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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events in the cybersecurity industry. Here, you'll find a wide range of articles, updates, and event listings covering topics such as data breaches, emerging threats, and new security technologies.

19 August 2025

Positive Technologies bolsters security for Tunnelblick, a popular VPN app

Tunnelblick, the go-to graphical interface for OpenVPN on macOS, just got safer thanks to a major security fix. The security issue, discovered by PT SWARM's Egor Filatov, put Apple users at risk—even those who thought they were safe after deleting the app. If exploited, the vulnerability allowed attackers to elevate their system privileges and steal data. Companies whose employees use Tunnelblick on their work devices could face the risk of a cyberattack spreading to the corporate IT infrastructure.

14 August 2025

Positive Technologies helps strengthen security of Windows PCs and servers

Microsoft has released updates for several products to fix a vulnerability discovered by Marat Gayanov of the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC). Exploitation of this issue can crash affected system and disrupt operations. Up to 96% of Windows PC users and organizations running Microsoft Server solutions were potentially affected. Microsoft was notified under the responsible disclosure and has released a security update.

13 August 2025

Second session of Positive Hack Camp 2025, an international cybersecurity training program, concludes

In Moscow, Positive Technologies and Positive Education recently concluded Positive Hack Camp, a global education program for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. More than 90 emerging professionals from 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East received valuable, hands on ethical hacking training from leading experts. The event was held with the support of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.

12 August 2025

Five products, one goal: Positive Technologies to unveil the updated Standoff 365 platform at Positive Security Day

At its flagship Positive Security Day 2025 conference on October 8 in Moscow at the Irina Viner Gymnastics Palace (Luzhniki), Positive Technologies will unveil the updated Standoff 365 platform. Standoff 365 helps organizations upskill their security teams and strengthen the protection of their IT assets against cyberthreats. More than 27,000 ethical hackers use the platform to practice vulnerability assessment and earn significant rewards for finding flaws. The international cyberbattle Standoff 16 will take place October 6–8, with the finals at Positive Security Day.

28 July 2025

Over 90 young cybersecurity and IT professionals from 25 countries arrive in Russia for cybersecurity training

Positive Hack Camp is a global educational initiative by Positive Technologies and Positive Education for aspiring cybersecurity specialists—has launched in Moscow with support from Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and Cyberus international cybersecurity development foundation. For two weeks, leading experts will mentor young professionals from around the world. Running through August 10, the program features intensive hands-on training, real-world case studies, and international networking. The main goal: to help countries develop talent and expertise in information security, supporting their cyber sovereignty and a secure digital future.

25 July 2025

Positive Technologies expert helps patch critical Windows vulnerability

Sergey Bliznyuk, an expert from PT SWARM at Positive Technologies, discovered the vulnerability CVE-2025-47955, which affected 37 Microsoft products. This issue posed a significant threat to organizations, as it impacted current desktop and server versions of Windows. Exploiting the flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on corporate devices and install any software, including malware. Microsoft was notified of the issue under the responsible disclosure policy and has since patched it.

23 July 2025

Positive Hack Talks in Jakarta: over 370 experts join a new cybersecurity meetup

Positive Technologies, an industry leader in result-driven cybersecurity, hosted an open event for cybersecurity professionals in Jakarta. The meetup attracted more than 370 participants, ranging from seasoned professionals to students and aspiring researchers. Speakers from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia shared practical expertise and unique insights.

22 July 2025

Vulnerabilities in ATEN International switches patched with the assistance of Positive Technologies experts

ATEN International, a manufacturer of IT connectivity and management solutions, has fixed vulnerabilities in its KVM over IP switches series CL57xx. A KVM device is a computer with a built-in keyboard, monitor, and touchpad in a special case designed for installation in server racks. The security issues were discovered by PT SWARM experts: Natalya Tlyapova, Denis Goryushev, and Dmitry Sklyarov. Three of the vulnerabilities were critical, and two others were classified as high-severity.

17 July 2025

Positive Technologies expert helps fix critical vulnerability in FreeIPA Directory Service

Red Hat has thanked Positive Technologies' PT SWARM expert Mikhail Sukhov for identifying a critical vulnerability in FreeIPA, a domain controller for Linux systems. FreeIPA enables centralized management of user accounts, access policies, and auditing. It is included in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution, used by over 2,000 organizations worldwide, and forms the foundation for IT products from various vendors, including domestic ones. If exploited, the vulnerability could have allowed attackers to steal confidential company data. The vendor was notified of the threat in line with the responsible disclosure policy and has already released software patches.

16 July 2025

Positive Technologies launches free portal with data on over 300,000 global vulnerabilities

Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, has launched a portal consolidating data on software and hardware vulnerabilities from manufacturers worldwide. This regularly updated database helps ethical hackers, cybersecurity professionals, and organizations stay informed about the latest security flaws. The platform features detailed information on 317,000 vulnerabilities, the researchers who discovered them, and vendor recommendations for swift remediation.

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