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Bugcrowd expands AI-powered, human-led security with Mayhem Security acquisition

Bugcrowd has announced the acquisition of Mayhem Security to advance the next generation of AI-powered, human-in-the-loop security testing. Bugcrowd aims to help organizations ship safer software faster, at lower cost, and with greater confidence, while shrinking their attack surface. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Organizations face increasingly complex attack surfaces, driven by rapid software delivery, expanding APIs, and opaque supply chains. Traditional security approaches often detect vulnerabilities only after deployment, leaving exploitable … More → The post Bugcrowd expands AI-powered, human-led security with Mayhem Security acquisition appeared first on Help Net Security.
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European authorities dismantle €600 million crypto scam network

Nine people have been arrested in a coordinated international operation targeting a large cryptocurrency money laundering network that defrauded victims of more than €600 million. The operation was led by Eurojust, the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, which brought together investigators and prosecutors from France, Belgium, Cyprus, Spain and Germany. Arrests and seizures The coordinated actions took place on 27 and 29 October. Operations were managed from Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague. Police carried out arrests … More → The post European authorities dismantle €600 million crypto scam network appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New Cisco solutions bring speed, security, and automation to distributed AI networks

Cisco is introducing innovations to modernize campus, branch, and industrial networks to support the growing use of AI. Its solutions simplify operations, scale with evolving business needs, and enhance security, all of which are critical to unlocking the full potential of enterprise AI. Designed to deliver automated deployment and security across highly distributed networks in minutes instead of months, these innovations meet the high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and intelligent traffic management demands of distributed AI workloads … More → The post New Cisco solutions bring speed, security, and automation to distributed AI networks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How nations build and defend their cyberspace capabilities

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Bernhards Blumbergs, Lead Cyber Security Expert at CERT.LV, discusses how cyberspace has become an integral part of national and military operations. He explains how countries develop capabilities to act and defend in this domain, often in coordination with activities in other areas of conflict. Dr. Blumbergs also explains that, despite progress in forensics and AI, identifying who is responsible for cyberspace operations remains difficult and often uncertain. Many … More → The post How nations build and defend their cyberspace capabilities appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Zscaler acquires SPLX to help organizations secure their AI investments

Zscaler has acquired AI security pioneer SPLX, extending the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform with shift-left AI asset discovery, automated red teaming, and governance, so organizations can secure their AI investments from development through deployment. “Today marks an important step in advancing Zscaler’s role as the trusted partner helping organizations securely adopt AI,” said Jay Chaudhry, CEO of Zscaler. “AI is creating enormous value, but its full potential can only be realized when it can … More → The post Zscaler acquires SPLX to help organizations secure their AI investments appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Graylog’s AI features improve security outcomes across hybrid environments

Graylog launched its Graylog Security Fall 2025 release. The latest version introduces AI-driven insights, Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server Access, and Amazon Security Data Lake integration, enabling SOCs to operate with clarity, speed, and cost efficiency. The new platform (version 7.0) features AI-enabled dashboards for Enterprise and Security customers, delivering explainable insights into threats and trends. Additionally, it provides MCP Server access, which securely connects large language models (LLMs) directly to Graylog data for natural … More → The post Graylog’s AI features improve security outcomes across hybrid environments appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cisco’s platform enhancements strengthen security for MSPs

Cisco announced a significant platform advancement designed to empower MSPs to deliver security services. This innovation adds foundational multi-customer management capabilities within Security Cloud Control, Cisco’s unified, AI-powered management platform. This console leverages advanced AIOps and AgenticOps to enable organizations to centrally manage a full suite of security solutions. This includes the Hybrid Mesh Firewall with AI Defense, and Secure Access, Cisco’s advanced security service edge (SSE) offering. By unifying these capabilities within Security Cloud … More → The post Cisco’s platform enhancements strengthen security for MSPs appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Uncovering the risks of unmanaged identities

Every organization manages thousands of identities, from admins and developers to service accounts and AI agents. But many of these identities operate in the shadows, untracked and unprotected. These unmanaged identities quietly expand your attack surface, weaken compliance, and threaten business continuity, posing significant risk. So, how can you uncover, secure, and manage what you can’t see? Unmanaged identities defined Unmanaged identities are those that are not tracked, governed, or protected by identity management systems. … More → The post Uncovering the risks of unmanaged identities appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybercriminals have built a business on YouTube’s blind spots

The days when YouTube was just a place for funny clips and music videos are behind us. With 2.53 billion active users, it has become a space where entertainment, information, and deception coexist. Alongside everyday videos, the site has seen more scams, deepfakes, and promotions hiding harmful links behind familiar logos. Malware found in tutorials, hijacked creator accounts, and fraudulent investment content have become recurring issues. What makes YouTube vulnerable YouTube’s design makes it difficult … More → The post Cybercriminals have built a business on YouTube’s blind spots appeared first on Help Net Security.
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