Monthly Archives: June 2025

History made as MI6 appoints first female Chief

The UK government has appointed Blaise Florence Metreweli as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), also known as MI6. Metreweli will take up the role, traditionally referred to by the codename “C,” succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who is stepping down after five years in the post. Metreweli’s appointment marks a historic first for the agency. She will become the first woman to lead MI6 in its 116-year history. Her promotion reflects both … More → The post History made as MI6 appoints first female Chief appeared first on Help Net Security.
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SinoTrack GPS vulnerabilities may allow attackers to track, control vehicles

Vulnerabilities affecting the SinoTrack GPS tracking platform may allow attackers to keep tabs on vehicles’ location and even perform actions such as disconnecting power to vehicles’ fuel pump (if the tracker can interact with a car’s system). The warning was issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) last week, based on a report by security researcher Raúl Ignacio Cruz Jiménez, and the vulnerabilities have yet to be patched. The vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-5484, CVE-2025-5485) SinoTrack … More → The post SinoTrack GPS vulnerabilities may allow attackers to track, control vehicles appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Interior Dept and Forest Service face consolidation deadline

President Trump signed an executive order last week giving the agencies 90 days to combine their two offices into one. The post Interior Dept and Forest Service face consolidation deadline first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Start small, win big: How to choose the right AI use cases

CIOs can guide their organizations to success by focusing on applications that solve existing pain points and provide measurable business value.
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A JPEG With A Payload, (Mon, Jun 16th)

Over the weekend, Xavier posted about another image with a payload: “More Steganography!”.
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How language AI cuts costs, reduces risk and fuels global growth

Language barriers remain one of the most overlooked sources of lost productivity, customer churn and compliance risk, but forward-looking enterprises are turning to Language AI to solve them at scale.
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Why banks’ tech-first approach leaves governance gaps

In this Help Net Security interview, Rich Friedberg, CISO at Live Oak Bank, discusses how banks can better align cybersecurity efforts with broader cyber governance and risk priorities. Banking institutions often falter when cybersecurity is siloed as purely a technical or compliance issue. Cyber governance requires treating cybersecurity as a strategic business risk embedded across enterprise-wide decision-making. Where do banks typically struggle when trying to align cybersecurity efforts with broader governance and risk priorities? Banks … More → The post Why banks’ tech-first approach leaves governance gaps appeared first on Help Net Security.
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MDEAutomator: Open-source endpoint management, incident response in MDE

Managing endpoints and responding to security incidents in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) can be time-consuming and complex. MDEAutomator is an open-source tool designed to make that easier. MDEAutomator is a modular, serverless solution for IT and security teams looking to save time and reduce manual work. By using Azure Function Apps and a custom PowerShell module, MDEAutomator automates tasks like deploying MDE to new devices and responding to alerts, without needing to manage extra … More → The post MDEAutomator: Open-source endpoint management, incident response in MDE appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Virtual kidnapping scams prey on our worst fears

Getting a call saying a family member has been kidnapped is terrifying. Fear and panic take over, making it hard to think clearly. That’s exactly what criminals count on when they use a scam called virtual kidnapping. What is virtual kidnapping? It’s emotional extortion where scammers claim a loved one has been abducted and demand ransom. Using AI-generated voices, social media details, and spoofed caller IDs, they make threats seem real and pressure victims to … More → The post Virtual kidnapping scams prey on our worst fears appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition

Kali Linux has long been the go-to operating system for penetration testers and security professionals, and Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition by Ric Messier aims to guide readers through its core tools and use cases. This updated edition introduces new material on digital forensics and reverse engineering, while keeping its focus on practical, hands-on learning. It’s written for people who have at least some familiarity with Linux or command-line environments, but it doesn’t assume deep … More → The post Review: Learning Kali Linux, 2nd Edition appeared first on Help Net Security.
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