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You Passed the ROC. Can You Defend Checkout? PCI DSS 4.0.1 for Payment Processors

Very few people know this, but passing a PCI audit has very little to do with having defensible evidence. Your processor passed its last PCI assessment. Three months later, a merchant using your payment forms gets hit with a Magecart attack. Card brands start asking: What monitoring did you have on that checkout page? When did you detect the compromise? What evidence can you provide? That’s when the gap becomes obvious.

Mobile Payment Security in PCI DSS 4.0.1: In-App Purchase Protection vs Web Checkout

Nearly 70% of online purchases now happen on mobile, yet PCI scoping decisions are still often made as if mobile is just a smaller browser. It is not. A native in-app payment flow and a mobile web checkout trigger materially different obligations under PCI DSS 4.0.1. In one case, risk concentrates inside the application runtime through SDKs, platform storage, and release controls.

Clawing For Scraps: Risks of OpenClaw AKA ClawdBot

The world of AI is still advancing rapidly, but so are the threats. Wherever you get your news, Clawdbot, or is it Moltbot, or is it now called OpenClaw(?) is everywhere lately. You can’t avoid talk of this AI personal assistant. It’s actually now called OpenClaw after some naming drama, and at the time of writing has 166k followers on GitHub. The repository also has an alarming number of forks, issues, and pull requests.

New Malware Kit Promises Guaranteed Publication in the Chrome Web Store

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) kit called “Stanley” is offering users guaranteed publication in the Chrome Web Store, bypassing Google’s security verification process, according to researchers at Varonis. “For $2,000 to $6,000, Stanley provides a turnkey website-spoofing operation disguised as a Chrome extension, with its premium tier promising guaranteed publication on the Chrome Web Store,” Varonis says.

Agentic SOC in Practice Where Human Analysts Still Matter Most

Security operations centers (SOCs) are changing rapidly. Automation is playing a key role in how SOCs make decisions and proceed with investigations. This change has raised an important question: ‘If systems start acting on their own, why would human analysts be used?’ Agentic SOC is not going to remove people from security operations. It is about changing the way work is done and where analysts can apply their judgment.

CVE-2025-11953 - Metro4Shell RCE in React Native Metro Server

A critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been identified in the React Native Metro development server, with nearly 3,500 exposed instances currently reachable on the public internet. Tracked as CVE-2025-11953, also known as Metro4Shell, this flaw affects the Metro server used during React Native application build and testing workflows.

Inside the Threat Landscape: Biannual Cybersecurity Briefing Webinar

Staying ahead of cyber threats has never been more critical, and WatchGuard is here to help you do just that. Join cybersecurity experts Corey Nachreiner (CSO) and Marc Laliberte (Director of Security Operations) on February 19, 2026 for the Inside the Threat Landscape: Biannual Cybersecurity Briefing, a must-attend, live webinar designed to equip you with the latest threat insights and defensive strategies straight from the WatchGuard Threat Lab.

14 ways to lose Azure DevOps data

Table of contents: hide Azure Devops is a popular CI/CD platform utilized by software development teams. The core use includes source code hosting, CI/CD, project management, test managements and dependency management. Given the extensive capabilities of Azure DevOps, the attack vector for cyber criminals is also bigger – putting more pressure on securing sensitive data. With the growth of sophisticated cyber attacks – cyber security must also be re-evaluated and properly addressed.

APC Battery Recycling: A Complete Guide to Responsible UPS Battery Disposal

APC battery recycling is the most responsible and environmentally sound way to manage used or expired UPS batteries from APC systems. As uninterruptible power supplies become essential in homes, offices, and data centers, APC battery recycling has moved from being a niche concern to a critical sustainability practice. Proper APC battery recycling protects the environment, ensures regulatory compliance, and helps businesses and individuals avoid unnecessary risks associated with improper battery disposal.