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IoT & OT / ICS
IoT: Protecting OT, IoT and medical devices without disrupting operations - What Does It Mean for You?
Cybersecurity threats in operational technology (OT) and IoT devices can disrupt critical services. To protect these systems, prioritize visibility and...
Nov 3, 20263 min read
Phishing & Social Engineering
Why do we keep testing employees for yesterday’s phishing attacks: What Does It Mean for You?
Phishing attacks are becoming more advanced, so old training methods may not work. Employees should stay vigilant and report suspicious messages.
Nov 2, 20264 min read
cyber security
Polymarket Returns $3.9 Million to Traders as DebugBear Cites DNS Hijack: What Does It Mean for You?
Polymarket had to return $3.9 million to traders after a DNS hijack attack. Any website using DebugBear’s services should check for potential security...
Nov 2, 20263 min read
GitHub
DeepSeek open-sources Super-Agent, a coding agent that watches team chats for work: What Does It Mean for You?
DeepSeek released Super-Agent, a coding agent that can work on GitHub. Users should review the agent's actions and set rules carefully.
Nov 2, 20263 min read
AI Security
The first ten lines of a command policy for AI coding agents: What Does It Mean for You?
AI coding agents should run with their own identity and permissions, not the user’s, to protect data and prevent misuse.
Nov 2, 20263 min read
AI Security
Byoky: Open-source wallet for AI API keys: What Does It Mean for You?
Byoky is an open-source wallet for storing AI API keys securely. Users should download it from GitHub and follow its instructions.
Nov 2, 20263 min read
AI Security
Volta Security Incident: What Was Exposed and What Should You Do?
A new malware called VOLTA uses AI to rank stolen data by financial value.
Nov 2, 20263 min read
Android & Mobile
Trust: Product showcase: Trust Onion uses rotating codewords to verify callers - What Does It Mean for You?
Trust Onion is a free app that helps verify calls by using rotating codewords. It’s useful for older people and those needing to check requests. Use it...
Nov 2, 20263 min read
Ransomware
Ransomware gang talked AI agents into doing much of its dirty work: What Does It Mean for You?
A ransomware group used AI to automate parts of their attacks, gaining access to networks and credentials. Organizations should patch systems, use...
Nov 2, 20264 min read
Vulnerabilities & Patches
Canonical LXD and MicroCloud Critical Flaw (CVSS 10.0): What Should You Patch Now? (CVE-2026-112816)
A critical flaw in LXD and MicroCloud lets attackers impersonate trusted clients. Update to the latest versions to fix it.
Nov 1, 20265 min read
AI Security
Northstar Security Exits Stealth With $7M to Expose Toxic Risk Combinations: What Does It Mean for You?
Northstar Security, a startup that helps security teams, raised $7 million. It uses this money to develop a tool that can find dangerous combinations...
Nov 1, 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities & Patches
Week in review: Binance hit by $6.3 billion theft, impact of Brotli vulnerability: What Does It Mean for You?
Binance, a big cryptocurrency exchange, lost $6.3 billion. Users should be careful with their passwords and keep their accounts secure.
Nov 1, 20263 min read

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IoT: Protecting OT, IoT and medical devices without disrupting operations - What Does It Mean for You?

Why do we keep testing employees for yesterday’s phishing attacks: What Does It Mean for You?

Polymarket Returns $3.9 Million to Traders as DebugBear Cites DNS Hijack: What Does It Mean for You?

DeepSeek open-sources Super-Agent, a coding agent that watches team chats for work: What Does It Mean for You?

The first ten lines of a command policy for AI coding agents: What Does It Mean for You?

Byoky: Open-source wallet for AI API keys: What Does It Mean for You?

Volta Security Incident: What Was Exposed and What Should You Do?

Trust: Product showcase: Trust Onion uses rotating codewords to verify callers - What Does It Mean for You?

Ransomware gang talked AI agents into doing much of its dirty work: What Does It Mean for You?

Canonical LXD and MicroCloud Critical Flaw (CVSS 10.0): What Should You Patch Now? (CVE-2026-112816)

Northstar Security Exits Stealth With $7M to Expose Toxic Risk Combinations: What Does It Mean for You?

Week in review: Binance hit by $6.3 billion theft, impact of Brotli vulnerability: What Does It Mean for You?

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