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Ransomware is the Scoreboard

Ransomware is the scoreboard for defensive architecture. Learn why traditional security methods fail and how to use AI and threat intelligence to identify and remediate critical attack paths.
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Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge

Meta has introduced Facebook Verified, a free badge meant to show that a person behind a profile has completed identity verification through a selfie check. (Source: Meta) The company says the goal is to give users a signal that they are dealing with a person, not a bot or an AI-generated account, when browsing Marketplace listings, dating profiles, or Group conversations. “As AI makes it easier to do more on Facebook, a clear signal that … More → The post Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Russian hackers exploit unpatched Zimbra servers to steal emails

Russian state-backed hacker group Laundry Bear has been breaking into government and commercial networks for at least a year by exploiting a vulnerability in the Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) webmail platform. Laundry Bear (also known as Void Blizzard, CL-STA-1114, and TA488) has been running the campaign since July 2025, according to a joint advisory from the NSA, FBI, CISA, and cybersecurity agencies from the Netherlands, UK, Australia, Canada, and a dozen other countries. “Laundry Bear’s … More → The post Russian hackers exploit unpatched Zimbra servers to steal emails appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security

Microsoft is making Trusted Platform Module (TPM)-backed attestation a requirement for Windows Key Management Service (KMS), the on-premises service used for Windows volume activation, replacing the software-only trust model with hardware-backed verification to strengthen enterprise activation security. Attestation will become mandatory with the next Windows Server Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release. How TPM-backed KMS attestation works The KMS server uses its TPM to generate an attestation report proving its identity and integrity before activation is … More → The post Microsoft tightens Windows enterprise activation security appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Google gives developers an AI bug hunter that also writes patches

Google has launched a preview of CodeMender, an AI agent built to scan code for security flaws, confirm they are exploitable, and generate fixes for developers to review. (Source: Google) The company describes it as a response to attackers who are already using AI to speed up their work, arguing that defenders need automation that moves at the same speed. “CodeMender can help you advance from passive scanning to automated code remediation, and reduce zero-day … More → The post Google gives developers an AI bug hunter that also writes patches appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Google’s newest sign-in method asks you to look at the camera

Google’s selfie video sign-in option verifies that an account owner is a real person and that the account wasn’t created or used by computer programs or bots for the purpose of abuse, such as spamming. It is not available for all regions, accounts, or devices. Source: Google A selfie video is recorded and securely stored with the account owner’s consent, and it can be deleted at any time in the Google Account. Users may take … More → The post Google’s newest sign-in method asks you to look at the camera appeared first on Help Net Security.
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