ProxyBridge is a lightweight, open-source tool that lets Windows users route network traffic from specific applications through SOCKS5 or HTTP proxies. It can redirect both TCP and UDP traffic and gives users the option to route, block, or allow connections…
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Autonomous AI could challenge how we define criminal behavior
Whether we ever build AI that thinks like a person is still uncertain. What seems more realistic is a future with more independent machines. These systems already work across many industries and digital environments. Alongside human-to-human and human-to-machine contact, communication…
AI is forcing boards to rethink how they govern security
Boards are spending more time on cybersecurity but still struggle to show how investments improve business performance. The focus has shifted from whether to fund protection to how to measure its return and ensure it supports growth. AI, automation, and…
Shadow AI risk: Navigating the growing threat of ungoverned AI adoption
AI is transforming how businesses operate, but it’s also creating new, often hidden risks. As employees and business units eagerly embrace and experiment with AI solutions, many organizations are losing control over where and how AI is being used. A…
What the latest data reveals about hard drive reliability
What really counts as a hard drive failure? That’s the question at the center of Backblaze’s Q3 2025 Drive Stats report, which tracks the performance of 328,348 hard drives across its global data centers. The latest findings build on more…
CISA: Patch Samsung flaw exploited to deliver spyware (CVE-2025-21042)
CISA has added CVE-2025-21042, a vulnerability affecting Samsung mobile devices, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, and has ordered US federal civilian agencies to address it by the start of December. “This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack…
Red Hat OpenShift 4.20 unifies enterprise IT, from virtual machines to AI workloads
Red Hat has announced OpenShift 4.20, the latest version of its hybrid cloud application platform built on Kubernetes. Red Hat OpenShift 4.20 introduces capabilities for accelerating AI workloads, strengthening core platform security and enhancing virtualization strategies consistently from the datacenter,…
Action1 addresses Intune gaps with patching and risk-based vulnerability prioritization
Action1 announced new integrations that extend Microsoft Intune with advanced patching and vulnerability management. The enhancements close security and compliance gaps in Intune by adding comprehensive third-party application patching, risk-based vulnerability prioritization, and real-time visibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux.…
Germany takes first step toward quantum-secure national ID cards
Since its introduction in 2010, Germany’s national ID card with its built-in online identification feature has set a high standard for security. The next generation must now withstand potential quantum-computer attacks, covering both hardware and software, as each card will…
GNU Coreutils 9.9 brings fixes and updates across essential tools
GNU Coreutils is the backbone of many enterprise Linux environments. It provides the basic file, shell, and text utilities that every GNU-based system depends on. The latest release, version 9.9, refines these tools with fixes and performance improvements. Several long-standing…
Attackers exploited another Gladinet Triofox zero-day (CVE-2025-12480)
Attackers have exploited a now-fixed vulnerability (CVE-2025-12480) in the Gladinet Triofox secure file sharing and remote access platform while it was still a zero-day, Mandiant revealed on Monday. CVE-2025-12480 exploitation and attack details Gladinet’s Triofox solution is used by medium…
Firewalla unveils MSP 2.9 to simplify multi-device network management
Firewalla has announced the release of MSP 2.9, the latest update to its Managed Security Portal (MSP). The update is now available to all MSP Early Access users. Firewalla MSP is a web-based platform designed for security and infosec professionals…
How far can police push privacy before it breaks
Police use drones, body cameras, and license plate readers as part of their daily work. Supporters say these tools make communities safer. Critics see something different, a system that collects too much data and opens the door to abuse. When…
To get funding, CISOs are mastering the language of money
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wheeler, CISO at Resilience, talks about how CISOs are managing changing cybersecurity budgets. While overall spending is up, many say the increases don’t match their most pressing needs. Wheeler explains how organizations are…
Hidden risks in the financial sector’s supply chain
When a cyber attack hits a major bank or trading platform, attention usually turns to the institution. But new research suggests the real danger may lie elsewhere. BitSight researchers found that many of the technology providers serving the financial sector…
CISOs are cracking under pressure
Cybersecurity leaders are hitting their limit. A new report from Nagomi Security shows that most CISOs are stretched thin, dealing with nonstop incidents, too many tools, and growing pressure from their boards. The pressures are so intense that many say…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 11, 2025
Academy Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Bridewell | United Kingdom | Hybrid – View job details As an Academy Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will manage OpenCTI data, triage and escalate attack surface monitoring alerts, and raise internal alerts for critical…
Download: Strengthening Identity Security whitepaper
Identity threats are escalating. Attackers increasingly exploit compromised credentials, often undetected by organizations, and use social engineering to gain access. Most companies lack visibility into service account activity and don’t have the tools to detect identity-led threats. New identity security…
Adopting a counterintelligence mindset in luxury logistics
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrea Succi, Group CISO at Ferrari Group, discusses how cybersecurity is integrated into every aspect of the logistics industry. He explains why protecting data can be as critical as securing physical assets and how…
Wi-Fi signals may hold the key to touchless access control
Imagine walking into a secure building where the door unlocks the moment your hand hovers near it. No keycards, no PINs, no fingerprints. Instead, the system identifies you by the way your palm distorts the surrounding Wi-Fi signal. That is…