Germany is taking a hard line on Chinese telecom equipment, announcing a complete ban on Huawei and other Chinese suppliers from future 6G networks. Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed the government will also replace existing Chinese components in 5G infrastructure with domestically produced alterna
CISO compensation packages in North America saw strong growth this year, but security budget increases hit their slowest pace in five years. The gap between top earners and median CISOs remains dramatic, with the top 1% making over $3.2 million.
Microsoft just disclosed CVE-2025-60703, a critical Windows Remote Desktop flaw that could give attackers complete system control. The vulnerability affects Windows 10, 11, and Server editions, requiring immediate patching. This comes amid a surge of Windows-targeted threats.
EU officials are reportedly drafting legally binding requirements to force member states to strip Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks. The move could include financial sanctions for countries that don’t comply, escalating tensions with China.
The 2025 holiday fraud season is already accelerating with AI-powered attacks starting weeks earlier than usual. Account takeovers and gift card fraud remain major threats as criminals industrialize their operations.
Kaspersky Lab has expanded its antivirus software to Linux home users after previously only offering enterprise solutions. The company claims Linux malware has grown dramatically, pointing to last year’s xz utility backdoor as a wake-up call. The software starts at $38.99 annually and includes AI-po
Vibescamming uses AI chatbots to create sophisticated phishing campaigns with zero coding skills required. Research shows some AI tools are more vulnerable than others to these malicious prompts. The good news? Traditional phishing detection methods still work.
Health disinformation has accelerated dramatically over the past 19 months, fueled by AI tools and political decisions. The consequences are already visible in rising vaccine exemptions and disease outbreaks across the US.
Crypto crime is exploding with $2.2 billion stolen in just six months, driving unprecedented demand for security hardware. Ledger’s CEO reports triple-digit million revenues as hackers increasingly target individual wallets instead of exchanges.
Windows 10 users who expected to continue receiving security updates are hitting roadblocks trying to enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program. The problem appears particularly acute in Europe, where users see “coming soon” messages. With the next security patch scheduled for November
