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WhatsApp
WhatsApp vulnerability could be used to infect Windows users with malware (CVE-2025-30401)

WhatsApp users are urged to update the Windows client app to plug a serious security vulnerability (CVE-2025-30401) that may allow attackers to trick users into running …

CentreStack
RCE flaw in MSP-friendly file sharing platform exploited by attackers (CVE-2025-30406)

A critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-30406) affecting the Gladinet CentreStack file-sharing/remote access platform has been added to CISA’s Known Exploited …

OpenSSL
OpenSSL prepares for a quantum future with 3.5.0 release

The OpenSSL Project has released version 3.5.0 of its widely used open-source cryptographic library, introducing new features and notable changes that signal its evolution …

crisis simulation
Why CISOs are doubling down on cyber crisis simulations

Cyber threats aren’t going away, and CISOs know prevention isn’t enough. Being ready to respond is just as important. Cyber crisis simulations offer a way to test that …

Kevin Serafin
Transforming cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler

In this Help Net Security interview, Kevin Serafin, CISO at Ecolab, discusses aligning security strategy with long-term business goals, building strong partnerships across the …

APTRS
APTRS: Open-source automated penetration testing reporting system

APTRS is an open-source reporting tool built with Python and Django. It’s made for penetration testers and security teams who want to save time on reports. Instead of writing …

world map
AI is challenging the geopolitical status quo

AI-powered cyberattacks are becoming powerful new weapons. Organizations need to act fast to close the gap between today’s defenses and tomorrow’s threats. These attacks are …

Patch Tuesday
Microsoft fixes actively exploited Windows CLFS zero-day (CVE-2025-29824)

April 2025 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 120+ vulnerabilities, including a zero-day (CVE-2025-29824) that’s under active attack. …

lock
11 cyber defense tips to stay secure at work and home

Cybersecurity is inextricably tied to the technology it protects. Just as technology continues to grow in variety, quantity, and presence in all of our lives, so too does …

large language models
Excessive agency in LLMs: The growing risk of unchecked autonomy

For an AI agent to “think” and act autonomously, it must be granted agency; that is, it must be allowed to integrate with other systems, read and analyze data, and have …

financial sector
Phishing, fraud, and the financial sector’s crisis of trust

The financial sector is under growing pressure from advanced phishing attacks and fraud, causing major financial losses and eroding customer trust. Escalation of phishing …

Esteban Gutierrez
Observability is security’s way back into the cloud conversation

In this Help Net Security interview, Esteban Gutierrez, CISO and VP of Information Security at New Relic, discusses how the adoption of cloud infrastructure is outpacing …

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