Cisco Raises Alarm for ‘ArcaneDoor’ Zero-Days Hitting ASA Firewall Platforms
Cisco warns that nation state-backed hackers are exploiting at least two zero-day vulnerabilities in its ASA firewall platforms to plant malware on telecommunications and energy sector networks.
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24-04-2024 17:25
Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs, Zero-Day Exploits and Deepfakes: Report Reveals the Impact of AI on Cyber Security Landscape
A new report by cyber security firm Radware identifies the four main impacts of AI on the threat landscape emerging this year.
24-04-2024 16:11
KnowBe4 Plans to Acquire Egress for Email Security Tech
KnowBe4 boasts that the merger will create “the largest, advanced AI-driven cybersecurity platform for managing human risk.”
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24-04-2024 15:16
Navigating Vendor Speak: A Security Practitioner’s Guide to Seeing Through the Jargon
As a security industry, we need to focus our energies on those professionals among us who know how to walk the walk.
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24-04-2024 15:08
North Korean Hackers Hijack Antivirus Updates for Malware Delivery
A North Korea-linked threat actor hijacked the update mechanism of eScan antivirus to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners.
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24-04-2024 14:44
Tines Bags $50 Million Funding for Security Workflow Automation
Irish startup Tines raises $50 million in new venture capital funding as investors make big bets on automation and orchestration startups.
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24-04-2024 13:11
Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability
Google patches CVE-2024-4058, a critical Chrome vulnerability for which researchers earned a $16,000 reward.
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24-04-2024 12:48
Amplifier Security Emerges From Stealth With AI Copilot, Human-in-the-Loop Automation
Amplifier Security has raised $3.3 million in funding for a solution that includes human-in-the-loop automation and an AI copilot.
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24-04-2024 12:13
Nagomi Security Emerges From Stealth With $30 Million in Funding
Nagomi Security, a company that helps customers prevent threats by leveraging existing security tools, emerged from stealth with $30 million in funding.
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24-04-2024 12:00
CISA Warns of Windows Print Spooler Flaw After Microsoft Sees Russian Exploitation
CISA warns organizations of a two-year-old Windows Print Spooler vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
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24-04-2024 11:34
Threat Actor Uses Multiple Infostealers in Global Campaign
A threat actor tracked as CoralRaider has been using multiple infostealers to harvest credentials from users worldwide.
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24-04-2024 11:09
How technology drives progress – A Q&A with Nobel laureate Michel Mayor
We spoke to Michel Mayor about the importance of public engagement with science and fostering responsibility among the youth for the preservation of our changing planet
23-04-2024 13:33
Grab 9 Ethical Hacking Courses for $30 and Improve Your Business Security
Your customers expect you to keep their data secure, and this collection of video courses covers everything you need to know about cybersecurity.
23-04-2024 12:00
Can a VPN Be Hacked?
Learn about the potential vulnerabilities of VPNs and the measures you can take to enhance your VPN security.
23-04-2024 11:37
The vision behind Starmus – A Q&A with the festival’s co-founder Garik Israelian
Dr. Israelian talks about Starmus's vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences, and the strong sense of community within the Starmus universe
23-04-2024 09:36
Server Inventory Checklist (Free Download)
Threats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problems, from infection-felled organizations to dangerous vulnerabilities in popular tools. Companies can’t pr
22-04-2024 16:00
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals (Free PDF)
The tech world has a problem: Security fragmentation. There’s no standard set of rules or even language for mitigating cyber risk used to address the growing threats of hackers, ransomware and stolen data, and the threat to data only continues to grow. P
22-04-2024 16:00
The 7 Best iPhone VPNs (Recommended for 2024)
Which VPN works best on iPhones? Use our guide to compare the pricing and features of the 7 best VPNs for iPhone.
22-04-2024 14:00
MITRE Hacked by State-Sponsored Group via Ivanti Zero-Days
MITRE R&D network hacked in early January by a state-sponsored threat group that exploited an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability.
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22-04-2024 09:42
Cannes Hospital Cancels Medical Procedures Following Cyberattack
Cannes Hospital Centre – Simone Veil cancels medical procedures after shutting down systems in response to a cyberattack.
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22-04-2024 04:28
Breakthrough in Quantum Cloud Computing Ensures its Security and Privacy
Oxford University researchers used an approach dubbed “blind quantum computing” to connect two quantum computing entities in a way that is completely secure.
19-04-2024 18:19
BreachRx Raises $6.5M to Revamp Incident Response Reporting Systems
Investors make an early-stage $6.5 million bet on BreachRx, a startup promising to shield cybersecurity executives from personal liability.
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19-04-2024 17:14
Threat-Intelligence Startup VulnCheck Closes $8M Seed Financing
VulnCheck banks $8 million in early stage capital to build 'exploit intelligence' technologies and services.
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19-04-2024 14:36
In Other News: OSS Backdooring Attempts, Botnet Operator Charged, Automotive Firm Attack
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: OpenSSF and OpenJS incidents similar to XZ backdoor, Moldovan botnet operator charged, US automotive company targeted by FIN7.
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19-04-2024 13:24
Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens to you?
19-04-2024 13:14
First Major Attempts to Regulate AI Face Headwinds From All Sides
While over 400 AI-related bills are being debated this year in statehouses nationwide, most target one industry or just a piece of the technology — such as deepfakes used in elections.
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19-04-2024 12:52
US Government Releases Guidance on Securing Election Infrastructure
New US guidance details foreign malign influence operations to help election infrastructure stakeholders increase resilience.
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19-04-2024 11:38
Akira Ransomware Made Over $42 Million in One Year: Agencies
Akira ransomware has hit over 250 organizations worldwide and received over $42 million in ransom payments.
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19-04-2024 11:25
Frontier Communications Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack
Telecom giant Frontier shuts down systems to contain a cyberattack that led to personal information compromise.
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19-04-2024 11:12
OpenMetadata Vulnerabilities Exploited to Abuse Kubernetes Clusters for Cryptomining
Microsoft warns that several OpenMetadata vulnerabilities are being exploited to deploy cryptomining malware to Kubernetes environments.
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19-04-2024 08:59
Kaspersky Study: Devices Infected With Data-Stealing Malware Increased by 7 Times Since 2020
Nearly 10 million devices were infected with data-stealing malware in 2023, with criminals stealing an average of 50.9 credentials per device.
18-04-2024 16:26
SAP Applications Increasingly in Attacker Crosshairs, Report Shows
Malicious hackers are targeting SAP applications at an alarming pace, according to warnings from Onapsis and Flashpoint.
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18-04-2024 16:06
Watch Now: Ransomware Resilience & Recovery Summit Sessions Now on Demand
Join this one-day virtual summit as we shine the spotlight on the shadowy dynamics of ransomware attacks and how you can best prepare your organization to defend against and recover from these relentless attacks.
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18-04-2024 16:04
Multi-Data Platform SIEM Anvilogic Raises $45 Million
Silicon Valley startup Anvilogic has raised $45 million in a Series C funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
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18-04-2024 14:55
United Nations Agency Investigating Ransomware Attack Involving Data Theft
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) investigating a ransomware attack in which hackers stole sensitive data.
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18-04-2024 14:21
Five Eyes Agencies Release New AI Security Guidance
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies have released joint guidance on securely deploying and operating AI systems.
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18-04-2024 13:15
TechRepublic’s Review Methodology for Password Managers
Our review methodology for password managers involves extensive research, expert analysis and first-hand experience.
18-04-2024 11:46
Cisco Says PoC Exploit Available for Newly Patched IMC Vulnerability
Cisco patches a high-severity Integrated Management Controller vulnerability for which PoC exploit code is available.
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18-04-2024 11:42
180k Impacted by Data Breach at Michigan Healthcare Organization
Cherry Health says the personal information of over 180,000 individuals was stolen in a ransomware attack.
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18-04-2024 11:30
Phishing Platform LabHost Shut Down by Law Enforcement
LabHost, a major phishing-as-a-service platform, has been shut down as part of a major law enforcement operation.
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18-04-2024 10:44
The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be?
18-04-2024 09:30
Cisco Unveils AI-Native Enterprise Security Solution Hypershield
Cisco announces Hypershield, an AI-native and cloud-native enterprise security solution with a wide range of capabilities.
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18-04-2024 09:07
Kapeka: A New Backdoor in Sandworm’s Arsenal of Aggression
Kapeka is a new backdoor that may be a new addition to Russia-link Sandworm’s malware arsenal and possibly a successor to GreyEnergy.
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17-04-2024 19:00
Data Encryption Policy
The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives th
17-04-2024 16:00
Miggo Security Gets $7.5 Million Seed Funding to Build ADR Technology
YL Ventures leads an early stage funding round for Miggo Security, a Tel Aviv startup working on application detection and response technology.
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17-04-2024 14:54
Is a VPN Really Worth It in 2024?
Learn about the benefits of using a VPN and how to choose the right one for your business needs.
17-04-2024 14:22
Armis Acquires Silk Security for $150 Million
Armis has acquired cyber risk prioritization and remediation company Silk Security for $150 million.
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17-04-2024 14:06
Atlas VPN Free vs. Premium: Which Plan Is Best For You?
Atlas VPN will shut down its services on April 24, 2024, with all premium users to be migrated to sister company NordVPN on the same day.
17-04-2024 14:02
ProtonVPN vs. AtlasVPN (2024): Which VPN Should You Use?
Atlas VPN will shut down on April 24, with its paid users migrated to NordVPN. In this matchup, we recommend Proton VPN given its privacy-focused feature set.
17-04-2024 14:00
Cisco: Multiple VPN, SSH Services Targeted in Mass Brute-Force Attacks
Cisco has observed an increase in brute-force attacks targeting web application authentication, VPNs, and SSH services.
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17-04-2024 12:59
Ivanti Patches 27 Vulnerabilities in Avalanche MDM Product
Ivanti releases patches for 27 vulnerabilities in the Avalanche MDM product, including critical flaws leading to command execution.
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17-04-2024 12:24
Virtual Event Today: Ransomware Resilience & Recovery Summit
Join this one-day virtual summit as we shine the spotlight on the shadowy dynamics of ransomware attacks and how you can best prepare your organization to defend against and recover from these relentless attacks.
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17-04-2024 12:13
Chrome 124, Firefox 125 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Chrome and Firefox security updates resolve over 35 vulnerabilities, including a dozen high-severity bugs.
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17-04-2024 12:06
Recent OT and Espionage Attacks Linked to Russia’s Sandworm, Now Named APT44
Mandiant summarizes some of the latest operations of Russia’s notorious Sandworm group, which it now tracks as APT44.
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17-04-2024 11:36
Oracle Patches 230 Vulnerabilities With April 2024 CPU
Oracle releases 441 new security patches to address 230 vulnerabilities as part of its April 2024 Critical Patch Update.
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17-04-2024 10:30
Exploitation of Palo Alto Firewall Vulnerability Picking Up After PoC Release
Palo Alto Networks firewall vulnerability CVE-2024-3400 increasingly exploited after PoC code has been released.
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17-04-2024 09:54
Google Chrome: Security and UI Tips You Need to Know
Google’s Chrome web browser held a 64.41% command of the global browser market share in January 2024. That means more users are working with Chrome in significantly more use cases: mobile, desktop and even business. Because of that, users of all ty
16-04-2024 16:00
Speedify VPN Review: Features, Security & Performance
Speedify VPN offers speed-centered features that may not make up for its lack of security and pricey plan. Find out how this VPN measured up in our review.
16-04-2024 14:15
Private Internet Access VPN Review (2024): How Good is PIA VPN?
When it comes to privacy and security, PIA VPN is among the best. Discover its features, performance, pricing and more with this in-depth review.
16-04-2024 12:00
Atlas VPN Review (Updated for 2024)
Atlas VPN is a budget-friendly VPN that offers a unique IP address swapping feature perfect for privacy enthusiasts.
16-04-2024 09:36
The ABCs of how online ads can impact children’s well-being
From promoting questionable content to posing security risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe.
16-04-2024 09:30
NightVision Raises $5.4 Million for Application Security Testing
NightVision, an early stage startup in the application security testing space, has raised $5.4 million in seed funding.
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15-04-2024 14:49
Ransomware Group Claims Theft of Data From Chipmaker Nexperia
The Dark Angels (Dunghill) ransomware group claims to have stolen 1 Tb of data from Nexperia, which is investigating the incident.
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15-04-2024 14:36
Juniper Networks Publishes Dozens of New Security Advisories
Juniper Networks patches dozens of vulnerabilities in Junos OS, Junos OS Evolved, and other products.
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15-04-2024 13:42
TechRepublic’s Review Methodology for VPNs
Our review methodology for virtual private networks involves comprehensive research, expert analysis and first-hand experience.
15-04-2024 13:31
Destructive ICS Malware ‘Fuxnet’ Used by Ukraine Against Russian Infrastructure
ICS malware Fuxnet allegedly used by Ukrainian Blackjack group to disrupt industrial sensors and other systems belonging to a Moscow infrastructure firm.
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15-04-2024 12:51
Two People Arrested in Australia and US for Development and Sale of Hive RAT
Authorities in Australia and the US have arrested and charged two individuals for developing and selling the Hive RAT.
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15-04-2024 11:13
Former Security Engineer Sentenced to Prison for Hacking Crypto Exchanges
Former security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed was sentenced to prison for hacking and defrauding cryptocurrency exchanges.
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15-04-2024 10:58
Palo Alto Networks Releases Fixes for Firewall Zero-Day as Attribution Attempts Emerge
Palo Alto Networks has started releasing hotfixes for the firewall zero-day CVE-2024-3400, which some have linked to North Korea’s Lazarus.
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15-04-2024 09:57
Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them
Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe
15-04-2024 09:30
House Passes Reauthorization of Key US Surveillance Program After Days of Upheaval Over Changes
The bill was approved on a bipartisan basis, 273-147, though it will still have to clear the Senate to become law.
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13-04-2024 13:28
State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Zero-Day to Backdoor Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
A state-sponsored threat actor has been exploiting a zero-day in Palo Alto Networks firewalls for the past two weeks.
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12-04-2024 19:52
Apple Alerts iPhone Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Spyware Attacks
Apple recommends that iPhone users install software updates, use strong passwords and 2FA, and don’t open links or attachments from suspicious emails to keep their device safe from spyware.
12-04-2024 16:54
Wiz Acquires Gem Security, Pushes Security Tools Consolidation
Financial terms of the translation were not disclosed but reports out of Tel Aviv valued the deal in the range of $350 million.
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12-04-2024 16:18
Sophos Study: 94% of Ransomware Victims Have Their Backups Targeted By Attackers
Research has found that criminals can demand higher ransom when they compromise an organisation’s backup data in a ransomware attack. Discover advice from security experts on how to properly protect your backup.
12-04-2024 15:44
RubyCarp: Insights Into the Longevity of a Romanian Cybercriminal Gang
Operational for at least ten years, RubyCarp has its own botnet, its own tools, and its own community of users that concentrate on cryptomining and credential phishing.
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12-04-2024 15:15
eXotic Visit includes XploitSPY malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Almost 400 people in India and Pakistan have fallen victim to an ongoing Android espionage campaign called eXotic Visit
12-04-2024 14:05
In Other News: Moscow Sewage Hack, Women in Cybersecurity Report, Dam Security Concerns
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Moscow sewage system hacked, a new women in cybersecurity report, PasteHub domain seized by law enforcement.
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12-04-2024 13:48
US-China Competition to Field Military Drone Swarms Could Fuel Global Arms Race
Military planners envision a scenario in which hundreds, even thousands of AI-powered machines engage in coordinated battle.
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12-04-2024 13:40
Exploitation of Unpatched D-Link NAS Device Vulnerabilities Soars
Second identifier, CVE-2024-3272, assigned to unpatched D-Link NAS device vulnerabilities, just as exploitation attempts soar.
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12-04-2024 11:24
House Will Try Again on Reauthorization of US Spy Program After Republican Upheaval
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to bring forward a Plan B that would reform and extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for a shortened period of two years.
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12-04-2024 11:00
Palo Alto Networks Warns of Exploited Firewall Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks warns of limited exploitation of a critical command injection vulnerability leading to code execution on firewalls.
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12-04-2024 10:52
Threat Actors Manipulate GitHub Search to Deliver Malware
Checkmarx warns of a new attack relying on GitHub search manipulation to deliver malicious code.
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12-04-2024 09:55
LastPass Employee Targeted With Deepfake Calls
LastPass this week revealed that one of its employees was targeted in a phishing attack involving deepfake technology.
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12-04-2024 08:50
US Government on High Alert as Russian Hackers Steal Critical Correspondence From Microsoft
The US government says Midnight Blizzard’s compromise of Microsoft corporate email accounts "presents a grave and unacceptable risk to federal agencies."
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11-04-2024 19:41
Zscaler to Acquire Network Segmentation Tech Startup Airgap Networks
Zscaler announces plans to acquire Airgap Networks, a venture-backed startup selling network segmentation and secure access technologies.
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11-04-2024 16:38
Checklist: Securing Digital Information
Digital information is generally the lifeblood of any given organization, containing essential company data needed to run the business. Paperless offices have become the norm across industries and remote work depends on the ability to share electronic in
11-04-2024 16:00
Data Access Platform PVML Launches With $8 Million in Funding
Tel Aviv startup banks seed funding for technology to help organizations connect, secure, and provide access to multiple data sources.
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11-04-2024 15:51
Sisense Data Breach Triggers CISA Alert and Urgent Calls for Credential Resets
The US government issues a red-alert for what appears to be a massive supply chain breach at Sisense, a company that sells big-data analytics tools.
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11-04-2024 15:17
Simbian Emerges From Stealth With $10 Million to Build Autonomous AI-Based Security Platform
Simbian aims to build a fully autonomous security platform that lets humans make the strategic decisions while AI implements those decisions.
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11-04-2024 14:29
Inside AWS’s Crusade Against IP Spoofing and DDoS Attacks
SecurityWeek speaks to Tom Scholl, VP and distinguished engineer at AWS, on how the organization tackles IP Spoofing and DDoS attacks.
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11-04-2024 13:53
Knostic Emerges From Stealth With Enterprise Gen-AI Access Controls
Startup Knostic emerges from stealth mode with $3.3 million in funding and a gen-AI access control product for enterprises.
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11-04-2024 13:47
Why Intelligence Sharing Is Vital to Building a Robust Collective Cyber Defense Program
With automated, detailed, contextualized threat intelligence, organizations can better anticipate malicious activity and utilize intelligence to speed detection around proven attacks.
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11-04-2024 13:19
US Cyber Force Assisted Foreign Governments 22 Times in 2023
USCYBERCOM’s Cyber National Mission Force participated in 22 foreign hunt forward operations in 2023.
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11-04-2024 12:47
4 Best Open Source Password Managers for Teams in 2024
Find the best open-source password managers to keep your sensitive information secure and easily accessible. Explore top options for protecting your passwords.
11-04-2024 11:16
Beyond fun and games: Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Should children’s apps come with ‘warning labels’? Here's how to make sure your children's digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn.
11-04-2024 09:30
CISA Releases Malware Next-Gen Analysis System for Public Use
CISA's Malware Next-Gen system is now available for any organization to submit malware samples and other suspicious artifacts for analysis.
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10-04-2024 19:40
Cybersecurity: Benefits and Best Practices
Cybercriminal activity is increasing. It is no longer a matter of if an attack will happen, but of when. From small companies to large corporations, public sectors, government and defense sectors, cybersecurity is the only barrier to protecting valuable
10-04-2024 16:00
AT&T Data Breach Update: 51 Million Customers Impacted
The recent AT&T data breach impacts 51 million customers, the company tells Maine's attorney general.
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10-04-2024 14:29
Researchers Resurrect Spectre v2 Attack Against Intel CPUs
VUSec researchers resurrect Spectre v2 attack, showing that it works against the Linux kernel on the latest-generation Intel CPUs.
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10-04-2024 13:57
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