Git 2.51: Preparing for the future with SHA-256
Git 2.51 is out, and the release continues the long process of modernizing the version control system. The update includes several technical changes, but one…
Category: HelpnetSecurity
The cybersecurity myths companies can’t seem to shake
Cybersecurity myths are like digital weeds: pull one out, and another quickly sprouts in its place. You’ve probably heard them before: Macs don’t get viruses,…
New NIST guide explains how to detect morphed images
Face morphing software can blend two people’s photos into one image, making it possible for someone to fool identity checks at buildings, airports, borders, and…
Noodlophile infostealer is hiding behind fake copyright and PI infringement notices
Attackers pushing the Noodlophile infostealer are targeting businesses with spear-phishing emails threatening legal action due to copyright or intellectual property infringement, Morphisec researchers have warned.…
Review: Data Engineering for Cybersecurity
Data Engineering for Cybersecurity sets out to bridge a gap many security teams encounter: knowing what to do with the flood of logs, events, and…
How security teams are putting AI to work right now
AI is moving from proof-of-concept into everyday security operations. In many SOCs, it is now used to cut down alert noise, guide analysts during investigations,…
Buttercup: Open-source AI-driven system detects and patches vulnerabilities
Buttercup is a free, automated, AI-powered platform that finds and fixes vulnerabilities in open-source software. Developed by Trail of Bits, it recently earned second place…
Weak alerting and slipping prevention raise risk levels for CISOs
Prevention effectiveness is falling, detection gaps remain wide, and attackers are exploiting weaknesses in data protection and credentials. Data theft prevention has dropped to 3…
Bridging the AI model governance gap: Key findings for CISOs
While most organizations understand the need for strong AI model governance, many are still struggling to close gaps that could slow adoption and increase risk.…
Week in review: 2 threat actors exploiting WinRAR 0-day, Microsoft fixes “BadSuccessor” Kerberos flaw
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: WinRAR zero-day was exploited by two threat actors (CVE-2025-8088)The RomCom…
How military leadership prepares veterans for cybersecurity success
In this Help Net Security interview, Warren O’Driscoll, Head of Security Practice at NTT DATA UK and Ireland, discusses how military leadership training equips veterans…
Cyber insurance market shows early signs of maturity
The cyber insurance market is entering a new phase of evolution and showing early signs of maturity, according to recent research from Arctic Wolf. Brokers…