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Phone theft is turning into a serious cybersecurity risk

Phone theft is a rising issue worldwide, and it’s more than just a property crime. It’s a serious cybersecurity threat. In the UK alone, the Metropolitan Police seizes 1,000 …

passwords
People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway

35% of Gen Z said they never or rarely update passwords after a data breach affecting one of their accounts, according to Bitwarden. Only 10% reported always updating …

Steven Furnell
Why SMEs can no longer afford to ignore cyber risk

In this Help Net Security interview, Steven Furnell, Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Nottingham, illustrates how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) must …

Wendy Wu
Preparing for the next wave of machine identity growth

Machine identities are multiplying fast, and many organizations are struggling to keep up. In this Help Net Security interview, Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, explains why …

open-source cybersecurity tools
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: April 2025

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. GoSearch: …

Ledger Flex
Product showcase: Ledger Flex secure crypto wallet

The Ledger Flex is a hardware wallet designed for the secure storage of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. It combines security features with a user-friendly interface, making it …

supply chain
Securing the invisible: Supply chain security trends

Adversaries are infiltrating upstream software, hardware, and vendor relationships to quietly compromise downstream targets. Whether it’s a malicious update injected into a …

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Why cyber resilience must be part of every organization’s DNA

As AI brings about excitement and transformative potential, the report reveals that organizations are forging ahead with innovations despite increased security concerns, …

IoT
Eyes, ears, and now arms: IoT is alive

I’ve never quite seen anything like this in my two decades of working in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. In just a few years, devices at home and work started including …

cyber hygiene
What’s worth automating in cyber hygiene, and what’s not

Cyber hygiene sounds simple. Patch your systems, remove old accounts, update your software. But for large organizations, this gets messy fast. Systems number in the thousands. …

Chris Kennedy
Want faster products and stronger trust? Build security in, not bolt it on

In this Help Net Security interview, Christopher Kennedy, CISO at Group 1001, discusses how cybersecurity initiatives are reshaping enterprise cybersecurity strategy. He …

DDoS
DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year

Cloudflare says it mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2025. This is a 358% increase compared to the same time last year. Their Q1 2025 DDoS report …

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