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INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure

INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants.
The joint action, codenamed Operation Secure, took place between January and April 2025, and involved law enforcement agencies from 26 countries to identify servers, map physical networks, and execute targeted takedowns.
“These

Why DNS Security Is Your First Defense Against Cyber Attacks?

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, much of the focus is placed on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection. While these tools are essential, one critical layer often goes overlooked: the Domain Name System (DNS). As the starting point of nearly every online interaction, DNS is not only foundational – it’s increasingly a target. When left unsecured, it becomes a single point of

Horizon3.ai Raises $100 Million in Series D Funding

Horizon3.ai has raised $100 million to expand product capabilities, and to scale its partner ecosystem and federal market presence.

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Rethinking Success in Security: Why Climbing the Corporate Ladder Isn’t Always the Goal

Many security professionals feel pressured to pursue leadership roles, but success can also mean going deeper, not just higher.

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Chrome, Firefox Updates Resolve High-Severity Memory Bugs

Google and Mozilla have released patches for a combined total of four high-severity memory bugs in Chrome and Firefox.

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SinoTrack GPS Devices Vulnerable to Remote Vehicle Control via Default Passwords

Two security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in SinoTrack GPS devices that could be exploited to control certain remote functions on connected vehicles and even track their locations.
“Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles without authorization through the common web management interface,” the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

How to Build a Lean Security Model: 5 Lessons from River Island

In today’s security landscape, budgets are tight, attack surfaces are sprawling, and new threats emerge daily. Maintaining a strong security posture under these circumstances without a large team or budget can be a real challenge. Yet lean security models are not only possible – they can be highly effective.
River Island, one of the UK’s leading fashion retailers, offers a powerful

Microsoft Patches 67 Vulnerabilities Including WEBDAV Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild

Microsoft has released patches to fix 67 security flaws, including one zero-day bug in Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WEBDAV) that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild.
Of the 67 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical and 56 are rated Important in severity. This includes 26 remote code execution flaws, 17 information disclosure flaws, and 14 privilege escalation

ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Addressed by Siemens, Schneider, Aveva, CISA

Industrial solutions providers Siemens, Schneider Electric and Aveva have released June 2025 Patch Tuesday ICS security advisories.

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How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid

Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check.

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Month: June 2025