Cybersecurity is a huge industry, with many different paths for people interested in the field. As more aspects of business and personal life move online, keeping that information safe becomes increasingly important. From thieves snagging customer social security numbers sent through unencrypted email to disgruntled employees stealing company data, cybersecurity professionals must be aware of numerous types of threats and attacks.
New vulnerabilities, attacks and exploits emerge on a daily basis. Staying informed about the latest cybersecurity news enables professionals to take preventative measures and apply patches in a timely manner. It also helps them position themselves as trusted advisors capable of helping clients and stakeholders manage their risk.
Malware researchers have discovered a new campaign using malicious ads to serve fake browser extensions designed to steal sensitive information. According to Bitdefender, the campaign aims to distribute a fake Meta Verified extension that claims to unlock Facebook’s blue verification badge.
A pair of high-severity vulnerabilities have been identified in Dassault Systemes DELMIA Apriso manufacturing operations management software, affecting versions from Release 2020 through 2025. Both flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-5086 and CVE-2024-40761, can be exploited to gain remote code execution.
A U.S. senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to probe Microsoft over what he calls the company’s gross cybersecurity negligence. Ron Wyden likened the software giant to an arsonist selling firefighting services to its customers, citing the company’s dominance of the enterprise operating system market as “an obvious incentive for hackers.”
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