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The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war

Bot farms have moved into the center of information warfare, using automated accounts to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and weaken trust in institutions. Algorithms reward noise over truth Thales reports that in 2024, automated bot traffic made up 51% of all web traffic, the first time in a decade it has surpassed human activity online. As bots become more common and harder to tell from real users, people start to lose confidence in what … More → The post The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics

Geopolitics, emerging technology, and skills shortages are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across industries, according to a new PwC report. The findings show a mix of rising awareness, persistent weaknesses, and uneven preparation for the next wave of threats. Geopolitical risk at the core of strategy 60% of executives say cyber risk investment is now one of their top three strategic priorities in response to political instability, trade disputes, and fractured alliances. For many, this also means … More → The post Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 7, 2025

Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer AvetixCyber | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer, you will integrate security tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines, perform secure code reviews, architecture risk assessments, and threat modeling. Develop and maintain security automation scripts and policies for build pipelines. Manage vulnerability triage, prioritize fixes, and track closure through ticketing systems. Cryptography Governance Analyst RBC | Canada | On-site – View job details … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 7, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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