Security
The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
Best MicroSD Cards Photograph: Amazon Many security cameras support local storage, enabling you to record videos on the camera or a linked hub. A few hubs have built-in storage, and some provide slots for hard drives, but most rely on microSD cards. Here are some details on what to look for (and a few recommendations)….
Funding Expires for Key Cyber Vulnerability Database – Krebs on Security
A critical resource that cybersecurity professionals worldwide rely on to identify, mitigate and fix security vulnerabilities in software and hardware is in danger of breaking down. The federally funded, non-profit research and development organization MITRE warned today that its contract to maintain the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program — which is traditionally funded each…
SaaS Security Essentials: Reducing Risks in Cloud Applications
As organizations increasingly rely on SaaS applications to run their operations, securing them has become a necessity. Without strong protection, sensitive data, user access, and cloud infrastructure are left vulnerable to breaches. SaaS security is not a single-layer fix; it demands multiple approaches to address cybersecurity threats across identity, data, and applications. Key Components of…
The quiet data breach hiding in AI workflows – Help Net Security
As AI becomes embedded in daily business workflows, the risk of data exposure increases. Prompt leaks are not rare exceptions. They are a natural outcome of how employees use large language models. CISOs cannot treat this as a secondary concern. To reduce risk, security leaders should focus on policy, visibility, and culture. Set clear rules…
China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks – Krebs on Security
China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “Smishing Triad” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies. But experts say these groups are now directly targeting customers of international financial institutions, while dramatically expanding their cybercrime…
Cyber Forensic Expert in 2,000+ Cases Faces FBI Probe – Krebs on Security
A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Legal experts say the inquiry could be grounds to reopen a number of adjudicated cases in which the…
Top Crypto Wallets of 2025: Balancing Security and Convenience
Crypto wallets offer an extra layer of security against malicious attacks targeting everyday users. It’s not always easy to open your online crypto account every time you want to make a payment, and many merchants still don’t support direct crypto transactions. That’s where digital wallets step in. They make payments easier, but in 2025, the…
Forward-thinking CISOs are shining a light on shadow IT – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Simpson, CISO and Chief Advocacy Officer at Armis, discusses how CISOs can balance security and innovation while managing the risks of shadow IT. Rather than focusing on restrictive policies, fostering proactive partnerships with business leaders to identify secure alternatives for unsanctioned tools is essential. Simpson also discusses common…
How Each Pillar of the 1st Amendment is Under Attack – Krebs on Security
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” -U.S. Constitution, First Amendment. Image: Shutterstock, zimmytws. In an address…
The urgent reality of machine identity security in 2025
The importance of machine identity security has reached a critical juncture in 2025. With machine identities now far outnumbering human ones, securing these digital credentials has become a top cybersecurity priority for enterprises. However, as the CyberArk 2025 State of Machine Identity Security Report shows, many of the 1,200 security leaders in organizations we surveyed—across the U.S., U.K., Australia,…