Cybersecurity
How to use Masscan for high-speed port scanning | TechTarget
Port scanners are important tools that enable administrators and security personnel — and malicious actors — to identify open and listening services on a network and, therefore, determine potential entry points into computers. One popular open source is Masscan. Unlike Nmap, arguably the most popular port scanner, Masscan is a fast scanner that identifies…
How to Streamline Your Game Development Process: 4 Smart Solutions
Development teams worldwide spend countless hours wrestling with the same persistent challenges: tight deadlines, resource constraints, and the ever-present pressure to deliver polished games that meet rising player expectations. Yet some studios consistently ship high-quality titles on schedule while others struggle with delays, budget overruns, and technical debt that haunts projects for months. The difference…
Protecting farms from hackers: A Q&A with John Deere’s Deputy CISO – Help Net Security
Agriculture is a connected, software-driven industry where cybersecurity is just as essential as tractors and harvesters. From embedded hardware in smart fleets to defending against advanced persistent threats, protecting the agricultural supply chain requires a layered, collaborative approach. In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Kubalsky, Director and Deputy CISO at John Deere discusses the…
Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 4
The Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) research team analyzes security threats to help organizations protect their systems. Based on observations in May and June, CTU™ researchers identified the following noteworthy issues and changes in the global threat landscape: Threat group naming alignment poses challenges Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. Law enforcement uses mockery as a tactic…
‘What happens online stays online’ and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online harassment. 21 Aug 2025 • , 5 min. read Cyberbullying, unfortunately, is on the rise. Data from the Cyberbullying Research Center reveals that just over 58% of middle- and high-school students in…
GeoServer Exploits, PolarEdge, and Gayfemboy Push Cybercrime Beyond Traditional Botnets
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to multiple campaigns that are taking advantage of known security vulnerabilities and exposed Redis servers to various malicious activities, including leveraging the compromised devices as IoT botnets, residential proxies, or cryptocurrency mining infrastructure. The first set of attacks entails the exploitation of CVE-2024-36401 (CVSS score: 9.8), a critical remote code…
Oregon Man Charged in ‘Rapper Bot’ DDoS Service – Krebs on Security
A 22-year-old Oregon man has been arrested on suspicion of operating “Rapper Bot,” a massive botnet used to power a service for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against targets — including a March 2025 DDoS that knocked Twitter/X offline. The Justice Department asserts the suspect and an unidentified co-conspirator rented out the botnet to online…
Lenovo-Chatbot-Lücke wirft Schlaglicht auf KI-Sicherheitsrisiken
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Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise | TechTarget
Microsoft positions Azure Local as an evolution in hybrid cloud. While analysts say the vision is bold, questions remain about ease of deployment and long-term fit for the enterprise. Introduced in late 2024, Azure Local extends Azure’s policy management, monitoring and resource provisioning into customer-controlled environments, a move analysts see as an acknowledgment that…
How to Automate Phishing Detection to Prevent Data Theft
Phishing is no longer about badly written emails asking you to “click here.” Today’s attacks are business-grade, powered by AI and packaged in ready-to-use phishing kits. That means cybercriminals can now launch believable spearphishing campaigns in hours. For companies, this raises the stakes. A single successful phishing email can expose confidential data, disrupt operations, and…