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Most AI and SaaS apps are outside IT’s control

Most AI and SaaS apps are outside IT’s control 2025-06-26 at 07:08 By Help Net Security 60% of enterprise SaaS and AI applications operate outside IT’s visibility, according to CloudEagle.ai. This surge in invisible IT is fueling a crisis in AI identity governance, leading to increased breaches, audit failures, and compliance risk across enterprises. A […]

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Flaw in Notepad++ installer could grant attackers SYSTEM access (CVE-2025-49144)

Flaw in Notepad++ installer could grant attackers SYSTEM access (CVE-2025-49144) 2025-06-26 at 00:15 By Zeljka Zorz A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-49144) in the Notepad++ installer could be exploited by unprivileged users to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through insecure executable search paths. There is currently no indication that the vulnerability is being leveraged by attackers, though technical details

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Windows 10: How to get security updates for free until 2026

Windows 10: How to get security updates for free until 2026 2025-06-25 at 14:45 By Zeljka Zorz Users who want to stick with Windows 10 beyond its planned end-of-support date but still receive security updates, can enroll into the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, Microsoft has confirmed on Tuesday. Microsoft’s (self-evident) long-term goal

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XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up

XBOW’s AI reached the top ranks on HackerOne, and now it has $75M to scale up 2025-06-25 at 12:48 By Sinisa Markovic XBOW has raised $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI-driven offensive security platform. The round was led by Altimeter’s Apoorv Agrawal, with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital and Nat

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The tiny amplifier that could supercharge quantum computing

The tiny amplifier that could supercharge quantum computing 2025-06-25 at 09:34 By Anamarija Pogorelec Quantum computers are built to handle problems that are far too complex for today’s machines. They could lead to major advances in areas like drug development, encryption, AI, and logistics. Photo by Chalmers University of Technology Now, researchers at Chalmers University

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Why the SOC needs its “Moneyball” moment

Why the SOC needs its “Moneyball” moment 2025-06-25 at 09:05 By Help Net Security In the classic book and later Brad Pitt movie Moneyball, the Oakland A’s didn’t beat baseball’s giants by spending more – they won by thinking differently, scouting players not through gut instinct and received wisdom, but by utilizing relevant data and

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From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms

From posture to prioritization: The shift toward unified runtime platforms 2025-06-25 at 08:49 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer at Upwind, discusses how runtime platforms help CISOs shift from managing tools to managing risk. She encourages CISOs to position runtime as a practical layer for real-time risk

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Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys?

Why should companies or organizations convert to FIDO security keys? 2025-06-25 at 08:09 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Summerer, Head of Authentication at Swissbit, explains how FIDO security keys work, what threats they address, and why they’re gaining traction across industries, from healthcare to critical infrastructure. He also shares insights

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Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments

Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments 2025-06-25 at 07:38 By Help Net Security Nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to recover their data, the second-highest rate in six years, according to Sophos. How actual payments stack up with the initial demand Ransom payments and recovery costs are on the decline Despite the

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Users lack control as major AI platforms share personal info with third parties

Users lack control as major AI platforms share personal info with third parties 2025-06-25 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Some of the most popular generative AI and large language model (LLM) platforms, from companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, are collecting sensitive data and sharing it with unknown third parties, leaving users with limited

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Trojanized SonicWall NetExtender app exfiltrates VPN credentials

Trojanized SonicWall NetExtender app exfiltrates VPN credentials 2025-06-24 at 15:00 By Zeljka Zorz Unknown attackers have trojanized SonicWall’s SSL-VPN NetExtender application, the company has warned on Monday, and have been tricking users into downloading it from a lookalike site(s?). The trojanized SonicWall NetExtender installer SonicWall NetExtender is an SSL‑VPN client used by companies to give remote

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High-risk WinRAR RCE vulnerability patched, update quickly! (CVE-2025-6218)

High-risk WinRAR RCE vulnerability patched, update quickly! (CVE-2025-6218) 2025-06-24 at 12:45 By Zeljka Zorz A recently patched directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-6218) in WinRAR could be leveraged by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. The vulnerability has been patched in WinRAR 7.12 beta 1, released on June 10, 2025, and users are advised

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Common Good Cyber Fund launches to support nonprofits protecting the internet

Common Good Cyber Fund launches to support nonprofits protecting the internet 2025-06-24 at 11:49 By Sinisa Markovic The Common Good Cyber Fund is a new effort to support cybersecurity that protects everyone, especially those most at risk of harassment, harm, or coercion. It has the potential to make cybersecurity better and more accessible for billions

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Why work-life balance in cybersecurity must start with executive support

Why work-life balance in cybersecurity must start with executive support 2025-06-24 at 08:34 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Stacy Wallace, CISO at Arizona Department of Revenue, talks about the realities of work-life balance in cybersecurity leadership. She shares how her team handles constant pressure, sets boundaries, and deals with stress. Wallace

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Reconmap: Open-source vulnerability assessment, pentesting management platform

Reconmap: Open-source vulnerability assessment, pentesting management platform 2025-06-24 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Reconmap is an open source tool for vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. It helps security teams plan, carry out, and report on security tests from start to finish. The platform simplifies tasks and makes it easier for teams to work together,

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The real story behind cloud repatriation in 2025

The real story behind cloud repatriation in 2025 2025-06-24 at 07:40 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Mark Wilson, Technology and Innovation Director at Node4, shares key insights from the company’s 2025 mid-market report. He explores the surprising trend of cloud repatriation, where 97% of mid-market organizations plan to move some

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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: June 24, 2025

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: June 24, 2025 2025-06-24 at 07:02 By Anamarija Pogorelec Cyber Security Analyst Ascendion | Singapore | On-site – View job details As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will lead incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, malware mitigation, and DoS attack resolution. Design and implement advanced security architectures with a focus

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Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update

Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update 2025-06-23 at 17:47 By Zeljka Zorz Microsoft will start removing legacy drivers from Windows Update to improve driver quality for Windows users but, most importantly, to increase security, the company has announced. This is intended to be an ongoing process and Microsoft is planning to introduce

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CoinMarketCap, Cointelegraph compromised to serve pop-ups to drain crypto wallets

CoinMarketCap, Cointelegraph compromised to serve pop-ups to drain crypto wallets 2025-06-23 at 16:38 By Zeljka Zorz The CoinMarketCap and CoinTelegraph websites have been compromised over the weekend to serve clever phishing pop-ups to visitors, asking them to verify/connect their crypto wallets. The CoinMarketCap compromise CoinMarketCap (aka CMC) is a website popular with crypto investors as

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Critical Citrix NetScaler bug fixed, upgrade ASAP! (CVE-2025-5777)

Critical Citrix NetScaler bug fixed, upgrade ASAP! (CVE-2025-5777) 2025-06-23 at 14:14 By Zeljka Zorz Citrix has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-5777) in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway reminiscent of the infamous and widely exploited CitrixBleed flaw. The vulnerabilities have been privately disclosed and there is no indication that they are under active exploitation. Nevertheless, the

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