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WhatsApp now lets you secure chat backups with passkeys

Messaging service WhatsApp is launching passkey-encrypted chat backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to encrypt their stored message history using their face, …

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Upwind unveils AI-powered Exposure Validation Engine to redefine dynamic CSPM

Upwind has launched its Exposure Validation Engine, a capability that introduces dynamic, real-time validation into the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) layer. This …

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Attackers exploiting WSUS vulnerability drop Skuld infostealer (CVE-2025-59287)

Attackers have been spotted exploiting the recently patched WSUS vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) to deploy infostealer malware on unpatched Windows servers. An out-of-band …

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Confluent Private Cloud enables real-time data streaming and governance for regulated industries

Confluent has released Confluent Private Cloud, the simplest way to deploy, manage, and govern streaming data on private infrastructure. The solution addresses the challenge …

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Akeyless introduces AI Agent Identity Security for safer AI operations

Akeyless has released a new AI Agent Identity Security solution designed to secure the rise of autonomous AI systems. AI Agent identity crisis More than 95% of organizations …

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New OpenText capabilities enhance enterprise defense with AI across identity, data, and apps

OpenText announced new cybersecurity capabilities designed to help enterprises embed AI into everyday security operations and enforce governance and compliance at scale. …

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StrongestLayer launches AI Advisor to verify unknown senders in real time

StrongestLayer has launched AI Advisor, an inbox-native security assistant designed to verify first-time senders and unknown contacts in real time. The Outlook and Gmail …

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How neighbors could spy on smart homes

Even with strong wireless encryption, privacy in connected homes may be thinner than expected. A new study from Leipzig University shows that someone in an adjacent apartment …

Andree Noel
How the City of Toronto embeds security across governance and operations

In this Help Net Security interview, Andree Noel, Deputy CISO at City of Toronto, discusses how the municipality strengthens its cyber defense by embedding security into …

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Your photo could be all AI needs to clone your voice

A photo of someone’s face may be all an attacker needs to create a convincing synthetic voice. A new study from Australia’s national science agency explores this …

open-source cybersecurity tools
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: October 2025

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Chekov: …

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Email breaches are the silent killers of business growth

78% of organizations were hit by an email breach in the past 12 months, according to the Email Security Breach Report 2025 by Barracuda. Phishing, impersonation, and account …

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