The worst passwords of 2025 are dominated by simple number sequences, with “123456” appearing over 7.6 million times in data breaches. Researchers found 65.8% of compromised passwords were under 12 characters long. The study analyzed over 2 billion leaked passwords from data breach forums throughout
Google revealed five recent malware samples built using generative AI, all of which proved far below professional standards. The findings show AI-generated malware remains experimental and poses little real-world threat despite industry hype. Security experts agree the technology isn’t yet producing
Armis has secured $435 million in pre-IPO funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The cybersecurity company recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to reach $1 billion within three years.
Nvidia has become the first company to hit a $5 trillion market cap, driven by relentless AI demand. Meanwhile, Europol took down a massive cybercrime operation spanning 80 countries, and Signal’s CEO defended the app’s dependence on Amazon Web Services.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates are unexpectedly triggering BitLocker recovery on some PCs. The issue primarily affects Intel-based systems with Modern Standby. A fix is rolling out, but you might want to hold off on updating.
AI is fundamentally changing cybersecurity by accelerating attack timelines and enabling automated threats. The industry is shifting from reactive defense to preemptive strategies that identify and dismantle attacks before they happen. This represents a radical rethink of how organizations approach
While TikTok gets a temporary pass, the US government is pushing forward with bans against Chinese drone maker DJI and router company TP-Link. New FCC authority makes it easier to block tech deemed national security threats, with American companies poised to benefit.
Dragos Gavrilut manages a massive team developing ML for threat detection. He’s also an associate professor, bridging academia and enterprise security.
The Rust Foundation is launching a $1.3 million annual fund to support key developers. This comes as the ecosystem faces a major security vulnerability in a popular library. But money alone might not solve Rust’s deeper sustainability issues.
Security researchers discovered attackers weaponizing OpenAI’s Assistants API to create a sophisticated backdoor called SesameOp. The malware uses legitimate AI infrastructure for stealthy communications while avoiding traditional detection methods. Microsoft’s DART team found the threat during a Ju
