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AI chat tools are taking over offices, but at what cost to privacy? People often feel anonymous in chat interfaces and may share personal data without realizing the risks. Cybercriminals see the same opening, and it may only be a matter of time before information shared in an AI chatbot conversation ends up in a major data leak. When workplace tools go unchecked Experts warn that users should stay alert when using platforms such as … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Wade Bicknell, Head, IT Security & Operations, CFA Institute, discusses how CISOs can use AI while maintaining security and governance. He explains why AI presents both defensive opportunities and emerging risks, and how leadership must balance innovation, control, and accountability in cybersecurity. How should a CISO be thinking about using, or guarding against, AI/ML systems internally (for fraud detection, threat hunting)? It’s a dual-sided challenge. Many emerging companies are … More →

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In an unprecedented cybersecurity incident that occurred in September 2025, over 500 gigabytes of internal data from China’s Great Firewall infrastructure were exposed in what security experts are calling one of the most consequential breaches in digital surveillance history. The massive leak encompasses more than 100,000 documents, including internal source code, work logs, configuration files, […]

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WhatsApp has unveiled passkey-encrypted backups, simplifying the protection of cherished chat histories without the burden of memorizing complex passwords. This feature allows users to secure their end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or device screen locks, ensuring seamless access even after losing a phone or switching devices. Announced on October 29, […]

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With the average person juggling more than 300 credentials and credential abuse still the top attack vector, the password’s decline is long overdue. Across every major sector, organizations are changing how users log in, and new data shows the shift is picking up speed. The 2025 Dashlane Passkey Power 20 report, based on millions of anonymized web and mobile authentications, tracks which services are leading the move to passkeys worldwide. E-commerce takes the lead Retail … More →

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