Clutch grabs $20M to build out its non-human security ID platform

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When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, identity is often thought of as a “perimeter” around an organization. So many breaches begin through techniques like password theft, phishing, and credential stuffing; ergo, securing the identities of not only users, but also applications and machines, is the key to securing the whole system.  Easier said […]

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The Old Ways of Vendor Risk Management Are No Longer Good Enough

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Managing third-party risk in the SaaS era demands a proactive, data-driven approach beyond checkbox compliance.

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Top 8 Penetration Testing Tools to Enhance Your Security

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Penetration testing is vital in keeping an organization’s digital assets secure. Here are the top picks among the latest pen testing tools and software.

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Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

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U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive […]

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Aquabot Botnet Targeting Vulnerable Mitel Phones

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The Mirai-based Aquabot botnet has been targeting a vulnerability in Mitel SIP phones for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists.

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New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones

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New CPU side-channel attacks named SLAP and FLOP can be exploited to remotely steal data from Apple mobile and desktop devices. 

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AI in Cybersecurity: What’s Effective and What’s Not – Insights from 200 Experts

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Curious about the buzz around AI in cybersecurity? Wonder if it’s just a shiny new toy in the tech world or a serious game changer? Let’s unpack this together in a not-to-be-missed webinar that goes beyond the hype to explore the real impact of AI on cybersecurity.
Join Ravid Circus, a seasoned pro in cybersecurity and AI, as we peel back the layers of AI in cybersecurity through a revealing

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The Trial at the Tip of the Terrorgram Iceberg

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Atomwaffen Division cofounder and alleged Terrorgram Collective member Brandon Russell is facing a potential life sentence for an alleged plot on a Baltimore electrical station. His case is only the beginning.

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Smiths Group Scrambling to Restore Systems Following Cyberattack

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Engineering firm Smiths Group has disclosed a cyberattack that forced it to take some systems offline and activate business continuity plans.

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Critical Cacti Security Flaw (CVE-2025-22604) Enables Remote Code Execution

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A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Cacti open-source network monitoring and fault management framework that could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution on susceptible instances.
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-22604, carries a CVSS score of 9.1 out of a maximum of 10.0.
“Due to a flaw in the multi-line SNMP result parser, authenticated users can inject

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