The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidance to harden Microsoft Exchange Server instances. By embracing measures like multi-factor authentication and zero trust security, organizations can outsmart cyber villains and their penchant for chaos. Remember, in cybersecurity, prevention is better than a “whoops, we got hacked” moment!

How to hack a poker game? Just ask a card shuffler! Turns out, the DeckMate 2, a common shuffling machine, can be rigged to reveal card order, turning poker into a high-stakes guessing game. WIRED’s Andy Greenberg and his crew show how even non-gamblers could be affected. So, are your tech devices really secure?

Digital authoritarianism is on the rise, and it’s not just a spy movie plot. Experts reveal that while some companies are taking commendable steps to protect user data, like Apple’s Lockdown Mode, the spyware market is booming, fueled by both democratic and non-democratic governments. It’s a cyber wild west out there, and your data might…

Eclipse Foundation rescues Open VSX from token turmoil! After some tokens were leaked in VS Code extensions, they swooped in, revoked them, and tightened security. Thanks to some developer oopsies, tokens were exposed, but fear not—new measures are in place, including a snazzy token prefix and reduced token lifetimes.

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has rolled out a 130-page OT security guide for semiconductor factories. Aimed at device makers, it draws on Japan’s Cyber/Physical Security Framework and NIST’s CSF 2.0. In a world where hackers are as common as sushi, this guide is a must-read for chipmakers.

CISA adds a Broadcom VMware Tools flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This high-severity vulnerability could let attackers achieve root-level privileges, and it was already exploited as a zero-day. Federal agencies have until November 2025 to patch up before things go from “uh-oh” to “oh no!”

NHS hospitals are stuck in the past, blocked from fully upgrading to Windows 11 by stubborn suppliers. Some suppliers are demanding steep fees to update medical devices, leaving a small percent of NHS tech in a Windows 10 time warp. This digital dilemma risks patient data and care—talk about a tech-induced heart attack!

The ECB is set to give the Euro a digital makeover by 2029! With two-thirds of digital payments in the Eurozone handled by non-European companies, a Digital Euro aims to keep the currency “fit for the future.” But will it be a financial revolution or just another Euro trip?

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added XWiki Platform, Broadcom VMware Aria Operations, and VMware Tools flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. These vulnerabilities include a critical XWiki code injection flaw and a VMware privilege escalation issue. CISA urges immediate patching to prevent unauthorized access and exploitations.

Age gating is like the bouncer of the internet, telling kids “no entry” without checking IDs. Meanwhile, age assurance throws everyone into a guessing game of how old you look, while age verification demands you “show your papers” like you’re entering a top-secret club. It’s all about privacy, data, and your online rights.

The Akira ransomware group claims to have breached Apache OpenOffice, stealing 23GB of data. Akira’s alleged loot includes sensitive documents and financial records. While the Apache Software Foundation hasn’t confirmed the breach, OpenOffice users are urged to download only from the official site, lest they want a surprise “feature” added to their software.

Criminal hackers once outgunned by nations like China and Russia are now leveling the cyber playing field with the help of artificial intelligence. Thanks to AI, these mid-tier troublemakers have upgraded from digital pickpockets to full-blown cyber ninjas, giving the FBI a run for its encrypted money.

OpenAI’s GPT-5 Instant now acts as a virtual emotional support buddy, recognizing when users are having a tough time. It’s like having a therapist with a PhD in speed, rerouting sensitive conversations to ensure you’re heard and supported. Rest assured, this chatbot is ready to lend a virtual ear with expert guidance.

In a revelation that could make Windows AI sweat circuits, researcher hxr1 shows how trusted ONNX files can serve as sneaky malware delivery systems. It’s like hiding a needle in a haystack, where the haystack is a neural network and the needle is a malicious payload. Talk about a tech twist!

NFC relay malware is taking Eastern Europe by storm, with over 760 malicious Android apps swiping card details faster than you can say “contactless.” This isn’t your grandma’s banking trojan; these apps are like digital pickpockets, using Android’s Host Card Emulation to emulate or swipe payment data and keep your cash flowing… away.

CISA is urging U.S. government agencies to patch their systems against the high-severity CVE-2025-41244 vulnerability in Broadcom’s VMware software. This flaw, which has been exploited since October 2024 by a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, allows attackers to escalate privileges and gain root access on virtual machines. Time to patch up, folks!

In the chaotic world of cybersecurity, AI is the superhero we’ve been waiting for—if only we’d let it wear the cape. With threats multiplying like rabbits, AI promises to automate what humans can’t keep up with. But until we trust it, we’re just keeping it in the slow lane with a speed limiter.

Nation-state hackers breached Ribbon Communications’ IT network as early as December 2024. While they were kicked out by September 2025, it’s like finding a raccoon in your attic—who knows what they nibbled on? Ribbon is now tightening its cybersecurity, but the breach could be linked to the notorious Salt Typhoon group.

Chinese cyber spies are back at it, exploiting a Windows shortcut vulnerability to infiltrate European diplomatic conferences. Using social engineering and a little malware magic, they’ve turned diplomats’ agendas into their personal shopping lists for defense secrets. UNC6384’s latest espionage exploits underscore the need for Microsoft to patch this pesky ZDI-CAN-25373 flaw, pronto.

Conduent, the American business services giant, confirms a data breach affecting over 10.5 million people. While the company claims no misuse of the stolen data, it suggests affected individuals consider security measures like credit reports and fraud alerts. It’s a classic case of “better safe than sorry,” or in this case, “better frozen than frazzled.”