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reconFTW: Open-source reconnaissance automation
reconFTW is an open-source tool that simplifies and automates the reconnaissance process, delivering subdomain enumeration, vulnerability assessment, and gathering …

Machine identities are the next big target for attackers
86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to …

The future of data and AI: Seven trends shaping 2025 and beyond
In 2025, seven trends will shape the future of data and AI, offering advantages for those who see these changes not as challenges but as opportunities to innovate and excel.

Law enforcement agencies see AI as a key tool for reducing crime
A U.S. national survey of first responders reveals strong support for AI adoption, cybersecurity concerns, and increasing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, and …

Infosec products of the month: December 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, Cato Networks, Datadog, Fortinet, GitGuardian, Horizon3.ai, Netwrix, …

Service disruptions continue to blindside businesses
Service disruptions remain a critical concern for IT and business executives, with 88% of respondents saying they believe another major incident will occur in the next 12 …

iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android
The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages of their attacks, …

2025 is going to be a bumpy year for IoT
In the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, 2025 is shaping up to be a politically charged year. Major global jurisdictions are set to implement device security regulations, …

AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing
McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes …

NFT scammers charged for stealing $22 million through “rug pulls”
A six-count indictment was unsealed on Friday in Los Angeles charging two California men with defrauding investors of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency through a series …

How companies can fight ransomware impersonations
As these threat actors become increasingly strategic and harder to detect, organizations must take all measures to protect their data, including cybersecurity training. In …

Week in review: MUT-1244 targets both security workers and threat actors, Kali Linux 2024.4 released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: MUT-1244 targeting security researchers, red teamers, and threat actors A …