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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has formally ended its inquiry into PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, opting not to pursue enforcement action, according to the company’s latest 10-Q filing.The decision, disclosed in Q1 2025 financials, follows a November 2023 subpoena that had raised industry speculation over whether PYUSD might be treated as an unregistered security.The closure of the matter removes a potential legal overhang for both PayPal and issuer Paxos, signaling a measured regulatory posture toward at least some stablecoin frameworks.The scope of the SEC’s subpoena was broad, requesting documents relating to PYUSD activity, but it stopped short of alleging…
Microsoft has announced it will require paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, a service that enables admins to install security updates without restarting. The company urged admins to try hotpatching free of charge before it becomes generally available in July, when they’ll have to pay for a subscription to test it. However, Redmond also warned those currently testing Windows Server 2025 hotpatching in preview to disenroll on or before June 30 so that they’re not automatically subscribed in July. “Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025, made available in preview in 2024, will become generally available as a subscription service on…
Brian B. King // This is a companion post to BBKing’s “Hack for Show, Report for Dough” report, given at BSides Cleveland in June 2019. The fun part of pentesting is the hacking. But the part that makes it a viable career is the reporting. You can develop the most amazing exploit for the most surprising vulnerability, but if you can’t document it clearly for the people who need to fix it, then you’re just having fun. Which is fine! Fun is awesome! But if you want to get hired again, your reports need to be at least as clear and…
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, April 30th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Link11 has fully integrated DOSarrest and Reblaze to become one of Europe’s leading providers of network security, web application security, and application performance Link11, DOSarrest, and Reblaze have combined their strengths into a single, integrated platform with a new brand identity. The result: a consistent user experience, maximum efficiency, and seamless security. As a European provider, Link11 addresses the current business risks associated with geopolitical uncertainties and growing compliance requirements. At the same time, the company secures business-critical processes worldwide through the synergies created. With the acquisitions of DOSarrest in 2021 and…
As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, hybrid cloud environments—comprising a combination of on-premises infrastructure and public/private cloud resources—have become increasingly popular. The flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency offered by the cloud are undeniable, but they also introduce a unique set of security challenges that organizations must navigate. While hybrid environments enable businesses to leverage the best of both worlds, they come with an added complexity that requires a more sophisticated approach to cloud security. In this article, we’ll explore the most common security challenges observed in hybrid cloud environments and how organizations can mitigate these risks. 1. Complex Visibility and…
The FBI is set to report that ransomware was the most pervasive cybersecurity threat to US critical infrastructure during the year of 2024. As Reuters reports, complaints of ransomware attacks against critical sectors have jumped 9% over the previous year. The annual report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) will reveal that the likes of manufacturing, healthcare, government facilities, financial services and IT were the top critical infrastructure sectors targeted by digital extortionists. With the impact of ransomware being seen in production lines grinding to a standstill, hospital systems crippled, and pipelines turned off there could be significant impacts on public…
Trellix announced advancements to Trellix DLP Endpoint Complete, available globally in Q2 2025. New offerings and features incorporate intelligent capabilities to enhance Trellix’s data loss prevention (DLP) solutions, enabling customers to protect sensitive information in non-text file formats, strengthen compliance through visual labeling features, stop exfiltration via text in web forms such as AI chat interactions, and protect data during wireless file-sharing between macOS devices. “By extending DLP capabilities to non-text formats and supporting emerging channels like AI webchats and AirDrop, we’re equipping customers to stay ahead of evolving threats and confidently embrace new technologies,” said Ted Wilson, Senior Director,…
San Francisco, United States, April 29th, 2025, CyberNewsWire By fusing agentic AI and contextual threat intelligence, SecAI transforms investigation from a bottleneck into a force multiplier. SecAI, an AI-enriched threat intelligence company, made its official debut today at RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, marking the company’s first public appearance on the global cybersecurity stage. At the event, the SecAI team is showcasing the latest version of its platform to security professionals from around the world. The updated SecAI Investigator platform is purpose-built to solve one of cybersecurity’s most stubborn challenges: efficient threat investigation. It tackles this by combining two…
CrowdStrike is launching new innovations to power the AI-native security operations center (SOC) and help teams hunt and resolve threats with speed and accuracy. A new solution, CrowdStrike Falcon® Adversary OverWatch Next-Gen SIEM, will bring managed threat hunting to available third-party data and extend the visibility of CrowdStrike’s elite threat hunters into unmanaged attack surfaces. We are also announcing advanced user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), case management, and identity security automation capabilities for CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM to accelerate response to suspicious user behavior and identity-based attacks. Adversaries continue to target long-standing entry points such as firewalls, routers, VPNs,…