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Windows Server Update Service exploitation ensnares at least 50 victims
Researchers say hackers could be gathering intelligence for future attacks, and authorities warn users to apply patches and check for compromise.
By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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FCC will vote to scrap telecom cybersecurity requirements
The commission’s Republican chair, who voted against the rules in January, calls them ineffective and illegal.
By Eric Geller • Updated Oct. 31, 2025 -
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An esclation of cyber risks facing businesses and government has made cyber resilience a major priority.
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CISA updates guidance and warns security teams on WSUS exploitation
The agency urges users to apply emergency patches from Microsoft to counter a serious threat.
By David Jones • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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AI adoption outpaces corporate governance, security controls
Security and business leaders warn that companies are accelerating their use of agentic AI beyond the ability to maintain proper guardrails.
By David Jones • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Google probes exploitation of critical Windows service CVE
Researchers have traced the threat activity to a newly identified hacker, while separate evidence points to more than one variant.
By David Jones • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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North Korea led the world in nation-state hacking in Q2 and Q3
Security leaders should prioritize anomalous-activity detection and zero-trust principles, a new report recommends.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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AI security flaws afflict half of organizations
EY suggested ways for companies to reduce AI-related hacking risks.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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OpinionGartner: How to prepare for and respond to today’s evolving threat landscape
With the emergence of AI, security operations teams must navigate a fast-moving generation of cyber threats.
By Jeremy D'Hoinne, Distinguished Research VP, Gartner • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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AI-fueled automation helps ransomware-as-a-service groups stand out from the crowd
Ransomware gangs that offer their affiliates customization and automation are growing faster than those that don’t, a new report finds.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 21, 2025 -
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Deep DiveSocial engineering gains ground as preferred method of initial access
Senior executives and high-net-worth individuals are increasingly at risk as hackers use deepfakes, voice cloning and other tactics for targeted attacks.
By David Jones • Updated Oct. 21, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWhy security awareness training doesn’t work — and how to fix it
Companies have built their security strategies around phishing simulations and educational webinars, tactics that research shows are ineffective.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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F5 supply chain hack endangers more than 600,000 internet-connected devices
The enterprise device vendor has patched several vulnerabilities that hackers discovered after breaching its networks.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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Many IT leaders click phishing links, and some don’t report them
A new survey shines light on the security practices and AI fears of IT leaders and their subordinates.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Deep DiveAuto sector faces historic cyber threats to business continuity
A catastrophic cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover is forcing governments and industrial leaders to address urgent demands for business resilience and accountability.
By David Jones • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Nation-state hackers breached sensitive F5 systems, stole customer data
The federal government is scrambling to determine if any agencies have been hacked.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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SonicWall SSLVPN devices compromised using valid credentials
More than 100 SonicWall SSLVPN accounts have been impacted, according to Huntress.
By David Jones • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Salesforce refuses to submit to extortion demands linked to hacking campaigns
The company said it is aware of recent claims, but will not negotiate or pay a ransom.
By David Jones • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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AI fuels social engineering but isn’t yet revolutionizing hacking
AI tools are still too computationally intense for cybercriminals to rely on, according to a new report.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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Businesses fear AI exposes them to more attacks
More than half of companies have already faced AI-powered phishing attacks, a new survey finds.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Oracle investigating extortion emails targeting E-Business Suite customers
Hackers claiming links to Clop ransomware could be exploiting vulnerabilities disclosed in a July critical patch update.
By David Jones • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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Hackers claiming ties to Clop launch wide extortion campaign targeting corporate executives
The email-based campaign purports to have sensitive data from breached Oracle E-Business Suite applications.
By David Jones • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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Cisco firewall flaws endanger nearly 50,000 devices worldwide
The U.S., the U.K. and Japan lead the list of the most vulnerable countries.
By Eric Geller • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Critical infrastructure operators add more insecure industrial equipment online
The problem isn’t limited to legacy technology. New devices are exposed with critical vulnerabilities.
By Eric Geller • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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CISA urges dependency checks following Shai-Hulud compromise
Security teams are urged to review their software environments after a major supply chain attack on the NPM ecosystem.
By David Jones • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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UK authorities arrest man in connection with cyberattack against aviation vendor
The attack against Collins Aerospace led to significant flight disruptions at Heathrow and other major European hubs.
By David Jones • Sept. 24, 2025
