Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Researchers unearth keyloggers on Outlook login pages Unknown threat actors have compromised internet-accessible Microsoft Exchange Servers of government organizations and companies around the world, and…
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Microsoft boosts default security of Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Windows 365 Cloud PCs now come with new default settings aimed at preventing / minimizing data exfiltration and malicious exploits, Microsoft has announced. Windows 365 Cloud PCs are Azure (i.e., Windows 365 service)-hosted virtual Windows PCs the company offers as…
DuckDuckGo’s Scam Blocker now blocks more types of scams
Online scams are getting worse and more varied. DuckDuckGo knows that, so they’ve made changes. Their built-in Scam Blocker now stops more kinds of scam sites, all without tracking you. How Scam Blocker works (Source: DuckDuckGo) “If you accidentally click…
Amazon Linux 2023 achieves FIPS 140-3 validation
Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) has earned FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validation for several of its cryptographic modules. This means it’s now approved for use in systems that need to meet U.S. and Canadian government standards for encryption. FIPS (Federal Information…
Strategies to secure long-life IoT devices
In this Help Net Security interview, Rob ter Linden, CISO at Signify, discusses priorities for CISOs working on IoT security, including the need for compliant infrastructure, easy device management, and preparing for future tech like quantum computing and AI. He…
CISOs flag gaps in GenAI strategy, skills, and infrastructure
95% of C-suite leaders say that GenAI is driving a new level of innovation in their organizations, according to NTT DATA. While CEOs and business leaders are committed to GenAI adoption, CISOs and operational leaders lack the necessary guidance, clarity…
AI Index 2025: What’s changing and why it matters
Stanford recently released its AI Index 2025, and it’s packed with insights on how AI is changing. For CISOs, it’s a solid check-in on where things stand. It covers what the tech can do now, how governments are responding, and…
Who’s guarding the AI? Even security teams are bypassing oversight
Even security teams, the ones responsible for protecting the business, are adding to AI-related risk. A new survey by AI security company Mindgard, based on responses from over 500 cybersecurity professionals at RSAC 2025 Conference and Infosecurity Europe 2025, found…
New infosec products of the week: June 20, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from BigID, Dashlane, Sumsub, and Jumio. Dashlane’s AI model alerts businesses to phishing risks In contrast to rule-based filters or reliance on a threat intel database,…
GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware
Cyberstalkers are increasingly turning to cheap GPS trackers to secretly monitor people in real time. These devices, which often cost less than $30 and run on 4G LTE networks, are small, easy to hide under a bumper or in a…