Category: HelpnetSecurity

Cybercriminals speak the language young people trust
21
Jan
2026

Cybercriminals speak the language young people trust

Criminal groups actively recruit, train, and retain people in structured ways. They move fast, pay in crypto, and place no…

Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code
21
Jan
2026

Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code

Bandit is an open-source tool that scans Python source code for security issues that show up in everyday development. Many…

Security leaders push for continuous controls as audits stay manual
21
Jan
2026

Security leaders push for continuous controls as audits stay manual

Security teams say they want real-time insight into controls, but still rely on periodic checks that trail daily operations. New…

Initial access broker pleads guilty to selling access to 50 corporate networks
20
Jan
2026

Initial access broker pleads guilty to selling access to 50 corporate networks

A 40-year-old Jordanian man has admitted to selling unauthorized access to computer networks of at least 50 companies, the US…

Let's Encrypt rolls out 6-day and IP-based certificates
20
Jan
2026

Let’s Encrypt rolls out 6-day and IP-based certificates

Let’s Encrypt says its short-lived TLS certificates with a 6-day lifetime are now generally available. Each certificate is valid for…

Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
20
Jan
2026

Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers

Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected…

Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice
20
Jan
2026

Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice

A strange charge appears on a bank account. An email claims a package is on the way. A social media…

Privacy teams feel the strain as AI, breaches, and budgets collide
20
Jan
2026

Privacy teams feel the strain as AI, breaches, and budgets collide

Privacy programs are under strain as organizations manage breach risk, new technology, and limited resources. A global study from ISACA…

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 20, 2026
20
Jan
2026

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 20, 2026

Application Security Engineer xAI | USA | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will review…

Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor
19
Jan
2026

Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor

Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a…

Law enforcement tracks ransomware group blamed for massive financial losses
19
Jan
2026

Law enforcement tracks ransomware group blamed for massive financial losses

Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Germany have identified two members of a Russian-affiliated ransomware group and carried out searches…

British Army to spend £279 million on permanent cyber regiment base
19
Jan
2026

British Army to spend £279 million on permanent cyber regiment base

The British Army has announced a new permanent base for its cyber regiment, backed by £279 million in government spending….