WinRAR MotW bypass flaw fixed, update ASAP (CVE-2025-31334)
WinRAR users, upgrade your software as soon as possible: a vulnerability (CVE-2025-31334) that could allow attackers to bypass Windows’ Mark of the Web (MotW) security …
CISOs battle security platform fatigue
It starts with good intentions. A tool to stop phishing. Another to monitor endpoints. One more for cloud workloads. Soon, a well-meaning CISO finds themselves managing dozens …
The shift to identity-first security and why it matters
In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Shrestha, CEO at BeyondID, discusses how AI is transforming secure access management for both attackers and defenders. He discusses …
YES3 Scanner: Open-source S3 security scanner for public access, ransomware protection
YES3 Scanner is an open-source tool that scans and analyzes 10+ different configuration items for your S3 buckets in AWS. This includes access such as public access via ACLs …
The rise of compromised LLM attacks
In this Help Net Security video, Sohrob Kazerounian, Distinguished AI Researcher at Vectra AI, discusses how the ongoing rapid adoption of LLM-based applications has already …
Week in review: Probing activity on Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portals, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Attackers are probing Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect portals Cybersecurity …
April 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: More AI security introduced by Microsoft
Microsoft is continuing to build on their AI cybersecurity strategy and this month announced the introduction of new agents in Microsoft Security Copilot. They are introducing …
Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks …
Connected cars drive into a cybersecurity crisis
Technology has entered all areas of life, and our cars are no exception. They have become computers on wheels, equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity that provide …
Benefits from privacy investment are greater than the cost
Cisco released its 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study. The report looks at global trends in data privacy and how they affect businesses. The study gathered responses from 2,600 …
Inside the AI-driven threat landscape
In this Help Net Security video, Nick Barter, Chief Strategy Officer at Nothreat, discusses how AI is no longer just a tool for defenders, it’s now a powerful weapon in the …
New infosec products of the week: April 4, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from 1touch.io, Bitsight, Bluefin, CyberQP, and Exabeam. Exabeam Nova accelerates threat …