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cybercrime
Developing economies are falling behind in the fight against cybercrime

Cybercrime is a global problem, but not every country is equally equipped to fight it. In many developing economies, cybersecurity is still seen as a luxury, something nice to …

emergency communication
New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail

When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask …

Redis
Redis patches critical “RediShell” RCE vulnerability, update ASAP! (CVE-2025-49844)

Redis, the company behind the widely used in-memory data structure store of the same name, has released patches for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49844) that may allow …

Help Net Security
Barracuda Research centralizes AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis

Barracuda Networks has introduced Barracuda Research, a new centralized resource for threat intelligence, real-world incident analysis, email threat detection data from …

Help Net Security
OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Drive delivers portable, network-free threat scanning

OPSWAT launched MetaDefender Drive with Smart Touch, a portable cybersecurity device designed for malware and compliance scanning of transient cyber assets regardless of …

Oracle
Leaked Oracle EBS exploit scripts expected to drive new wave of attacks (CVE-2025-61882)

Resecurity and watchTowr researchers have analyzed the leaked scripts used by attackers to exploit CVE-2025-61882 on internet-facing Oracle ESB instances. Whether the …

bug bounty programs
How to get better results from bug bounty programs without wasting money

The wrong bug bounty strategy can flood your team with low-value reports. The right one can surface critical vulnerabilities that would otherwise slip through. A new academic …

lies
The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war

Bot farms have moved into the center of information warfare, using automated accounts to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and weaken trust in institutions. …

world map
Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics

Geopolitics, emerging technology, and skills shortages are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across industries, according to a new PwC report. The findings show a mix of …

cybersecurity jobs
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 7, 2025

Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer AvetixCyber | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer, you will integrate security …

Salesforce
Hackers launch data leak site to extort 39 victims, or Salesforce

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters launched a data leak site over the weekend, aiming to pressure organizations whose Salesforce databases they have plundered into paying to prevent …

Enzoic eBook Defending Identity
eBook: Defending Identity Security the Moment It’s Threatened

Credential-based attacks happen in seconds. Learn how to block weak or stolen passwords instantly, safeguard accounts in real time, and reduce helpdesk headaches with …

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