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Doppel Simulation combats social engineering attacks

Doppel announced Doppel Simulation, a new product and expansion to the Doppel Vision Platform that enables organizations to redefine security awareness training and social engineering penetration testing by mirroring today’s multi-channel and dynamic attacker behaviors. Informed by real-world threats and built with autonomous AI phishing agents, Simulation generates customized, hyper-realistic scenarios tailored to each organization and employee role and behavior, making it possible for businesses to strengthen defenses against modern social engineering attacks. Simulation enables … More → The post Doppel Simulation combats social engineering attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Fractional vs. full-time CISO: Finding the right fit for your company

In this Help Net Security interview, Nikoloz Kokhreidze, Fractional CISO at Mandos, discusses why many early- and growth-stage B2B companies hire full-time CISOs before it’s needed. He breaks down common founder misconceptions, explains the right approach to security leadership, and shares when a full-time CISO makes sense. What trends are you seeing in early-stage or growth-stage B2B companies that lead them to prematurely hire a full-time CISO? We need to differentiate between the two, as … More → The post Fractional vs. full-time CISO: Finding the right fit for your company appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Product showcase: iStorage datAshur PRO+C encrypted USB flash drive

The iStorage datAshur PRO+C is a USB-C flash drive featuring AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption. Available in capacities from 32 GB to 512 GB, the drive holds FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification and operates without the need for software, making it compatible with any operating system or host. The datAshur PRO+C has a rechargeable battery that allows you to enter a PIN on the built-in keypad before connecting it to a USB port. As the battery … More → The post Product showcase: iStorage datAshur PRO+C encrypted USB flash drive appeared first on Help Net Security.
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URL-based threats become a go-to tactic for cybercriminals

Cybercriminals are using advanced social engineering and AI-generated content to make malicious URLs difficult for users to identify, according to Proofpoint. Whether through email, text messages, or collaboration apps, URL-based threats now dominate the cyber threat landscape. Attackers are not just impersonating trusted brands, they are abusing legitimate services, tricking users with fake error prompts, and bypassing traditional security by embedding threats in QR codes and SMS messages. Cybercriminals favor URLs over attachments The gap … More → The post URL-based threats become a go-to tactic for cybercriminals appeared first on Help Net Security.
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CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI

Organizations are increasing investments in cloud, AI, and emerging technologies, but their infrastructure and security strategies often lag behind. A recent Unisys survey of 1,000 senior executives shows that business and IT leaders are not always aligned on what needs to be in place before the next wave of technology arrives. Proactive cybersecurity is growing in popularity (Source: Unisys) From a security perspective, the findings raise concerns about how quickly organizations are moving ahead without … More → The post CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9580, (Thu, Aug 21st)

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