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  • The Register: Google yet to take down ‘screenshot-grabbing’ Chrome VPN extension

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/freevpn_privacy_research/ Source: The Register Title: Google yet to take down ‘screenshot-grabbing’ Chrome VPN extension Feedly Summary: Researcher claims extension didn’t start out by exfiltrating info… while dev says its actions are ‘compliant’ Security boffins at Koi Security have warned of a shift in behavior of a popular Chrome VPN extension, FreeVPN.One, which recently…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/20/quantum-safe-security-progress-towards-next-generation-cryptography/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography Feedly Summary: Microsoft is proactively leading the transition to quantum-safe security by advancing post-quantum cryptography, collaborating with global standards bodies, and helping organizations prepare for the coming quantum era. The post Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography appeared first on Microsoft…

  • Slashdot: Proton Begins Shifting Infrastructure Outside of Switzerland Ahead of Surveillance Legislation

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/08/15/1612259/proton-begins-shifting-infrastructure-outside-of-switzerland-ahead-of-surveillance-legislation?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Proton Begins Shifting Infrastructure Outside of Switzerland Ahead of Surveillance Legislation Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Proton is proactively relocating its infrastructure outside Switzerland in response to forthcoming surveillance legislation that poses threats to user privacy and data retention requirements. The move begins with the AI…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: UAT-7237 targets Taiwanese web hosting infrastructure

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/uat-7237-targets-web-hosting-infra/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: UAT-7237 targets Taiwanese web hosting infrastructure Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos discovered UAT-7237, a Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) group active since at least 2022, which has significant overlaps with UAT-5918. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the activities of UAT-7237, a Chinese-speaking advanced persistent…

  • Cisco Security Blog: Improving Cloud-VPN Resiliency to DoS Attacks With IKE Throttling

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    Source URL: https://blogs.cisco.com/security/improving-cloud-vpn-resiliency-to-dos-attacks-with-ike-throttling Source: Cisco Security Blog Title: Improving Cloud-VPN Resiliency to DoS Attacks With IKE Throttling Feedly Summary: Explore a network-layer throttling mechanism to improve the resiliency of Cloud VPNs IKE servers, which are typically subject to IKE flood attacks. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text addresses a network-layer throttling mechanism aimed…

  • The Register: SonicWall investigates ‘cyber incidents,’ including ransomware targeting suspected 0-day

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/04/sonicwall_investigates_cyber_incidents/ Source: The Register Title: SonicWall investigates ‘cyber incidents,’ including ransomware targeting suspected 0-day Feedly Summary: Bypassing MFA and deploying ransomware…sounds like something that rhymes with ‘schmero-day’ SonicWall on Monday confirmed that it’s investigating a rash of ransomware activity targeting its firewall devices, following multiple reports of a zero-day bug under active exploit…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Microsoft Entra Suite delivers 131% ROI by unifying identity and network access

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/04/microsoft-entra-suite-delivers-131-roi-by-unifying-identity-and-network-access/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Microsoft Entra Suite delivers 131% ROI by unifying identity and network access Feedly Summary: According to a new Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study, organizations using the Microsoft Entra Suite achieved a 131% ROI, $14.4 million in benefits, and payback in less than six months. The post Microsoft…