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Arctera InfoScale gains AI capabilities to identify and contain ransomware attacks

Arctera announced new AI-powered features in Arctera InfoScale that enable organizations to identify and respond to ransomware indicators in real time. By learning behavioral patterns across applications, storage and infrastructure, Arctera InfoScale is now able to instantly recognize the traits of a successful ransomware breach as soon as it happens, automatically triggering responses to contain the impact of an attack. “For many organizations today, anomaly detection has been limited. Focusing only on protection data will … More → The post Arctera InfoScale gains AI capabilities to identify and contain ransomware attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS 2.0 to deliver end-to-end security across the AI lifecycle

Palo Alto Networks announced Prisma AIRS 2.0, a major platform upgrade that completes the native integration of recently acquired Protect AI to deliver a comprehensive AI security platform. This release directly confronts a critical enterprise challenge: 78% of organizations are transforming with AI, but only a staggering 6% have the guardrails to do so securely. Prisma AIRS 2.0 meets this demand by providing customers with end-to-end protection across the entire AI application lifecycle, securing everything … More → The post Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS 2.0 to deliver end-to-end security across the AI lifecycle appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Privado.ai introduces AI agents to automate privacy assessments and real-time data mapping

Privado.ai released several new capabilities to automate privacy assessments and data maps for privacy teams amid growing privacy enforcement for non-compliant personal data sharing. Leveraging AI agents to reason and take action, Privado.ai’s new Agentic Assessment solution populates 100% of privacy assessments by analyzing documentation. “Privacy teams typically must wait weeks for stakeholders to complete privacy assessment questionnaires, causing project delays or privacy reviews to be skipped altogether. With Agentic Assessments, stakeholders can populate entire … More → The post Privado.ai introduces AI agents to automate privacy assessments and real-time data mapping appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Trulioo expands identity platform to strengthen fraud prevention and streamline compliance

Trulioo announced product enhancements designed to build trust at every stage of the digital journey, from initial verification and payment processing to ongoing compliance monitoring and risk assessment. The latest innovations, delivered across the Trulioo identity platform, provide transparency, fraud defenses and streamlined experiences for businesses and people. Trulioo is expanding its role as the global standard for digital trust with enhanced biometric authentication and dynamic Know Your Business (KYB) intelligence. Advanced document verification Advanced … More → The post Trulioo expands identity platform to strengthen fraud prevention and streamline compliance appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AI agents can leak company data through simple web searches

When a company deploys an AI agent that can search the web and access internal documents, most teams assume the agent is simply working as intended. New research shows how that same setup can be used to quietly pull sensitive data out of an organization. The attack does not require direct manipulation of the model. Instead, it takes advantage of what the model is allowed to see during an ordinary task. The research comes from … More → The post AI agents can leak company data through simple web searches appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Early reporting helps credit unions stop fraudulent transfers faster

In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Scaffidi, CISO at VyStar Credit Union, discusses how credit unions are adapting to an evolving fraud landscape and strengthening payment security. As cybercriminals leverage social engineering and AI-driven tactics, Scaffidi explains how innovation in authentication, real-time monitoring, and member education can enhance security without sacrificing the member experience. Which fraud schemes, such as account takeover, card-not-present fraud, or synthetic identity fraud, are posing the biggest challenges for credit … More → The post Early reporting helps credit unions stop fraudulent transfers faster appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Product showcase: Syteca – The human-centric insider threat management platform

Most organizations think the greatest danger lurks outside their walls. But statistics keep proving otherwise. According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigation Report, 60% of breaches involve the human element. The real risk often comes from within – from a trusted partner who clicks a phishing link, a disgruntled employee who decides to leave with your intellectual property, or a clinician who downloads sensitive patient records for malicious purposes. For organizations with lean IT resources, … More → The post Product showcase: Syteca – The human-centric insider threat management platform appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Scammers target international students by threatening their visa status

In 2025, the U.S. government revoked thousands of visas from international students, often without warning or explanation. According to a newly released study, this opened a door for scammers. Posing as government officials, police, or university staff, they took advantage of students’ fear of losing their status. Researchers interviewed students to learn how they experience these scams and what universities can do to help. Scams that hit international students Scammers approach students through common communication … More → The post Scammers target international students by threatening their visa status appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Proximity: Open-source MCP security scanner

Proximity is a new open-source tool that scans Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It identifies the prompts, tools, and resources that a server makes available, and it can evaluate how those elements might introduce security risks. The tool also work with NOVA, a rule engine that checks for issues such as prompt injection or jailbreak attempts. “Over the past year, MCP has been rapidly adopted by the community to extend AI capabilities. Developers around the … More → The post Proximity: Open-source MCP security scanner appeared first on Help Net Security.
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