IPFire update brings new network and security features to firewall deployments
Security and operations teams often work with firewall platforms that require frequent tuning or upgrades to meet evolving network demands. IPFire has released its 2.29…
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Cybercriminals are scaling phishing attacks with ready-made kits
Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits lower the barrier to entry, enabling less-skilled attackers to run large-scale, targeted phishing campaigns that impersonate legitimate services and institutions, according to…
StackRox: Open-source Kubernetes security platform
Security teams spend a lot of time stitching together checks across container images, running workloads, and deployment pipelines. The work often happens under time pressure,…
Voice cloning defenses are easier to undo than expected
Many voice protection tools promise to block cloning by adding hidden noise to speech. Researchers at a Texas university found that widely used voice protection…
UK announces grand plan to secure online public services
The UK has announced a new Government Cyber Action Plan aimed at making online public services more secure and resilient, and has allocated £210 million…
Debian seeks volunteers to rebuild its data protection team
The Debian Project is asking for volunteers to step in after its Data Protection Team became inactive. All three members of the team stepped down…
Fake Booking.com emails and BSODs used to infect hospitality staff
Suspected Russian attackers are targeting the hospitality sector with fake Booking.com emails and a fake “Blue Screen of Death” to deliver the DCRat malware. The…
Identity security planning for 2026 is shifting under pressure
Identity security planning is becoming more focused on scale, governance, and operational strain, according to the Identity Security Outlook 2026 report. The ManageEngine research draws…
Hexnode XDR unifies detection, investigation, and response in one platform
Hexnode has launched Hexnode XDR, its new extended detection and response platform, taking an important step toward making enterprise-level security more accessible for IT teams…
When AI agents interact, risk can emerge without warning
System level risks can arise when AI agents interact over time, according to new research that examines how collective behavior forms inside multi agent systems.…
What European security teams are struggling to operationalize
European security and compliance teams spend a lot of time talking about regulation. A new forecast report from Kiteworks suggests the harder problem sits elsewhere.…
Gen AI data violations more than double
Security teams track activity that moves well beyond traditional SaaS platforms, with employees interacting daily with generative AI tools, personal cloud services, and automated systems…