One of the best parts about using Android is the good old-fashioned geeky fun that comes with finding new ways to improve your digital environment — and improve your day-to-day efficiency. That capability manifests itself in all sorts of interesting freedoms that (cough, cough) other mobile platforms don’t trust their users enough to allow —…
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Why Oura Made Its Smart Ring Smaller Than Ever
Watch Oura Chief Executive Tom Hale answer our questions about the company’s latest redesign, the future of health tracking and the rise of health anxiety.
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Data discovery gaps that catch enterprises off guard
In this interview with Help Net Security, Avani Desai, CEO at Schellman, talks about the gap between what organizations think they know about their data and what discovery scans turn up. She shares stories of shadow data in abandoned cloud storage, post-merger surprises where duplicated datasets slowed integration, and why synthetic data is overmarketed while…
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Governing shadow AI without killing innovation
In this Help Net Security video, Alan Snyder, CEO at NowSecure, talks about governing shadow AI without stopping innovation. He frames the problem as two opposing forces. Companies need to adopt AI fast because attackers and competitors will outpace them otherwise, but they also need to do it safely. Snyder argues the pressure to move…
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The High-Stakes Hunt for the Next Amazon in the AI Haystack
With AI winners and losers changing places so quickly, it isn’t just about where to invest, but also when.
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Websites can spy on user activity by analyzing SSD behavior
Websites have spent years collecting information about visitors through browser fingerprinting, tracking scripts, and other techniques designed to identify devices and monitor behavior. Researchers have demonstrated another method that relies on something most users would never expect a website to observe: activity on their SSD (Solid-State Drive), the storage device where applications and files are…
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Infosecurity Europe: CyCOS Project Expands to Support UK SMEs as CIISec Takes Over
From a research-driven pilot, the Cybersecurity Communities of Support (CyCOS) is about to be handed over to CIISec
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Q&A: Box CEO embraces shift to ‘headless’ software in the agentic AI era
The rise of generative AI (genAI) technology has prompted a growing debate about the future of software-as-a-service (SaaS) business models. Some of the fears are overblown: enterprises are unlikely to vibe-code their own applications to replace their SaaS suppliers anytime soon, while software vendors have yet to see per-seat sales fall off due to mass automation…
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Personal information of 185,000 people exposed after cyberattack on 7-Eleven
Data belonging to about 185,000 people was exposed following a cyberattack on convenience store chain 7-Eleven that was later claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion gang, according to Have I Been Pwned. The exposed information includes email addresses, names, physical addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers, while a small number of records also contained additional…
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Security experts caution MFA alone can no longer stop threat actors
Cybersecurity experts are warning enterprise admins about an increasing number of phishing campaigns aimed at stealing Microsoft 365 (M365) access tokens to bypass multifactor authentication login protection. Phishing kits aimed at capturing M365 tokens aren’t new; some reports say these kits have been around since 2021. One of the latest is EvilTokens, which researchers at…
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Your Chatbot Has a Long Memory. That Isn’t Always a Good Thing.
It may keep offering you advice based on information that may be dated—or wasn’t even about you in the first place.
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FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI is warning about the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform (PhaaS) that is used to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing OAuth device code authentication to steal session tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). […]
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The Alert Firehose Finally Meets Its Match
Ask a cybersecurity pro about Network Detection and Response (NDR) and you might still hear “Noisy,” “Too much data.” But ask the teams running NDR that includes agentic AI capabilities and you’ll hear they’re actually using it to catch threats earlier, triage faster, and chase fewer false positives. The old complaint lingers in part because…
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FBI warns about fast-growing phishing kit targeting Microsoft 365 users
The FBI is warning organizations and defenders about Kali365, a growing phishing-as-a-service platform that retrieves Microsoft 365 access tokens, issuing a public service announcement Thursday. The toolkit bypasses multi-factor authentication and abuses OAuth device code authorizations via phishing lures impersonating common enterprise services. This technique grants cybercriminal-controlled applications access to Microsoft 365 accounts, opening victims…
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Workday extends Sana AI to ITSM after HR, finance
Workday conversational AI platform Sana for Workday is now ready to talk about IT Service Management (ITSM) automation as part of the company’s broader effort to help enterprises streamline workflows, especially across HR and finance, with autonomous AI agents. The new Sana for ITSM capabilities are intended to automate workflows for employee on- and offboarding,…
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$20 per zero-day is already the WordPress plugin reality
Vulnerability researchers have spent the past year arguing about whether AI agents can find real bugs at scale or whether they mostly generate noise. A pipeline built in three days by researchers from TrendAI and CHT Security supplies an answer, along with a price tag that the security industry will have to reckon with. The…
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‘Underminr’ exploitation poses similar risks to domain fronting, researchers say
ADAMnetworks estimates about 42% of domains could be abused using the technique.
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Identity as the primary attack surface: What modern breaches are really exploiting
The “retro” way “The thing about the old days is… they are the old days” – Slim Charles, The Wire Protecting a specified network perimeter was the main focus of enterprise security strategy for several decades. Businesses made significant investments in firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint security and segmentation controls, all of which were built…
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Controlling AI Agents: Why Detection Is Too Late
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Read Part 1: Your AI Agent Doesn’t Care About Your Controls If AI agents change how execution happens, they also expose a fundamental limitation in how most security controls operate. Many control models assume there is sufficient time to detect, assess, and respond to events before they result in…
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Unpatched ChromaDB flaw leaves servers open to remote code execution
Researchers have published details about a critical vulnerability in ChromaDB that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data on machines running the open-source vector database. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-45829, is located in ChromaDB’s API server and was published by researchers at HiddenLayer after reportedly failing to get in contact…
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Google accidentally exposed details of unfixed Chromium flaw
Google has accidentally leaked details about an unfixed issue in Chromium that keeps JavaScript running in the background even when the browser is closed, allowing remote code execution on the device. […]
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Selective HTTP Proxying in Linux, (Thu, May 21st)
Recently, Rob wrote about a tool, Proxifier, that can intercept requests from specific processes. Proxifier is available for Windows, macOS, and Android. But I have not seen a generic Linux option yet. The advantage of a tool like Proxifier is the ability to target specific software. For debugging, reverse engineering, and similar tasks, selecting a…
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Cyber Pros Can’t Decide If AI Is a Good or a Bad Thing
There is nothing cybersecurity professionals are more excited about, and nothing they fear more, than AI.
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CISA credential leak raises alarms, and Capitol Hill demands answers
Congressional Democrats want answers from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency about the reported public exposure of sensitive agency credential data on GitHub in an incident that the security researcher who discovered it called one of the worst leaks he’s ever seen. Other security professionals also voiced concern Tuesday about the leak and the potential…
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Why Apple needs Intel — and America needs them both
If you think about it, it’s in the national interest for Apple to work with Intel to develop at least some capacity for silicon production outside of Taiwan. It’s also in Apple’s interest, as its continued growth means it needs more and more chips to put inside an ever-expanding product catalog. During Apple’s Q2 26 fiscal call, CEO Tim Cook…
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EU’s Cyber Resiliency Act will put IT leaders to the test
Unlike most cyber security regulations, the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act is about product safety rather than processes or certification, extending the CE mark from the physical side of products to software, firmware, backend services, and anything with a network connection. It encodes existing best practices, enforces minimum product support lifecycles, and could mean developing stronger…
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Stealer Backdoor Found in 3 Node-IPC Versions Targeting Developer Secrets
Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm about what has been described as “malicious activity” in newly published versions of node-ipc. According to Socket and StepSecurity, three different versions of the npm package have been confirmed as malicious – node-ipc@9.1.6 node-ipc@9.2.3 node-ipc@12.0.1 “Early analysis indicates that node-ipc@9.1.6, node-ipc@9.2.3, and node-ipc@12.0.1
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New Fragnesia Linux Kernel LPE Grants Root Access via Page Cache Corruption
Details have emerged about a new variant of the recent Dirty Frag Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain root access, making it the third such bug to be identified in the kernel within a span of two weeks. Codenamed Fragnesia, the security vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46300 (CVSS score:…
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Closing the AI governance gap in your enterprise
In this Help Net Security video, Casey Bleeker, CEO at SurePath AI, talks about the AI governance gap that exists in almost every organization. Drawing from three years of conversations with IT, business, and security leaders, Casey explains why AI adoption is outpacing governance maturity by a wide margin, creating friction between security teams pushing…
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Jobs lost to AI could reappear elsewhere — and solidify AI-focused roles
There are conflicting signals about whether AI is creating or destroying jobs, though many companies have blamed the technology for recent cuts. Analysts and industry experts say the reality is more nuanced: jobs being lost now to AI will likely reappear elsewhere, especially for those with hands-on AI experience. In other words, while AI may…
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US govt seeks Instructure testimony on massive Canvas cyberattack
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security is calling on Instructure executives to testify about two cyberattacks by the ShinyHunters extortion group that targeted the company’s Canvas platform, allowing threat actors to steal student data and disrupt schools during final exams. […]
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Google and Amnesty International teamed up to make it harder for spyware vendors to hide
Google launched a feature for Android phones Tuesday for dedicated forensic logs about intrusions from sophisticated attacks like those by spyware vendors, in what design partners at Amnesty International hailed as an important first. The tech giant has been ramping up the new feature, Intrusion Logging, since last year, and has now begun rolling it…
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Microsoft CEO Takes Stand in Third Week of Elon Musk Megatrial Against OpenAI
Satya Nadella is expected to testify about Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI and the company’s support of Sam Altman.
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Mental health apps are collecting more than emotional conversations
People use mental health apps to talk about depression, trauma and suicidal thoughts in moments they may not share with anyone else. Many users likely assume those conversations carry protections similar to therapy sessions. In reality, mental health apps operate without the same confidentiality and privacy standards that govern licensed therapists. A new academic study…
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Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions
Details have emerged about a new, unpatched local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability impacting the Linux kernel. Dubbed Dirty Frag, it has been described as a successor to Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431, CVSS score: 7.8), a recently disclosed LPE flaw impacting the Linux kernel that has since come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability was…
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ICYMI: April 2026 @AWS Security
Read all about the latest AWS security features, compliance updates, and hands-on resources in our new, monthly digest posts. You’ll find expert blog posts, new service capabilities, code samples, and workshops. AWS Security Blog posts This month’s AWS Security Blog posts covered AI security, identity and access management, threat intelligence, data protection, and multicloud operations.…
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Critical Palo Alto Networks software bug hits exposed firewalls
Palo Alto Networks is warning customers about a critical buffer overflow vulnerability affecting its PAN-OS user-ID authentication portal that is already being exploited in the wild. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on exposed firewalls, the company said in a security advisory. PAN-OS is the software that runs all Palo…
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Teams calls are about to get a lot harder to fake
Microsoft Teams Calling is getting a new feature that will warn users about suspicious inbound VoIP calls from first-time external callers who might be impersonating trusted brands. The post Teams calls are about to get a lot harder to fake appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity M&A Targets AI Agents and Browser Security
AI has upended long-held assumptions about cybersecurity, and a wave of acquisitions by large vendors indicates a race to secure the tools and talent needed to navigate the new landscape. This is a new layer to the cybersecurity stack, adding agents, prompts, and data flows to the list of items that need to be monitored,…
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The Hacker News Launches ‘Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026’ — Submissions Now Open
For nearly 20 years, we at The Hacker News have mostly told scary stories about cyberspace — big hacks, broken systems, and new threats. But behind every headline, there’s a quieter, better story. It’s the story of leaders making tough calls under pressure, teams building smarter defenses, and security products that keep hunting threats 24/7…
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Apple can’t make chips fast enough, but that’s only part of the story
Apple has held “exploratory” talks about manufacturing processors for its devices in the US, Bloomberg reports. The move seems to reflect Apple’s need to secure additional chip supplies to meet growing demand for its products, but could also represent a contingency plan to reduce the company’s reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC’s) advanced manufacturing facilities in Taiwan. I doubt…
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IBM CEO Says AI Triggers Need for New Operating Models
Arvind Krishna says the key to unlocking returns on AI is less about technology alone than a wholesale shift in the way companies approach their workflows.
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Anthropic Mythos spurs White House to weigh pre-release reviews for high-risk AI models
The Trump administration is in early discussions about whether advanced AI models should be vetted before public release, according to reporting from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Axios. The conversations center on systems capable of facilitating cyberattacks, particularly models that could help users identify and exploit software vulnerabilities. Officials are considering…
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The Human Factor in Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Turning Your Workforce Into a Security Asset
In this post, I will talk about the human factor in manufacturing cybersecurity and show you how to turn your workforce into a security asset. You can deploy next-generation firewalls, endpoint detection and response, and layered monitoring across your environment, yet a single convincing phishing email or social engineering call can bypass all of it.…
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Story retracted
BleepingComputer initially published a story about a new data breach at Instructure. Shortly after publication, we determined that the information was incorrect and primarily based on outdated details from a prior incident. The article has been retracted, and we regret the error. […]
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Name That Toon: Mark of (Security) Progress
Feeling creative? Have something to say about the last 20 years of cybersecurity? Our editors will award the best cybersecurity-related caption with a $20 gift card.
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25 great uses for an old Android device
Got extra smartphones sitting around your office? How about tablets? As we move multiple generations into mobile technology, more and more of us are building up collections of old, dated devices from both our work and our personal lives. And more often than not, those devices do little more than take up space and gather…
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Max-severity RCE flaw found in Google Gemini CLI
Security researchers are warning about a max severity vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI that could allow remote code execution (RCE) in environments where the tool processes untrusted inputs. The issue was disclosed by Novee Security researchers and affects the @google/gemini-cli package and its associated GitHub Action, widely used in CI/CD workflows. “Gemini CLI (@google/gemini-cli) and…
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This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2026 edition
Warnings about helpdesk impersonation scams and Iran-linked hackers targeting critical sectors in the US, plus the most damaging scams of 2025 – here’s some of what made the headlines this month
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Academic Lisa Talia Moretti Explains How Organisations Can Stop Misusing AI
iTWire TV: Lisa Talia Moretti is a digital sociologist. She talks about how organisations are misuing AI (whether they know it or not) and how they can address this.
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Edward & George Hartley On Startups, Bluethumb And Their New AI Email Tool, Nitrosend
iTWire TV: Founders Edward & George Hartley told iTWire about the wrench of exiting Bluethumb and launching their new AI email management tool, Nitrosend (because Claude couldn’t cut it), at Adelaide’s Southstart.
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Laptop Service Center Dubai Sports City: Why Pro Athletes and Esports Tenants Are Driving a New Repair Cluster
In the latest development, I will talk about Laptop Service Center Dubai Sports City and show you why Pro Athletes and Esports tenants are driving a new repair cluster. Dubai, UAE – A district designed for football academies and motorsport facilities has quietly become one of Dubai’s busiest computer repair zones. Service ticket data from…
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Ariella Heffernan-Marks On Ovum AI: The First AI Health Partner For Women
iTWire TV: iTWire went to Southstart in Adelaide and learned about Dr Heffernan-Marks views on using AI for good and without bias or halucinations.
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Paz Pisarski From The Community Collective Talks Community Building And Southstart
iTWire TV: We talk to Paz Pisarski, at Adelaide’s Southstart start-up festival, about the conference and how new and big brands alike can build communities of customers.
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SAP npm Packages Compromised by “Mini Shai-Hulud” Credential-Stealing Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm about a new supply chain attack campaign targeting SAP-related npm Packages with credential-stealing malware. According to reports from Aikido Security, SafeDep, Socket, StepSecurity, and Google-owned Wiz, the campaign – calling itself the mini Shai-Hulud – has affected the following packages associated with SAP’s JavaScript and cloud application
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The Anti-Inflation Shield: How a Montreal Internet Provider Keeps 2020 Prices in 2026
In this post, I will talk about how a Montreal Internet Provider keeps 2020 prices in 2026. Every year, millions of Canadians open their internet bill and find a number they don’t recognize. The promotional rate they signed up for has quietly expired, and their monthly cost has jumped — sometimes by 50% or more.…
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Top Benefits of Cybersecurity Services for Strengthening Business Network Security
In this post, I will talk about the top benefits of cybersecurity services for strengthening business network security. Modern businesses depend on connected systems, cloud tools, mobile devices, and shared data to operate efficiently each day. As networks grow more complex, security risks also increase, making it essential for companies to protect digital assets, communication…
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Classic 350 Performance Explained: Built for Comfort, Torque, and Everyday Enjoyment
GUEST OPINION: The first few minutes on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 tell you everything about its idea of performance. You do not chase revs, you settle into a rhythm. It feels familiar, yet quietly refined. The throttle feels measured, the exhaust note lands like a heartbeat, and the bike seems to ask you to…
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Android reminders, reinvented
Sometimes, the hardest part about getting stuff done is simply remembering what you have to do — and when. And ironically, lots of the tools that exist to help us juggle our endless array of incoming tasks only seem to make it even more overwhelming. Truly, it doesn’t take much for the very act of…
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Best AI Deepfake and Scam Detection Tools for Security in 2026
This guide is for security professionals, IT teams, and anyone concerned about AI-driven fraud who wants to detect deepfakes and scams in 2026. It covers some of the best tools available to identify fake videos, audio, and synthetic content. You can fake a video. You can clone a voice. You can even generate a “live”…
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Supreme Court justices skeptically question both sides in geofence surveillance case
Supreme Court justices lobbed sharp questions at both sides about the constitutionality of geofence warrants during oral arguments Monday in a case that could have broader implications for law enforcement collection of Americans’ data. Chatrie v. The United States stems from the 2019 conviction of Okello Chatrie in a bank robbery, where authorities obtained location…
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How to Buy Followers, Likes, and Views in One Place: A Closer Look at the Bundle Model
In this post, I will talk about how to buy followers, likes, and views in one place. People who buy social growth services often run into the same problem early. One site sells followers, another focuses on likes, and a third one handles views, which turns a simple purchase into a scattered process. That setup…
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Building a Strong Digital Identity on Discord in Today’s Online Communities
In this post, I will talk about building a strong digital identity on Discord in today’s online communities. Discord has come a long way from what it used to be. Most people remember it as that app gamers used to talk during matches but honestly it has become something much bigger than that. Right now…
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Top Exchange Database Corruption – Causes, Prevention, and Recovery
In this post, I will talk about top Exchange database corruption and also its causes, prevention, and recovery. Corruption in Exchange database (EDB) can cause the database to dismount, preventing the users to access their mailboxes and disrupting the email communication. This can eventually affect the efficiency and productivity of the organization. Therefore, it is…
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Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches
Cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K. are warning about a custom malware called Firestarter persisting on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. […]
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Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce
Microsoft will offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of its US workforce, or roughly 8,750 employees, in the first such program in the company’s 51-year history, as the technology industry restructures under the cost pressure of AI investment. The program, available to US-based employees at the senior director level and below, comes as large…
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The AI workplace paradox: Higher productivity, higher anxiety
Workers are facing a conundrum: They worry about the potential for their displacement by AI even as it dramatically speeds up their own productivity. According to a new survey from Anthropic, workers in roles most likely to be taken over by AI (developers or IT workers, for instance) recognize their precarious position. Yet, perhaps naturally,…
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A dozen allied agencies say China is building covert hacker networks out of everyday routers
U.S. and international government agencies warned Thursday about a “widespread shift” in Chinese hacker methods toward the use of large-scale covert networks that compromise common devices to carry out a variety of attacks. The advisory details how those networks work, and defensive steps organizations should take. “Over the past few years there has been a…
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How Companies Can Use AI Cybersecurity Tools to Audit Their Defenses
In this post, I will talk about how companies can use AI cybersecurity tools to audit their defenses. Cybersecurity audits used to be slow, expensive, and often reactive. Teams would comb through logs, check configurations, and hope they hadn’t missed anything critical. That approach no longer holds. The scale of modern attacks, and the speed…
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Best DEX Aggregators in 2026: Routing, Speed, and Real Fees Compared
In this post, I will talk about the best DEX aggregators in 2026. DEX aggregators solved a real problem: DeFi liquidity is fragmented across dozens of pools, and hitting a single exchange directly almost always means worse pricing than splitting the order. By 2026, the core aggregation problem is largely solved. The differences that matter…
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Logically CEO on Cyber Risk, AI, and MSP Strategy
How should MSPs talk to the board about cyber risk? In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, Katie Bavoso speaks with Logically CEO Joshua Skeens about cybersecurity as a board-level issue, brand protection, security tool sprawl, best-of-breed vs. consolidation strategies, and why 2026 could be the year of AI disappointment. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:40 Meet Logically…
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The Top VPNs Chosen By Gamers
In this post, I will talk about the top VPNs chosen by gamers. As seen in the news in 2026, online criminals are sometimes getting away with it. However, they despise virtual private networks. Also known as VPNs, these handy tools are becoming necessities for gamers, especially those who want to combat cybercrime and add…
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The Practical Guide to OT Security
In this post, I will talk about the practical guide to OT security. Nobody thinks about Operational Technology (OT) until it stops working. That’s the nature of infrastructure; it becomes invisible when it runs well, and catastrophic when it doesn’t. A corporate laptop going down is a bad afternoon. A pipeline controller misfiring because someone…
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Zero-Trust Hosting: What It Means and Why It’s Becoming the Standard
In this post, I will talk about zero-trust hosting and show you what it means and why it’s becoming the standard. Let’s get the obvious problem out of the way first. Zero trust has been talked about for fifteen years. It appears in every vendor deck, every security strategy document, and roughly every third conference…
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Protecting Digital IP with Secure AI 3D Modeling Tools
In this post, I will talk about the role of locally efficient AI engines in 3D content creation. As enterprises aggressively integrate generative AI into their creative pipelines, a new category of risk has emerged: the compromise of intellectual property (IP). In the rush to automate 3D modeling, many organizations have inadvertently exposed their proprietary…
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WhatsApp Leaks User Metadata to Attackers
Strangers can infer limited info about you without knowing or messaging you, which could theoretically aid certain kinds of malicious activity.
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Best Practices for Access Control Systems Installation in Commercial Spaces
In this post, I will talk about best practices for access control systems installation in commercial spaces. Installing an access control system in commercial spaces is key to protecting your business and managing who enters your facility. Done right, it improves security, controls traffic flow, and can reduce costs. But proper installation is essential to…
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Hackers exploit Vercel’s trust in AI integration
Frontend cloud platform Vercel, the creator of Next.js and Turbo.js, has warned about a data breach after a compromised third-party AI application abused OAuth to access its internal systems. A Vercel employee used the third party app, identified as Context.ai , which allowed the attackers to take over their Google Workspace account and access some…
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Security Services For Technology Campuses in San Francisco
In this post, I will talk about security Services for technology campuses in San Francisco. The technology sector in San Francisco has its own pace. People come in early, stay late, move between buildings, meet in common areas, take calls outside, receive deliveries throughout the day. It’s not a static environment. It’s constantly moving, which…
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Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today
In this post, I will talk about cybersecurity challenges facing small businesses today. Key Takeaways Small businesses are now primary targets for threat actors who view them as high-value, low-resistance gateways compared to heavily fortified enterprise organizations. The use of generative A and machine learning has allowed criminals to automate sophisticated phishing campaigns and malware…
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Audit: Big Tech Often Ignores CA Privacy Law Opt-Out Requests
Google, Meta, and Microsoft about half the time don’t comply with requests to opt out of online tracking per a California law mandate, privacy watchdog finds.
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Going Keyless: How Modern Access Control Is Reshaping Building Security
Want to learn about going keyless? In this post, I will show you how modern access control is reshaping building security. The way we secure buildings is changing fast. Traditional metal keys are giving way to smarter, more manageable solutions that give facility managers greater control over who gets in and when. The Problem With…
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TPG Telecom’s quiet AI play is already cutting fault times from hours to minutes
For all the talk about AI transforming business it can often feel still theoretical. However, at TPG Telecom, the benefits of AI are already showing up in the numbers.
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AI might be killing traditional SIEMs, but data advantage is as strong as ever
Over 3 years ago, I talked about the concept of data gravity – the idea that as more and more data gets centralized in a single place, it gives a huge advantage to companies that collect this data. That idea made a lot of sense back then, in January 2023, some 2 months after the…
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Quantum Threats Move from Theory to Reality as ‘Harvest Now, Decrypt Later’ Attacks Rise
Cybersecurity leaders are being urged to rethink long-held assumptions about encryption as the industry marks World Quantum Day, with experts warning that the risks posed by quantum computing are no longer a distant concern.
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Scans for EncystPHP Webshell, (Mon, Apr 13th)
Last week, I wrote about attackers scanning for various webshells, hoping to find some that do not require authentication or others that use well-known credentials. But some attackers are paying attention and are deploying webshells with more difficult-to-guess credentials. Today, I noticed some scans for what appears to be the “EncystPHP” web shell. Fortinet wrote about…
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AI Memory Shortage Disrupts MSP Pricing and Channel Deals
The global memory shortage is no longer just about finding chips; it’s about finding partners you can trust. What began as a straightforward supply-and-demand crunch has morphed into something messier for managed service providers and IT resellers. Vendors are rewriting the rules of engagement mid-game, eliminating long-standing partner protections and reserving the right to change…
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Key Difference Between an App Developer vs Web Developer
In this post, I will talk about the key difference between an app developer vs web developer. App development is the process where app developers are hired to carry forward the idea and proceed with the development of the mobile apps. Whereas, LA app developers are known for implementing complex APIs and building versatile mobile…
AI, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Old Docker authorization bypass pops up despite previous patch
Researchers warn about a new vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authorization plug-ins in Docker Engine and gain root-level access to host systems. The flaw has the same root cause as another authorization bypass vulnerability patched in 2024, but the underlying problem has been known since 2016. Tracked as CVE-2026-34040, the new vulnerability is rated…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Structured Data: Enhancing Your Site’s SEO
In this post, I will talk about structured data for enhancing your site’s SEO. Imagine walking into a huge library looking for one specific book. You could browse every aisle and flip through dozens of covers, or you could simply look it up in the system and find it in seconds. That’s exactly what structured…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Bitcoin Depot hack leads to $3.6M Bitcoin theft via stolen credentials
Hackers breached Bitcoin Depot, stole credentials, and took about 50 BTC worth $3.6M from its wallets after a March 23 intrusion. Hackers breached the largest US Bitcoin ATM operator, Bitcoin Depot, on March 23, stole login credentials, and drained about 50.9 BTC worth $3.6M from company wallets. Bitcoin Depot told the SEC that a hacker…
AI, Apps, china, Europe, Global Security News
Google’s new AI app is a glimpse of the future
I don’t know about you, but I spend a lot of time offline. And not by choice. That’s why I love new tools that work offline like the great one Google just launched. I know, I’m an outlier. As a full-time digital nomad who travels constantly, I have unusual connectivity problems. Right now, I’m living…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets
Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability in a widely used third-party Android software development kit (SDK) called EngageLab SDK that could have put millions of cryptocurrency wallet users at risk. “This flaw allows apps on the same device to bypass Android security sandbox and gain unauthorized access to private data,” the Microsoft Defender
AI, Global Security News
Apple worst, Asus best for laptop repairability
Broken laptops are not becoming easier to fix, despite the availability of public data about their repairability and growing support for right-to-repair legislation. That’s according to US PIRG Education Fund, a consumer protection nonprofit. Its fifth annual Failing to Fix survey found Asus to be the most repairable laptop brand — although its score dropped…
Global Security News, malware, Russia
Russia’s Forest Blizzard Nabs Rafts of Logins Via SOHO Routers
Heard of fileless malware? How about malwareless cyber espionage? Russia’s APT28 is spying on global organizations by modifying just one DNS setting in vulnerable routers.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Urban Driving Car Accident Factors and Common Risks in Charlotte
In this post, I will talk about urban driving car accident factors and common risks in Charlotte. In Charlotte, daily driving patterns often involve busy intersections, stop and go traffic, and constant lane changes that increase the chances of unexpected collisions. From rear end crashes near Uptown to side impact accidents at crowded intersections, these…
Global Security News, Network Security
More Honeypot Fingerprinting Scans, (Wed, Apr 8th)
One question that often comes up when I talk about honeypots: Are attackers able to figure out if they are connected to a honeypot? The answer is pretty simple: Yes! Most “medium interaction” honeypots, like the one we are using, are just simulating various systems. These simulations are incomplete. For example, we are using the…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
How AI Development Helps Startups Move from Idea to Launch Faster
In this post, I will talk about how AI development helps startups move from idea to launch faster. Startups face a common challenge: they need to turn ideas into products quickly before resources run out or competitors get ahead. Traditional development methods often take six months or longer to launch a basic product. This timeline…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security
Iranian cyber activity hits US energy, water, and government networks
U.S. government agencies on Tuesday warned American organizations about ongoing cyber activity targeting OT and PLC devices, including those manufactured by Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley, across multiple critical infrastructure sectors. The activity has been attributed to Iranian-affiliated APT actors seeking to disrupt operations in the United States. Disruptions across critical sectors The advisory, issued by…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management, Venture
Blind Men and the Elephant: the story of cybersecurity
Blind men and the elephant There’s an old story about a group of blind people who come across an elephant for the first time. Since they can’t see it, each of them tries to understand what it is by touching a different part. One person grabs the trunk and says the elephant is like a…