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Germany takes first step toward quantum-secure national ID cards

Since its introduction in 2010, Germany’s national ID card with its built-in online identification feature has set a high standard for security. The next generation must now withstand potential quantum-computer attacks, covering both hardware and software, as each card will remain valid for ten years. In recent months, Bundesdruckerei and G+D have built a joint technical foundation for this transformation. Together with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), they developed a demonstrator using … More → The post Germany takes first step toward quantum-secure national ID cards appeared first on Help Net Security.
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GNU Coreutils 9.9 brings fixes and updates across essential tools

GNU Coreutils is the backbone of many enterprise Linux environments. It provides the basic file, shell, and text utilities that every GNU-based system depends on. The latest release, version 9.9, refines these tools with fixes and performance improvements. Several long-standing issues have been resolved. The basenc –base58 command now works properly with large inputs, correcting a bug introduced in version 9.8. The cksum utility improves support for base64 encoded input and tagged formats used with … More → The post GNU Coreutils 9.9 brings fixes and updates across essential tools appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Attackers exploited another Gladinet Triofox zero-day (CVE-2025-12480)

Attackers have exploited a now-fixed vulnerability (CVE-2025-12480) in the Gladinet Triofox secure file sharing and remote access platform while it was still a zero-day, Mandiant revealed on Monday. CVE-2025-12480 exploitation and attack details Gladinet’s Triofox solution is used by medium and large businesses to securely share files and allow users to access them without a VPN. CVE-2025-12480 is an Improper Access Control flaw allowing unauthenticated attackers to access the solution’s configuration/setup page. According to Mandiant’s … More → The post Attackers exploited another Gladinet Triofox zero-day (CVE-2025-12480) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Firewalla unveils MSP 2.9 to simplify multi-device network management

Firewalla has announced the release of MSP 2.9, the latest update to its Managed Security Portal (MSP). The update is now available to all MSP Early Access users. Firewalla MSP is a web-based platform designed for security and infosec professionals to manage multiple Firewalla devices. Version 2.9 introduces new features and improvements to simplify network management, enhance security, and give IT teams greater control. New features in MSP 2.9: Search flows with FireAI: Users can … More → The post Firewalla unveils MSP 2.9 to simplify multi-device network management appeared first on Help Net Security.
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To get funding, CISOs are mastering the language of money

In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Wheeler, CISO at Resilience, talks about how CISOs are managing changing cybersecurity budgets. While overall spending is up, many say the increases don’t match their most pressing needs. Wheeler explains how organizations are reallocating funds, measuring ROI, and linking cybersecurity plans to business goals. Many CISOs say cybersecurity budgets are rising overall, but not necessarily where they are most needed. From your experience, where are budgets increasing, and … More → The post To get funding, CISOs are mastering the language of money appeared first on Help Net Security.
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How far can police push privacy before it breaks

Police use drones, body cameras, and license plate readers as part of their daily work. Supporters say these tools make communities safer. Critics see something different, a system that collects too much data and opens the door to abuse. When surveillance expands without public oversight, civil liberties start to slip away, especially for people who already face bias and discrimination. Who controls the data collected by police? We need to ask how the police handle … More → The post How far can police push privacy before it breaks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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CISOs are cracking under pressure

Cybersecurity leaders are hitting their limit. A new report from Nagomi Security shows that most CISOs are stretched thin, dealing with nonstop incidents, too many tools, and growing pressure from their boards. The pressures are so intense that many say they are burned out and thinking about walking away. CISOs under strain The personal cost is beginning to affect business readiness. Nearly half said burnout has already hurt their ability to prepare for breaches. The … More → The post CISOs are cracking under pressure appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Hidden risks in the financial sector’s supply chain

When a cyber attack hits a major bank or trading platform, attention usually turns to the institution. But new research suggests the real danger may lie elsewhere. BitSight researchers found that many of the technology providers serving the financial sector have weaker cybersecurity performance than the institutions they support. For the Exposed Cyber Risk in the Financial Sector and its Supply Chain report, researchers analyzed more than 41,000 financial organizations and over 50,000 relationships with … More → The post Hidden risks in the financial sector’s supply chain appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 11, 2025

Academy Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Bridewell | United Kingdom | Hybrid – View job details As an Academy Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will manage OpenCTI data, triage and escalate attack surface monitoring alerts, and raise internal alerts for critical cases. You will use Feedly to identify relevant threats, produce reports and advisories, and refine AI rules with keyword and entity lists. You will monitor the CTI mailbox, assign and track planner tasks, and support … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: November 11, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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