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Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business

With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, cybersecurity can’t be treated as separate from world events anymore, they’re closely connected. Conflict between countries is spilling into cyberspace. Whether it’s during military escalations, trade disputes, or diplomatic standoffs, governments are using cyber operations to exert pressure, gather intelligence, or disrupt systems. These attacks often hit private businesses, not just governments or critical … More → The post Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation

Most people groan at the prospect of security training. It’s typically delivered through dull online videos or uninspiring exercises that fail to capture real-world urgency. To make a real difference in cyber crisis readiness, personnel need the opportunity to test their mettle in a crisis, to build the muscle memory and decision-making skills that will make a difference when a real attack occurs. This is where cyber simulations come in, by providing the opportunity to … More → The post How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback

While cybercriminals are often in the spotlight, one of the most dangerous threats to your company might be hiding in plain sight, within your own team. Employees, contractors, or business partners who have access to sensitive information can use that access to cause harm, whether it’s stealing data, sabotaging systems, or leaking confidential details. But what makes someone inside a company decide to turn against it? There’s often a psychological aspect to it, whether it’s … More → The post The human side of insider threats: People, pressure, and payback appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Generative AI Is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up?

In this Help Net Security interview, Yinglian Xie, CEO at DataVisor, explains how evolving fraud tactics require adaptive, AI-driven prevention strategies. With fraudsters using generative AI to launch sophisticated attacks, financial institutions must adopt adaptive AI solutions to stay ahead. Xie points out the role of real-time data orchestration, machine learning, and integrated security platforms in balancing fraud prevention with a seamless user experience. How are fraud tactics evolving with the rise of generative AI … More → The post Generative AI Is reshaping financial fraud. Can security keep up? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 1, 2025

Cloud Security Engineer Fexco | Ireland | Hybrid – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will design and implement security frameworks for cloud environments. Enforce secure access policies, MFA, and least privilege principles. Develop automated security solutions using IaC and scripting. Perform security assessments and recommend improvements. Cyber Security Analyst Shannex | Canada | On-site – View job details As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will develop and maintain security architecture principles, … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 1, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9388, (Tue, Apr 1st)

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My robot therapist: The ethics of AI mental health chatbots for kids

AI mental health apps may offer a cheap and accessible way to fill the gaps in the overstretched U.S. mental health care system, but ethics experts warn that we need to be thoughtful about how we use them, especially with children.
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Chance discovery improves stability of bioelectronic material used in medical implants, computing and biosensors

Bioelectronic devices, neural interfaces, biosensors and AI hardware are now easier to make thanks to a streamlined method for fabricating a key material.
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New AI models possible game-changers within protein science and healthcare

Researchers have developed new AI models that can vastly improve accuracy and discovery within protein science. Potentially, the models will assist the medical sciences in overcoming present challenges within, e.g. personalised medicine, drug discovery, and diagnostics.
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Apple Patches Everything: March 31st 2025 Edition, (Mon, Mar 31st)

Today, Apple released updates across all its products: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, Safari, and XCode. WatchOS was interestingly missing from the patch lineup. This is a feature update for the operating systems, but we get patches for 145 different vulnerabilities in addition to new features. This update includes a patch for CVE-2025-24200 and CVE-2025-24201, two already exploited iOS vulnerabilities, for older iOS/iPadOS versions. Current versions received this patch a few weeks ago.
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