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Fake online stores look real, rank high, and trap unsuspecting buyers

Shopping on a fake online store can lead to more than a bad purchase. It could mean losing money, having your identity stolen, or even getting malware on your device. E-shop scams rose by 790% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to Avast. Cybercriminals might be exploiting economic uncertainty as rising tariffs push consumers to seek cheaper deals online. This makes it easier to trick people with … More → The post Fake online stores look real, rank high, and trap unsuspecting buyers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Open source has a malware problem, and it’s getting worse

Sonatype has published its Q2 2025 Open Source Malware Index, identifying 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems such as npm and PyPI. This brings the total number of malware packages discovered by the company to 845,204. Compared to the same quarter last year, the volume of detected malware has jumped by 188%, highlighting the escalating scale and sophistication of attacks targeting developers, software teams, and CI/CD pipelines. “Attackers are no longer simply experimenting … More → The post Open source has a malware problem, and it’s getting worse appeared first on Help Net Security.
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C-suites step up on OT cybersecurity, and it’s paying off

There has been a significant increase in the global trend of corporations planning to integrate cybersecurity under the CISO or other executives, according to Fortinet. Growing maturity in OT cybersecurity processes and solutions (Source: Fortinet) OT security moves up the chain of command As accountability continues to shift into executive leadership, OT security is elevated to a high-profile issue at the board level. 52% of organizations report that the CISO is responsible for OT, up … More → The post C-suites step up on OT cybersecurity, and it’s paying off appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Global software supply chain visibility remains critically low

Only 23% of organizations are confident that they have very high visibility of their software supply chain, according to LevelBlue’s Data Accelerator. The limited visibility reported by organizations significantly impacts their cyber resilience. Poor risk visibility leaves software supply chains vulnerable This Accelerator is an in-depth analysis into data from the 2025 LevelBlue Futures Report, comparing risk appetites, investment gaps, and overall preparedness to help organizations secure their end-to-end software supplier ecosystem. It shows software … More → The post Global software supply chain visibility remains critically low appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 10th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9520, (Thu, Jul 10th)

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What the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs

“All these questions come into play when considering if Congress is to accept the president’s budget as it is, what the next steps would be,” Jeffrey Davis said The post What the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs first appeared on Federal News Network.
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What the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs

“All these questions come into play when considering if Congress is to accept the president’s budget as it is, what the next steps would be,” Jeffrey Davis said The post What the 2026 budget proposal for HHS means for national health programs first appeared on Federal News Network.
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