ProSpy and ToSpy: New spyware families impersonating secure messaging apps
ESET researchers have found two Android spyware campaigns aimed at people looking for secure messaging apps such as Signal and ToTok. The attackers spread the…
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Underwriting is shifting to AI-driven, real-time decisions by 2030
Underwriting is undergoing a major transformation as financial institutions push for faster decisions, better fraud detection, and greater personalization, according to a new global Experian…
Chekov: Open-source static code analysis tool
Checkov is an open-source tool designed to help teams secure their cloud infrastructure and code. At its core, it’s a static code analysis tool for…
Building a mature automotive cybersecurity program beyond checklists
In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Sullivan, CIO & CISO at Agero, shares his perspective on automotive cybersecurity. He discusses strategies for developing mature…
GPT needs to be rewired for security
LLMs and agentic systems already shine at everyday productivity, including transcribing and summarizing meetings, extracting action items, prioritizing critical emails, and even planning travel. But…
The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity
A new study from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows how geopolitical tensions shape cyberattacks on power grids, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. How…
Biotech platforms keep missing the mark on security fundamentals
A new security posture report on the biotech sector shows how quickly attackers could reach sensitive health data with only basic reconnaissance. Researchers needed less…
North Korea’s IT workers are targeting firms beyond tech, crypto, and the U.S.
North Korea’s clandestine IT Worker (ITW) program, which is long known for targeting U.S. technology firms and crypto firms, has broadened its scope to attempt…
Google Drive for desktop will spot, stop and remedy ransomware damage
Google has rolled out AI-powered ransomware detection and file restoration features in Drive for desktop, Google’s official file syncing and access app for Windows and…
Fuel iX Fortify helps enterprises expose GenAI vulnerabilities at scale
TELUS Digital has released its continuous automated red-teaming application, Fuel iX Fortify. The solution helps enterprises test GenAI systems at scale and identify vulnerabilities by…
Too many Cisco ASA firewalls still unsecure despite zero-day attack alerts
Despite Cisco and various cybersecurity agencies warning about attackers actively exploting zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362) in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) for months, there…
Siemens simplifies OT security with virtualized, encrypted connectivity
Siemens launched SINEC Secure Connect, the zero trust security platform designed for operational technology (OT) networks. The software solution virtualizes network structures using overlay networks.…