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Patch Tuesday
October 2025 Patch Tuesday forecast: The end of a decade with Microsoft

A lot of classic software is reaching end-of-life (EOL) this month. Windows 10, Office 2016 and Exchange Server 2016 have survived after nearly a decade of service. Not far …

chess
From theory to training: Lessons in making NICE usable

SMBs may not have big budgets, but they are on the receiving end of many cyberattacks. A new study from Cleveland State University looked at how these companies could train …

Agentic AI
Securing agentic AI with intent-based permissions

When seatbelts were first introduced, cars were relatively slow and a seatbelt was enough to keep drivers safe in most accidents. But as vehicles became more powerful, …

Nagios Core
Nagios: Open-source monitoring solution

Nagios is an open-source monitoring solution, now included as part of the robust Nagios Core Services Platform (CSP). It delivers end-to-end visibility across the entire IT …

data analytics
Your SOC is tired, AI isn’t

Security teams have discussed AI in the SOC for years, but solid evidence of its impact has been limited. A recent benchmark study by Dropzone puts measurable evidence behind …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: October 10, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Object First, OPSWAT, Radiflow, and Semperis. OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Drive delivers …

toolbox
Legit tools, illicit uses: Velociraptor, Nezha turned against victims

Threat actors are using an increasing variety of commercial and open-source products to carry out their attacks: according to researchers, Velociraptor and Nezha are the …

SonicWall
Attackers compromised ALL SonicWall firewall configuration backup files

The attackers who brute-forced their way into SonicWall’s firewall cloud backup service accessed configuration backup files of all customers who have used the service, …

malware
Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results

Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent …

Jess Vachon
Behind the screens: Building security customers appreciate

In this Help Net Security interview, Jess Vachon, CISO at PRA Group, discusses the company’s multi-layered defense against fraud and its commitment to protecting customer …

people
Turning the human factor into your strongest cybersecurity defense

In this Help Net Security video, Jacob Martens, Field CISO at Upwind Security, explores one of cybersecurity’s most enduring challenges: the human factor behind breaches. …

crypto
Outdated encryption leaves crypto wide open

The cryptocurrency sector faces an existential threat on two fronts: none of the 2,138 web applications and 146 mobile apps tested by ImmuniWeb support post-quantum …

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