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Scientists accidentally create a tiny “rainbow chip” that could supercharge the internet

Researchers at Columbia have created a chip that turns a single laser into a “frequency comb,” producing dozens of powerful light channels at once. Using a special locking mechanism to clean messy laser light, the team achieved lab-grade precision on a small silicon device. This could drastically improve data center efficiency and fuel innovations in sensing, quantum tech, and LiDAR.
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Barracuda Research centralizes AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis

Barracuda Networks has introduced Barracuda Research, a new centralized resource for threat intelligence, real-world incident analysis, email threat detection data from Barracuda AI, and more. Barracuda Research is designed to equip IT and security professionals, as well as managed service providers, with actionable insights to understand the latest threats facing organizations, the signs to look for and practical steps to stay protected. The launch of Barracuda Research comes at a time when organizations face growing … More → The post Barracuda Research centralizes AI-driven threat intelligence and incident analysis appeared first on Help Net Security.
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OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Drive delivers portable, network-free threat scanning

OPSWAT launched MetaDefender Drive with Smart Touch, a portable cybersecurity device designed for malware and compliance scanning of transient cyber assets regardless of network connectivity. It works across servers, desktops, and laptops before they enter secure environments. The device lets security teams to prevent cyberattacks, which can severely impact operations, including downtime from inbound and transient assets. Purpose-built for critical infrastructure, MetaDefender Drive with Smart Touch is a compact, handheld device featuring physical connectivity controls … More → The post OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Drive delivers portable, network-free threat scanning appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Leaked Oracle EBS exploit scripts expected to drive new wave of attacks (CVE-2025-61882)

Resecurity and watchTowr researchers have analyzed the leaked scripts used by attackers to exploit CVE-2025-61882 on internet-facing Oracle ESB instances. Whether the attackers were Cl0p or LAPSUS$, both, or even additional threat actors is still unknown, as the scripts have been leaked on Telegram. CVE-2025-61882 exploit scripts analyzed “What we have observed is that CVE-2025-61882 (…) is not ‘just’ one vulnerability. It is a poetic flow of numerous small/medium weaknesses,” watchTowr researchers Sina Kheirkhah and … More → The post Leaked Oracle EBS exploit scripts expected to drive new wave of attacks (CVE-2025-61882) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How to get better results from bug bounty programs without wasting money

The wrong bug bounty strategy can flood your team with low-value reports. The right one can surface critical vulnerabilities that would otherwise slip through. A new academic study based on Google’s Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) offers rare data on how to tell the difference. The team behind the study included experts from Harvard, Bocconi University, Hebrew University, and Google Research. They analyzed data before and after a major change in July 2024, when Google increased … More → The post How to get better results from bug bounty programs without wasting money appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war

Bot farms have moved into the center of information warfare, using automated accounts to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and weaken trust in institutions. Algorithms reward noise over truth Thales reports that in 2024, automated bot traffic made up 51% of all web traffic, the first time in a decade it has surpassed human activity online. As bots become more common and harder to tell from real users, people start to lose confidence in what … More → The post The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics

Geopolitics, emerging technology, and skills shortages are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across industries, according to a new PwC report. The findings show a mix of rising awareness, persistent weaknesses, and uneven preparation for the next wave of threats. Geopolitical risk at the core of strategy 60% of executives say cyber risk investment is now one of their top three strategic priorities in response to political instability, trade disputes, and fractured alliances. For many, this also means … More → The post Cybersecurity’s next test: AI, quantum, and geopolitics appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 7, 2025

Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer AvetixCyber | USA | Remote – View job details As an Application Security / DevSecOps Engineer, you will integrate security tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines, perform secure code reviews, architecture risk assessments, and threat modeling. Develop and maintain security automation scripts and policies for build pipelines. Manage vulnerability triage, prioritize fixes, and track closure through ticketing systems. Cryptography Governance Analyst RBC | Canada | On-site – View job details … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 7, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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