McAfee launched the AI-powered McAfee Scam Detector — a tool designed to protect against text, email, and video scams. Today’s scams are smarter, sneakier, and more convincing than ever — and they’re everywhere. 59% of Americans say they or someone…
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eBay CISO on managing long-term cybersecurity planning and ROI
In this Help Net Security interview, Sean Embry, CISO at eBay, discusses key aspects of cybersecurity leadership. He shares insights on balancing long-term strategic planning with immediate threat response, evaluating the ROI of new technologies, and addressing employee cybersecurity fatigue.…
Making the most of cryptography, now and in the future
Enterprise cryptography faces risks beyond just the advent of quantum computers. For starters, there is no guarantee that the traditional algorithms have not been broken. Though we believe that it is “unlikely” they can be, the reality is that in…
Open source worldwide: Critical maintenance gaps exposed
Lineaje recently released a report identifying the US and Russia as the leading generators of open-source projects, with both countries also having the highest numbers of anonymous open-source contributions. In this Help Net Security video, Nick Mistry, SVP and CISO…
Cyberbro: Open-source tool extracts IoCs and checks their reputation
Cyberbro is an open-source application that extracts IoCs from garbage input and checks their reputation using multiple services. Cyberbro features Input handling: Paste raw logs, IoCs, or fanged IoCs, and let the regex parser do the rest. Multi-service reputation checks:…
How AI and deepfakes are redefining social engineering threats
This article presents key insights from 2024 reports on the rise of phishing attacks, focusing on how advancements in AI and deepfake technology are making social engineering tactics more sophisticated. Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks Examining…
Balancing proprietary and open-source tools in cyber threat research
In this Help Net Security interview, Thomas Roccia, Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft, discusses how threat research drives faster, better decision-making in cybersecurity operations. Roccia provides insights into balancing internal and external research strategies, the influence of AI and geopolitical…
Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks surged dramatically in the second half of 2024 (703%), signaling a sharp escalation in the use of sophisticated…
Only 26% of Europe’s top companies earn a high rating for cybersecurity
With the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline approaching on 17th January, 2025, Europe’s top 100 companies face an urgent cybersecurity challenge, according to SecurityScorecard. A-rated companies safer from breaches The report highlights the role of SecurityScorecard’s A-to-F rating…
Is healthcare cybersecurity in critical condition?
This article highlights key findings and trends in healthcare cybersecurity for 2024. From the rising impact of cyberattacks on patient care to the vulnerabilities posed by medical devices and supply chains, these insights provide an overview of the current state…