Non-human identities (NHIs) are now outpacing human accounts across organizations.
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Non-human identities (NHIs) are now outpacing human accounts across organizations.

In the first half of 2025, the cybersecurity landscape has seen a significant and accelerating rise in unmanaged machine identities—digital credentials used by non-human users such as applications, bots, and automated processes. According to recent research, the growth of these non-human identities (NHIs) is now outpacing the creation of human user accounts, dramatically shifting the balance of identity management within organizations.
PlayPraetor Android trojan infects >11k devices through sophisticated fraud campaign.
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PlayPraetor Android trojan infects >11k devices through sophisticated fraud campaign.

A newly discovered Android remote access trojan (RAT) known as PlayPraetor has rapidly surged across the globe, infecting more than 11,000 devices in countries including Portugal, Spain, France, Morocco, Peru, and Hong Kong. Security researchers have warned that the malware’s reach is expanding at a rate of over 2,000 new infections weekly, driven primarily by aggressive campaigns targeting Spanish- and French-speaking users.
Senate confirms Sean Cairncross at National Cyber Director.
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Senate confirms Sean Cairncross at National Cyber Director.

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sean Cairncross as the next National Cyber Director, solidifying his position as President Trump’s chief advisor on national cybersecurity matters. The Senate approved Cairncross’s nomination on August 3, 2025, in a 59-35 vote—a decision that follows weeks of scrutiny regarding his technical background and vision for the country’s evolving cyber defense posture.