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GitHub becomes go-to platform for malware delivery across Europe
Phishing has become the go-to method for attackers looking to get past security controls and access sensitive environments in Europe, according to Netskope. Users are now …
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: May 2025
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Vuls: Open-source …
Why app modernization can leave you less secure
Enterprises typically “modernize” access patterns for an application by enabling industry standard protocols like OIDC or SAML to provide single sign-on (SSO) for legacy apps …
4.5% of breaches now extend to fourth parties
Security teams can no longer afford to treat third-party security as a compliance checkbox, according to SecurityScorecard. Traditional vendor risk assessments, conducted …
NIST proposes new metric to gauge exploited vulnerabilities
NIST has introduced a new way to estimate which software vulnerabilities have likely been exploited, and it’s calling on the cybersecurity community to help improve and …
Cyber threats are changing and here’s what you should watch for
In this Help Net Security video, Stefan Tanase, Cyber Intelligence Expert at CSIS, gives an overview of how cybercriminals are changing their tactics, including using …
AI forces security leaders to rethink hybrid cloud strategies
Hybrid cloud infrastructure is under mounting strain from the growing influence of AI, according to Gigamon. Cyberthreats grow in scale and sophistication As cyberthreats …
Week in review: Trojanized KeePass allows ransomware attacks, cyber risks of AI hallucinations
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers A suspected initial …
Digital trust is cracking under the pressure of deepfakes, cybercrime
69% of global respondents to a Jumio survey say AI-powered fraud now poses a greater threat to personal security than traditional forms of identity theft. This number rises to …
Shift left strategy creates heavy burden for developers
While 47% of organizations claim to have implemented shift left security strategies, many still struggle with execution gaps and security inefficiencies, according to Pynt. Of …
Many rush into GenAI deployments, frequently without a security net
70% percent of organizations view the pace of AI development, particularly in GenAI, as the leading security concern related to its adoption, followed by lack of data …
Third-party cyber risks and what you can do
When a third-party tech vendor suffers a cyber incident, your business can feel the effects immediately. That’s why it’s crucial to treat vendor risk as part of your …