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Hackers love LOTL, this approach shuts them down

Every time cyber defenders and companies discover new ways to block intrusions, attackers change their tactics and find a way around the defenses. “Living off the Land” (LOTL) is a prime example: since many detection tools became good at flagging malware, attackers had to find an alternative. They realized that the use of legitimate tools built into operating systems is less likely to raise warning flags, so they leaned heavily into that approach. Recent research … More → The post Hackers love LOTL, this approach shuts them down appeared first on Help Net Security.
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A2AS framework targets prompt injection and agentic AI security risks

AI systems are now deeply embedded in business operations, and this introduces new security risks that traditional controls are not built to handle. The newly released A2AS framework is designed to protect AI agents at runtime and prevent real-world incidents like fraud, data theft, and malware spread. A2AS-protected AI agent with BASIC security controls interacting with users, tools, and other agents Fragmented defenses create gaps Many companies are still figuring out how to secure AI … More → The post A2AS framework targets prompt injection and agentic AI security risks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds

Biometric technologies were originally designed to improve security and streamline authentication, but they’re often misused in ways most people don’t notice. Like any system, biometrics has weaknesses that attackers can exploit. Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds. It’s basically when someone imitates your biometric traits to fool a system. This could be a printed photo, a 3D-printed fingerprint, or even a recorded voice. Basic facial recognition systems can be fooled with images from … More → The post Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How to stop a single vendor breach from taking down your business

In this Help Net Security video, William Dixon, Senior Executive at Intel 471, examines the future of third-party cyber risk and why it is a growing concern for organizations worldwide. As businesses become more interconnected, the digital ecosystem offers transformative opportunities while also introducing new vulnerabilities. Dixon highlights lessons learned from recent high-profile breaches, which demonstrate how a single compromised vendor can have a cascading impact on thousands of organizations. He outlines three key shifts … More → The post How to stop a single vendor breach from taking down your business appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ransomware remains the leading cause of costly cyber claims

Cyber threats are shifting in 2025, and while large companies are still targets, attackers are turning their attention to smaller and mid-sized firms. According to Allianz’s Cyber Security Resilience 2025 report, hardened defenses at major corporates have pushed criminals to go after easier prey. The data shows ransomware was involved in 88% of breaches at small and medium firms compared to 39% at larger enterprises. Ransomware and data theft Ransomware remains the leading cause of … More → The post Ransomware remains the leading cause of costly cyber claims appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. The post Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees ‘not buying it’

At a grassroots press conference Monday evening, federal employees described the “terrible toll” the Trump administration has imposed on them this year. The post Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees ‘not buying it’ first appeared on Federal News Network.
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[Guest Diary] Comparing Honeypot Passwords with HIBP, (Wed, Oct 1st)

[This is a Guest Diary by Draden Barwick, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) program [1].]
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Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees ‘not buying it’

At a grassroots press conference Monday evening, federal employees described the “terrible toll” the Trump administration has imposed on them this year. The post Under threat of RIFs and a government shutdown, some federal employees ‘not buying it’ first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Future of ‘Pay Our Troops Act’ remains uncertain as shutdown nears

The Pay Our Military Act that would ensure that troops continue to get paid during a shutdown has yet to advance out of the House Committee on Appropriations. The post Future of ‘Pay Our Troops Act’ remains uncertain as shutdown nears first appeared on Federal News Network.
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