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The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2024
2025-01-01 16:03

2024 was a big year for cybersecurity, with significant cyberattacks, data breaches, new threat groups emerging, and, of course, zero-day vulnerabilities. Below are fourteen of what...

Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
2024-12-31 07:32

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients' health data following a...

The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages
2024-12-31 04:30

This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications and upskilling...

Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: December 2024
2024-12-31 04:00

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. SafeLine: Open-source web application...

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [30 Dec]
2024-12-30 12:15

Every week, the digital world faces new challenges and changes. Hackers are always finding new ways to breach systems, while defenders work hard to keep our data safe. Whether it's a hidden flaw...

The sixth sense of cybersecurity: How AI spots threats before they strike
2024-12-30 05:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Vineet Chaku, President of Reaktr.ai, discusses how AI is transforming cybersecurity, particularly in anomaly detection and threat identification. Chaku talks...

Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data
2024-12-27 15:39

At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users. [...]

Cybersecurity spending trends and their impact on businesses
2024-12-26 04:00

Managing cybersecurity and IT budgets is a critical element of organizational strategy. With increasing threats to data security, the rise of ransomware, and the need to protect IT infrastructure,...

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 24, 2024
2024-12-24 04:30

Application Security DevOps engineer Twixor | India | On-site – View job details As an Application Security DevOps engineer, you will Implement and oversee application security measures to protect...

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips
2024-12-23 12:14

The online world never takes a break, and this week shows why. From ransomware creators being caught to hackers backed by governments trying new tricks, the message is clear: cybercriminals are...