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Notepad++ DLL Hijacking (CVE-2025-56383): CVSS 8.4 or CVSS 0.0?

A vulnerability on a popular source-code editor has been recently released along with a proof-of-concept (POC) exploit, but the security community isn’t so sure that it’s a legitimate flaw. In this article, we look at CVE-2025-56383, discuss what developers are saying in the wild, and provide our experts’ take on the issue.

Salesforce Extortion Accelerates With New Leak Site

For months now, journalists and cybersecurity experts, including UpGuard, have been following the movements of the hacker collective “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters,” a sort of supergroup of the already well-known cybercriminal entities ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider and Lapsus$. Now, this collective has launched a website where they can extort payment from entities in return for delisting and deleting their data.

6 Ways to Make Your Risk Assessments Land With Stakeholders

As businesses expand, so do their lists of third-party vendors—and with them, the number of risk factors and complexity. This increase means that security analysts are often overwhelmed by a growing number of vendor risk assessments. However, completing an assessment alone isn’t enough; its value depends on how effectively the results are communicated.

Penetration Testing Metrics That Matter

Running a penetration test is only half the battle. The real challenge is translating complex technical findings into insights that leadership can act on. The right metrics do not just highlight vulnerabilities; they tell a story about risk, resilience, and readiness. In this guide, we explore the penetration testing metrics that truly matter and how to present them in a way that resonates with decision-makers.

Alleged Cl0p Extortion Emails Linked to July 2025 Oracle E-Business Suite Vulnerabilities

On October 2, 2025, Oracle announced that some Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) customers had received extortion emails. Oracle’s investigation revealed the potential use of vulnerabilities previously addressed in the July 2025 Critical Patch Update. The following nine vulnerabilities in EBS products were addressed in the July update. These vulnerabilities range from medium to high severity, with three potentially exploitable by remote, unauthenticated threat actors.

Strengthening Your Digital Defences: A Modern Approach to Identity Protection

Passwords remain one of the most common ways to protect digital accounts, yet they are also among the weakest points of failure. Many breaches today are not caused by complex malware, but rather by simple human habits, such as reusing the same login credentials across multiple platforms. To stay secure, individuals and businesses must understand what makes an effective password, how to respond to breaches, and what additional measures should be taken to reduce exposure. This article explains practical steps you can adopt immediately, supported by data and expert resources.

What Makes Online Loan Platforms Secure

Most people now fill out loan forms on a phone or laptop. That is fast and convenient, and it raises a fair question. How do you know the site is safe when you share income, ID, and bank details online? If you are comparing online loan options in Houston you will notice that reputable sites explain their security steps in plain terms and keep disclosures easy to find. They use tools like encryption, strong login checks, and clear data rules.

How Agriculture Drones Improve Soil Health Monitoring Through Advanced Imaging Technology

Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming, but it's not always easy to see what's happening beneath the surface. Traditional soil testing can feel slow and incomplete, often missing early signals of imbalance that could harm crops. That's where drones step in. With advanced imaging technology, they give farmers real-time insights into soil conditions. Instead of reacting after problems appear, growers can act early, preserving soil fertility, reducing waste, and protecting yields. The difference lies in seeing patterns invisible to the naked eye.