Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Block Head, launched a new peer-to-peer messaging app called Bitchat, which operates solely over Bluetooth. Bitchat uses Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks to send encrypted messages to nearby devices without needing internet or cellular service. “Bitchat addresses the need for resilient, private communication that …

Splunk has issued critical security updates for SOAR versions 6.4.0 and 6.4 to fix several vulnerabilities in third-party packages. The comprehensive security update published on July 7, 2025, fixes several Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) with severity levels from medium to critical. Critical vulnerabilities impact core components like git, Django, …

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler found an unsecured database with 245,949 records, reported to vpnMentor. It likely belonged to a tax credit consulting agency and contained personal information such as PII, driver’s licenses, military discharge forms, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive documents. The database was unprotected and held 245,949 records …