Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures
NordVPN is one of the most popular VPNs on the market today, but is it safe? We aim to answer all your questions in this in-depth overview......»»
iPhone isn"t secure enough for the South Korea military - but Android is
An iPhone ban in the South Korean military that has less to do with security and more to do with a poorly crafted mobile device management suite coupled with nationalism may be expanding to the rank-and-file.iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe.....»»
Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing
Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% yea.....»»
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?
Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, accessib.....»»
The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election
We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of artificial intelligence (.....»»
Proton adds detailed dark web monitoring for paid plans
Proton is out with the latest upgrade for its users on a paid tier. Dark web monitoring is here to help you keep your online credentials as safe as possible with alerts when you need to update passwords due to data breaches and more. Here’s how it.....»»
Discover if your data have been leaked with Proton Mail"s new tool
Proton Mail's Dark Web Monitoring identifies and alerts you if your credentials appear in a breach. Here's what this means for your communications security......»»
A critical security flaw could affect thousands of WordPress sites
Forminator can be used to upload malware to the site, Japan's researchers say......»»
Trend Micro launches AI-driven cyber risk management capabilities
Trend Micro unveiled AI-driven cyber risk management capabilities across its entire flagship platform, Trend Vision One. This seamlessly integrates more than 10 industry technology categories into one offering, empowering security, cloud and IT opera.....»»
Binary Defense enhances BDVision to improve security for SMBs
Binary Defense announced several important updates to BDVision, the company’s real-time detection and containment Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (mEDR) solution. These critical updates – which include new deception technology, artificial i.....»»
TopSpin 2K25 serves up a fun, but safe tennis simulation revival
Publisher 2K has brought a beloved tennis game series back with TopSpin 2K25, but its not a major upgrade from the series' last installment......»»
The first steps of establishing your cloud security strategy
In this article, we’ll identify some first steps you can take to establish your cloud security strategy. We’ll do so by discussing the cloud security impact of individual, concrete actions featured within the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS C.....»»
How to improve response to emerging cybersecurity threats
Cyber resilience is a top priority for global organizations, and understanding threats plays a crucial role in building and maintaining a layered security approach. This Help Net Security round-up presents excerpts from previously recorded videos fea.....»»
Fuxnet malware: Growing threat to industrial sensors
In this Help Net Security video, Sonu Shankar, Chief Strategy Officer at Phosphorus, discusses how Blackjack’s Fuxnet malware should be a wakeup call to industrial operators about the vulnerability of sensor networks and the outsized impact these a.....»»
Cloud Console Cartographer: Open-source tool helps security teams transcribe log activity
Cloud Console Cartographer is an open-source tool that maps noisy log activity into highly consolidated, succinct events to help security practitioners cut through the noise and understand console behavior in their environment. “Infrastructure.....»»
How to optimize your bug bounty programs
In this Help Net Security interview, Roy Davis, Manager – Vulnerability Management & Bug Bounty at Zoom, discusses the role bug bounty programs play in identifying security vulnerabilities and facilitating collaboration with researchers. He off.....»»
Security Bite: Cybercriminals take advantage of Apple Store Online’s third-party pickup
At this year’s annual hacking conference, Black Hat Asia, a team of security researchers revealed how cybercriminals are sneakily using........»»
The GMO tooth microbe that is supposed to prevent cavities
Some experts have concerns over the safety of the genetically modified bacteria. Enlarge (credit: zhangshuang via Getty) About seven years ago, Aaron Silverbook and his then-girlfriend, a biologist, were perusing old sci.....»»
Fusion-energy quest makes big advance with EU-Japan reactor
The inauguration of the world's most powerful fusion machine brings the dream of clean, safe and abundant power closer......»»
Previously unknown details of aphids in flight to contribute to improved crop security
Researchers led by a scientist at Keele University in Staffordshire have studied the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest, to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food security and prevent the spread of disease......»»
Tesla recalling nearly 3,900 Cybertrucks for faulty accelerator pedals, NHTSA says
A dislodged pedal could cut torque on both the accelerator and brake pedals, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its recall report on Friday......»»