Author: HackWatchit
If under a rock and you work with AI, you’ve probably heard about Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol, “an open standard designed to enable communication and collaboration between AI Agents”. It’s still pretty new, but it’s already getting a lot of buzz. Since it plays so nicely with MCP (which looks like it’s becoming the industry’s standard), A2A is shaping up to be the go-to standard for multi-agent communication in the industry. When Google first dropped the Protocol Specification, my first reaction was basically: “Okay, cool… but what am I supposed to do with this?” Thankfully, this week they released the official…
At McAfee, we see the real faces behind the statistics. Our research shows, globally, people spend an average of 83 hours annually reviewing suspicious messages. We don’t just see numbers, we see the schoolteacher who was scammed out of Taylor Swift tickets, the new father who was duped by an IRS tax scam, and the life coach who was impacted by a SIM swap scam. This is why we’re proud to announce that McAfee has joined the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) as a Foundation Member—because protecting people from scams isn’t just about technology. It’s about understanding the human cost of…
Traveling from China to the USA or any other country can prevent you from accessing Chinese websites and apps. Streaming services block viewers in other countries to protect copyright and licensing agreements. Although this is understandable, it’s no less frustrating if you’re outside China for a few days or weeks. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. A VPN is a service that allows you to connect to a server located back home in China. All of your internet traffic is routed through an encrypted tunnel, securing your data from prying eyes. The VPN hides your real…
Microsoft has released the optional KB5058481 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with seven changes, including restoring seconds to the time display in the calendar flyout for those who previously lost it. The KB5058481 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft’s “optional non-security preview updates” schedule, typically released at the end of every month. This update allows Windows admins to test upcoming fixes and features that will be released in the upcoming June Patch Tuesday. Unlike Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, this preview update does not include security updates and is therefore optional. Windows users can install this update by…
As organizations increasingly rely on connected devices to drive efficiency and innovation, the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) — covering industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) — has rapidly expanded. This greater connectivity often drives increased vulnerability as critical assets are exposed to sophisticated threats. XIoT assets are typically foundational to how organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, and other critical sectors operate. Their mission-critical nature makes XIoT assets prime targets for attackers seeking maximum disruption, financial payoff, and the theft of sensitive data and intellectual property. BERSERK BEAR, a…
Highest Willingness to Recommend Score of All Gartner Customers’ Choice Vendors For cybersecurity professionals evaluating new technologies, there’s nothing more illuminating than the real-world experiences of peers who defend against threats every single day. The 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of Customer Report captures this practical reality with insight spanning hundreds of companies worldwide. In this year’s report, the verdict is clear: Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® is a Gartner Customers’ Choice for Endpoint Protection Platforms. An extraordinary 98% of reviewers are willing to recommend our industry-leading endpoint security to their peers, the highest of all Customers’ Choice vendors. This…
Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry Pierluigi Paganini May 28, 2025 The Czech government condemned China after linking cyber espionage group APT31 to a cyberattack on its critical infrastructure. The Czech government strongly condemned China after the cyber espionage group APT31 was linked to a cyberattack targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure. The Czech government condemned China after APT31 hackers infiltrated a ministry’s unclassified system in 2022 and remained undetected. A joint investigation by Czech intelligence agencies led to a “high-degree of certainty” in attributing the attack to China. Officials said the cyber campaign threatens…
CJ Cox// Are you about to have your first pen test? It can be a little overwhelming as a lot of people are sure they’re going to be destroyed in one fell swoop. CJ Cox, our COO talks to a lot of customers who worry they’re not even ready for our services. But we’re here to help, teach and guide, not break all the things and run away. We’re going to guide you through the wilderness of security and we’ll be with you during the entire process. CJ explains some ways to prepare yourself and make sure your company isn’t the…
Radiant Logic announced its new Identity Observability features as part of the RadiantOne platform. As identity remains the dominant attack vector for cybercriminals, the latest enhancements to the RadiantOne platform deliver real-time visibility and context into the entire Identity and Access Management (IAM) ecosystem—empowering organizations to proactively detect, prioritize and remediate risks before they are exploited. Gartner in their 2025 Guidance for Comprehensive IAM Architecture Strategy recommends organizations should “Invest in a centralized identity and access data platform that integrates discovery tools across all IAM layers to aggregate, correlate and reconcile identity and access data. Implement emerging artificial intelligence (AI)-driven…