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Walmart’s latest AI feature aims to help associates overcome language barriers

The retailer is updating its associate app to include real-time translation in 44 languages, alongside AI-driven task management.
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XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up

XBOW has raised $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI-driven offensive security platform. The round was led by Altimeter’s Apoorv Agrawal, with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital and Nat Friedman. This brings XBOW’s total funding to $117 million. Founded by Oege de Moor, XBOW has built an autonomous platform that continuously tests applications for vulnerabilities. Instead of relying on periodic, manual penetration tests, XBOW’s system runs nonstop, using AI to identify … More → The post XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up appeared first on Help Net Security.
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BackBox 8.0 empowers organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategy

BackBox announced the upcoming release of BackBox 8.0, a significant advancement engineered to address the complex and often disparate challenge of securing modern networks that blend traditional on-premise hardware with burgeoning cloud-managed and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) environments. This new release provides organizations a unified, enhanced view and control, strengthening their cyber resilience posture across these hybridized infrastructures. The release of BackBox 8.0 addresses the two major trends seen in today’s enterprise networks: the … More → The post BackBox 8.0 empowers organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategy appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The tiny amplifier that could supercharge quantum computing

Quantum computers are built to handle problems that are far too complex for today’s machines. They could lead to major advances in areas like drug development, encryption, AI, and logistics. Photo by Chalmers University of Technology Now, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new type of amplifier that only switches on when it’s reading data from qubits. Because of its smart design, it uses just one-tenth the power of the … More → The post The tiny amplifier that could supercharge quantum computing appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Abstract Security unveils cloud-native cold storage for security telemetry

Abstract Security announced LakeVilla, a cloud-native cold storage solution built for long-term security telemetry retention that delivers compliance-ready, highly accessible storage at a fraction of SIEM costs—without compromising on performance or accessibility. “Security telemetry is exploding—but that doesn’t mean you should have to choose between storing it affordably and actually being able to access it when it matters,” said Colby DeRodeff, CEO of Abstract Security. “We designed LakeVilla so you never have to compromise again. … More → The post Abstract Security unveils cloud-native cold storage for security telemetry appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Why the SOC needs its “Moneyball” moment

In the classic book and later Brad Pitt movie Moneyball, the Oakland A’s didn’t beat baseball’s giants by spending more – they won by thinking differently, scouting players not through gut instinct and received wisdom, but by utilizing relevant data and pattern recognition. While the rest of the league fixated on batting averages, they focused on what really mattered: getting on base. Security operations centers (SOCs) are at the same crossroads, and only those who … More → The post Why the SOC needs its “Moneyball” moment appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Quantum computers just got an upgrade – and it’s 10× more efficient

Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines.
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From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms

In this Help Net Security interview, Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer at Upwind, discusses how runtime platforms help CISOs shift from managing tools to managing risk. She encourages CISOs to position runtime as a practical layer for real-time risk reduction, especially when facing legacy constraints. Looking ahead, she sees security leaders playing a bigger role in shaping infrastructure and innovation, with teams working more closely across functions as tools converge. What advice would you offer … More → The post From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys?

In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Summerer, Head of Authentication at Swissbit, explains how FIDO security keys work, what threats they address, and why they’re gaining traction across industries, from healthcare to critical infrastructure. He also shares insights into their scalability, compliance advantages, and real-world deployment considerations. How do FIDO security keys differ from traditional authentication methods like passwords or SMS codes? FIDO security keys use public key cryptography to authenticate users, making them … More → The post Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments

Nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to recover their data, the second-highest rate in six years, according to Sophos. How actual payments stack up with the initial demand Ransom payments and recovery costs are on the decline Despite the high percentage of companies that paid the ransom, 53% paid less than the original demand. In 71% of cases where the companies paid less, they did so through negotiation, either through their own negotiations or … More → The post Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments appeared first on Help Net Security.
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