Cybersecurity
Latest news, analysis, and updates in cybersecurity.

VPN Kill Switch Beats Split Tunneling When Leaks Matter
A kill switch protects you when the VPN fails. Split tunneling trades some protection for speed, access, and app control.

Data Broker Removal Tools Put Paid Privacy on Trial
Paid removals can save hours, but they don't wipe you from the internet. The best choice depends on risk, budget, and monitoring.

Bloated Antivirus Can Choke Low-End PCs, These Won't
Low-end PCs need quiet protection, not bloated suites. Lightweight antivirus plus smart scan settings can keep old hardware usable.

Browser Passwords Challenge Password Managers on Safety
Browser password tools have improved, but dedicated password managers still win for sharing, separation and serious vault control.

VPN for Public WiFi Mistakes Put Remote Work at Risk
Public Wi-Fi is still risky. Remote workers need a VPN with auto-connect, leak protection, kill switches, speed, and clear privacy rules.

Cisco SD-WAN Bug Hands Hackers Root Access After Login
Cisco patched an exploited SD-WAN Manager flaw that can let logged-in attackers write files and climb to root.

ShinyHunters Breach Claim Jolts Council of Europe
ShinyHunters claims it stole 429,000 Council of Europe files. Officials are investigating and haven't confirmed a breach.

$66M Bet Tests AI Agent Identity Before NewCore Charges
NewCore raised $66M at a $300M valuation to solve a looming problem: AI agents need identities, limits, and offboarding.

Chrome Zero-Day Lets Attackers Run Code, Patch Now
Google patched an exploited Chrome zero-day in V8. Desktop users need version 149.0.7827.103 and a full browser relaunch now.

AI Crushes Bug Bounty Pricing as Flaw Hunting Gets Cheap
AI won't kill security research. It will crush the old bug bounty model by making flaw discovery cheap and triage painfully scarce.

Qilin Ransomware Beat Check Point VPN Patch by Weeks
Qilin beat the Check Point VPN patch by more than a month, turning a critical auth bypass into a ransomware entry point.

Invisible AI-Built Apps Hide Fresh Targets From Hackers
Atsign's AI Architect hides AI-built app identities and endpoints, aiming to give attackers less to scan, map, or steal.