Week in review: Critical SAP NetWeaver flaw exploited, RSAC 2025 Conference
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: RSAC 2025 ConferenceRSAC 2025 Conference took place at the Moscone…
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New Microsoft accounts will be “passwordless by default”
Microsoft is making new Microsoft accounts passwordless by default, the company has announced on Thursday, which marked this year’s World Password Day. “As part of…
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%…
AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers
Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet. “Our latest Global…
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…
Half of red flags in third-party deals never reach compliance teams
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organizations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance…
Infosec products of the month: April 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1touch.io, Abnormal AI, AppViewX, Arctic Wolf Networks, Bitdefender, BitSight, Bugcrowd,…
Photos: RSAC 2025, part 2
RSAC 2025 Conference is taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Help Net Security is on-site, and this gallery takes you inside the…
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: Open-source OSINT tool for uncovering digital…
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…
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…
Top solutions to watch after RSAC 2025
RSAC 2025 showcased a wave of innovation, with vendors unveiling technologies poised to redefine cybersecurity. From AI-powered defense to breakthroughs in identity protection, this year’s…