October 2025
CISA warns of Windows SMB flaw under active exploitation (CVE-2025-33073)
CVE-2025-33073, a Windows SMB Client vulnerability that Microsoft fixed in June 2025, is being exploited by attackers. The confirmation comes from the Cybersecurity and …
DataDome secures MCP infrastructure for trusted agentic AI
DataDome announced a new capability to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) server infrastructure. With a standard DataDome integration module, enterprises can now gain …
Dataminr’s $290 million ThreatConnect deal expands AI for real-time cyber defense
Dataminr has announced its intent to acquire ThreatConnect in a transaction valuing the company at $290 million. The fusion of Dataminr’s AI platform for public data signals …
Veeam acquires Securiti AI for $1.725 billion
Veeam Software has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI for $1.725 billion. Veeam and Securiti AI unify data resilience with DSPM, privacy, governance, and AI …
Official Xubuntu website compromised to serve malware
The official website for Xubuntu, a community-maintained “flavour” of Ubuntu that ships with the Xfce desktop environment, has been compromised to serve Windows …
Sophos ITDR enhances identity security with dark web monitoring and automated response
Sophos has launched Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), a new solution for Sophos XDR and Sophos MDR that continuously monitors customer environments for …
Agentic AI security: Building the next generation of access controls
As artificial intelligence (AI) solutions continue to evolve, the rise of agentic AI—intelligent systems that can act autonomously on behalf of an organization—presents new …
When everything’s connected, everything’s at risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Ken Deitz, CISO at Brown & Brown, discusses how the definition of cyber risk has expanded beyond IT to include IoT, OT, and broader …
Your smart building isn’t so smart without security
The lights switch on as you walk in. The air adjusts to your presence. Somewhere in the background, a server notes your arrival. It’s the comfort of a smart building, but that …
AI’s split personality: Solving crimes while helping conceal them
What happens when investigators and cybercriminals start using the same technology? AI is now doing both, helping law enforcement trace attacks while also being tested for its …
10 data security companies to watch in 2026
At Help Net Security, we’ve been tracking the cybersecurity world for nearly three decades. Through our Industry News section, we’ve watched countless companies rise, and push …
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 21, 2025
CISO Open-Xchange | Germany | Remote – View job details As a CISO, you will lead the development and implementation of security strategies and requirements across the OX …
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