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Meta Rolls Out New Tools to Protect WhatsApp and Messenger Users from Scams

Meta on Tuesday said it’s launching new tools to protect Messenger and WhatsApp users from potential scams.
To that end, the company said it’s introducing new warnings on WhatsApp when users attempt to share their screen with an unknown contact during a video call so as to prevent them from giving away sensitive information like bank details or verification codes.
On Messenger, users can opt to

Defakto Raises $30 Million for Non-Human IAM Platform

Defakto’s Series B funding, which brings the total raised to $50 million, was led by XYZ Venture Capital.

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Government, Industrial Servers Targeted in China-Linked ‘PassiveNeuron’ Campaign

A threat actor has been infecting servers of high-profile entities with backdoors to exfiltrate information and deploy additional payloads.

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Maximizing gateway security: Beyond the basic configuration

Gateways can do more than route traffic, they can also strengthen your entire security posture. Learn how NordLayer combines ZTNA, firewalls, and private gateways to secure hybrid teams and keep networks compliant. […]

PolarEdge Targets Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, Synology Routers in Expanding Botnet Campaign

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on the inner workings of a botnet malware called PolarEdge.
PolarEdge was first documented by Sekoia in February 2025, attributing it to a campaign targeting routers from Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology with the goal of corralling them into a network for an as-yet-undetermined purpose.
The TLS-based ELF implant, at its core, is designed to monitor

Veeam to Acquire Data Security Firm Securiti AI for $1.7 Billion

The acquisition will unify data resilience with DSPM, privacy, governance, and AI trust across production and secondary data.

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Microsoft fixes bug preventing users from opening classic Outlook

Microsoft has fixed a major bug preventing Microsoft 365 users from launching the classic Outlook email client on Windows systems. […]

CISA Warns of Exploited Apple, Kentico, Microsoft Vulnerabilities

Leading to code execution, authentication bypass, and privilege escalation, the flaws were added to CISA’s KEV list.

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Dataminr to Acquire ThreatConnect for $290 Million

The goal is to combine Dataminr’s data signals platform with ThreatConnect’s deep internal data capabilities.

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Supply Chain Attack Targets VS Code Extensions With ‘GlassWorm’ Malware

The malware uses invisible Unicode characters to hide its code and blockchain-based infrastructure to prevent takedowns.

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Month: October 2025