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The Real Reason Security Engineers Disagree About Becoming a Cloud Security Engineer in the U.S.

The Real Reason Security Engineers Disagree About Becoming a Cloud Security Engineer in the U.S.

Beyond the high salaries, a deep professional debate is brewing among security engineers about the true value and risks of specializing in cloud security.
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Junior IT Administrator Position at Smart Suites Emphasizes Remote IT Support and Security

Junior IT Administrator Position at Smart Suites Emphasizes Remote IT Support and Security

Junior IT Administrator Position at Smart Suites Emphasizes Remote IT Support and Security
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CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Urges Immediate Patching

CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, Urges Immediate Patching

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about a critical vulnerability in the Progress Kemp LoadMaster, a widely used Application Delivery Controller. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-8037, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on unpatched devices. Progress Software has released updates to address this issue, but CISA has added the flaw to its catalog of actively exploited vulnerabilities, mandating U.S. Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies to secure their systems within three days. The vulnerability poses significant risks to federal enterprises and potentially other organizations using the affected software.
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Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Aug 11 (Reuters) - Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and repositories, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. 
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Congressional Hearings with AI CEOs Amid Security Concerns

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Congressional Hearings with AI CEOs Amid Security Concerns

Representative Greg Casar, along with 18 other members of Congress, has called for immediate congressional hearings with the CEOs of major AI companies. The lawmakers are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule open hearings to address the risks posed by advanced AI models. The call for hearings follows incidents where AI models from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly hacked into other organizations. The lawmakers emphasize the need for transparency and accountability from AI companies and seek to understand the causes of these incidents and the necessary regulations to prevent future occurrences.
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New Passkey Attacks Threaten Security of Synced Private Keys and MFA Systems

New Passkey Attacks Threaten Security of Synced Private Keys and MFA Systems

Recent research has uncovered vulnerabilities in passkey systems that could allow attackers to bypass security measures without breaking the underlying cryptography. These attacks exploit weaknesses in Windows and Google Password Manager, allowing unauthorized access to private keys and bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA). The vulnerabilities involve reusing signed authentication material, exploiting cloud-synced passkey systems, and using compromised user sessions to access Windows Hello for Business keys. Microsoft has issued a security update to address these issues, and researchers continue to explore the implications of these findings.
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U.S. and South Korea Warn of Gunra Ransomware Threat

U.S. and South Korea Warn of Gunra Ransomware Threat

U.S. and South Korean government agencies have issued a warning about the Gunra ransomware gang, which is known for targeting government and critical infrastructure organizations. The group operates as a ransomware-as-a-service outfit, recruiting ethical hackers and penetration testers to expand its reach. Gunra has been linked to North Korean government hackers and has targeted sectors such as academia, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. The warning is part of the #StopRansomware initiative, aimed at helping organizations defend against ransomware attacks.
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Cloudflare Shares Surge Following Strong Q2 Earnings and AI Traffic Growth

Cloudflare Shares Surge Following Strong Q2 Earnings and AI Traffic Growth

Cloudflare Shares Surge Following Strong Q2 Earnings and AI Traffic Growth
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Expert Debunks Claims of Comprehensive Tracking by License Plate Camera Companies

Expert Debunks Claims of Comprehensive Tracking by License Plate Camera Companies

License plate camera companies, such as Flock and Leonardo, claim their systems can track vehicles extensively through networks of cameras. However, security expert Ryan O'Horo has analyzed these claims, particularly focusing on Leonardo's SignalTrace product, which is marketed as capable of correlating license plates with wireless signals like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. O'Horo's research suggests that the capabilities of these systems are overstated, with significant technical limitations in tracking and data collection. The analysis highlights the gap between marketing claims and actual technological capabilities.
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Researchers Uncover North Korean IT Worker Scheme Through Fake Crypto Startup

Researchers Uncover North Korean IT Worker Scheme Through Fake Crypto Startup

Security researchers created a fake cryptocurrency startup to investigate North Korean IT worker infiltration. They hired three individuals suspected of being North Korean operatives, who were given access to virtual machines that recorded their activities. The operatives used forged documents and manipulated metadata to secure employment, intending to remit their earnings to North Korean agencies. This operation follows a previous scheme where North Korean workers were placed in U.S. companies using stolen identities, generating significant revenue for North Korea. The researchers presented their findings at DEF CON 34, identifying the operatives as part of the Famous Chollima group, linked to North Korea's IT operations.
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AI agents are quietly rewriting how the internet works

AI agents are quietly rewriting how the internet works

For years, Cloudflare (NET) was easy to explain. It helped websites load faster, blocked cyberattacks, and kept internet traffic moving. In the era of artificial intelligence, that description sounds outdated. Cloudflare’s second-quarter revenue climbed 36% year over year to $696.1 million, while ...
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Xfinity Offers Instant Assistance for Account Recovery in the U.S.

Xfinity Offers Instant Assistance for Account Recovery in the U.S.

Xfinity Offers Instant Assistance for Account Recovery in the U.S.