Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business
With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, …
Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers
The rise of mobile banking has changed how businesses and customers interact. It brought about increased convenience and efficiency, but has also opened new doors for …
How AI agents could undermine computing infrastructure security
In this Help Net Security video, Ev Kontsevoy, CEO at Teleport, explores the risks AI agents pose to computing infrastructure, particularly when exposed to social engineering …
5 pitfalls that can delay cyber incident response and recovery
The responsibility of cyber incident response falls squarely on the shoulders of the CISO. And many CISOs invest heavily in technical response procedures, tabletop exercises …
Moving beyond checkbox security for true resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, William Booth, director, ATT&CK Evaluations at MITRE, discusses how CISOs can integrate regulatory compliance with proactive risk …
How financial institutions can minimize their attack surface
In this Help Net Security interview, Sunil Mallik, CISO of Discover Financial Services, discusses cybersecurity threats for financial institutions. He also shares insights on …
Top 5 threats keeping CISOs up at night in 2025
Cyber threats in 2025 require a proactive, adaptive approach. To stay ahead, CISOs must balance technical defenses, regulatory expectations, and human factors. By prioritizing …
94% of Wi-Fi networks lack protection against deauthentication attacks
A recent report from Nozomi Networks Labs, based on an analysis of over 500,000 wireless networks worldwide, reveals that only 6% are adequately protected against wireless …
AI threats and workforce shortages put pressure on security leaders
In this Help Net Security video, John Grancarich, Fortra’s Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2025 Fortra State of Cybersecurity Survey and highlights escalating …
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 …
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 …
What you can do to prevent workforce fraud
In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated …