At the conclusion of each calendar year, organizations and observers across all industries try to put forward predictions on what the new year might hold, and we at Thales were no exception. In the latest episode of our Thales Security…
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VPN Usage Surges Amid Age Verification Laws on Adult Websites
Age verification laws for adult websites have led to a dramatic surge in VPN usage across the United States, research from vpnMentor’s Cybersecurity and Research Lab has revealed. The research brings into question the efficacy of these laws as users…
Connecting an LLM to Your Database Is Risky Business
Enterprises want it all, and they want it now – or at least within a few seconds. They want the benefits that GenAI can bring, like fast content and strategic advice based on data inputs. It’s not surprising that GenAI…
Can’t Start a Fire Without a Spark
Code Intelligence has started 2025 with a bang and captured the interest of the cybersecurity community by announcing ‘Spark,’ their new AI Test Agent, ahead of a launch party later this month. Influential AI-automated software testing company Code Intelligence has…
Mac Users Targeted: Fake Google Ads Exploit Homebrew in Malware Campaign
Homebrew, the popular open-source macOS and Linux package manager has become the latest victim of a malvertising campaign to distribute information-stealing malware. Security researcher Ryan Chenkie uncovered the scheme, which leverages fake Google ads to deliver malware that compromises user…
Why Healthcare Organisations Have to Act Decisively in the Shadow of New HIPAA Updates
The healthcare industry is at a pivotal moment. The recent updates to HIPAA represent the most significant overhaul in healthcare data privacy regulations in years. The changes are designed to address the growing need to protect sensitive patient information amidst…
The Murdoc Botnet: Reinventing Mirai to Exploit IoT Vulnerabilities
In a new and ongoing large-scale cyber campaign, Qualys researchers have uncovered a variant of the infamous Mirai botnet called the Murdoc Botnet. This variant exploits vulnerabilities in widely used AVTECH Cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, allowing malicious actors to…
Fortinet’s 2025 State of Cloud Security: Insights on Multi-Cloud Adoption, Security Challenges, and Future Trends
Despite the increase in cloud adoption, there`s a notable decrease in confidence in handling cloud threats in real-time. The skills shortage is also a major challenge with 95% being moderately to extremely concerned and 76% being directly impacted. These were…
Critical Vulnerability in ChatGPT API Enables Reflective DDoS Attacks
A concerning security flaw has been identified in OpenAI’s ChatGPT API, allowing malicious actors to execute Reflective Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on arbitrary websites. This vulnerability, rated with a high severity CVSS score of 8.6, stems from improper…
Securing Health Data in 2025: The Rising Cybersecurity Challenges
Since 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been the cornerstone of patient privacy. The act established standards for how healthcare organizations handle and share patient data, creating a framework for ensuring confidentiality. But the healthcare landscape…