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Misconfigurations Are Not Vulnerabilities: The Costly Confusion Behind Security Risks

In SaaS security conversations, “misconfiguration” and “vulnerability” are often used interchangeably. But they’re not the same thing. And misunderstanding that distinction can quietly create real exposure.
This confusion isn’t just semantics. It reflects a deeper misunderstanding of the shared responsibility model, particularly in SaaS environments where the line between vendor and customer

Approov Raises $6.7 Million for Mobile App Security

Approov has raised $6.7 million in Series A funding to advance its mobile application and API security solutions.

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Android gets patches for Qualcomm flaws exploited in attacks

Google has released security patches for six vulnerabilities in Android’s August 2025 security update, including two Qualcomm flaws exploited in targeted attacks. […]

How Top CISOs Save Their SOCs from Alert Chaos to Never Miss Real Incidents

Why do SOC teams still drown in alerts even after spending big on security tools? False positives pile up, stealthy threats slip through, and critical incidents get buried in the noise. Top CISOs have realized the solution isn’t adding more and more tools to SOC workflows but giving analysts the speed and visibility they need to catch real attacks before they cause damage.
Here’s how

Android’s August 2025 Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Vulnerability

Android’s light August 2025 security update resolves an Adreno GPU vulnerability confirmed as exploited in June.

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Microsoft increases Zero Day Quest prize pool to $5 million

Microsoft will offer up to $5 million in bounty awards at this year’s Zero Day Quest hacking contest, which the company describes as the “largest hacking event in history.” […]

Microsoft Offers $5 Million at Zero Day Quest Hacking Contest

Research demonstrating high-impact cloud and AI security flaws will be rewarded at Microsoft’s Zero Day Quest competition in spring 2026.

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SonicWall Hunts for Zero-Day Amid Surge in Firewall Exploitation

Threat actors might be exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls in a fresh wave of ransomware attacks.

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15,000 Fake TikTok Shop Domains Deliver Malware, Steal Crypto via AI-Driven Scam Campaign

Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the veil on a widespread malicious campaign that’s targeting TikTok Shop users globally with an aim to steal credentials and distribute trojanized apps.
“Threat actors are exploiting the official in-app e-commerce platform through a dual attack strategy that combines phishing and malware to target users,” CTM360 said. “The core tactic involves a deceptive

SonicWall Investigating Potential SSL VPN Zero-Day After 20+ Targeted Attacks Reported

SonicWall said it’s actively investigating reports to determine if there is a new zero-day vulnerability following reports of a spike in Akira ransomware actors in late July 2025.
“Over the past 72 hours, there has been a notable increase in both internally and externally reported cyber incidents involving Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls where SSLVPN is enabled,” the network security vendor said in a

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