Monthly Archives: April 2025

Phishing, fraud, and the financial sector’s crisis of trust

The financial sector is under growing pressure from advanced phishing attacks and fraud, causing major financial losses and eroding customer trust. Escalation of phishing attacks While traditional phishing relied on generic emails to steal sensitive data, cybercriminals now use targeted spear-phishing, leveraging personal information for credibility. AI-driven attacks, including deepfake scams, allow fraudsters to impersonate bank executives or customer service representatives, making detection more difficult. Voice phishing (vishing) and SMS phishing (smishing) have also risen, … More → The post Phishing, fraud, and the financial sector’s crisis of trust appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

In this Help Net Security interview, Esteban Gutierrez, CISO and VP of Information Security at New Relic, discusses how the adoption of cloud infrastructure is outpacing security readiness. He shares strategies for overcoming common misconfigurations and optimizing access controls in the cloud. Do you think the speed and scale of cloud adoption have outpaced organizations’ ability to configure and manage their environments properly? Why or why not? The speed and scale of not only cloud … More → The post Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cyberattacks on water and power utilities threaten public safety

62% of utility operators were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, and of those, 80% were attacked multiple times, according to Semperis. 54% suffered permanent corruption or destruction of data and systems. (Source: Semperis) Utilities face rising cyber threats Recent high-profile cyberattacks by nation-state groups on water and electricity utilities underscore the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. A public utility in Littleton, MA, was recently compromised by a group linked to Volt Typhoon, the Chinese … More → The post Cyberattacks on water and power utilities threaten public safety appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 8, 2025

Application Security Engineer (DevSecOps & VAPT) Derisk360 | India | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer (DevSecOps & VAPT), you will integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and use tools like SonarCloud and Checkmarx for secure code analysis. You will also guide developers on secure coding practices, perform code reviews, and conduct regular application security audits. Cyber and Information Security Architect Prospera Credit Union | Canada | … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 8, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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IBM powers up AI-ready z17 mainframe

The product line, designed to handle AI workloads, will begin shipping this summer.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9398, (Tue, Apr 8th)

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What Embracing the AI Platform Shift Really Means

AI is quickly shifting from a novelty to a business essential, driving companies to integrate it into their strategies and innovate for the future.
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Researchers use AI to improve diagnosis of drug-resistant infections

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence-based method to more accurately detect antibiotic resistance in deadly bacteria such as tuberculosis and staph. The breakthrough could lead to faster and more effective treatments and help mitigate the rise of drug-resistant infections, a growing global health crisis.
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Chatbot opens computational chemistry to nonexperts

A web platform uses a chatbot to enable any chemist — including undergraduate chemistry majors — to configure and execute complex quantum mechanical simulations through chatting.
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How to Make a Project Budget: Project Budgeting Basics (Templates Included)

If you don’t have the funds, you’re not going to complete the project successfully. That’s why a project budget is so important: it’s the lifeblood of the project. Follow these steps to secure the funds necessary to support the project… Watch The post How to Make a Project Budget: Project Budgeting Basics (Templates Included) appeared first on ProjectManager.
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