A new report from Zendesk outlines a growing problem for companies rolling out AI tools: many aren’t ready to manage the risks. The AI Trust Report 2025 finds that while AI is moving into customer service and support, only 23%…
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Ransomware drops, but don’t relax yet
WatchGuard has released its latest Internet Security Report, covering malware, network, and endpoint threats spotted by its Threat Lab in the first quarter of 2025. The report shows a 171% jump in unique malware detections compared to the previous quarter,…
Week in review: Microsoft fixes wormable RCE bug on Windows, check for CitrixBleed 2 exploitation
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes critical wormable Windows flaw (CVE-2025-47981) For July 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released patches for 130 vulnerabilities, among them one that’s publicly disclosed…
Critical Wing FTP Server vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2025-47812)
Threat actors are actively exploiting a recently fixed remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-47812) in Wing FTP Server, security researchers have warned. Wing FTP Server and CVE-2025-47812 Wing FTP Server is a commercial file transfer server solution used by businesses, MSPs…
Behind the code: How developers work in 2025
How are developers working in 2025? Docker surveyed over 4,500 people to find out, and the answers are a mix of progress and ongoing pain points. AI is gaining ground but still unevenly used. Security is now baked into everyday…
Token Security launches two features to secure AI agents and machine identities
Token Security announced two transformative innovations that redefine how enterprises discover, govern, and secure expanding universe of AI agents and machine identities. The company has launched an AI Discovery Engine for NHIs and introduced the Token AI Agent, a powerful…
Bitwarden MCP server equips AI systems with controlled access to credential workflows
Bitwarden launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, enabling secure integration between AI agents and credential workflows. This release positions Bitwarden at the forefront of empowering AI assistants to access, generate, retrieve, and manage credentials while preserving zero-knowledge, end-to-end…
Where policy meets profit: Navigating the new frontier of defense tech startups
In this Help Net Security interview, Thijs Povel, Managing Partner at Ventures.eu, discusses how the firm evaluates emerging technologies through the lens of defense and resilience. He explains how founders from both defense and adjacent sectors are addressing policy shifts,…
Employees are quietly bringing AI to work and leaving security behind
While IT departments race to implement AI governance frameworks, many employees have already opened a backdoor for AI, according to ManageEngine. The rise of unauthorized AI use Shadow AI has quietly infiltrated organizations across North America, creating blind spots that…
Financial firms are locking the front door but leaving the back open
Financial institutions are building stronger defenses against direct cyberattacks, but they may be overlooking a growing problem: their vendors. According to Black Kite’s new report, third-party risk has become one of the biggest cybersecurity threats facing the financial sector. Ransomware…
New infosec products of the week: July 11, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Barracuda Networks, Cynomi, Lepide, Tosibox, and Zenni Optical. Cynomi’s platform updates enable service providers to prioritize their security efforts Cynomi has launched new business impact…
Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks
Four individuals suspected of having been involved in the ransomware attacks that hit UK-based retailers earlier this year have been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency. “Two males aged 19, another aged 17, and a 20-year-old female were apprehended…
Ruckus network management solutions riddled with unpatched vulnerabilities
Claroty researcher Noam Moshe has discovered serious vulnerabilities in two Ruckus Networks (formerly Ruckus Wireless) products that may allow attackers to compromise the environments managed by the affected software, Carnegie Mellon University’s CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has warned. The vulnerabilities…
Sigma360 AI Investigator Agent reduces manual reviews
Sigma360 launched AI Investigator Agent, an autonomous GenAI agent that transforms how compliance teams handle risk alerts. This innovation leverages advanced AI and entity resolution models to clear easily identifiable false positives, reducing manual match reviews by up to 90%…
Cynomi’s platform updates enable service providers to prioritize their security efforts
Cynomi has launched new business impact analysis (BIA) and business continuity planning (BCP) features. Designed to help cybersecurity professionals identify and protect mission-critical business processes, these new capabilities enable service providers to prioritize security efforts effectively, streamline continuity planning, and…
Lepide Protect detects, prioritizes, and revokes excessive permissions
In a move set to redefine the way organizations manage data access and implement zero trust, Lepide launched Lepide Protect, an AI-powered permissions management solution designed to help organizations move beyond visibility and into action. Part of the 25.1 release of…
Fake online stores look real, rank high, and trap unsuspecting buyers
Shopping on a fake online store can lead to more than a bad purchase. It could mean losing money, having your identity stolen, or even getting malware on your device. E-shop scams rose by 790% in the first quarter of…
What EU’s PQC roadmap means on the ground
In this Help Net Security interview, David Warburton, Director at F5 Labs, discusses how the EU’s Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) roadmap aligns with global efforts and addresses both the technical and regulatory challenges of migrating to PQC. Warburton also outlines practical…
Open source has a malware problem, and it’s getting worse
Sonatype has published its Q2 2025 Open Source Malware Index, identifying 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems such as npm and PyPI. This brings the total number of malware packages discovered by the company to 845,204. Compared to…
C-suites step up on OT cybersecurity, and it’s paying off
There has been a significant increase in the global trend of corporations planning to integrate cybersecurity under the CISO or other executives, according to Fortinet. Growing maturity in OT cybersecurity processes and solutions (Source: Fortinet) OT security moves up the…