Cybersecurity
6 novel ways to use AI in cybersecurity
AI is already widely recognized as a powerful cybersecurity protection tool. AI-driven systems can detect threats in real-time, allowing rapid response and mitigation. AI can also adapt and evolve, continuously learning from new data, improving its ability to identify and address emerging threats. Has your cybersecurty team considered using AI to stay a step ahead…
Neon, the No. 2 social app on the Apple App Store, pays users to record their phone calls and sells data to AI firms | TechCrunch
A new app offering to record your phone calls and pay you for the audio so it can sell the data to AI companies is, unbelievably, the No. 2 app in Apple’s U.S. App Store’s Social Networking section. The app, Neon Mobile, pitches itself as a moneymaking tool offering “hundreds or even thousands of dollars…
K-12 schools face cybersecurity risks inside and outside of the classroom
Phishing was the most common access vector for ransomware infections at lower education institutions over the past year As schools continue to expand their digital footprint, the threat of phishing, spam, and other cyberattacks is increasingly impacting institutions for students up to 18 years old. These institutions may be referred to as primary, elementary, and…
Software commands 40% of cybersecurity budgets as gen AI attacks execute in milliseconds
Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now “With volatility now the norm, security and risk leaders need practical guidance on managing existing spending and new budgetary necessities,” states Forrester’s 2026 Budget Planning Guide, revealing a fundamental…
How military leadership prepares veterans for cybersecurity success – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Warren O’Driscoll, Head of Security Practice at NTT DATA UK and Ireland, discusses how military leadership training equips veterans with the mindset, resilience, and strategic thinking needed to excel in cybersecurity. Drawing on habits such as disciplined preparation, blunt honesty, and adaptive decision-making, veterans bring a blend of defensive…
How the always-on generation can level up their cybersecurity game
Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think 12 Aug 2025 • , 5 min. read It’s International Youth Day on August 12, a moment to celebrate the contribution of young people to society. A big part of this contribution is digital, according…
10 most powerful cybersecurity companies today
Geopolitical unrest. Uncertainty about tariffs. A tough regulatory climate. Heightened concerns about AI-generated attacks. Add it up and you get a high-anxiety, high-stress climate in which protecting enterprise assets is a top priority. IDC predicts that global security spending will grow more than 12% in 2025.The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats are driving organizations…
Small world: The revitalization of small AI models for cybersecurity
The last few months and years have seen a wave of AI integration across multiple sectors, driven by new technology and global enthusiasm. There are copilots, summarization models, code assistants, and chatbots at every level of an organization, from engineering to HR. The impact of these models is not only professional, but personal: enhancing our…
Cybersecurity Trends 2025: What’s Really Coming for Your Digital Defenses
The cybersecurity world isn’t just changing, it’s getting a complete makeover. With approximately 600 million cyberattacks per day in 2025, translating to 54 victims every second, the stakes have never been higher. If you’re running a business in 2025, cybersecurity isn’t some back-burner IT concern anymore. It’s your digital lifeline. Whether you’re launching a startup…
Proton VPN review 2025: A nonprofit service with premium performance
Proton VPN stands out for two main reasons: it’s one of the only virtual private networks (VPNs) to include a free plan with no data limits, and it’s one of the few services majority-owned by a nonprofit. It’s the best VPN in both of those categories, and it makes a strong case for being the…