Monthly Archives: May 2025

Obsidian’s browser extension manages shadow SaaS and AI tools

Obsidian Security has launched a new browser extension to help businesses safely use SaaS and AI apps online. The extension automatically finds and manages shadow SaaS and AI tools, blocks advanced spear-phishing attacks targeting access tokens, and gives real-time protection right in the user’s browser. It’s fast, lightweight, and private by design, already used on over a million devices across two hundred large and mid-sized enterprise customers. The solution leverages Obsidian’s insights from its network … More → The post Obsidian’s browser extension manages shadow SaaS and AI tools appeared first on Help Net Security.
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HHS reinstates some employees, mostly in West Virginia

The agency researches and makes recommendations to prevent work-related injury, illness, disability and death. The post HHS reinstates some employees, mostly in West Virginia first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Patch Tuesday, May 2025 Edition

Microsoft on Tuesday released software updates to fix at least 70 vulnerabilities in Windows and related products, including five zero-day flaws that are already seeing active exploitation. Adding to the sense of urgency with this month’s patch batch from Redmond are fixes for two other weaknesses that now have public proof-of-concept exploits available.
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Agencies explore post-quantum cryptography in acquisitions

Agencies are being encouraged to factor post-quantum encryption requirements into the acquisition process, as CISA works on a products list. The post Agencies explore post-quantum cryptography in acquisitions first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Agencies explore post-quantum cryptography in acquisitions

Agencies are being encouraged to factor post-quantum encryption requirements into the acquisition process, as CISA works on a products list. The post Agencies explore post-quantum cryptography in acquisitions first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Another day, another phishing campaign abusing google.com open redirects, (Wed, May 14th)

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a phishing campaign that highlights a recurring issue with open redirect vulnerabilities in well-known and trusted services.
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Despite AI challenges, CEOs say they are doubling down on investments

CEOs emphasized the need for strategic leadership and specialized talent, especially for jobs that didn’t exist a year ago, IBM said in a report.
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Nobara Linux 42 brings performance boost and better hardware support

The Nobara Project has released a new version of its Linux distribution, bringing updated packages, performance improvements, and a few visual tweaks aimed at making life easier for users who want a system that works well out of the box. Nobara Linux 42 includes changes that will be especially useful for anyone who wants a preconfigured Fedora-based desktop with minimal setup. Nobara is a custom version of Fedora Linux that includes extra drivers, packages, and … More → The post Nobara Linux 42 brings performance boost and better hardware support appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Resilience helps businesses understand their cyber risk in financial terms

Resilience launched Cyber Risk Calculator to provide organizations with a financial snapshot of their cyber risk. The AI-powered tool provides security and risk practitioners and C-Suite executives alike with a common, data-driven language to better understand and quantify their cyber risk. The Cyber Risk Calculator uses industry benchmarks to help stakeholders understand their risk exposure and potential financial losses due to cyber-related incidents. Existing strategies for understanding cyber risk, such as heat maps, focus on vague … More → The post Resilience helps businesses understand their cyber risk in financial terms appeared first on Help Net Security.
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SecuX releases Bitcoin self-managed solution for SMBs

SecuX launched hardware-based cybersecurity solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). At the core is Cyber Athena, an enterprise-grade cold wallet that integrates PUF-based authentication via PUFido and PUFhsm hardware modules, designed to meet rising demand for secure, self-managed Bitcoin custody. In light of policy direction under President Trump advocating for a national “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve,” and the growing trend of companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) adopting Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset, Cyber … More → The post SecuX releases Bitcoin self-managed solution for SMBs appeared first on Help Net Security.
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