Low-end legacy chips not subject to restrictions but vital to industry have given strength to Chinese manufacturers.
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Elon Musk Brings His Messy Way of Doing Things to Washington
The billionaire is blowing up plans and taking names as he and the GOP-controlled House start to learn about working with each other.
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LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Charged for Billions in Global Ransomware Damages
A dual Russian and Israeli national has been charged in the United States for allegedly being the developer of the now-defunct LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation since its inception in or around 2019 through at least February 2024. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel earlier this August and is currently awaiting extradition, the U.S. Department…
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The Next Great Leap in AI Is Behind Schedule and Crazy Expensive
OpenAI has run into problem after problem on its new artificial-intelligence project, code-named Orion.
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The Unlikely Ingredient that Could End U.S. Dependence on Chinese Batteries
Batteries that use sodium could allow the U.S. to create a completely new supply chain
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Sam Altman disputes Marc Andreessen’s description of AI meetings with Biden administration
Sam Altman dismissed what he called a “conspiracy theory” from a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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EV startup Canoo places remaining employees on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’
Struggling electric van startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees on what it’s calling a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, according to an email obtained by TechCrunch. The company told employees they are being locked out of Canoo’s systems at the end of the day Friday, according to the…
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Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography
In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I […] The post Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography appeared first on…
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Qualcomm Prevails on Key Issues in Arm Suit
The ruling could mean Qualcomm doesn’t have to pay additional licensing fees.
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Domo releases 12th Annual “Data Never Sleeps” report
AI and Collaboration Take Center Stage as Digital Activity Reaches Record Highs COMPANY NEWS: Cloud-based data and AI platform and NASDAQ listed Domo has unveiled its annually anticipated 12th edition of Data Never Sleeps, offering a “unique snapshot of how digital habits manifest themselves minute by minute”.
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
This week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box. “Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer…
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Disruptions and price rises ‘persist in the container freight supply chain’, report finds
Global and domestic disruptions continue to destabilise the container freight supply chain, leading to congestion, delays and higher costs, which resulted in some importers having to pay four to 11 times as much for ocean freight as a year earlier, according to the 2023-24 ACCC Container stevedoring monitoring report.
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After causing outrage on the first day of Y Combinator, AI code editor PearAI lands $1M seed
On the first day of Y Combinator the founders of PearAI got “cancelled.” They used the hate to launch a new product, raise $1 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce
As artificial intelligence evolves, its impact on cybersecurity and the workforce is profound and far-reaching. Predictive AI once enabled security teams to anticipate threats, and generative AI brought creativity and automation to new levels. Now, we stand at the threshold […] The post The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the…
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Google Chrome uses AI to analyze pages in new scam detection feature
Google is using artificial intelligence to power a new Chrome scam protection feature that analyzes brands and the intent of pages as you browse the web. […]
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Google says new scam protection feature in Chrome uses AI
Google is planning to use “AI” in Chrome to detect scams when you browse random web pages. […]
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Nokia donates AI enabled water reuse system to Aoyama Gakuin University
Nokia will donate WOSH and accessories to Aoyama Gakuin University to promote CSR initiatives. Initiative will raise CSR awareness among the student body and provide them with a hands-on opportunity to learn the mechanics of AI enabled water reuse technology. COMPANY NEWS: Nokia today announced it will donate WOSH, an AI enabled portable hand washing…
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Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested
LockBit is believed tobe responsible for at least $500 million in ransom payments alone. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Feds clear the way for robotaxis without steering wheel and pedals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for companies to deploy at scale autonomous vehicles without traditional manual driving controls – like steering wheels, pedals, and sideview mirrors. The guidelines also require AV companies to share a whole lot more safety data with the…
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Nokia and Turkcell demonstrate ‘industry leading’ Quantum-safe protection for mobile subscribers
Collaborative testing validates secure and trusted quantum-safe IPsec protection against future network security threats First deployment of its kind marking critical step in securing mobile networks against future threats posed by quantum computing. COMPANY NEWS: Nokia and Turkcell have successfully demonstrated a world-first ability to implement quantum-safe IPsec network cryptography for its mobile subscribers. This…
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The year is coming to a close, but startup news keeps rolling in
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week was full of news, likely because it is also the last “real” week of 2024. Which is another way for us to say goodbye for…
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DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money
Author/Presenter: Michael Orlitzky Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Laundering Money appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How to Protect Your Environment from the NTLM Vulnerability
This Tech Tip outlines what enterprise defenders need to do to protect their enterprise environment from the new NTLM vulnerability.
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Justice Department unveils charges against alleged LockBit developer
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed charges Friday against Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer in the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev was arrested in Israel following a U.S. provisional arrest request and is currently awaiting extradition. Authorities allege that Panev has been an instrumental figure…
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Will AI Drive Efficiency and Budget Growth? Risks, Rewards & Reality
The post Will AI Drive Efficiency and Budget Growth? Risks, Rewards & Reality appeared first on AI-Enhanced Security Automation. The post Will AI Drive Efficiency and Budget Growth? Risks, Rewards & Reality appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai
Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came to a unanimous decision today that Nvidia could go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli GPU orchestration platform Run:ai, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The European Commission determined that if the merger went through other…
Global Security News
LockBit Ransomware Developer Arrested in Israel
Dual Russian-Israeli national Rostislav Panev was arrested last August and is facing extradition to the US for playing a critical role in LockBit’s RaaS activities, dating back to the ransomware gang’s origins.
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What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?
Essential payroll documents like W-2s and time sheets ensure accurate employee payments. Learn what you need for compliance and efficiency.
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Google is expanding Gemini’s in-depth research mode to 40 languages
Google said Friday that the company is expanding Gemini’s latest in-depth research mode to 40 more languages. The company launched the in-depth research mode earlier this month, allowing Google One AI premium plan users to unlock an AI-powered research assistant of sorts. The in-depth function works in a multi-step method, from creating a research plan…
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Best of 2023: Best online .apk virus scanners – Hackernet
They are a lot of antivirus software and online scanners available to scan antivirus but only some of them work well. Here we listed the Best online .apk virus scanners that scan and compare with the original file version and also check with malware patterns that are available at antivirus providers. These online scanners scan…
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Here’s the full list of 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024
In the first half of 2024 alone, more than $35.5 billion was invested into AI startups globally. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
Artificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain — one that may not be easily obtained — and that’s to be Entra-joined only. That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional…
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OpenAI announces new o3 model
OpenAI announced a new o3 model on Friday. In a tweet ahead of its final livestream for its “12 Days of OpenAI” event, the company confirmed previous reports that it is skipping o2 due to copyright concerns, and is releasing early evals for the o3 model. It appears to be a successor to its o1…
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
Malicious Rspack, Vant packages published using stolen NPM tokens
Three popular npm packages, @rspack/core, @rspack/cli, and Vant, were compromised through stolen npm account tokens, allowing threat actors to publish malicious versions that installed cryptominers. […]
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Log4Shell Vulnerability | Why it Still Exists and How to Protect Yourself | Contrast Security
Three years ago, Log4Shell was the worst holiday gift ever for security teams, particularly given that it was wrapped in a CISA order to patch by Christmas Eve. The post Log4Shell Vulnerability | Why it Still Exists and How to Protect Yourself | Contrast Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
US Ban on TP-Link Routers More About Politics Than Exploitation Risk
While a number of threat groups have used TP-Link bugs to infiltrate networks, a proposed ban of the company’s popular routers is more about geopolitics than actual cybersecurity — and that may not be a bad thing.
Global Security News
Italian Privacy Watchdog Fines OpenAI $15.5 Million Over ChatGPT Data Use
Italy’s Data Protection Authority said that it fined OpenAI over its use of personal data to train its flagship ChatGPT service.
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OpenAI 2024 event: How to watch new ChatGPT product reveals and demos
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called “12 Days of OpenAI,” will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday through December 20. So far, we’ve seen the launch of ChatGPT Pro, OpenAI’s $200 per month subscription plan; the full version of its “reasoning” o1 model; the…
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US charges Russian-Israeli as suspected LockBit ransomware coder
The US Department of Justice has charged a Russian-Israeli dual-national for his suspected role in developing malware and managing the infrastructure for the notorious LockBit ransomware group. […]
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Swizzle Fund raises $5M for inaugural fund addressing women’s health and wealth
There is a new venture fund in town. Swizzle Fund, founded by Jessica Kamada, former COO of the marketing agency Bamboo, has raised just a little more than $5 million for its Fund I, according to an SEC filing. There was no target raise amount. The firm, which quietly opened in 2023, is an early-stage…
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Lerer Hippeau files to a raise Fund IX
Lerer Hippeau, one of New York’s most prolific and A-list VC firms, has filed to raise its ninth fund, according to an SEC filing made Wednesday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network
Authors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Measuring the Tor Network appeared first on Security…
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Italy’s Data Protection Watchdog Issues €15m Fine to OpenAI Over ChatGPT Probe
OpenAI must also initiate a six-month public awareness campaign across Italian media, explaining how it processes personal data for AI training
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North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. The post North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024 appeared…
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Arizona’s getting an online charter school taught entirely by AI
The newest online-only school greenlighted by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools comes with a twist: the academic curriculum will be taught entirely by AI. Charter schools — independently operated but publicly-funded — typically get greater autonomy compared to traditional public schools when it comes to how subjects are taught. But Unbound Academy’s application,…
Global Security News, Security
Sophos Firewall vulnerable to critical remote code execution flaw
Sophos has addressed three vulnerabilities in its Sophos Firewall product that could allow remote unauthenticated threat actors to perform SQL injection, remote code execution, and gain privileged SSH access to devices. […]
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Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients
The cyberattack on Ascension ranks as the third-largest healthcare-related breach of 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How Nation-State Cybercriminals Are Targeting the Enterprise
Combating nation-state threat actors at the enterprise level requires more than just cyber readiness and investment — it calls for a collaborative effort.
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Rivian executives accused of harassment in previously unreported lawsuits
Four employees have sued Rivian in separate lawsuits this year over allegations they were harassed, in some cases by top executives, and that the company’s leadership did little to address their concerns, according to a TechCrunch review of court records. Rivian has also reached settlements in three other harassment and discrimination cases, TechCrunch has learned. …
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How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools
Configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet offer various methods for handling secrets, each with inherent trade-offs. The article explores these approaches alongside modern OIDC-based solutions that enable short-lived authentication tokens for automated processes. The post How to Handle Secrets in Configuration Management Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Managing Threats When Most of the Security Team Is Out of the Office
During holidays and slow weeks, teams thin out and attackers move in. Here are strategies to bridge gaps, stay vigilant, and keep systems secure during those lulls.
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Why Apple sends spyware victims to this nonprofit security lab
Before the elections, the cybersecurity team of U.S. vice president and then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris reached out to Apple asking for help, according to Forbes, after a tool that’s designed to detect spyware on iPhones flagged anomalies on two devices belonging to campaign staffers. Apple declined to forensically analyze the phones, per Forbes. The company’s…
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Energy Revolution Ventures’ $18M fund lays a bet on ‘new chemistry’ startups in energy and hydrogen
What happens when a chemical engineer, who’s previously built a hydrogen-powered drone, becomes a venture capitalist? Energy Revolution Ventures, that’s what. The VC has now closed an $18 million Seed and Series A fund to invest in deeptech, such as energy storage, carbon capture, and, yes, hydrogen technologies. Marcus Clover, Co-Founder and Partner at ERV…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Check out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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‘Genius Girl’ goes from inspiring a Korean TV show character to raising a $100 million AI fund
Principle Venture Partners will write early-stage checks anywhere from $100,000 to “single digit millions.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Krispy Kreme breach, data theft claimed by Play ransomware gang
The Play ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that impacted the business operations of the U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme in November. […]
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IT Channel Roundup: Key December Mergers & Acquisitions
As we trend towards the end of the year, the IT channel has continued its push of acquisitions to grow its service offerings and provide for more customers. Channel Insider has been keeping track of major moves within the ecosystem and the varying factors that have driven recent M&As in the MSP industry. Let’s take…
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Ukraine’s Security Service Probes GRU-Linked Cyber-Attack on State Registers
The Security Service of Ukraine has accused Russian-linked actors of perpetrating a cyber-attack against the state registers of Ukraine
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OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms
OPSWAT this week revealed it has acquired Fend, Inc. to further extend the reach of its cybersecurity portfolio into the realm of operational technology (OT). The post OPSWAT Acquires Fend to Extend Cybersecurity Reach Into OT Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
LockBit Admins Tease a New Ransomware Version
The LockBitSupp persona said LockBit 4.0 will be launched in February 2025
Global Security News
Synopsys’ Bid for Ansys Faces In-Depth Probe in U.K.
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority said it would launch an in-depth probe into Synopsys’ $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, unless the chip-sector companies can offer a deal that eases the regulator’s concerns.
Global Security News, Healthcare, Security
Ascension: Health data of 5.6 million stolen in ransomware attack
Ascension, one of the largest private U.S. healthcare systems, is notifying over 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal and health data was stolen in a May cyberattack linked to the Black Basta ransomware operation. […]
Global Security News
Webcams and DVRs Vulnerable to HiatusRAT, FBI Warns
The FBI has issued a warning about the Hiatus RAT malware targeting Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs, urging users isolate these devices from networks
Global Security News, Security
Massive live sports piracy ring with 812 million yearly visits taken offline
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has taken down one of the world’s largest live sports streaming piracy rings, with over 821 million visits last year. […]
Global Security News
EU Approves Nvidia’s Run:ai Takeover
Nvidia’s takeover of Israeli streamlining provider Run:ai cleared a key regulatory hurdle on Friday with EU approval.
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Russia fires its biggest cyberweapon against Ukraine
Ukraine has faced one of the most severe cyberattacks in recent history, targeting its state registries and temporarily disrupting access to critical government records. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna attributed the attack to Russian operatives, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country’s vital digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war. “It’s already clear…
Global Security News
CISA Urges Encrypted Messaging After Salt Typhoon Hack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommended users turn on phishing-resistant MFA and switch to Signal-like apps for messaging
Global Security News
Lazarus Group Spotted Targeting Nuclear Engineers with CookiePlus Malware
The Lazarus Group, an infamous threat actor linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been observed leveraging a “complex infection chain” targeting at least two employees belonging to an unnamed nuclear-related organization within the span of one month in January 2024. The attacks, which culminated in the deployment of a new modular…
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Bluesky adds mentions tab in the notifications screen and username squatting protection
Social network Bluesky has released a new update to its app that includes a separate mentions tab in notifications, protections against username squatting, and new controls for replies sorting. The company announced that it is adding a new mentions tab with the v1.96 rollout to let you see those posts separately. Until now, all notifications…
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Uzbekistan’s mobile bank TBC bags $37M to expand with new AI and insurance products
Uzbekistan’s mobile-exclusive bank, TBC Bank Uzbekistan, has raised $37 million to bolster its footprint in the Central Asian nation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware Attackers Target Industries with Low Downtime Tolerance
A Dragos report observed 23 new ransomware groups targeting industrial organizations in Q3 2024
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Insider Threat Indicators
Nisos Insider Threat Indicators Security threats can come from trusted individuals within your organization or partners, contractors, and service providers with authorized access to sensitive systems and data… The post Insider Threat Indicators appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Insider Threat Indicators appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Rspack npm Packages Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
The developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with cryptocurrency mining malware. Following the discovery, versions 1.1.7 of both libraries have been unpublished from the npm…
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Sophos Issues Hotfixes for Critical Firewall Flaws: Update to Prevent Exploitation
Sophos has released hotfixes to address three security flaws in Sophos Firewall products that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution and allow privileged system access under certain conditions. Of the three, two are rated Critical in severity. There is currently no evidence that the shortcomings have been exploited in the wild. The list…
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British university spinoff Mindgard protects companies from AI threats
AI creates a dilemma for companies: Don’t implement it yet, and you might miss out on productivity gains and other potential benefits; but do it wrong, and you might expose your business and clients to unmitigated risks. This is where a new wave of “security for AI” startups come in, with the premise that these…
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How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats
Companies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information. The post How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Romanian Netwalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison
Daniel Christian Hulea, a Romanian man charged for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to computer fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in June. […]
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Human Risk Management: The “Weakest Link” Emerges as Key to Cybersecurity
With technology front and center in virtually all business processes, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that today’s greatest cybersecurity risks don’t stem from technology, but from people. It’s widely recognized that people pose the greatest risk to data and security. This truth stems from the fact that human risks are much more challenging to manage..…
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European Solo GP Robin Capital closes first fund with €15M to play with
Robin Capital — the Germany-based, Solo GP-led VC fund by former entrepreneur Robin Haak — has hit its final close of ‘Robin Fund One’ at €13 million. Combined with its additional growth-focused investment vehicle of €2m, the fund now has a total of €15 million to play with. In the realm of European Solo GPs,…
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Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems
By adopting zero-trust principles, we can build systems that are not only decentralized but also secure, resilient and future-proof. The post Zero-Trust in Web3: Redefining Security for Decentralized Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Hackers Exploiting Critical Fortinet EMS Vulnerability to Deploy Remote Access Tools
A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Fortinet FortiClient EMS is being exploited by malicious actors as part of a cyber campaign that installed remote desktop software such as AnyDesk and ScreenConnect. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-48788 (CVSS score: 9.3), an SQL injection bug that allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands by sending…
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Sequoia’s Matt Miller is exiting the firm after making headlines earlier this year
The writing was on the wall, seemingly. Sequoia Capital partner Matt Miller announced on Wednesday that he’s leaving the powerhouse outfit after a 12-year career to build his own new firm focused on European founders. He added he will remain a venture partner with Sequoia and maintain his board seats while fleshing out the “specifics…
Exploits, Global Security News
CISA Adds Critical Flaw in BeyondTrust Software to Exploited Vulnerabilities List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12356 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a command injection flaw that
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India’s Rapido exposed user and driver data through leaky website feedback form
Rapido restricted access to the exposed portal soon after TechCrunch contacted the company. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Die 10 besten API-Security-Tools
Mithilfe von APIs können verschiedene Software-Komponenten und -Ressourcen miteinander interagieren. Foto: eamesBot – shutterstock.com Anwendungsprogrammierschnittstellen (Application Programming Interfaces, APIs) sind zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil von Netzwerken, Programmen, Anwendungen, Geräten und fast allen anderen Bereichen der Computerlandschaft geworden. Dies gilt insbesondere für das Cloud Computing und das Mobile Computing. Beides könnte in der derzeitigen Form nicht…
Global Security News
The Year Everyone Started ‘Manifesting.’ Does It Work?
The rise of visualizing your success reflects a desire for people to exert control over their lives, even when the outcome might be largely out of their hands.
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Sam Altman once owned some equity in OpenAI through Sequoia
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sat before Congress in 2023 to testify about the dangers of AI. He told American lawmakers at the time that he owns no equity in OpenAI, something he’s said many times, claiming he just runs the company because he loves it. However, Altman recently said he actually did have some equity…
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Navigating the New Era of AI Traffic: How to Identify and Block AI Scrapers
In the not-so-distant past, webmasters faced challenges from bots like Google’s search spiders, which diligently scanned websites to index content and provide the best search results for users. Fast forward to today, and we are witnessing a new breed of bot: Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude. These AI models are not just…
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Study finds ‘significant uptick’ in cybersecurity disclosures to SEC
The introduction of new cybersecurity disclosure rules by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has led to a significant uptick in the number of reported cybersecurity incidents from public companies, according to a leading U.S. law firm that specializes in finance and M&A activity. Analysis by Paul Hastings LLP found that since the disclosure law…
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AAR to Pay Over $55 Million to Resolve Probes Over Foreign Corruption Schemes
The aviation services company, which obtained profits of nearly $24 million as a result of the schemes, entered into an 18-month non-prosecution agreement with the Justice Department.
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OT/ICS Engineering Workstations Face Barrage of Fresh Malware
Cyberattacks against OT/ICS engineering workstations are widely underestimated, according to researchers who discovered malware designed to shut down Siemens workstation engineering processes.
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Fortinet Addresses Unpatched Critical RCE Vector
Fortinet has patched CVE-2023-34990 in its Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM), which combined with CVE-2023-48782 could allow for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) and the ability to read all log files.
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Perplexity has reportedly closed a $500M funding round
AI-powered search engine Perplexity has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, valuing the startup at $9 billion. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar, reports that the round was led by Institutional Venture Partners, and that it closed earlier in December. In an email to TechCrunch, a Perplexity spokesperson declined to comment. The mammoth tranche comes as…
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BadBox malware botnet infects 192,000 Android devices despite disruption
The BadBox Android malware botnet has grown to over 192,000 infected devices worldwide despite a recent sinkhole operation that attempted to disrupt the operation in Germany. […]
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Boon raises $20.5M to build agentic AI tools for fleets
Logistics is the name of the game during the holiday season: Companies that can seal the deal and get people and things to the places they need to be, on time, rake it in this time of year. But behind that demand lies a huge amount of inefficiency and fragmentation. Are logistics businesses ready for…
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Studying as a Mom: Everything you need to consider before enrolling
GUEST OPINION: Balancing motherhood with pursuing higher education can be a very overwhelming, challenging task. However, for many moms, going back to school can open new doors for different career opportunities; this can lead to personal development and a better future for your family. It is no easy feat, but the payoff from education as…
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A bad experience with an accounting firm spurred this founder to start Aiwyn
Accounting firms are struggling to adopt high-tech solutions. That’s according to a survey earlier this year from Rightsworks, which found that, while 88% of firms believe tech has had a positive impact on their efficiency, 60% are suffering from disconnected systems, inconsistent processes, and a lack of standardized workflows. Startups like Aiwyn are trying to…
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Meet the robot with two Guinness World Records for basketball
A team of engineers at Toyota have spent years iterating on CUE6, the basketball shooting robot. CUE6 uses machine learning to adjust his posture and arm movement in order to take the perfect shot nearly every time. The robot holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive basketball free throw by a humanoid robot after…
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TuSimple pivot from self-driving to AI animation is complete with CreateAI rebrand
TuSimple has completed its pivot away from autonomous trucking to AI animation and gaming with a rebrand. The company shall henceforth be known as CreateAI. The rebrand comes as TuSimple is embroiled in controversy over the company’s plans to move its remaining U.S. assets to China to fund the new business, which it initially announced…
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How Tesla’s focus on renewable energy affects its stock price
GUEST OPINION: Tesla’s focus on renewable energy significantly impacts its stock price, providing both opportunities and challenges that influence investor sentiment.