PromptLock is only a prototype of LLM-orchestrated ransomware, but hackers already use AI in file encryption and extortion attacks.
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Action1 vs. Microsoft WSUS: A Better Approach to Modern Patch Management
With WSUS deprecated, it’s time to move from an outdated legacy patching system to a modern one. Learn from Action1 how its modern patching platform offers cloud-native speed, 3rd-party coverage, real-time compliance, and zero infrastructure. Try it free now! […]
GitHub Workflows Attack Affects Hundreds of Repos, Thousands of Secrets
A supply chain attack called GhostAction has enabled threat actors to steal secrets and exploit them.
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Salesloft GitHub Account Compromised Months Before Salesforce Attack
The list of impacted cybersecurity firms has been expanded to include BeyondTrust, Bugcrowd, CyberArk, Cato Networks, JFrog, and Rubrik.
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CISA to Highlight Agency’s Top Priorities to Secure America at 16th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
CISA will Showcase Top Cyber Leadership, Operational Collaboration and Innovation at Annual Government-Industry Summit.
Over 6,700 Private Repositories Made Public in Nx Supply Chain Attack
The private repositories of hundreds of organizations were published publicly in the second phase of the Nx supply chain attack.
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⚡ Weekly Recap: Drift Breach Chaos, Zero-Days Active, Patch Warnings, Smarter Threats & More
Cybersecurity never slows down. Every week brings new threats, new vulnerabilities, and new lessons for defenders. For security and IT teams, the challenge is not just keeping up with the news—it’s knowing which risks matter most right now. That’s what this digest is here for: a clear, simple briefing to help you focus where it counts.
This week, one story stands out above the rest: the
This week, one story stands out above the rest: the
You Didn’t Get Phished — You Onboarded the Attacker
When Attackers Get Hired: Today’s New Identity Crisis
What if the star engineer you just hired isn’t actually an employee, but an attacker in disguise? This isn’t phishing; it’s infiltration by onboarding.
Meet “Jordan from Colorado,” who has a strong resume, convincing references, a clean background check, even a digital footprint that checks out.
On day one, Jordan logs into email and attends
What if the star engineer you just hired isn’t actually an employee, but an attacker in disguise? This isn’t phishing; it’s infiltration by onboarding.
Meet “Jordan from Colorado,” who has a strong resume, convincing references, a clean background check, even a digital footprint that checks out.
On day one, Jordan logs into email and attends
Fintech Firm Wealthsimple Says Supply Chain Attack Resulted in Data Breach
Canadian firm Wealthsimple says a data breach impacts the information of some customers, but accounts and funds remain secure.
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Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 27 Deals Announced in August 2025
Significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced by Accenture, CrowdStrike, F5, Okta, and SentinelOne.
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