October 2025

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …