cyber risk
Cyberattacks are changing the game for major sports events
Sports fans and cybercriminals both look forward to major sporting events, but for very different reasons. Fake ticket sites, stolen login details, and DDoS attacks are common …
You can’t trust AI chatbots not to serve you phishing pages, malicious downloads, or bad code
Popular AI chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) often fail to provide accurate information on any topic, but researchers expect threat actors to ramp up their …
Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works
Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get …
Federal Reserve System CISO on aligning cyber risk management with transparency, trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Tammy Hornsby-Fink, CISO at Federal Reserve System, shares how the Fed approaches cyber risk with a scenario-based, intelligence-driven …
How cybercriminals are weaponizing AI and what CISOs should do about it
In a recent case tracked by Flashpoint, a finance worker at a global firm joined a video call that seemed normal. By the end of it, $25 million was gone. Everyone on the call …
Most AI and SaaS apps are outside IT’s control
60% of enterprise SaaS and AI applications operate outside IT’s visibility, according to CloudEagle.ai. This surge in invisible IT is fueling a crisis in AI identity …
Quantum risk is already changing cybersecurity
A new report from the Cyber Threat Alliance warns that the era of quantum risk is already underway, and security teams need to stop treating it like a problem for tomorrow. …
Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal
A recent study by researchers at the University of Padova reveals that despite the rise in car thefts involving Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems, the auto industry has made …
CISOs need better tools to turn risk into action
Many organizations are overwhelmed by the complexity of their IT systems, making it difficult to manage cybersecurity risks, according to a new Ivanti report. The …
AI agents have access to key data across the enterprise
82% of organizations already use AI agents, but only 44% of organizations report having policies in place to secure them, according to SailPoint. While 53% are in the process …
Why layoffs increase cybersecurity risks
A wave of layoffs has swept through the tech industry, leaving IT teams in a rush to revoke all access those employees may have had. Additionally, 54% of tech hiring managers …
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 …