Cybersecurity friction usually gets framed as a user problem: password policies that frustrate employees, MFA that slows down logins, or blocked apps that send workers into the arms of shadow IT. But there’s a different kind of friction happening behind…
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IPinfo boosts privacy detection capabilities with Residential Proxy Detection API
IPinfo launched Residential Proxy Detection API, extending its privacy detection capabilities to help security and fraud prevention teams identify one of the most evasive forms of anonymized IP traffic. Residential Proxy Detection is also available via downloadable database and Snowflake…
Zenni ID Guard disrupts unwanted infrared facial tracking
Zenni Optical introduces Zenni ID Guard, a privacy-focused lens technology that reflects near-infrared light to help disrupt unwanted tracking. It’s a shield for your face, built right into your everyday glasses, all at an accessible price. The growing use of…
Barracuda protects Microsoft Entra ID environment from data loss
Barracuda Networks launched Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium – a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to safeguard Microsoft Entra ID environments from accidental and malicious data loss. With fast, reliable recovery of vital identity data, the new offering strengthens cyber resilience and…
Qantas data breach could affect 6 million customers
Qantas has suffered a cyber incident that has lead to a data breach. “The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform,” the Australian airline announced today, but said…
Scamnetic KnowScam 2.0 helps consumers detect every type of scam
Scamnetic releaseed KnowScam 2.0, its flagship product for scam protection and digital identity verification. KnowScam 2.0 builds on everything users already trust — now with major upgrades, including an enhanced three-point scoring system, the new Auto Scan feature for Microsoft…
Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine
Exabeam announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the AI capability designed to turn…
Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works
Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get distracted. But at the end of the day, the goal stays the…
How FinTechs are turning GRC into a strategic enabler
In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Clemm, Corp GRC Lead, Group CISO, and BCO at Riverty, shares how the GRC landscape for FinTechs has matured in response to tighter regulations and global growth. He discusses the impact of frameworks…
Product showcase: Protect your data with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is a 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted flash drive with a USB-C connector. It is available in storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 512GB and holds FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. The device is OS-agnostic,…