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How agentic AI and non-human identities are transforming cybersecurity

Within the average enterprise, non-human identities (NHIs) now outnumber employees, contractors, and customers by anything between 10-to-1 and 92-to-1. Add to this the fragmentation of human identity management resulting from authorizing a single person’s access to multiple on-premises, cloud computing and hybrid environments, and enterprise identity and access management (IAM) becomes extremely challenging. Trust no-one The concept of applying zero-trust policies to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to corporate IT environments has been promoted … More → The post How agentic AI and non-human identities are transforming cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Even the best safeguards can’t stop LLMs from being fooled

In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Pound, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham shares his insights on the cybersecurity risks associated with LLMs. He discusses common organizational mistakes and the necessary precautions for securing sensitive data when integrating LLMs into business operations. Where do you see the biggest gaps in understanding or preparedness among CISOs and security teams when it comes to LLM use? Many security professionals are – quite reasonably – not … More → The post Even the best safeguards can’t stop LLMs from being fooled appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Thursday, May 8th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9442, (Thu, May 8th)

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams

The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search for new opportunities, scammers are actively preying on them. Losing a job, especially when you can’t afford to be without income, is emotionally stressful, and desperation can make you vulnerable to these types of scams. Given the ongoing economic uncertainty, market volatility, and the adoption of AI across industries, more … More → The post Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Global cybersecurity readiness remains critically low

Only 4% of organizations worldwide have achieved the ‘mature’ level of readiness required to withstand cybersecurity threats, according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index. This is a slight increase from last year’s index, in which 3% of organizations worldwide were designated as mature. This demonstrates that despite a slight improvement from last year, global cybersecurity preparedness remains low as hyperconnectivity and AI introduce new complexities for security practitioners. AI is changing the threat landscape AI … More → The post Global cybersecurity readiness remains critically low appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Healthcare workers regularly upload sensitive data to GenAI, cloud accounts

Healthcare organizations are facing a growing data security challenge from within, according to a new report from Netskope Threat Labs. The analysis reveals that employees in the sector are frequently attempting to upload sensitive information, including potentially protected health data, to unauthorized websites and cloud services. Among the most common destinations are AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Healthcare GenAI data policy violations Over the past 12 months, 81% of all data policy violations in … More → The post Healthcare workers regularly upload sensitive data to GenAI, cloud accounts appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer

Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person’s health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient’s chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral cancers. The new models could revolutionize how cancer is detected in primary care, and make it easier for patients to get treatment at much earlier stages.
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