CISO vs. CIO: Where security and IT leadership clash (and how to fix it)
The dynamic between CISOs and CIOs has always been complex. While both roles are essential to an organization’s success, their priorities often put them at…
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Online crime-as-a-service skyrockets with 24,000 users selling attack tools
The growth of AI-based technology has introduced new challenges, making remote identity verification systems more vulnerable to attacks, according to iProov. Innovative and easily accessible…
How QR code attacks work and how to protect yourself
QR codes have become an integral part of our everyday life due to their simplicity. While they’ve been around for many years, their use exploded…
Commix: Open-source OS command injection exploitation tool
Commix is an open-source penetration testing tool designed to automate the detection and exploitation of command injection vulnerabilities, streamlining security assessments for researchers and ethical…
Review: The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook
The Chief AI Officer’s Handbook is a comprehensive resource for professionals navigating AI implementation and strategy. It is particularly valuable for Chief AI Officers (CAIOs),…
Week in review: Botnet hits M365 accounts, PoC for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accountsA recently discovered botnet of…
Week in review: Botnet hits M365 accounts, PoC for Ivanti Endpoint Manager vulnerabilities released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accountsA recently discovered botnet of…
OT/ICS cyber threats escalate as geopolitical conflicts intensify
Ransomware attacks against industrial organizations surged by 87% over the past year, while new malware families designed specifically for OT environments emerged. These findings highlight…
MITRE Caldera RCE vulnerability with public PoC fixed, patch ASAP! (CVE-2025–27364)
Users of the MITRE Caldera cyber security platform have been urged to plug a critical hole (CVE-2025–27364) that may allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote…
Understanding the AI Act and its compliance challenges
In this Help Net Security interview, David Dumont, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, discusses the implications of the EU AI Act and how organizations can…
Infosec products of the month: February 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Password, Armor, BigID, Dynatrace, Fortinet, Legit Security, Netwrix, Nymi, Palo…
Trustmi Behavioral AI combats social engineering attacks
Trustmi announced new Behavioral AI, anomaly detection, and risk-scoring capabilities to help enterprise customers combat social engineering attacks on their finance teams, payment systems, suppliers,…