Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

If you run security at any reasonably complex organization, your validation stack probably looks something like this: a BAS tool in one corner. A pentest engagement, or maybe an automated pentesting product, in another. A vulnerability scanner feeding an attack surface management platform somewhere else. Each tool gives you a slice of the picture. None of them talks to each other in any

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China-Linked Hackers Hit Asian Militaries in Patient Espionage Operation

The state-sponsored hackers deployed custom tools and stayed dormant in the compromised environments for months.

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New XWorm 7.1 and Remcos RAT Attacks Abuse Windows Tools to Evade Detection

New XWorm 7.1 and Remcos RAT campaigns abuse trusted Windows tools to evade detection. The attacks exploit a WinRAR flaw and use process hollowing to spy on victims.

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‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams

Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money.

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Hacking Attempt Reported at Poland’s Nuclear Research Center

Initial evidence indicates Iran may be behind the attack, but officials admitted it could be a false flag. 

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Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API.
The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android Authority last week.
AAPM was introduced by Google in Android 16, released last year. When enabled, it causes the device to enter a heightened

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Are free VPNs legit? I asked security experts to learn the true cost (and what services to avoid)

You want to protect your privacy, but you don’t want to pay. Is the solution a free VPN? Here’s what to know before subscribing to one.

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Gaming Clans Become Growth Engine for Playnance Ecosystem

Playnance partners with KGeN, connecting its Web3 gaming ecosystem to 53M gamers and 30K clans through community-driven platforms.

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Wiz investor unpacks Google’s $32B acquisition

Shardul Shah of Index Ventures walks us through Google’s biggest acquisition ever.

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Loblaw Data Breach Impacts Customer Information

Personal information such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers was accessed by hackers.

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