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Tricking AI into doing the "Dirty Work"
Nov 2025 This article, written by Nate B. Jones, is really interesting. It discusses how a state-backed team was able to run a sophisticated attack at a speed and efficiency we haven’t seen before. One paragraph explains how they “hijacked” Claude AI to perform malicious attacks while the internal system believed it was running legitimate pen testing. Now that this genie is out of the bottle, these systems and processes will only continue to improve — it looks like red teams
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Nov 19, 20251 min read


Critical zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy
Nov. 17, 2025 November 2025, a critical zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy devices, tracked as CVE-2025-21042, was disclosed as having been actively exploited by sophisticated commercial spyware known as LANDFALL. The flaw was an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Samsung's image processing library, libimagecodec.quram.so, which allowed for zero-click Remote Code Execution (RCE). Key Details of the Vulnerability CVE ID: CVE-2025-21042. Vulnerability Type: Out-of-bound
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Nov 17, 20251 min read


Communication shouldn’t depend on where you live!
Why this matters: Access to secure communication shouldn’t depend on where you live or which network you’re on. Proton’s new alternative routing feature is a critical step in defending open access to privacy tools in regions where censorship attempts are increasing. By automatically rerouting connections when interference is detected, Proton ensures that people - including journalists, activists, and everyday users - can still reach encrypted email and VPN services when tra
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Nov 17, 20251 min read


Modern-Day Train Robbers: How Cybercriminals Are Hijacking the Supply Chain
Cybercriminals continue to leverage phishing campaigns —but these aren’t just about stolen passwords anymore. Increasingly, attackers are spoofing company emails and exploiting logistics systems to intercept valuable cargo. Once they win fraudulent bids or create fake drop-off locations, the stolen goods are often resold overseas , leaving businesses and carriers footing the bill. The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that cargo theft costs $34 billion annually in
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Nov 3, 20251 min read


Hidden in Plain Sight: The Invisible Threat Lurking in Your Images
Oct 15, 2025 In our hyper-connected digital world, sharing images has become second nature. We download photos for presentations, social media posts, and websites without a second thought. But in 2025, this common practice carries unprecedented risks. Cybercriminals are now weaponizing ordinary image files, embedding malicious payloads that evade detection while compromising entire systems. This isn't science fiction—it's the new reality of digital warfare, where a simple JPG
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Oct 15, 20254 min read


Cybersecurity Label Program
White House launches cybersecurity label program for consumers By Greg Otto January 7, 2025 Summery: The White House has launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices. Modeled after the Energy Star label, the initiative aims to address consumer concerns about the vulnerabilities of smart home products, with the average U.S. household having 21 connected devices. The program will feature a distinct shield logo on
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Oct 2, 20251 min read


Small Businesses in the Crosshairs: Record Cyber Losses & A New Lifeline
A record $12.5 billion. That’s the staggering amount American individuals and businesses lost to cyber crime in 2023, according to the...
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Sep 23, 20252 min read


Top Cyber Threats Facing Small Enterprises in 2023
In today's digital world, small enterprises are more vulnerable than ever to cyber threats. As technology advances, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals. Small businesses often lack the resources to defend themselves against these threats, making them prime targets. In this blog post, we will explore the top cyber threats facing small enterprises in 2025 and provide practical tips on how to protect your business.
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Sep 21, 20254 min read


Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses
In today's digital world, small businesses face a growing number of cybersecurity threats. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the risks are real and can have devastating effects. Many small business owners believe that they are too small to be targeted, but this is a dangerous misconception. Cybercriminals often see small businesses as easy targets. Therefore, it is crucial for small businesses to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies to protect their assets and dat
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Sep 21, 20254 min read
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