Security News

US reportedly mulls TP-Link router ban over national security risk
2024-12-18 20:52

It could end up like Huawei -Trump's gonna get ya, get ya, get ya The Feds may ban the sale of TP-Link routers in the US over ongoing national security concerns about Chinese-made devices being...

Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security
2024-12-18 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Vivek Agarwal, Privacy Program Manager at Meta Platforms, shares insights on strategies for reducing time to market, improving vendor onboarding, and updating...

Vanir: Open-source security patch validation for Android
2024-12-18 04:30

Google’s open-source tool Vanir enables Android developers to quickly scan custom platform code for missing or applicable security patches. By automating patch validation, Vanir helps OEMs deliver...

Critical security hole in Apache Struts under exploit
2024-12-17 21:57

You applied the patch that could stop possible RCE attacks last week, right? A critical security hole in Apache Struts 2, patched last week, is now being exploited using publicly available...

CrowdStrike Survey Highlights Security Challenges in AI Adoption
2024-12-17 20:00

Ideally, generative AI should augment, not replace, cybersecurity workers. But ROI still proves a challenge.

Hackers Exploit Webview2 to Deploy CoinLurker Malware and Evade Security Detection
2024-12-17 09:03

Bogus software update lures are being used by threat actors to deliver a new stealer malware called CoinLurker. "Written in Go, CoinLurker employs cutting-edge obfuscation and anti-analysis...

BlackBerry offloads Cylance's endpoint security products to Arctic Wolf
2024-12-17 06:02

Fresh attempt to mix the perfect cocktail of IoT and Infosec BlackBerry's ambition to mix infosec and the Internet of Things has been squeezed, after the Canadian firm announced it is offloading...

The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges
2024-12-17 05:30

As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s plan calls for integrated...

Balancing security and user experience to improve fraud prevention strategies
2024-12-17 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Jennifer White, Senior Director for Banking and Payments Intelligence at J.D. Power, discusses how financial institutions can improve customer satisfaction...

Ransomware to Cause ‘Bumpy’ Security Ride in 2025
2024-12-16 21:41

Cashed-up ransomware criminals may exploit more zero days while potential blanket ransomware payment bans hang over defenders like a shadow.