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AWS plans $100M Generative AI Innovation Center expansion

Two years post-launch, the cloud giant touted thousands of participating customers, including the NFL, BMW Group and AstraZeneca.
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AsyncRAT evolves as ESET tracks its most popular malware forks

AsyncRAT is an open-source remote access trojan that first appeared on GitHub in 2019. It includes a range of typical RAT capabilities, such as keylogging, screen capture, credential theft, and more. Its simplicity and open-source design have made it a popular tool among cybercriminals, leading to its widespread use in various cyberattacks. Over time, AsyncRAT has become a mainstay of the modern malware ecosystem, spawning a wide array of variants and forks, which are customized … More → The post AsyncRAT evolves as ESET tracks its most popular malware forks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Keylogger Data Stored in an ADS, (Tue, Jul 15th)

If many malware samples try to be “filess” (read: they try to reduce their filesystem footprint to the bare minimum), another technique remains interesting: Alternate Data Streams or “ADS”[1]. This NTFS feature allows files to contain multiple data streams, enabling hidden or additional metadata to be stored alongside the main file content without being visible in standard file listings. A common usage of ADS is the “Mark of the Web”[2] that helps to flag files as suspicious or not depending on their origin.
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Inorganic DNA: How nanoparticles could be the future of anti-counterfeiting tech

For decades, manufacturers and security professionals have been playing a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with counterfeiters. From holograms and QR codes to RFID tags and serial numbers, the industry’s toolkit has evolved, but so have the threats. Now, Italian startup Particular Materials is taking a radically different approach: tagging physical goods at the molecular level using engineered nanomaterials. “Our idea was simple,” says Francesco Zanin, CEO of Particular Materials. “What if we could … More → The post Inorganic DNA: How nanoparticles could be the future of anti-counterfeiting tech appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data

In this Help Net Security interview, Robert Knoblauch, CISO at Element Fleet Management, discusses how the rise of connected vehicles and digital operations is reshaping fleet management cybersecurity. He points to growing risks like API breaches, tampering with onboard diagnostics, and over-the-air update attacks, and explains how a layered zero-trust model and practical use of AI help tackle them. Knoblauch also shares how predictive analytics and real-time data are driving proactive security and safety across … More → The post Securing vehicles as they become platforms for code and data appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How service providers can turn cybersecurity into a scalable MRR engine

A growing number of MSPs, MSSPs, and consultancies are moving beyond one-and-done engagements and transforming from tactical vendors into strategic advisors. They’re shifting toward recurring cybersecurity programs that not only improve client outcomes but also generate compounding business value. Each successful engagement builds trust, leading to deeper relationships, longer contracts, and stronger retention – a revenue flywheel in action. This scalable and sustainable approach is at the heart of Cynomi’s Playbook: Transforming Your Cybersecurity Practice … More → The post How service providers can turn cybersecurity into a scalable MRR engine appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Global IT spend keeps growing despite trade war concerns

Gartner expects AI infrastructure buildouts will drive a nearly 8% spike in technology investments this year, the analyst firm said Tuesday.
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Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies

After every breach, people ask: How did this happen if there were cybersecurity policies in place? The truth is, just having them doesn’t stop attacks. They only work if people know them and follow them when it matters. That’s where things often break down. Policies fail when they don’t match how work gets done, get outdated, or focus too much on rules instead of real risks. When security rules are full of legal jargon or … More → The post Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 15, 2025

Application Penetration Tester Tata Consultancy Services | Ireland | Hybrid – View job details As an Application Penetration Tester, you will perform in-depth manual testing of web applications and APIs. You’ll work with clients to define scope and understand application functionality. After testing, you’ll deliver clear reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation steps, and present findings to clients. You’ll also retest resolved issues to ensure fixes are effective and meet security standards. Cyber Security Architect … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 15, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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