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WhatsApp reported that a zero-day in its application, in tandem with an OS-level bug on Apple platforms, may have been u...
09/02/2025

WhatsApp reported that a zero-day in its application, in tandem with an OS-level bug on Apple platforms, may have been used to drop malware and even potentially spyware on Apple users.

Two zero-day bugs were chained in suspected spyware attacks, according to Amnesty International.

Jaguar Land Rover reported that it was forced to shut down its systems following a cyberattack.
09/02/2025

Jaguar Land Rover reported that it was forced to shut down its systems following a cyberattack.

Company claims that while no customer data was stolen, its retail and production operations were disrupted.

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project warns models face “unbounded consumption” risks. Without safeguards li...
09/02/2025

The Open Worldwide Application Security Project warns models face “unbounded consumption” risks. Without safeguards like input validation, rate limits and watermarking, LLMs risk becoming security liabilities.

Report warns LLMs face 'unbounded consumption' risks — threatening security, cost and reliability.

The U.S. government is more than policy — it’s the world’s most strategic marketplace. Engagement fuels growth for compa...
09/02/2025

The U.S. government is more than policy — it’s the world’s most strategic marketplace. Engagement fuels growth for companies, innovation for government, and resilience for citizens, says the ICIT - Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology's Cory Simpson in this commentary.

The U.S. government is the world’s most strategic marketplace — one where engagement creates value for companies, government, and citizens alike. At a time of rising global instability, this role is more acute than ever.

More tools ≠ more security. Platform consolidation unifies network, endpoint and cloud defense, powered by AI and zero t...
09/02/2025

More tools ≠ more security. Platform consolidation unifies network, endpoint and cloud defense, powered by AI and zero trust — reducing costs, silos and alert fatigue.

This article explores the pros and cons of vendor consolidation, what to look for in a modern security platform, and why features like AI-driven threat prevention, zero trust, and cloud-native protection are essential to protecting today’s hybrid enterprise.

A cyberattack happens every 11 seconds, but the bigger threat may be botched crisis comms. Downplaying, finger-pointing ...
09/01/2025

A cyberattack happens every 11 seconds, but the bigger threat may be botched crisis comms. Downplaying, finger-pointing and jargon erode trust faster than hackers, says Leidar's Meghan Tisinger in this commentary.

Cyberattacks are inevitable — communication failures don’t have to be. Honesty builds trust.

The enterprise perimeter is gone. With remote work, SaaS, IoT and cloud, firewalls alone can’t protect. Zero trust, SASE...
09/01/2025

The enterprise perimeter is gone. With remote work, SaaS, IoT and cloud, firewalls alone can’t protect. Zero trust, SASE and identity-first security are now the guardrails for a resilient, perimeter-free enterprise.

This article examines how organizations can secure today’s borderless networks by embracing zero trust, secure access service edge (SASE), and identity-centric access controls.

AI takes center stage at Oktane 2025. From securing AI agents to fighting deepfakes and phishing, Okta and Auth0 will sh...
08/31/2025

AI takes center stage at Oktane 2025. From securing AI agents to fighting deepfakes and phishing, Okta and Auth0 will showcase identity-first defenses like Cross App Access and Auth for . Sept 24–26, Las Vegas. 🔐

Okta's annual conference next month will focus on how identity security can help manage AI agents, what they can access, and who has access to them.

Phishing filters are failing — attackers now hide links behind legit URL scanners. Small businesses relying on “out-of-t...
08/31/2025

Phishing filters are failing — attackers now hide links behind legit URL scanners. Small businesses relying on “out-of-the-box” email security are at risk, says Philip Mire in this commentary.

Phishing filters are failing small businesses — hackers exploit URL scanners to bypass detection.

is supercharging social engineering, making phishing, deepfakes and scams harder to spot, says KnowBe4's Perry Carpent...
08/30/2025

is supercharging social engineering, making phishing, deepfakes and scams harder to spot, says KnowBe4's Perry Carpenter in this commentary. To fight back: simulate AI-driven attacks, enforce zero-trust, train employees to spot emotional manipulation.

Focus on training simulations, zero-trust policies, and the human factor to prepare for the next wave of AI-based social attacks.

Vulnerability management has evolved. Exposure management goes beyond patching: covering misconfigurations, excessive pe...
08/30/2025

Vulnerability management has evolved. Exposure management goes beyond patching: covering misconfigurations, excessive permissions, compromised credentials and risks.

Exposure management might seem new, but it's the logical extension of vulnerability management to cover today's wider, more complex attack surface.

The EU AI Act is now in force: fines up to €35M/7% turnover for non-compliance. Will it set the global standard for re...
08/29/2025

The EU AI Act is now in force: fines up to €35M/7% turnover for non-compliance. Will it set the global standard for regulation? Transparency, ethics & continual diligence are now mandatory, says AvePoint's Dana Simberkoff.

Not likely – and that’s why industry pros have to stay aware of all the new laws worldwide as AI evolves.

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