Security
Custom hardware helps deliver safety and security for electric traction
Electric traction has become a critical part of a growing number of systems that need efficient motion and position control. Motors do not just provide the driving force for vehicles, from e-bikes to cars to industrial and agricultural machinery. They also enable a new generation of robots, whether they use wheels, propellers or legs for…
What Android security threats should IT know about? | TechTarget
From OS vulnerabilities to ransomware attacks, Android devices continue to face a variety of security risks. As soon as Google fixes one problem, another threat comes along. Data security is of utmost importance in enterprise organizations. To protect mobile devices in these environments, IT must understand the security weaknesses of different mobile OSes. The…
The Ongoing Fallout from a Breach at AI Chatbot Maker Salesloft – Krebs on Security
The recent mass-theft of authentication tokens from Salesloft, whose AI chatbot is used by a broad swath of corporate America to convert customer interaction into Salesforce leads, has left many companies racing to invalidate the stolen credentials before hackers can exploit them. Now Google warns the breach goes far beyond access to Salesforce data, noting…
What is Network Security? Definition and Best Practices | TechTarget
Network security encompasses all the steps taken to protect the integrity of a computer network and the data within it. It involves a combination of tools, policies, protocols and practices designed to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, modification or denial of a network and its resources. Successful network security strategies use multiple security approaches to protect…
Week in review: 300k+ Plex Media Server instances still vulnerable to attack, exploited Git RCE flaw – Help Net Security
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: 300k+ Plex Media Server instances still vulnerable to attack via CVE-2025-34158Over 300,000 internet-facing Plex Media Server instances are still vulnerable to attack via CVE-2025-34158, a critical vulnerability for which Plex has issued a fix for earlier this month, Censys has…
DSLRoot, Proxies, and the Threat of ‘Legal Botnets’ – Krebs on Security
The cybersecurity community on Reddit responded in disbelief this month when a self-described Air National Guard member with top secret security clearance began questioning the arrangement they’d made with company called DSLRoot, which was paying $250 a month to plug a pair of laptops into the Redditor’s high-speed Internet connection in the United States. This…
Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO – Help Net Security
Agriculture is a connected, software-driven industry where cybersecurity is just as essential as tractors and harvesters. From embedded hardware in smart fleets to defending against advanced persistent threats, protecting the agricultural supply chain requires a layered, collaborative approach. In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Kubalsky, Director and Deputy CISO at John Deere discusses the…
Oregon Man Charged in ‘Rapper Bot’ DDoS Service – Krebs on Security
A 22-year-old Oregon man has been arrested on suspicion of operating “Rapper Bot,” a massive botnet used to power a service for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against targets — including a March 2025 DDoS that knocked Twitter/X offline. The Justice Department asserts the suspect and an unidentified co-conspirator rented out the botnet to online…
Inside Walmart’s AI security stack: How a startup mentality is hardening enterprise-scale defense
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 VentureBeat recently sat down (virtually) with Jerry R. Geisler III, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Walmart Inc., to gain insights into the cybersecurity challenges the…
Password crisis in healthcare: Meeting and exceeding HIPAA requirements – Help Net Security
In 2025, healthcare organizations are facing a new wave of password security risks. Recent data from the HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey reveals that 74% experienced at least one significant security incident over the last year. More than half of responders (52%) expect their IT budgets to grow in 2025. Notably, 55% of health systems plan to…