Palo Alto Networks researchers have discovered and analyzed “IUAM ClickFix Generator”, a phishing kit that allows less skilled attackers to infect unsuspecting users with malware by using the increasingly popular ClickFix social engineering technique. “This tool allows threat actors to…
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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year
North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, and the year isn’t over yet. Though this year’s record losses are driven largely by the February attack on cryptocurrency exchange…
CyberArk unveils new capabilities to reduce risk across human and machine identities
CyberArk announced new discovery and context capabilities across its Machine Identity Security portfolio. The enhancements enable security teams to find, understand and secure machine identities, spanning certificates, keys, secrets, workloads and more, reducing risk and simplifying compliance at scale. Machine identities…
Netskope UZTNA adds policy control by device posture, risk, and role
Netskope has enhanced its Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) solution. Comprised of Netskope One Private Access and Netskope Device Intelligence, Netskope’s UZTNA solution extends beyond the core use case of delivering fast, consistent, secure access to remote and local…
Radiflow360 unifies OT risk, compliance, and response
Radiflow has launched the new Radiflow360, a unified, AI-enhanced OT cybersecurity platform that delivers visibility, risk management and streamlined incident response for mid-sized industrial enterprises. Radiflow360 now enables mid-sized industrial operators to gain visibility and control over their OT networks…
Rethinking AI security architectures beyond Earth
If you think managing cloud security is complex, try doing it across hundreds of satellites orbiting the planet. Each one is a moving endpoint that must stay secure while communicating through long, delay-prone links. A new study explores how AI…
DefectDojo: Open-source DevSecOps platform
DefectDojo is an open-source tool for DevSecOps, application security posture management (ASPM), and vulnerability management. It helps teams manage security testing, track and remove duplicate findings, handle remediation, and generate reports. Whether you’re a solo security practitioner or a CISO…
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 for help. A new research project looks at how to keep people talking…
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 have when budgets allow. That means little investment in tools, training,…
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 attackers full access to the underlying host system. “This flaw allows a post auth…
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 Barracuda AI, and more. Barracuda Research is designed to equip IT and security professionals, as well as managed service…
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 attackers were Cl0p or LAPSUS$, both, or even additional threat actors is still unknown, as the scripts have…
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 network connectivity. It works across servers, desktops, and laptops before they enter secure environments. The device lets…
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. Algorithms reward noise over truth Thales reports that in 2024, automated bot traffic made up 51%…
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 study based on Google’s Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) offers rare data on how…
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 rising awareness, persistent weaknesses, and uneven preparation for the next wave of threats. Geopolitical risk at…
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 tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines, perform secure code reviews, architecture risk assessments, and threat…
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 the stolen data from being released. Screenshot of Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters data leak site (Source:…
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 automated defense. Enzoic delivers lightweight APIs that: Block weak or compromised passwords at creation/reset Stop stolen…
Cl0p exploits Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day in data theft, extortion campaign (CVE-2025-61882)
The Cl0p extortion gang exploited multiple Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) vulnerabilities, including one zero-day flaw (CVE-2025-61882), “to steal large amounts of data from several victim[s] in August 2025,” Charles Carmakal, CTO at Mandiant – Google Cloud, stated on Sunday. “Clop…