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In an unprecedented cybersecurity incident that occurred in September 2025, over 500 gigabytes of internal data from China’s Great Firewall infrastructure were exposed in what security experts are calling one of the most consequential breaches in digital surveillance history. The massive leak encompasses more than 100,000 documents, including internal source code, work logs, configuration files, […]

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WhatsApp has unveiled passkey-encrypted backups, simplifying the protection of cherished chat histories without the burden of memorizing complex passwords. This feature allows users to secure their end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or device screen locks, ensuring seamless access even after losing a phone or switching devices. Announced on October 29, […]

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With the average person juggling more than 300 credentials and credential abuse still the top attack vector, the password’s decline is long overdue. Across every major sector, organizations are changing how users log in, and new data shows the shift is picking up speed. The 2025 Dashlane Passkey Power 20 report, based on millions of anonymized web and mobile authentications, tracks which services are leading the move to passkeys worldwide. E-commerce takes the lead Retail … More →

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In this Help Net Security video, Doug Kersten, CISO at Appfire, shares practical, experience-driven advice on how CISOs can avoid the most common mistakes when preparing for an audit. He breaks down what often frustrates auditors, why organization and clear communication make such a difference, and how to make your audit process smoother from start to finish. Kersten also explains how to train your teams so they know exactly what to say, what to avoid, … More →

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Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Acronis, Akeyless, Axoflow, Blumira, Cayosoft, Confluent, Corelight, Elastic, Illumio, Legit Security, Netscout, NowSecure, Nozomi Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Picus Security, Privado, Radiflow, Rubrik, Semperis, TELUS, and ZEST Security. Picus Security uses AI to turn threat intelligence into attack simulations Picus Security launched new AI-powered breach and attack simulation (BAS) capabilities within the Picus Security Validation Platform. This introduces a new … More →

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