With sensitive information to protect and reputational risk always in the background, it isn’t easy for security leaders to have open conversations about what’s working and what isn’t. Yet strong peer networks and candid exchanges are critical for resilience, both organizationally and personally. In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Green, CISO at Trellix, discusses how CISOs can build trusted communities, balance information sharing with confidentiality, and avoid burnout while leading at the highest level. … More →
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Ransomware attacks are rising 49% as cyber gangs evolve into organized criminal enterprises. With over 200 groups operating like corporations — recruiting talent, using RaaS models, and deploying multi-extortion tactics — defenders must strengthen foundational controls, limit vendor access, and prioritize vulnerability management to stay ahead.
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In this Help Net Security video, Josh Meier, Senior Generative AI Author at Pluralsight, debunks the myth that AI could “escape” servers or act on its own. He explains how large language models actually work, why they can’t become sentient, and where the real risks lie: from misinformation and data leaks to phishing and malware. Meyer also highlights practical, safe ways AI can support cybersecurity professionals.
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Researchers at Recorded Future’s Insikt Group documented five distinct clusters of activity attributed to the persistent threat actor Blind Eagle (also tracked as TAG-144) between May 2024 and July 2025. The primary focus of...
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The group ShadowSilk has been identified as the orchestrator of a new wave of cyberattacks against government institutions across Central Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. According to Group-IB, the number of victims is approaching...
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The NPM ecosystem has been struck by a new supply chain attack, this time targeting the Nx project, into whose repository several malicious package versions were uploaded late Tuesday evening. According to researchers at...
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Anthropic has published a report revealing how malicious actors are increasingly exploiting AI models for attacks and fraud, bypassing existing security measures. The document provides concrete examples showing that agent-based AI systems are no...
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