Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here’s how to protect yourself
By Tara Deschamps A Lithuanian cybersecurity news outlet says…
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WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to…
Telecom networks increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, experts warn
By Sammy Hudes Technology experts say telecommunications networks are…
Thieves gain access to about 140,000 social insurance numbers in NS Power database
By Michael Tutton Nova Scotia Power’s CEO says up…
The evolution of social engineering and the rise of AI-powered cybercrime
Social engineering and AI-driven fraud are climbing to the top of global security concerns. The World Economic Forum lists them among the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2025. And the threat is no longer just spam emails with obvious typos. Today̵…
Why security teams cannot rely solely on AI guardrails
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, discusses their research around vulnerabilities in the guardrails used to protect large AI models. The findings highlight how even billion-dollar LLMs can be bypassed using surp…
Healthcare workers regularly upload sensitive data to GenAI, cloud accounts
Healthcare organizations are facing a growing data security challenge from within, according to a new report from Netskope Threat Labs. The analysis reveals that employees in the sector are frequently attempting to upload sensitive information, includi…
Personal data of top executives easily found online
The personal information of 75% of corporate directors can be found on people search sites, according to Incogni. People search sites claim to reveal a variety of personal details, including public records, phone numbers, and even property values. Home…
Ransomware spike exposes cracks in cloud security
90% of IT and security leaders said their organization experienced a cyberattack within the last year, according to a report by Rubrik. “Many organizations that move to the cloud assume their providers will handle security,” said Joe Hladik, Head of Ru…
The legal blind spot of shadow IT
Shadow IT isn’t just a security risk, it’s a legal one. When teams use unsanctioned tools, they can trigger compliance violations, expose sensitive data, or break contracts. Let’s look at where the legal landmines are and what CISOs can do to sta…