How to Mitigate the Hidden Risks of Generative AI at Work

Sub: GenAI is here to stay. The organizations that thrive will be those that understand its risks, implement the right safeguards, and empower their employees to harness it safely and responsibly. For many people, generative AI (GenAI) began as personal experimentation in homes and on personal devices. Now, however, AI has become deeply ingrained in […]

Your AI Agents Might Be Leaking Data — Watch this Webinar to Learn How to Stop It

Jul 04, 2025The Hacker NewsAI Security / Enterprise Security Generative AI is changing how businesses work, learn, and innovate. But beneath the surface, something dangerous is happening. AI agents and custom GenAI workflows are creating new, hidden ways for sensitive enterprise data to leak—and most teams don’t even realize it. If you’re building, deploying, or […]

How to Protect Your Backups

Ransomware has become a highly coordinated and pervasive threat, and traditional defenses are increasingly struggling to neutralize it. Today’s ransomware attacks initially target your last line of defense — your backup infrastructure. Before locking up your production environment, cybercriminals go after your backups to cripple your ability to recover, increasing the odds of a ransom […]

Understanding Help Desk Scams and How to Defend Your Organization

In the wake of high-profile attacks on UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op, Scattered Spider has been all over the media, with coverage spilling over into the mainstream news due to the severity of the disruption caused — currently looking like hundreds of millions in lost profits for M&S alone. This coverage is extremely […]

How to Detect Phishing Attacks Faster: Tycoon2FA Example

It takes just one email to compromise an entire system. A single well-crafted message can bypass filters, trick employees, and give attackers the access they need. Left undetected, these threats can lead to credential theft, unauthorized access, and even full-scale breaches. As phishing techniques become more evasive, they can no longer be reliably caught by […]

How to Automate CVE and Vulnerability Advisory Response with Tines

May 02, 2025The Hacker NewsVulnerability Management / Security Operations Run by the team at workflow orchestration and AI platform Tines, the Tines library features pre-built workflows shared by security practitioners from across the community – all free to import and deploy through the platform’s Community Edition. A recent standout is a workflow that automates monitoring […]

How to Balance Password Security Against User Experience

Mar 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananPassword Security / Compliance If given the choice, most users are likely to favor a seamless experience over complex security measures, as they don’t prioritize strong password security. However, balancing security and usability doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. By implementing the right best practices and tools, you can strike a […]

Mastering the Shared Responsibility Model

Cybersecurity isn’t just another checkbox on your business agenda. It’s a fundamental pillar of survival. As organizations increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, understanding how to protect your digital assets becomes crucial. The shared responsibility model, exemplified through Microsoft 365’s approach, offers a framework for comprehending and implementing effective cybersecurity measures. The Essence of […]

How to Improve Okta Security in Four Steps

Mar 18, 2025The Hacker NewsAuthentication / Identity Security While Okta provides robust native security features, configuration drift, identity sprawl, and misconfigurations can provide opportunities for attackers to find their way in. This article covers four key ways to proactively secure Okta as part of your identity security efforts. Okta serves as the cornerstone of identity […]

How to Steer AI Adoption: A CISO Guide

Feb 12, 2025The Hacker NewsAI Security / Data Protection CISOs are finding themselves more involved in AI teams, often leading the cross-functional effort and AI strategy. But there aren’t many resources to guide them on what their role should look like or what they should bring to these meetings. We’ve pulled together a framework for […]