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The 6th annual edition of Africa Cyber Defense Forum takes places from 29 Sept to 3 Oct in Kigali, Rwanda

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ACDF Kigali 2025
Africa Cyber Defense Forum ACDF
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August 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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www.redhotcyber.com/en/post/goog...
Google fixes critical bug in Gemini that allows tracking of users
Learn how a bug in Google Calendar allowed hackers to steal data via Gemini, and how Google fixed the problem.
www.redhotcyber.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
Heathrow Airport chaos as passengers 'stuck' in tunnels
People have taken to social media to complain that they are currently unable to leave the airport
www.mylondon.news
August 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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The Hidden Risk in Enterprise Security: Are Big Firms Too Reliant on the Wrong Providers? – Jane Frankland
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July 24, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Chris Gibson, FIRST: “why no organization can face cybersecurity alone” | Cybernews
CEO Chris Gibson shares how FIRST unites incident responders worldwide – and why no organization can tackle modern cybersecurity challenges alone.
cybernews.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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krebsonsecurity.com/2025/07/micr...
Microsoft Fix Targets Attacks on SharePoint Zero-Day
On Sunday, July 20, Microsoft Corp. issued an emergency security update for a vulnerability in SharePoint Server that is actively being exploited to compromise vulnerable organizations. The patch come...
krebsonsecurity.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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www.disconnect.blog/p/getting-of...
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
July 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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SharePoint Server Under Active Zero-Day Attack (CVE-2025-53770, CVSS 9.8), No Patch Yet!
Microsoft warns of active zero-day exploitation (CVE-2025-53770, CVSS 9.8) in on-premises SharePoint Server. No patch is available, but mitigations are provided.
securityonline.info
July 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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www.harmonic.security/blog-posts/c...

Chinese-developed generative AI (GenAI) applications are emerging as a high-risk blind spot within enterprise environments. To better understand this trend, Harmonic Security conducted a 30-day analysis across approximately 14,000 US and UK-based end users.
Harmonic Security - Code Red? Analyzing Chinese-Based App Use
Harmonic’s study identified widespread, unsanctioned use of Chinese GenAI tools such as DeepSeek, Kimi Moonshot, Manus, Baidu Chat, and Qwen. These tools offer free, powerful capabilities that are inc...
www.harmonic.security
July 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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North American trains vulnerable to attackers sending emergency stop commands
Trains in North America are vulnerable to remote emergency braking hacks due to an outdated and unencrypted radio communication system.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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www.ctm360.com/platform/ris...
RiskHub | Centralized Cybersecurity & Risk Management Platform
Unlock RiskHub, the all-in-one platform for managing cybersecurity, compliance, financial, operational, and reputational risks. Streamline decision-making and risk monitoring with a secure solution.
www.ctm360.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Black Arrow Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing 11 July 2025 — Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
Black Arrow Cyber Threat Intel Briefing 11 July 2025: ‘The Worst Thing an Employee Could Do’ - Workers Covering Up Cyber Attacks for Fear of Reprisal; Employees Are Quietly Bringing AI to Work, Leavin...
www.blackarrowcyber.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-i...
Cyber Intel Pros and Hobbyists Can Now Report Threats Anonymously
Draugnet is a new anonymous threat reporting platform built for the MISP ecosystem
www.infosecurity-magazine.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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www.santander.com/en/stories/s...
Software Vendors, making security a day one priority
In today’s digital environment, software has become the backbone of how organisations operate and deliver technology.
www.santander.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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micahflee.com/using-signal...

Using Signal Groups for Activism
Using Signal groups for activism
Things are heating up. Millions of people are taking to the streets against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Communities around the US are organizing to defend against ICE raids, to protest Israeli ge...
micahflee.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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BaitTrap Report: How Fake News Sites Fuel Investment Scams – CTM360
CTM360’s BaitTrap report reveals over 17,000 fake news websites used in global investment fraud schemes. Learn how BNS campaigns exploit trust and ad platforms.
www.ctm360.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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cveforecast.org

An automated web-based tool that analyzes historical CVE data and uses time series forecasting models to predict the number of new CVEs for the remainder of the current calendar year.
CVEForecast
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July 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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www.thenationalnews.com/future/techn...
Ingram Micro cyber attack leads to concerns over Mena fallout | The National
IT distributor has agreements in UAE and Egypt with sellers like Cisco, Acronis, Red Hat and Nvidia
www.thenationalnews.com
July 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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www.thaicert.or.th/en/2025/07/0...
U.S. CISA Adds Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - Thailand Computer Emergency Response Team (ThaiCERT)
240/68 Wednesday, July 2, 2025 The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a newly identified vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (K...
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July 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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www.ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1273...
Satellite images show US may have targeted ventilation shafts at Fordo | eKathimerini.com
A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery shows that the United States targeted Fordo, Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment facility, at the precise locations of two structures that experts said...
www.ekathimerini.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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www.cramhacks.com/p/comparing-...
Vulnerability Databases: Is China's CNNVD Superior to the US NVD?
A global overview of vulnerability databases and disclosure practices
www.cramhacks.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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www.edp24.co.uk/news/nationa...
Robotic surgeries set to soar under NHS plans
Around 70,000 robot-assisted surgeries took place in the NHS in England last year.
www.edp24.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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www.joindns4.eu/dns-guidelines
DNS Guidelines
In this section, you'll find step-by-step guidelines for configuring DNS settings on a variety of platforms, including devices, operating systems, and browsers. Whether you're setting up DNS on your c...
www.joindns4.eu
June 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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pmarchive.com/index.html#g...

The Pmarca Guide to Startups
Pmarchive
An archive of the best articles from Marc Andreessen’s now defunct blog
pmarchive.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
100,000 UK taxpayer accounts hit in £47m phishing attack on HMRC
MPs on Treasury committee hear that those affected were being contacted and would face ‘no financial loss’
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM