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Fake “Windows Update” screens fuels new wave of ClickFix attacks

A convincing (but fake) “Windows Update” screen can be the perfect lure for tricking users into infecting their computers with malware. Add a multi-stage delivery chain with some offbeat techniques, and infostealer operators have everything they need to slip past defenses. The malware delivery campaigns “Since the beginning of October, Huntress has identified multiple ClickFix lure sites that trick victims into running a malicious command, following a consistent format and leading to a unique execution … More → The post Fake “Windows Update” screens fuels new wave of ClickFix attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft cracks down on malicious meeting invites

Phishing is shifting into places people rarely check. Meeting invites that plant themselves on calendars can survive long after the malicious email is gone. That leaves a quiet opening for attackers. Microsoft has updated Defender for Office 365 so that security teams can now remove those leftover calendar entries when they perform a Hard Delete. Microsoft also added stronger domain blocking for phishing links. Attackers have been sending harmful meeting invites because Outlook often auto … More → The post Microsoft cracks down on malicious meeting invites appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How an AI meltdown could reset enterprise expectations

In this Help Net Security interview, Graham McMillan, CTO at Redgate Software, discusses AI, security, and the future of enterprise oversight. He explains why past incidents haven’t pushed the industry to mature. McMillan also outlines the structural shifts he expects once failures start to have business impact. What type of AI-driven failure do you believe is most likely to force the industry into a maturity leap, and why have recent incidents not been enough to … More → The post How an AI meltdown could reset enterprise expectations appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Aircraft cabin IoT leaves vendor and passenger data exposed

The expansion of IoT devices in shared, multi-vendor environments, such as aircraft cabins, has created tension between the benefits of data collaboration and the risks to passenger privacy, vendor intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. A new study finds that even with protections that scramble data while it moves between devices, sensitive information often remains exposed once it reaches its destination. The moment information becomes exposed The cabin network works by having devices send updates to … More → The post Aircraft cabin IoT leaves vendor and passenger data exposed appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Supply chain sprawl is rewriting security priorities

Organizations depend on long chains of vendors, but many cybersecurity professionals say these relationships create gaps they cannot see or control. A new ISC2 survey of more than 1,000 cybersecurity professionals shows that supply chain risk sits near the top of their concerns. 70% of respondents said their organizations are concerned about cybersecurity risks linked to third party suppliers. Concern is highest in enterprise environments and in sectors that handle financial or government data. Vendor … More → The post Supply chain sprawl is rewriting security priorities appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 25, 2025

Associate Director, Cybersecurity Specialist HSBC | India | Remote – View job details As an Associate Director, Cybersecurity Specialist, you will lead the Cyber Professional Testing Practice, setting direction, mentoring teams, and planning resources to support organisation-wide adoption. You will define and deliver the testing strategy, including frameworks, processes, methodologies, tooling, and automated testing practices, while guiding teams on appropriate performance and stress testing. You will also oversee testing process management, documentation, and continuous improvement … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 25, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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