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Kali Linux users face update errors due to a lost signing key in April 2025. Learn how to identify if your system is affected and get the new repository key to secure your installation and access the latest software. Users of Kali Linux, a popular operating system designed for security testing, are facing potential issues with software updates and downloads. These problems stem from a lost signing key, which could expose systems to security threats. A new key is, reportedly, now available to fix these issues. Why Your System Might Be Affected Software companies use a public-private key pair to…
IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons. Strengths Recognized in the IDC MarketScape We believe…
Hackers deploy fake SonicWall VPN App to steal corporate credentials Pierluigi Paganini June 25, 2025 Hackers spread a trojanized version of SonicWall VPN app to steal login credentials from users accessing corporate networks. Unknown threat actors are distributing a trojanized version of SonicWall NetExtender SSL VPN app to steal user credentials. The legitimate NetExtender app lets remote users securely access and use company network resources as if they were on-site. The malware-laced version, tracked as SilentRoute by Microsoft Threat Intelligence (MSTIC), mimics the legitimate software that allows remote access to company networks. Users installing the rogue app unknowingly expose their…
Tines announced autonomous AI capabilities within its workflow automation platform via the launch of agents. Agents mark a significant evolution in Tines’ platform, enabling customers to automate workflows with maximum control and flexibility, whether with deterministic logic, human-in-the-loop copilots, or full AI autonomy. Agents enable Tines customers to build intelligent, context-aware workflows that can act independently, suggest next steps, and collaborate with users in real time. The addition of agents allows customers to choose the right level of AI involvement for every workflow, ensuring organizations can implement AI automation that aligns with their specific security requirements, levels of complexity, and…
Ishan Pandey: Welcome, Andrey, to our “Behind the Startup” series. It’s a pleasure to have you. As Co-Founder and CTO of HOT Labs, you’re at the forefront of some truly innovative cross-chain developments. Can you start by telling us a bit about your journey into the blockchain space and what specifically led you to co-found HOT Labs? Andrey Zhevlakov: It all started three years ago, when Petr Volnov and I set out to build the best mobile wallet for the NEAR blockchain. At the time, the ecosystem was still relatively open, and we clearly understood that in the wild world…
Craig is a former software developer and red teamer. He has been pentesting at Black Hills Infosec since 2018. Read more of this series here: Part 1 – BurpferencePart 2 – Copilot In my journey to explore how I can use artificial intelligence to assist in penetration testing, I experimented with a security-focused chat bot created by Jason Haddix called Arcanum Cyber Security Bot (available on https://chatgpt.com/gpts). Jason engineered this bot to leverage up-to-date technical information related to application security and penetration testing. One of the example prompts is to supply the chatbot with JavaScript source and have it analyze…
Fortanix today added a tool to its portfolio that makes it simpler to identify instances of where encryption has been applied that are susceptible to being potentially broken whenever the post-quantum computing (PQC) era arrives.Anuj Jaiswal, chief product officer at Fortanix, said PQC Central adds a dashboard to Fortanix Key Insight, a capability that discovers instances of cryptography and potential risk levels that is a component of the core Fortanix Armor platform. Key Insight via that dashboard generates a prioritized list of PQC issues, including dependencies, that need to be addressed using Data Security Manager, the encryption and key management…
Your dream vacation could become a nightmare if you fall for these sophisticated AI-powered scams. The travel industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in AI-powered fraud. What started as simple fake booking websites has evolved into something far more sinister: criminals are now using artificial intelligence to clone the voices and identities of trusted travel agents, creating convincing impersonations that can fool even the most cautious travelers. Recent data paints a sobering picture. Booking.com reports a staggering 500 to 900 percent increase in travel scams over the past 18 months, largely driven by AI technology. McAfee research reveals that 30…
Imagine being on a road trip without GPS—just a vague set of directions scribbled on a napkin and the occasional mile marker to reassure that the vehicle is not completely lost. The passengers—who, in this case, are stakeholders—keep asking how much farther remains and there’s no clear indication how much longer it will take. This is how threat modeling can feel for many organizations. Threat modeling is the rigorous analysis of software at the design phase of the development process. Without a clear plan, well-defined milestones, and the right tools, the journey to a mature, effective threat modeling program can…