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FCC orders telcos to sharpen up security after Salt Typhoon chaos
The FCC has decided to impose new, more stringent requirements on telecom carriers to secure their networks in response to the recent Salt Typhoon threat campaign targeting the industry. Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman at the FCC, said the body has taken action to ensure the nation’s communication systems are safeguarded against ongoing cyber threats, including state-sponsored attacks from sophisticated groups. “In…
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CyberGhost VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
CyberGhost VPN fast facts Our rating: 4.3 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $6.99 per month (6-month plan)Key features: Offers servers in 100 countries and 125 locations. Includes streaming, torrenting, and gaming servers. Has generous free trial options. CyberGhost VPN has an impressive server fleet spaning 100 countries and 125 locations, an affordable starting price, and specialized servers for streaming,…
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Microsoft’s January 2025 Security Update Patches Exploited Elevation of Privilege Attacks
Microsoft’s latest batch of security patches includes an expanded blacklist for certain Windows Kernel Vulnerable Drivers and fixes for several elevations of privilege vulnerabilities. The January 2025 Security Update addressed 159 vulnerabilities. Security patches should be applied to keep software up-to-date. However, early versions of patches may be unreliable and should be cautiously approached and deployed in test environments first.…
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Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
More Australian government agencies failed to meet the required levels of cyber security maturity in 2024 than in 2023, according to an assessment by the Australian Signals Directorate. The ASD reported that only 15% of entities achieved Maturity Level 2 on Australia’s Essential Eight cyber security framework in 2024 — a sharp decline from 25% in 2023. Under Australia’s Protective…
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Windscribe VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
Windscribe VPN fast facts Our rating: 4.1 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $5.75 (annual plan)Key features: Has a generous free version. ScribeForce team accounts for organizations. Unlimited device connections. Windscribe VPN is a decent option for those seeking a virtual private network with a fully functional free version. Its free plan allows up to 10GBs of data, unlimited device…
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New malware justifies Apple’s locked-down security strategy – Computerworld
What this attack exposed is that platforms can be undermined, and while Macs (and Apple’s other products) are — unlike others — secure by design, that doesn’t mean they are infallible. The introduction of Lockdown Mode demonstrates that Apple knows attacks happen. Within that context, it becomes super-important to ensure every user understands that if software they usually pay for is…
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Worried About VoIP Security and Encryption? We Aren’t
Any modern business using a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system knows that maintaining security is essential for confidentiality, customer trust, and regulation compliance. Industries like healthcare, for example, have strict regulations governing communications, and HIPAA-compliant VoIP providers offer security, privacy, and access management tools to help companies follow these regulations — even when employees access the network from…
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Darktrace targets cloud security gains with new acquisition
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has announced plans to acquire Cado Security, a UK-based cyber investigation and response solution provider. Cado Security offers its services across multi-cloud, container, serverless, SaaS, and on-premises environments, capturing a snapshot of data stored on the device and then conducting forensic investigations to uncover signs of compromise or threats. Darktrace says it plans to invest to accelerate…
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What’s Next for Open Source Software Security in 2025?
Open-source software is common throughout the tech world, and tools like software composition analysis can spot dependencies and secure them. However, working with open source presents security challenges compared with proprietary software. Chris Hughes, chief security advisor at open-source software security startup Endor Labs, spoke to TechRepublic about the state of open-source software security today and where it might go…
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upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 to avoid ‘security fiasco’ – Computerworld
Cybersecurity company Eset is now urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or another operating system well in advance of Oct. 14, 2025, when support for Windows 10 ends. into”It’s about five to twelve minutes to avoid a security fiasco in 2025,” Eset security expert Thorsten Urbanski said, according to Bleeping Computer . Eset estimates there are around 32 million computers…
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