Security News

Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations
2025-04-09 05:30

Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that readiness. They let teams...

Phishing, fraud, and the financial sector’s crisis of trust
2025-04-08 05:00

The financial sector is under growing pressure from advanced phishing attacks and fraud, causing major financial losses and eroding customer trust. Escalation of phishing attacks While traditional...

Connected cars drive into a cybersecurity crisis
2025-04-04 05:15

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 safety and comfort....

The NHS security culture problem is a crisis years in the making
2025-03-10 11:00

Insiders say board members must be held accountable and drive positive change from the top down Analysis Walk into any hospital and ask the same question – "Which security system should we invest...

The API security crisis and why businesses are at risk
2025-02-05 04:30

In this Help Net Security video, Ivan Novikov, CEO of Wallarm, discusses the 2025 API ThreatStats Report, highlighting how APIs have become the primary attack surface over the past year, mainly...

Ransomware attack at New York blood services provider – donors turned away during shortage crisis
2025-01-30 14:13

400 hospitals and med centers across 15 states rely on its products New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) is currently in its fifth day of handling a ransomware attack that has led to system...

Cybersecurity crisis in numbers
2025-01-29 05:00

The number of US data compromises in 2024 (3,158) decreased 1% compared to 2023 (3,202), 44 events away from tying a record for the number of compromises tracked in a year, according to the...

74% of CISOs are increasing crisis simulation budgets
2025-01-28 04:30

In the aftermath of 2024’s high-profile cybersecurity incidents, including NHS, CrowdStrike, 23andMe, Transport for London, and Cencora, CISOs are reassessing their organisation’s readiness to...

Why crisis simulations fail and how to fix them
2024-12-11 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Allison Ritter, Head of Cyber Experiential Exercising at Cyberbit, shares her insights on the key differences between in-person and virtual cyber crisis...

Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?
2024-11-04 04:30

In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key...