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Hypersonic simulation in 3D exposes new disturbances

At hypersonic speeds, complexities occur when the gases interact with the surface of the vehicle such as boundary layers and shock waves. Researchers were able to observe new disturbances in simulations conducted for the first time in 3D.
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Enterprises beef up cybersecurity plans to mitigate AI risks

More than 2 in 5 leaders say they’ve strengthened practices to curb increased threats, misuse and other vulnerabilities tied to using the technology.
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Critical Firefox, Tor Browser sandbox escape flaw fixed (CVE-2025-2857)

Google’s fixing of CVE-2025-2783, a Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited by state-sponsored attackers, has spurred Firefox developers to check whether the browser might have a similar flaw – and they found it. There’s currently no indication that the Firefox bug (CVE-2025-2857) is under active exploitation, but this should not be surprising: according to Statcounter, Chrome is used by 66.3% of internet users worldwide and Firefox only by 2.62%. About CVE-2025-2857 CVE-2025-2783 has been described as “a … More → The post Critical Firefox, Tor Browser sandbox escape flaw fixed (CVE-2025-2857) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers

The rise of mobile banking has changed how businesses and customers interact. It brought about increased convenience and efficiency, but has also opened new doors for cybercriminals, particularly on the Android platform, which dominates the global smartphone market. According to ESET research, Android financial threats, targeting banking apps and cryptocurrency wallets, grew by 20% in H2 of 2024 compared to the first half of the year. Fortunately, large financial institutions like banks have significant resources, … More → The post Android financial threats: What businesses need to know to protect themselves and their customers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025

Global cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by 12.2% in 2025, according to the latest forecast from the IDC Worldwide Security Spending Guide. The rise in cyber threats is pushing organizations to invest more in their defenses. AI tools are making these threats more sophisticated, which is adding to the urgency. IDC says this steady climb in spending will continue through 2028, hitting $377 billion by then. The U.S. and Western Europe will still make … More → The post Cybersecurity spending set to jump 12.2% in 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Healthcare’s alarming cybersecurity reality

89% of healthcare organizations have the top 1% of riskiest Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices – which contain known exploitable vulnerabilities (KEVs) linked to active ransomware campaigns as well as an insecure connection to the internet – on their networks, according to Claroty. These figures represent a highly targeted, critical area where most security teams should prioritize their remediation efforts. The report is based on an analysis of over 2.25 million IoMT and 647,000 … More → The post Healthcare’s alarming cybersecurity reality appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety

In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. She breaks down the so-called “quantum threat” and explains why it’s not just theoretical. The real concern is the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attack strategy, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computing capabilities mature. This video outlines why PQC is more than just a … More → The post Post-quantum cryptography and the future of online safety appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Infosec products of the month: March 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1Kosmos, Alloy, Cloudflare, Cytex, Detectify, GetReal Security, iProov, Keysight Technologies, Outpost24, Palo Alto Networks, Pondurance, Red Canary, SailPoint, SimSpace, Sonatype, Sumsub, and TXOne Networks. Outpost24 introduces CyberFlex to streamline attack surface management and pen testing Outpost24 has launched Outpost24 CyberFlex, a comprehensive application security solution that combines Attack Surface Management (ASM) and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) to manage … More → The post Infosec products of the month: March 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, March 28th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9384, (Fri, Mar 28th)

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Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees

“I was not a part of the chat,” Michael Duffey, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s deputy chief of staff said. The post Signal leak dominates confirmation hearing for top Pentagon nominees first appeared on Federal News Network.
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