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Pentagon Unveils Long-Anticipated Cybersecurity Regulations for Contractors

Government, Industry Specific Department of Defense Announces New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 10, 2025 Image: Jeremy Christensen/Shutterstock U.S. military contractors are set to face stringent new cybersecurity requirements, following the Department of Defense’s (DoD) official introduction of a mandatory controls framework to be implemented…

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Senator Criticizes Microsoft for Leaving Default Windows Settings Exposed to “Kerberoasting” Vulnerabilities

A leading U.S. senator has requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launch an inquiry into Microsoft, citing what he has termed “gross cybersecurity negligence.” This call to action stems from concerns regarding the company’s continued reliance on the outdated RC4 encryption method, which is set as the default in…

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Dark Caracal Employs Poco RAT to Strike Spanish-Speaking Businesses in Latin America

The cybersecurity landscape is currently grappling with new threats as the group known as Dark Caracal has been linked to a sophisticated campaign deploying the remote access trojan (RAT) named Poco RAT. This recent wave of attacks primarily targets Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America throughout 2024. The research findings, presented…

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Editorials on Data Security Shortcomings

Pakistan’s Data Breach Reveals Widespread Vulnerabilities In a shocking revelation, citizens of Pakistan have recently learned that sensitive personal information—ranging from mobile SIM records and national identity card images to call logs and travel histories—has been readily available for purchase online for years. The alarming commodification of this data, sold…

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More than 1,500 PostgreSQL Servers Breached in Fileless Cryptocurrency Mining Operation

A concerning campaign targeting exposed PostgreSQL instances has emerged, aiming to gain unauthorized access and deploy cryptocurrency miners within compromised environments. This campaign, identified by cloud security firm Wiz, is a variant associated with a previously recognized intrusion set reported by Aqua Security in August 2024, which utilized a malware…

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Koi Secures $48M to Protect AI Models, Code, and Extensions

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Company Addresses Non-Binary Software Vulnerabilities Omitted by Traditional Endpoint Security Tools Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 10, 2025 Amit Assaraf, co-founder and CEO, Koi (Image: Koi) Washington D.C.-based startup Koi has successfully raised $48 million to enhance the security of…

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Everything You Need to Know About Poland Shooting Down Russian Drones

Poland Engages Russian Drones Amid Heightened Tensions Early Wednesday morning, Poland’s military successfully intercepted multiple Russian drones that breached its airspace during a significant strike on western Ukraine. This operation, confirmed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk via social media, underscores a pivotal moment in Poland’s role within the ongoing conflict…

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Security Risks Linked to Claude’s File Feature – eSecurity Planet

Claude’s File Feature Raises Security Concerns In a recent development in the realm of cybersecurity, the file-sharing feature of Claude, an emerging AI tool, has been flagged for posing significant security vulnerabilities. This news comes amid rising scrutiny within the tech community regarding the implications of integrating AI capabilities in…

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