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Ransomware’s new playbook is chaos

Ransomware threats are accelerating in scale, sophistication, and impact. Data reveals how evolving techniques, shifting payment trends, and AI-driven capabilities are reshaping the threat landscape, and raising the stakes for every organization. The weekend is prime time for ransomware Over half of organizations that experienced a ransomware event in the past year were hit during a weekend or holiday, according to a Semperis reportion, and fewer eyes on identity systems. Intruders know that reduced attention … More → The post Ransomware’s new playbook is chaos appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Radio signals could give attackers a foothold inside air-gapped devices

Air-gapped systems are meant to stay quiet. Remove network ports, lock down inputs, and the device should have nothing to hear. A new study shows that this breaks down when software control is lost. Embedded devices with no radios and no sensors can still receive wireless commands through the air. Starting from a familiar threat model Security teams will find the setup familiar. An attacker first gains code execution on an embedded device through means … More → The post Radio signals could give attackers a foothold inside air-gapped devices appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Product showcase: RoboForm password manager for iOS

RoboForm is a password manager that helps users store and manage login credentials, identities, and other sensitive information in one place. The app is available on macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. It uses AES-256-bit encryption and a master password to protect stored data. RoboForm includes tools such as a password generator and form filler that reduce repetitive typing and simplify access to accounts across websites and apps. First time use on iOS RoboForm is available … More → The post Product showcase: RoboForm password manager for iOS appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Non-human identities push identity security into uncharted territory

Enterprises are grappling with an identity attack surface that keeps expanding and slipping out of reach, according to Veza. Permissions growth outstrips oversight Permissions now grow faster than teams can track them. Enterprises often operate with hundreds of millions of active entitlements, each defining what an identity can do in a system. Veza measured more than 230 billion permissions across its dataset. This volume creates persistent blind spots. Security teams manage access requests, audits, and … More → The post Non-human identities push identity security into uncharted territory appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Security teams debate how much to trust AI

AI is reshaping how organizations operate, defend systems, and interpret risk. Reports reveal rising AI-driven attacks, hidden usage across enterprises, and widening gaps between innovation and security readiness. As adoption accelerates, companies face pressure to govern AI responsibly while preparing for threats that move faster than current defenses. Attackers keep finding new ways to fool AI Across the AI ecosystem, developers are adopting layered controls throughout the lifecycle. They combine training safeguards, deployment filters, and … More → The post Security teams debate how much to trust AI appeared first on Help Net Security.
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LLMs are automating the human part of romance scams

Romance scams succeed because they feel human. New research shows that feeling no longer requires a person on the other side of the chat. The three stages of a romance-baiting scam Romance scams depend on scripted conversation Romance baiting scams build emotional bonds over weeks before steering victims toward fake cryptocurrency investments. A recent study shows that most of this work consists of repeatable text exchanges that are already being augmented with language models. Romance … More → The post LLMs are automating the human part of romance scams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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