Monthly Archives: March 2025

Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers

The rise of mobile banking has changed how businesses and customers interact. It brought about increased convenience and efficiency, but has also opened new doors for cybercriminals, particularly on the Android platform, which dominates the global smartphone market. According to ESET research, Android financial threats, targeting banking apps and cryptocurrency wallets, grew by 20% in H2 of 2024 compared to the first half of the year. Fortunately, large financial institutions like banks have significant resources, … More → The post Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025

Global cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by 12.2% in 2025, according to the latest forecast from the IDC Worldwide Security Spending Guide. The rise in cyber threats is pushing organizations to invest more in their defenses. AI tools are making these threats more sophisticated, which is adding to the urgency. IDC says this steady climb in spending will continue through 2028, hitting $377 billion by then. The U.S. and Western Europe will still make … More → The post Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Healthcare’s alarming cybersecurity reality

89% of healthcare organizations have the top 1% of riskiest Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices – which contain known exploitable vulnerabilities (KEVs) linked to active ransomware campaigns as well as an insecure connection to the internet – on their networks, according to Claroty. These figures represent a highly targeted, critical area where most security teams should prioritize their remediation efforts. The report is based on an analysis of over 2.25 million IoMT and 647,000 … More → The post Healthcare’s alarming cybersecurity reality appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety

In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. She breaks down the so-called “quantum threat” and explains why it’s not just theoretical. The real concern is the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attack strategy, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computing capabilities mature. This video outlines why PQC is more than just a … More → The post Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Infosec products of the month: March 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Kosmos, Alloy, Cloudflare, Cytex, Detectify, GetReal Security, iProov, Keysight Technologies, Outpost24, Palo Alto Networks, Pondurance, Red Canary, SailPoint, SimSpace, Sonatype, Sumsub, and TXOne Networks. Outpost24 introduces CyberFlex to streamline attack surface management and pen testing Outpost24 has launched Outpost24 CyberFlex, a comprehensive application security solution that combines Attack Surface Management (ASM) and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) to manage … More → The post Infosec products of the month: March 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, March 28th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9384, (Fri, Mar 28th)

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Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees

“I was not a part of the chat,” Michael Duffey, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s deputy chief of staff said. The post Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees

“I was not a part of the chat,” Michael Duffey, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s deputy chief of staff said. The post Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees first appeared on Federal News Network.
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HHS employees who took separation incentive still waiting on promised administrative leave

HHS employees who accepted the voluntary separation says they’re still working and haven’t received any indication when they’ll be placed on leave. The post HHS employees who took separation incentive still waiting on promised administrative leave first appeared on Federal News Network.
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HUD denies backpay to reinstated probationary employees

Unlike HUD, most other agencies have said they are providing backpay to their previously fired probationary employees as they work to reinstate them. The post HUD denies backpay to reinstated probationary employees first appeared on Federal News Network.
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