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AutoPentestX is an open-source toolkit for automated penetration testing on Linux, allowing security assessments from one command. Created by Gowtham Darkseid and released in November 2025, it produces professional PDF reports and focuses on safe, non-destructive testing. AutoPentestX automates OS detection, port scanning, service enumeration, and vulnerability checks for Kali …

A new framework dubbed Embedded Systems Threat Matrix™ (ESTM) was introduced to help secure embedded systems used in critical infrastructure and defense technologies across the U.S. Developed collaboratively with the Air Force’s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS). ESTM tackles a vital security issue by protecting essential systems from …

Microsoft has announced a new Teams feature that will automatically show employee work locations based on their Wi-Fi connections, raising concerns about privacy and hybrid work practices. The new feature in Microsoft’s 365 Roadmap (Message ID MC1081568) will automatically update users’ work locations when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi …

Fortinet customers are observing attackers exploiting a patch bypass for a previously fixed critical FortiGate authentication vulnerability (CVE-2025-59718) to hack patched firewalls. One affected admins said that Fortinet has allegedly confirmed that the latest FortiOS version (7.4.10) didn’t fully address this authentication bypass vulnerability, which should’ve been patched in early …

In 2026, the data center sector stands at a decisive crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in AI, increasing energy constraints, and rising societal expectations for sustainability. These forces are fundamentally reshaping the industry’s priorities. Below, we explore the ten major trends shaping data centers. 1) AI and energy consumption: AI …

The NSA has released the first two publications in its Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines series, offering practical recommendations for organizations to implement Zero Trust security. The initiative supports the use of technologies and processes in the Department of War CIO Zero Trust Framework. Foundational Documents Released: Released on January 8, …

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has started 2026 by focusing more on domestic investment, emphasizing execution and prioritizing results over approvals for a more people-oriented investment strategy. MIDA’s Chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz emphasized that in 2026, the focus will be on transforming approved investments into …

A new Android banking trojan called deVixor poses a serious risk to mobile users, featuring financial data theft, device surveillance, and ransomware in one malicious tool. The malware, active since October 2025, is a significant threat to Android users, luring victims with fake car websites and using Telegram for control. …

Three Senate Democrats urge Apple and Google to remove X and its chatbot Grok from their app stores due to the creation and distribution of explicit non-consensual images of women and children. Senators Ron Wyden from Oregon, Ed Markey from Massachusetts, and Ben Ray Luján from New Mexico called upon …

BlueDelta conducted a complex credential-harvesting operation targeting critical infrastructure and research institutions in 2025, as revealed by an investigation from Recorded Future’s Insikt Group. The campaigns leveraged legitimate PDF documents as bait, including publications from the Gulf Research Center titled “Strategic and Political Implications for Israel and Iran: The Day …