Monthly Archives: May 2025

Token Security unveils MCP Server for non-human identity security

Token Security launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for non-human identity (NHI). This capability brings the power of agentic AI to modern security operations and enables teams to interact with complex NHI data using simple, natural language. The Token MCP Server leverages the open-standard Model Context Protocol to bridge large language models (LLMs) with enterprise identity data, delivering intelligent insights and guided remediation through a conversational interface. Security teams can now ask questions and make … More → The post Token Security unveils MCP Server for non-human identity security appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Is privacy becoming a luxury? A candid look at consumer data use

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Joy Wu, Assistant Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, discusses the psychological and societal impacts of data monetization, why current privacy disclosures often fall short, and what it will take to create a more equitable data ecosystem. From the limits of transparency to the potential for privacy to become a luxury, Wu offers a candid assessment of where we are, and where we’re headed. Consumers significantly change their … More → The post Is privacy becoming a luxury? A candid look at consumer data use appeared first on Help Net Security.
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In Pictures: OPSWAT and AUSCERT security roundtable

A selection of photos from a recent iTnews executive roundtable lunch at Uncle Su’s restaurant on the Gold Coast.
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Outsourcing cybersecurity: How SMBs can make smart moves

Outsourcing cybersecurity can be a practical and affordable option. It allows small businesses to get the protection they need without straining their budgets, freeing up time and resources to focus on core operations. 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly address security issues, increasing demand for the expertise and services of MSPs, and 78% are concerned that a severe cyberattack could drive them out of operation, according to ConnectWise. What you can outsource … More → The post Outsourcing cybersecurity: How SMBs can make smart moves appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Digital trust is cracking under the pressure of deepfakes, cybercrime

69% of global respondents to a Jumio survey say AI-powered fraud now poses a greater threat to personal security than traditional forms of identity theft. This number rises to 74% in Singapore, with 71% also indicating that AI-generated scams are harder to detect than traditional scams. Rising AI concerns erode digital trust 69% of global consumers indicated they are more skeptical of the content they see online due to AI-generated fraud than they were last … More → The post Digital trust is cracking under the pressure of deepfakes, cybercrime appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Shift left strategy creates heavy burden for developers

While 47% of organizations claim to have implemented shift left security strategies, many still struggle with execution gaps and security inefficiencies, according to Pynt. Of those who haven’t implemented shift left, half of them have no plans to do so at all. Shift left security gains momentum Since shift left security was introduced, companies have been trying to live up to its promise: identifying and addressing security issues earlier in the software development lifecycle, ideally … More → The post Shift left strategy creates heavy burden for developers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New infosec products of the week: May 23, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Anchore, Cyble, Outpost24, and ThreatMark. Outpost24 simplifies threat analysis with AI-enhanced summaries Outpost24 announced the addition of AI-enhanced summaries to the Digital Risk Protection (DRP) modules within its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform. With Outpost24’s DRP modules, organizations are able to identify, monitor, and protect against threats before they can be exploited. Cyble Titan strengthens endpoint security Cyble announced … More → The post New infosec products of the week: May 23, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, May 23rd, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9464, (Fri, May 23rd)

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Mind the band gap! — researchers create new nanoscale forms of elementary semiconductor with tunable electronic properties

Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the discovery could lead to the design of a variety of customised electronic devices using only a single element.
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New color-changing sensor detects alcohol with a smartphone snap

Scientists developed a smartphone-compatible ethanol sensor using a metal-organic framework called Cu-MOF-74. The sensor visually detects ethanol concentrations across a wide range, with no electronics or lab tools required. This technology has promising applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare, industrial processes, and alcohol breath analysis.
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