangerous World”
In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her upcoming book Digital Safety in a Dangerous World, which will feature her expert advice, as well as insights from other…
New blockchain security standards target safer ecosystems
The Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC) launched its first four security standards, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a more secure and trustworthy blockchain ecosystem. These standards are designed to address critical aspects of blockchain security, elevating trust…
Google strengthens secure enterprise access from BYOD Android devices
Google has introduced Device Trust from Android Enterprise, a new solution for making sure that private Android devices used for work are secure enough to access corporate resources and data. Device Trust from Android Enterprise (Source: Google) What is Device…
Foxit Smart Redact Server automates the redaction of sensitive data
Foxit launched Smart Redact Server, a new AI-driven platform built to automate the redaction of sensitive data at scale across enterprise environments. Designed for organizations that manage large volumes of regulated content, the solution enables legal, financial, healthcare, and compliance…
Obsidian’s browser extension manages shadow SaaS and AI tools
Obsidian Security has launched a new browser extension to help businesses safely use SaaS and AI apps online. The extension automatically finds and manages shadow SaaS and AI tools, blocks advanced spear-phishing attacks targeting access tokens, and gives real-time protection…
McAfee’s Scam Detector identifies scams across text, email, and video
McAfee is introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector, a new feature that automatically identifies scams across text, email, and video. Available now in all core McAfee plans at no extra cost, it arrives at a critical moment: nearly 1 in 3 Americans…
Nobara Linux 42 brings performance boost and better hardware support
The Nobara Project has released a new version of its Linux distribution, bringing updated packages, performance improvements, and a few visual tweaks aimed at making life easier for users who want a system that works well out of the box.…