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Product showcase: Avast One turns scam screenshots into actionable security advice

Avast One Free combines privacy, security, identity monitoring, and performance tools in a single platform. The app is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Checking the device for security and privacy issues After installing it from the App Store, I ran Smart Scan, which reviews device and privacy settings and identifies areas that require attention. The feature provides recommendations that help users improve their security posture and device configuration. The scan found no issues … More → The post Product showcase: Avast One turns scam screenshots into actionable security advice appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Europe’s digital identity wallet gets its first set of standards

People across the European Union already use their phones for banking, travel, and government services. The European Digital Identity Wallet will bring those activities into one application, and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has released the first standards that support it. What the wallet does The wallet lets EU citizens and residents prove their identity and share specific attributes, such as their age, a diploma, or an authorization. It works across government services, healthcare, … More → The post Europe’s digital identity wallet gets its first set of standards appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New infosec products of the week: June 12, 2026

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AISLE, Drata, Elastic, Filigran, IDnow, and Ridge Security. RidgeBot 7.0 automates Active Directory attack simulations for security validation Ridge Security has announced the release of RidgeBot 7.0, an update to its automated security validation platform that introduces automated Windows Active Directory penetration testing capabilities. The new version enables organizations to conduct end-to-end domain compromise simulations, helping security teams identify attack … More → The post New infosec products of the week: June 12, 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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CISA orders federal agencies to “patch smarter”

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Binding Operational Directive that will change how the US federal government approaches vulnerability management. The directive arrives as the patching problem has become nearly unmanageable, driven by a surge in newly published vulnerabilities and by AI tools that are accelerating both security research and exploit development on the attacker side. Towards risk-based vulnerability management BOD 26-04 introduces a framework that allow federal civilian Executive … More → The post CISA orders federal agencies to “patch smarter” appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Proxmox releases Mail Gateway 9.1 with quarantine and backup encryption changes

Proxmox Mail Gateway 9.1 adds updated system components, changes to the spam quarantine interface, and encryption for backups. It works as a mail proxy positioned between the firewall and internal mail servers, screening incoming and outgoing traffic for spam, viruses, Trojans, and phishing attempts. Updated system components Version 9.1 runs on Debian 13.5 Trixie and ships with Linux kernel 7.0 as the stable default. The release includes SpamAssassin 4.0.2 with continuously updated rulesets, ClamAV 1.4.4, … More → The post Proxmox releases Mail Gateway 9.1 with quarantine and backup encryption changes appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Fake Spotify Premium tutorials on TikTok and Instagram Reels spread malware

Cybercriminals are using TikTok and Instagram Reels videos to spread Vidar, an infostealer malware, through fake downloads for popular paid software, according to ReversingLabs. The researchers uncovered two campaigns behind the activity, each using a different approach to draw in viewers before sending them to external download sites. One campaign centered on fake software installation tutorials featuring polished graphics and voiceovers. The second built audiences through a stream of videos promoting free access to premium … More → The post Fake Spotify Premium tutorials on TikTok and Instagram Reels spread malware appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Scientists discover a strange property in rice and turn it into a smart material

Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new material that reacts differently to gentle movements and sudden impacts. The material can adapt its stiffness automatically, opening the door to safer soft robots and protective equipment that responds instantly to collisions.
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