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Hackers pose as employers to steal crypto, login credentials
Since early 2024, ESET researchers have been tracking DeceptiveDevelopment, a series of malicious campaigns linked to North Korea-aligned operators. Disguising themselves as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Balancing cloud security with performance and availability
Your business can’t realize the many benefits of cloud computing without ensuring performance and availability in its cloud environments. Let’s look at some …
Unlocking OSINT: Top books to learn from
Discover the top Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) books in this curated list. From investigative techniques to digital footprint analysis, these titles offer insights for …
The hidden risks of a broken data provisioning system
In this Help Net Security video, Bart Koek, Field CTO at Immuta, discusses their 2025 State of Data Security Report, highlighting emerging challenges for IT and data security …
Week in review: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited 0-days, PAN-OS auth bypass hole plugged
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, …
vCISOs are in high demand
Regardless of job title, 92% of executives stated they had some degree of confidence in their organization’s ability to meet compliance requirements and tackle advanced …
New GRC and cyber risk strategies emphasize risk adaptability
MetricStream has unveiled its annual forecast of key trends shaping the future of GRC and Cyber GRC. These 2025 predictions offer a roadmap for building resilience strategies, …