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Predicting DDoS attacks: How deep learning could give defenders an early warning

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most common and disruptive forms of cybercrime. Defenders have traditionally focused on detecting these attacks once they are underway. New research suggests that predicting DDoS attacks in advance may be possible, giving security teams a head start in planning their defenses. A new study outlines an approach to forecasting DDoS activity using deep learning. The researchers from Universiti Malaya and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka analyzed 192,525 DDoS … More → The post Predicting DDoS attacks: How deep learning could give defenders an early warning appeared first on Help Net Security.
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$439 million recovered in global financial crime crackdown

Authorities around the world have recovered $439 million from criminals following a months-long operation led by INTERPOL. The effort, called HAECHI VI, ran from April through August 2025 and involved police in 40 countries and territories working together to track and seize stolen funds. Digital devices used to in Portugal to divert social security funds meant to support vulnerable families (Source: INTERPOL) The operation targeted a range of online financial crimes that have become increasingly … More → The post $439 million recovered in global financial crime crackdown appeared first on Help Net Security.
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In Pictures: Persistent Systems & Google Cloud BI modernisation Sydney roundtable

A selection of photos from a recent iTnews executive roundtable lunch at Bambini Trust restaurant in Sydney.
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New framework sets baseline for SaaS security controls

Managing security across dozens or even hundreds of SaaS apps has become a major headache. Each tool has its own settings, permissions, and logs, and most third-party risk processes only look at the vendor’s overall security, not the app itself. That leaves gaps you have to close on your own, often with limited visibility and extra work for both your team and procurement. The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) wants to change that with a new … More → The post New framework sets baseline for SaaS security controls appeared first on Help Net Security.
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GenAI is exposing sensitive data at scale

Sensitive data is everywhere and growing fast. A new report from Concentric AI highlights how unstructured data, duplicate files, and risky sharing practices are creating serious problems for security teams. The findings show how generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are adding complexity, while old problems like oversharing and poor data hygiene continue to create exposure. Generative AI raises new concerns On average, Copilot accessed nearly three million sensitive data records per organization during the … More → The post GenAI is exposing sensitive data at scale appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AI is rewriting the rules of cyber defense

Enterprise security teams are underprepared to detect new, adaptive AI-powered threats. The study, published by Lenovo, surveyed 600 IT leaders across major markets and shows widespread concern about external and internal risks, along with low confidence in current defenses. External AI threats gain ground More than six in ten IT leaders see cybercriminals using AI as a growing risk. AI-enhanced campaigns can adapt to defenses in real time, imitate normal user behavior, and operate across … More → The post AI is rewriting the rules of cyber defense appeared first on Help Net Security.
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LTG Braga Relinquishes USASOC Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – In an intimate ceremony, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after four years serving as…
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Contractors angle for opportunities under DHS spending surge

Contractors are flooding DHS with pitches, but the department’s plans for spending billions from the One Big Beautiful Bill remain up in the air. The post Contractors angle for opportunities under DHS spending surge first appeared on Federal News Network.
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