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U.S. Secret Service takes down network of devices threatening government officials

The U.S. Secret Service has broken up a network of electronic devices spread across the New York tristate area that officials say posed an imminent threat to national security. The devices were being used to launch telecommunications attacks and to send threats targeting senior government officials. Investigators discovered more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards at multiple locations. According to the agency, these devices were capable of much more than sending anonymous … More → The post U.S. Secret Service takes down network of devices threatening government officials appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Outpost24 launches pen testing packages for mobile apps and APIs

Outpost24 launched new pen test reporting, giving customers a consolidated view of all penetration testing results within a single platform. This eliminates the need to manage multiple reports from different sources, saving time and improving operational efficiency. Security teams can now view, schedule, and download reports directly, with actionable insights from certified pen testers. According to Gartner, enterprises often take up to three months to identify and address vulnerabilities. The rise of GenAI apps has … More → The post Outpost24 launches pen testing packages for mobile apps and APIs appeared first on Help Net Security.
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SonicWall adds rootkit removal capabilities to the SMA 100 series

SonicWall has released new firmware for its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances, adding file-checking capabilities that help users remove known rootkit malware. The malware in question is the OVERSTEP user-mode rootkit, deployed by threat group UNC6148. The campaign In July 2025, Mandiant incident responders and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) threat analysts warned about a SonicWall SMA exploitation campaign perpetrated by UNC6148. Attackers leveraged previously stolen local administrator credentials to establish an SSL … More → The post SonicWall adds rootkit removal capabilities to the SMA 100 series appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Dragos Platform 3.0 consolidates risk alerts and streamlines industrial cybersecurity

Dragos released Dragos Platform 3.0, providing capabilities that enable industrial defenders to act faster and more confidently against intensifying cyber threats. The Dragos Platform’s new Insights Hub consolidates risk-based vulnerability, asset, and threat alerts into a single prioritized view, while streamlined workflows, AI-enhanced vulnerability processes, and smaller footprint deployment options reduce time-to-value for industrial organizations. A number of additional capabilities are included in 3.0 to simplify management and lower cost of operation. According to the … More → The post Dragos Platform 3.0 consolidates risk alerts and streamlines industrial cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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[Guest Diary] Distracting the Analyst for Fun and Profit, (Tue, Sep 23rd)

[This is a Guest Diary by Taylor House, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu Bachelor's Degree in Applied Cybersecurity (BACS) program [1].]
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Blackdot Videris Automate uses AI to speed OSINT, risk detection, and decision-making

Blackdot Solutions unveiled Videris Automate, a platform that delivers new AI capabilities to automate investigations and screening processes. The launch marks a step-change in how organizations can detect risks, uncover hidden connections, and accelerate decision-making at scale. Videris Automate helps organisations expedite investigation workflows by removing manual steps, enabling organisations to transform investigations processes. The platform allows teams to streamline open source intelligence collection and analysis, so they can plug information gaps and close cases … More → The post Blackdot Videris Automate uses AI to speed OSINT, risk detection, and decision-making appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybercriminals are going after law firms’ sensitive client data

Regardless of their size, all law firms hold valuable data, including client communications, financial records, and confidential legal strategies. That data has never been more at risk. Cybercriminals are targeting law firms by exploiting vulnerabilities, weak passwords, outdated systems, and untrained staff. Experts say law firms fall into three groups when it comes to cybersecurity. The first group finds problems and fixes them. The second group notices problems but doesn’t act. The third group, which … More → The post Cybercriminals are going after law firms’ sensitive client data appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Can meditation apps really reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia?

Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health, providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. With the help of wearables and AI, these tools can now deliver personalized training tailored to individual needs.
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Review: Practical Purple Teaming

Practical Purple Teaming is a guide to building stronger collaboration between offensive and defensive security teams. The book focuses on how to design and run effective purple team exercises that improve detection and response and strengthen trust between teams. About the author Alfie Champion is a Senior Security Analyst at GitHub who has fostered and developed purple team functions over the last decade, both with internal teams and while consulting. Champion has delivered talks and … More → The post Review: Practical Purple Teaming appeared first on Help Net Security.
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