Changing jobs or pursuing promotion can be challenging, but are often more weighted by personal doubt and fear than actual incompetency. Commonly experienced as imposter syndrome, perfection paralysis or fear of failure, ‘mental malware’ can reduce self-confidence and limit career growth. Methods to counteract mental malware include self-auditing strengths and weaknesses, seeking supportive mentors and colleagues, staying informed regarding industry best practices, and testing skills in real-world situations.

IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,