Rust package registry adds security tools and metrics to crates.io
The Rust project updated crates.io to include a Security tab on individual crate pages. The tab shows security advisories drawn from the RustSec database and…
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RansomHub claims alleged breach of Apple partner Luxshare
Chinese electronic manufacturer and Apple partner Luxshare Precision Industry has allegedly been breached by affiliates of the RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service outfit. Luxshare is one of the…
Pro-Russian hacktivist campaigns continue against UK organizations
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports ongoing cyber operations by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting organizations in the UK and abroad. NoName057(16) remains active In…
Linux users targeted by crypto thieves via hijacked apps on Snap Store
Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted software packages for Linux on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware, Ubuntu contributor and former…
cside targets hidden website privacy violations with Privacy Watch
cside announced the launch of Privacy Watch. The platform prevents website privacy violations on the client-side, a risk surface that is traditionally unmonitored. To help…
The 2026 State of Pentesting: Why delivery and follow-through matter more than ever
Penetration testing has evolved significantly over the past several years. While uncovering exploitable vulnerabilities remains the core goal, the real differentiator today is how findings…
Cybercriminals speak the language young people trust
Criminal groups actively recruit, train, and retain people in structured ways. They move fast, pay in crypto, and place no weight on age. Young people…
Bandit: Open-source tool designed to find security issues in Python code
Bandit is an open-source tool that scans Python source code for security issues that show up in everyday development. Many security teams and developers use…
Security leaders push for continuous controls as audits stay manual
Security teams say they want real-time insight into controls, but still rely on periodic checks that trail daily operations. New RegScale research shows how wide…
Initial access broker pleads guilty to selling access to 50 corporate networks
A 40-year-old Jordanian man has admitted to selling unauthorized access to computer networks of at least 50 companies, the US Attorney’s Office of the District…
Let’s Encrypt rolls out 6-day and IP-based certificates
Let’s Encrypt says its short-lived TLS certificates with a 6-day lifetime are now generally available. Each certificate is valid for 160 hours from the time…
Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold…