A new cybersecurity startup, Dux, has launched with a $9 million seed round. Its platform uses “AI-workers” to continuously analyze which vulnerabilities are actually exploitable and find the fastest path to fix them.
A UK parliamentary debate on repealing the Online Safety Act has turned into an attack on VPNs. Politicians from multiple parties called for age verification on VPNs and for providers to log user traffic, directly contradicting core privacy principles.
The 2025 internet saw explosive growth in AI bot traffic and record-breaking cyberattacks. Cloudflare’s data reveals a landscape where automation and security threats are accelerating in tandem.
In a coordinated response, Apple and Google have pushed out critical security patches. The updates address zero-day flaws that were being actively exploited in sophisticated attacks, likely by government-backed groups.
WhatsApp is rolling out a suite of new features like voicemail-style messages and AI image tools as it aims to become a communication superapp. However, this expansion is shadowed by serious security flaws and a lawsuit alleging Meta ignored risks to its 3.5 billion users.
Microsoft announced a fundamental change to its bug bounty program, putting all online services “In Scope by Default.” This means vulnerabilities in third-party or open-source code within those services are now eligible for rewards. The move aims to close long-standing security gaps and incentivize
Cybersecurity firm Netskope just reported its first quarterly results since going public, and the numbers are strong. Revenue jumped 33% to $184.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations, while the company is landing major new customers on its SASE platform.
Facing credit card bans and slow bank transfers, the regulated gambling industry is turning to stablecoins to survive. This shift, driven by 24/7 operation needs, shows crypto solving real problems traditional finance won’t.
NordVPN has added a new email protection feature to its Threat Protection Pro suite. It automatically scans links in webmail for phishing, scams, and malware, flagging dangerous URLs instantly.
The popular developer tool Notepad++ had its update mechanism compromised, allowing hackers to redirect users to malware servers. The vulnerability has been patched, requiring a manual update to version 8.8.9 to secure your system.
