Category: HelpnetSecurity

21
Jan
2026

cside targets hidden website privacy violations with Privacy Watch

cside announced the launch of Privacy Watch. The platform prevents website privacy violations on the client-side, a risk surface that…

21
Jan
2026

The 2026 State of Pentesting: Why delivery and follow-through matter more than ever

Penetration testing has evolved significantly over the past several years. While uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities remains the core goal, the real…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…