xAI blamed an “unauthorized modification” for a bug in its AI-powered Grok chatbot that caused Grok to repeatedly refer to “white genocide in South Africa” when invoked in certain contexts on X. On Wednesday, Grok began replying to dozens of posts on X with information about white genocide in South Africa, even in response to…
Global Security News
Meta Battles an ‘Epidemic of Scams’ as Criminals Flood Instagram and Facebook
Fake puppies and phony offers of mouthwatering bargains are often seeded by overseas crime networks; employees says company is reluctant to impede its advertising juggernaut
Email Security, Security, Global Security News
Proofpoint buying Hornetsecurity in a play to expand email security scope
More than of 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with emails, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), making them a critical asset that enterprises must protect. Cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint is looking to expand its reach in this area, announcing its intent to purchase Hornetsecurity Group, a European email security rival. The move…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Leak confirms OpenAI’s ChatGPT will integrate MCP
ChatGPT is testing support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), which will allow the AI to connect to third-party services and use them as context. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
ChatGPT will soon record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings
OpenAI may be planning to challenge Microsoft Teams Copilot integration with a new “Record” feature in ChatGPT. […]
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Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out a big vision for the future of ChatGPT at an AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia earlier this month. When asked by one attendee about how ChatGPT can become more personalized, Altman replied that he eventually wants the model to document and remember everything in a person’s life.…
AI, Congress, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, deepfakes, FTC, Global Security News, Government, North America, Take It Down Act
FTC wants a new, segregated software system to police deepfake porn
The head of the Federal Trade Commission described to lawmakers Thursday new technology, personnel and infrastructure the agency needs as it prepares to implement and enforce the Take It Down Act, placing the FTC’s enforcement wing at the forefront of the fight against nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The FTC’s proposed budget holds funding at $425.7 million,…
Europe, Global Security News, hornetsecurity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft 365, Money, proofpoint, thoma bravo, Uncategorized
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion
Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $1 billion. The acquisition, described as the largest in Proofpoint’s history, comes amid accelerating consolidation in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to broaden their offerings to enterprise customers…
AI, Global Security News, TC, Windsurf
Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models
On Thursday, Windsurf, a startup that develops popular AI tools for software engineers, announced the launch of its first family of AI software engineering models, or SWE-1 for short. The startup says it trained its new family of AI models — SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini — to be optimized for the “entire software engineering process,”…
Advanced Persistent Threats, Cyberattacks, Global Security News
After helping Russia on the ground North Korea targets Ukraine with cyberespionage
North Korea’s involvement in the war in Ukraine extends beyond sending soldiers, munitions, and missiles to Russia, as cybersecurity researchers warn of recent cyberespionage campaigns against Ukrainian government entities by a known North Korean state-sponsored actor. “Proofpoint assesses TA406 is targeting Ukrainian government entities to better understand the appetite to continue fighting against the Russian…
Apple, Apps, developers, EU, Global Security News
Viral outrage over Apple’s EU payment warnings misses key fact
Apple says the warning messages now appearing next to EU App Store listings that use third-party payment systems are not actually new. According to a number of recent reports, Apple added a warning with a red exclamation mark next to apps that it found were not using its own “private and secure payment system.” The…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
O que é um ataque cibernético? Tipos e prevenção
A segurança digital se tornou uma prioridade inegociável. Com o avanço da tecnologia, surgem também novas ameaças digitais e uma das mais perigosas é o ataque cibernético. Empresas, governos e até mesmo usuários comuns estão constantemente na mira de criminosos digitais que buscam explorar vulnerabilidades. Mas afinal, o que é ataque cibernético, quais são os…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggering BitLocker Recovery after install
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. […]
AI, Bessemer Venture Partners, data science tools, Exclusive, Global Security News, Harvard Business School, Startups, Twitter
Fake fired Twitter worker ‘Rahul Ligma’ is a real engineer with an AI data startup used by Harvard
The morning after Elon Musk’s 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X), reporters encountered two men with boxes outside the company’s headquarters. One introduced himself as recently laid-off Twitter engineer “Rahul Ligma.” His real name is Rahul Sonwalker but the prank went viral. He piled on his character’s notoriety when he went to the Bahamas to…
Global Security News
Big Steelmaker Halts Operations After Cyber Incident
Nucor made it clear its investigation is still in the early stages and didn’t specify the nature or scope of the breach, nor who the threat actor might be.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, NHI Lifecycle Management, Security Bloggers Network
Building Confidence in Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Why is a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy Essential? A robust cybersecurity strategy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether it is financial services, healthcare, or travel, organizations are making significant shifts to the digital domain. It has become critical to safeguard sensitive data from threats and risks. But how can businesses build confidence in…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Non-Human Identity Security, Security Bloggers Network
Fostering Innovation with Secure Access Management
How Does Secure Access Management Fuel Innovation? Have you ever pondered the correlation between innovation security and business success? With businesses heavily rely on technology to innovate and drive growth, secure access management has become a crucial element in their strategy. It is the linchpin that binds the concepts of technological advancement and data protection,…
Data Security, Global Security News, machine identity management, Secrets Security, Security Bloggers Network
How Protected Are Your Automated Systems?
Are Your Machine Identities Safe? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management present a groundbreaking approach to data security. But what is the reality of your automated systems’ protection? We will explore this question, highlighting the importance of implementing a holistic security protocol. Unmasking the Digital Tourist: Non-Human Identities Comprehensively managing NHIs and their secrets…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Non-Human Identity Security, Security Bloggers Network
Is Your Cloud Truly Safe from Invisible Threats?
Why Do Cloud Security Gaps Exist? Can we confidently claim to have sealed all potential breaches? The truth is, despite significant investments in cybersecurity measures, gaps continue to exist. Many professionals overlook the importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management. NHIs, machine identities combined with a “Secret”— an encrypted password, token, or key— are powerful tools…
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Redpoint raises $650M 3 years after its last big early-stage fund
Redpoint Ventures, a San Francisco-based firm that is about a quarter of a century old, has raised a $650 million tenth early-stage, according to a regulatory filing. Redpoint’s new fund matches the size of its prior fund, which was raised just under three years ago. In a market where many venture firms are decreasing their…
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Redpoint raises $650M three years after its last big early-stage fund
Redpoint Ventures, a San Francisco-based firm that is about a quarter of a century old, has raised a $650 million tenth early-stage, according to a regulatory filing. Redpoint’s new fund matches the size of its prior fund, which was raised just under three years ago. In a market where many venture firms are decreasing their…
Global Security News
Applied Materials Results Show Customer Demand Remains Unchanged
Applied Materials reported higher profit and revenue in the latest quarter as demand for its semiconductor equipment remains stable.
Global Security News
Trump Presses Apple to Bring iPhone Manufacturing to America. Wall Street Shrugs.
The president made remarks that took aim at Apple CEO Tim Cook’s plans to shift some production to India.
AI, Global Security News, Microsoft, Satya Nadella
Programmers bore the brunt of Microsoft’s layoffs in its home state as AI writes up to 30% of its code
Microsoft’s Washington layoffs hit coders hardest as the tech giant embraces AI.
A Little Sunshine, Asia Pacific, BreachForums, Cipriani & Warner, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Jill Fertel, mark rasch, Ne'er-Do-Well News, Nonstop Health, Pompompurin, RaidForums, Unit 221B
Breachforums Boss to Pay $700k in Healthcare Breach
In what experts are calling a novel legal outcome, the 22-year-old former administrator of the cybercrime community Breachforums will forfeit nearly $700,000 to settle a civil lawsuit from a health insurance company whose customer data was posted for sale on the forum in 2023. Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. “Pompompurin,” is slated for resentencing next month…
Global Security News
International Crime Rings Defraud US Gov’t Out of Billions
Fraudsters worldwide apply for money from the US government using stolen and forged identities, making off with hundreds of billions of dollars annually.
AI, Anthropic, Claude, Global Security News
Anthropic’s lawyer was forced to apologize after Claude hallucinated a legal citation
A lawyer representing Anthropic admitted to using an erroneous citation created by the company’s Claude AI chatbot in its ongoing legal battle with music publishers, according to a filing made in a Northern California court on Thursday. Claude hallucinated the citation with “an inaccurate title and inaccurate authors,” Anthropic says in the filing, first reported…
Global Security News, Government
Welcoming the Malaysian Government to Have I Been Pwned
Today, we welcome the 40th government onboarded to Have I Been Pwned’s free gov service, Malaysia. The NC4 NACSA (National Cyber Coordination and Command Centre of the National Cyber Security Agency) in Malaysia now has full access to query all their government domains via API, and monitor them against future breaches. Malaysia is the first…
AI, deepfakes, Exploits, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Global Security News, Government, Threats
FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials
The FBI said Thursday that malicious actors have been impersonating senior U.S. government officials in a text and voice messaging campaign, using phishing texts and AI-generated audio to trick other government officials into giving up access to their personal accounts. The warning provided few details about the campaign, which started in April and appears to…
Global Security News
Meta Is Delaying the Rollout of Its Flagship AI Model
The company’s struggle to improve the capabilities of latest AI model mirrors issues at some top AI companies.
Global Security News, Government, Security
Government webmail hacked via XSS bugs in global spy campaign
Hackers are running a worldwide cyberespionage campaign dubbed ‘RoundPress,’ leveraging zero-day and n-day flaws in webmail servers to steal email from high-value government organizations. […]
Exploits, Global Security News
Attackers Target Samsung MagicINFO Server Bug, Patch Now
CVE-2025-4632, a patch bypass for a Samsung MagicInfo 9 Server vulnerability disclosed last year, has been exploited by threat actors in the wild.
Biotech & Health, Climate, E14, Exclusive, Fundraising, gene editing, Global Security News, LDV Capital, microbes, synthetic biology, Ubiquity Ventures
Fieldstone Bio is building microbes that can sense everything from TNT to arsenic
Fieldstone Bio recently raised $5 million in seed funding.
electric vehicles, EVs, Global Security News, Lucid Motors, North America, Transportation
Lucid’s record quarter got a lift from rental sales and company leases
Lucid Motors set a company record for deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, shipping 3,109 EVs to customers in North America, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. It appears that a new company car program and sales to rental fleets helped it get there. According to a footnote in Lucid Motors’ latest regulatory filing, it sold…
Browser Security, Cyberattacks, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Global Security News
Google patches Chrome vulnerability used for account takeover and MFA bypass
Chrome users are advised to update their browser immediately to fix a critical vulnerability that is being exploited to launch account takeover attacks. In some environments, this could even give attackers the ability to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). The recently-reported vulnerability, one of four fixed in a Wednesday update, is tracked as CVE-2025-4664 and affects…
Europe, Global Security News
Trump Administration Targets Europe’s Digital Laws as a Threat to Basic Rights and U.S. Business
The State Department is leading a broad campaign against European Union rules intended to protect online users.
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Startups Weekly: A brighter outlook, but don’t get carried away
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. Startup news this week was fairly routine — in a good way: Aside from a minor kerfuffle between Y Combinator and Google, there was no headline-grabbing drama.…
Global Security News, Government, Security
FBI: US officials targeted in voice deepfake attacks since April
The FBI warned that cybercriminals using AI-generated audio deepfakes to target U.S. officials in voice phishing attacks that started in April. […]
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Equinix Unveils Its First AI-Ready Data Centre with Dense Ecosystem in Jakarta
Interconnected facility to enhance regional connectivity and strengthen Indonesia’s position as a key digital economy in the region
china, critical infrastructure, Cybercrime, Exploits, gas, Global Security News, Google, Google Threat Intelligence Group, Government, Mandiant, Medical Devices, NightDragon, oil, Onapsis, Ransomware, ReliaQuest, Salt Typhoon, SAP, Saudi Arabia, SolarWinds, Threats, United Kingdom (U.K.), Volt Typhoon
SAP cyberattack widens, drawing Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon comparisons
Hundreds of victims are surfacing across the world from zero-day cyberattacks on Europe’s biggest software manufacturer and company, in a campaign that one leading cyber expert is comparing to the vast Chinese government-linked Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon breaches of critical infrastructure. The zero-days — vulnerabilities previously unknown to researchers or companies, but that malicious…
Apps, Global Security News, Social, TikTok
TikTok rolls out a new meditation feature to help you get off the app and sleep
TikTok is launching in-app guided meditation exercises, the social network announced on Thursday. The company began testing the meditation exercises with select teens earlier this year and is now making the feature available to all users on its app. The idea behind the feature is to help users improve their sleep quality and encourage them…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Closing the Loop: Continuous API Security Testing – FireTail Blog
May 15, 2025 – Lina Romero – APIs power the modern internet as we know it. AI is grabbing the headlines, but less time is spent reporting on the APIs that connect these AI models behind the scenes to users, apps and data. As a result, API security remains a vital, but often overlooked, issue…
Exploits, Global Security News
Critical SAP NetWeaver Vuln Faces Barrage of Cyberattacks
As threat actors continue to hop on the train of exploiting CVE-2025-31324, researchers are recommending that SAP administrators patch as soon as possible so that they don’t fall victim next.
Global Security News
A Gene-Editing Breakthrough Saves Infant With Rare Disease
The Crispr therapy was tailored to the baby’s specific condition and could provide a template for others.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Cathay Scales Up to Meet Increased Travel Demand with Enterprise AI and Automation from UiPath
COMPANY NEWS: Cathay Named UiPath AI25 Award Winner at UiPath FORWARD and is moving people forward in life with AI and automation
Global IT News, Global Security News
World-first reusable space debris collector set to ‘revolutionise sector’
University of South Australia based startup Paladin Space has announced that it has demonstrated the world’s first space payload capable of capturing debris from multiple targets and storing it on satellites for recycling, reducing the cost of space debris removal and making the process more sustainable.
Global Security News
Meta to Train AI on E.U. User Data From May 27 Without Consent; Noyb Threatens Lawsuit
Austrian privacy non-profit noyb (none of your business) has sent Meta’s Irish headquarters a cease-and-desist letter, threatening the company with a class action lawsuit if it proceeds with its plans to train users’ data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models without an explicit opt-in. The move comes weeks after the social media behemoth announced…
Global Security News, Security
Nova Scotia Power confirms hackers stole customer data in cyberattack
Nova Scotia Power confirms it suffered a data breach after threat actors stole sensitive customer data in a cybersecurity incident discovered last month. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
GitLab announces GitLab 18 with AI-native capabilities to ‘increase developer productivity’
AI-powered DevSecOps platform, GitLab has launched GitLab 18, including AI capabilities natively integrated into the platform and major new innovations across core DevOps and security and compliance workflows that are available now, with further enhancements planned throughout the year.
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North Korea’s ‘state-run syndicate’ looks at cyber operations as a survival mechanism
Over the past few years, cybersecurity experts have increasingly said that nation-state operatives and cybercriminals often blur the boundaries between geopolitical and financial motivations. A new report released Wednesday shows how North Korea has flipped that idea on its head. North Korea has silently forged a global cyber operation that experts now liken to a…
AI, AI chips, Artificial Intelligence, chips, Enterprise, Exclusive, generative ai, Global Security News, semiconductor
Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips
Chips are a critical component of the AI industry. But new chips don’t hit the market with the same speed as new AI models and products do. Cognichip has a lofty goal of creating a foundational AI model that can help bring new chips to market faster. San Francisco-based Cognichip is working to build a…
AI, Android, Apps, Chrome, Global Security News, Google
Google rolls out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome
Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome. Most notably, TalkBack, Android’s screen reader, now lets you ask Gemini about what’s in images and what’s on your screen. Last year, Google brought Gemini’s capabilities to TalkBack to give people who are blind or have low vision…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Windows 11 and Red Hat Linux hacked on first day of Pwn2Own
On the first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, security researchers were awarded $260,000 after successfully demonstrating zero-day exploits for Windows 11, Red Hat Linux, Docker Desktop, and Oracle VirtualBox. […]
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Warning to US Retail: ‘Scattered Spider’ Targets YOU (with DragonForce Ransomware)
Arachnid alarm: Three major British retailers recently attacked, resulting in huge damage. Now we see the self-same scum spotlighting stores in the States. The post Warning to US Retail: ‘Scattered Spider’ Targets YOU (with DragonForce Ransomware) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
House GOP Move to Block State AI Laws Sounds Cyber Alarms
States have largely taken the lead in regulating AI, with laws that address data privacy and security, among other cybersecurity issues.
Global Security News
Coinbase Offers $20m Bounty to Take Down Cybercrime Ring Behind Hack
Coinbase is offering a $20m reward to help catch the threat actor behind a cyber-attack that could cost it between $180-$400m
Global IT News, Global Security News
Kumail Nanjiani to Join Datadog’s DASH Conference as Featured Speaker
GUEST EVENT: Leaders from JPMorgan Chase, Rivian, Thomson Reuters, Expedia, Coinbase and more will also speak at DASH
Global Security News, Security, Software
New Tor Oniux tool anonymizes any Linux app’s network traffic
Tor has announced Oniux, a new command-line tool for routing any Linux application securely through the Tor network for anonymized network connections. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
Blue Yonder-Sponsored IDC InfoBrief Reveals AI-Powered Supply Chains Key to ANZ Resilience
GUEST RESEARCH: IDC InfoBrief reveals strategic priorities and technology trends across Asia/Pacific supply networks
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BSidesLV24 – GroundFloor – The Road To Developers’ Hearts
Author/Presenter: Sing Ambikapathi Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24 – GroundFloor – The Road To Developers’ Hearts appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Host a tailored Side Event at All Stage 2025 in Boston
Looking to make a splash at TechCrunch All Stage 2025? Our Side Events initiative is a fantastic opportunity to engage with Boston’s tech community in a dynamic and memorable manner. Plus, we’ll assist in promoting your event at no cost to you! Submit your event here by June 10. Throw your own Side Event at…
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Bain bets on Indian domestic work startup Pronto even as rivals face criticism
Pronto, which provides cleaning, laundry and home services within 10 minutes, has raised $2M at a $12.5M valuation.
Creators, Global Security News, Meta, Social, social media, Threads
Threads now lets creators add up to 5 links to profiles, track clicks
Instagram Threads is taking on Linktree and other “link-in-bio” solutions by introducing a way for creators to use their Threads profile to share links to their other interests and online presences. At launch, the feature will support adding up to five links to a bio, which can connect visitors to the creator’s blog, newsletter, website,…
Global Security News
PowerShell-Based Loader Deploys Remcos RAT in New Fileless Attack
A stealthy fileless PowerShell attack using Remcos RAT bypassed antivirus by operating in memory
Global IT News, Global Security News
Boomi and AWS Announce Strategic Collaboration to Transform Enterprise AI Integration, Automation, and SAP Cloud Migration
Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help customers build, manage, monitor and govern generative artificial intelligence (AI) agents across enterprise operations. Additionally, the SCA will aim to help customers accelerate SAP migrations from on-premises to AWS.
Global Security News
Barracuda Appoints Michelle Hodges as Senior Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances
Veteran Leader to Spearhead Barracuda’s Channel Strategy, Accelerating Growth and Engagement Across Partner Ecosystem
Global IT News, Global Security News
Informatica Unveils Agentic AI Offerings on Its AI-Powered Cloud Data Management Platform
Informatica (NYSE: INFA), an AI-powered enterprise cloud data management leader, has announced its comprehensive strategy for Agentic AI, building on the company’s position as the industry’s first AI-powered cloud data management platform. Informatica’s strategic approach to Agentic AI expands on the company’s AI innovation history, which includes the launch of CLAIRE GPT, CLAIRE Copilot and GenAI…
Apple, apple carplay, Global Security News, Transportation
Apple finally launches next-gen ‘CarPlay Ultra’ software, starting with Aston Martin
Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was first announced. The company said Thursday that this new version of CarPlay — now known as “CarPlay Ultra” — will start rolling out on new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, roughly half a year late.…
Global Security News
Coinbase Agents Bribed, Data of ~1% Users Leaked; $20M Extortion Attempt Fails
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that unknown cyber actors broke into its systems and stole account data for a small subset of its customers. “Criminals targeted our customer support agents overseas,” the company said in a statement. “They used cash offers to convince a small group of insiders to copy data in our customer support…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Boomi Advances AI-Driven Automation with Major Announcements at Boomi World 2025
Integration and Automation Leader Announces Agentic AI Innovations, Data Integration Updates, and support for Model Context Protocol (MCP)
a16z, Biotech & Health, General Catalyst, Global Security News, Startups
Sprinter Health raises $55M to expand its at-home healthcare service
The Series B was led by General Catalyst, with Andreessen Horowitz, Regents of the University of California, Google Ventures, and Accel also investing.
Exploits, Global Security News
SAP NetWeaver Flaw Exploited by Ransomware Groups and Chinese-Backed Hackers
The critical vulnerability is being exploited by BianLian, RansomwEXX and a Chinese nation-state actor known as Chaya_004
Global IT News, Global Security News
Workday announces availability of Evisort in APAC
COMPANY NEWS: Workday has announced the launch of its Evisort-powered contract intelligence and lifecycle management solutions in Asia Pacific, offering businesses in the region access to next-generation AI tools designed to streamline contract processes, surface risks, and unlock revenue opportunities.
Apple, Apps, ecommerce, Fundraising, Global Security News, Thrive Capital, virtual try on
Doji raises $14M to make virtual try-ons fun through your avatars
For years, big tech companies like Amazon and Google have been trying to make virtual try-ons engaging to encourage consumers to shop more online. Startups also tried to solve for inspiration and fit in fashion using AI. A new startup called Doji is now entering this space with an app designed to make apparel try-ons…
Global Security News
RSAC 2025: AI Everywhere, Trust Nowhere
We’re at an inflection point. AI is changing the game, but the rules haven’t caught up.
Global Security News
RealDefense Partner Program Surpasses $100M in Annual Revenue
Global Security News, Security
Malicious NPM package uses Unicode steganography to evade detection
A malicious package in the Node Package Manager index uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malicious code and Google Calendar links to host the URL for the command-and-control location. […]
Global Security News, Security
Malicious npm package using steganography downloaded by hundreds
A malicious package in the Node Package Manager index uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malicious code and Google Calendar links to host the URL for the command-and-control location. […]
Global Security News
Dior Confirms Data Breach Affecting Customer Information
Dior confirmed a data breach compromising customer personal information, discovered on May 7
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
Coinbase data breach exposes customer info and government IDs
Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 100 million customers, has disclosed that cybercriminals working with rogue support agents stole customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom not to publish the stolen information. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services
XTIUM Exec on How Channel Can Navigate 2025 Complexities
Managed IT services provider XTIUM supports customers with a security-first approach to technology. Channel Insider spoke with Kevin Sullivan, principal technology consultant focused on cloud offerings at XTIUM, to dive into how uncertain times can lead to untapped potential in the market. Uncertainty is the name of the (confusing) game this year Sullivan has worked…
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DHS Cancels $2.4 Billion Leidos Contract, Cites Changes at CISA
DHS cancelled a $2.4 billion contract to Leidos that was awarded last year for ACTS, a project aimed at supporting CISA. Rival Nightwing protested the award, but DHS said the contract was pulled in light of budgetary and mission changes at CISA since the Trump Administration assumed power in January. The post DHS Cancels $2.4…
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Tenable Adds Connectors, Dashboards to Platform Offering
Exposure management platform vendor Tenable has added new connectors to nearly 40 third-party solutions in an effort to simplify how organizations stay secure. Tenable One gains third-party tool integrations and customizable dashboards The company today announced various updates to its Tenable One platform, all aimed at simplifying an organization’s approach to security. Tenable One now…
Cyberattacks, Email Security, Security, Europe, Global Security News
Alternatives to Microsoft Outlook webmail come under attack in Europe
CISOs need to ensure that web email clients and browsers are kept up to date following the discovery of cross site scripting attacks on organizations running webmail clients such as Roundcube, Horde, MDaemon, and Zimbra. The alert came today from researchers at ESET, who, after seeing attacks on government and defense organizations in Ukraine, Romania,…
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Acorns acquires family wealth and digital memory platform EarlyBird
Savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, an investment gifting platform for families, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, EarlyBird will shut down, and all customer accounts will officially close on June 23. Customers’ funds will be returned to the bank…
Apps, Commerce, Global Security News, Roblox, Shopify
Roblox now lets creators sell physical products within their experiences
Roblox announced on Thursday that creators can now sell physical merchandise directly within their experiences and games on the platform with the launch of new Commerce APIs. The offering provides creators with a new way to generate revenue beyond the purchases of virtual goods or one-time fees to access specific experiences. The company first began…
Global Security News
Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: OT Security Still Lags
With critical infrastructure facing constant cyber threats from the Typhoons and other corners, federal agencies and others are warning security for the OT network, a core technology in many critical sectors, is not powered up enough.
Global Security News
New Linux Vulnerabilities Surge 967% in a Year
Researchers discovered over 3000 Linux vulnerabilities in 2024, the most of any category
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Vulnerabilities
Stealth RAT uses a PowerShell loader for fileless attacks
>Threat actors have been spotted using a PowerShell-based shellcode loader to stealthily deploy Remcos RAT, a popular espionage-ready tool in line with a broader shift toward fileless techniques. As discovered by Qualys, the campaign executes a number of steps to phish an obfuscated .HTA (HTML Application) file that runs layered PowerShell scripts entirely in memory.…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Okta appoints Mike Reddie as Vice President and General Manager for ANZ
Okta has announced the appointment of Mike Reddie as Vice President and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), strengthening Okta’s regional leadership and commitment to helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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Small but Mighty: UX Design Tips for a Lean Team Environment
As a senior UX designer at Tidal Cyber, I often field questions from other designers and cybersecurity industry colleagues on how to work effectively in a lean team environment. Lean teams typically operate with a ratio of one designer for every 10 to 20 developers. So, it requires a lot of multi-tasking, context-switching, and cross-team…
Global Security News
“Endemic” Ransomware Prompts NHS to Demand Supplier Action on Cybersecurity
The voluntary cybersecurity charter asks NHS suppliers to commit to eight cybersecurity pledges, amid rising attacks on healthcare
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Who needs VC funding? How cybercriminals spread their ill-gotten gains to everyday business ventures
Cybercriminals aren’t so different from the rest of us — they live in the real world, and their spending and investment habits, though funded through crime, can look surprisingly ordinary. Luxury cars and lavish vacations may still grab headlines, but those perks are reserved for the most elite cybercriminals. In reality, everyday businesses — like pizza…
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Coinbase says customers’ personal information stolen in data breach
The crypto exchange giant said the hacker bribed contractors and employees in support roles to steal data.
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Trump tells Apple’s CEO to stop expanding iPhone production in India
Speaking during a business summit in Doha, Trump said he met with Cook and asked him to stop building in India and instead increase production in the US.
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Pen Testing for Compliance Only? It’s Time to Change Your Approach
Imagine this: Your organization completed its annual penetration test in January, earning high marks for security compliance. In February, your development team deployed a routine software update. By April, attackers had already exploited a vulnerability introduced in that February update, gaining access to customer data weeks before being finally detected. This situation isn’t theoretical: it
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Data on sale: Trump administration withdraws data broker oversight proposal
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have restricted data brokers from selling US citizens’ personal and financial information. The decision, announced Wednesday in the Federal Register, marks a significant reversal in consumer privacy protection efforts and raises serious concerns about the security of sensitive personal data. “With the…
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South Korea delays decision on letting Google move hi-res map data overseas
South Korea has once again postponed a decision on whether to approve Google’s request to transfer the high-precision map data it has on the country’s geography to its international servers. In February, Google had requested approval from the Korean National Geographic Information Institute to deploy a 1:5,000 scale map on its app in the country…
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Hedra, the app used to make talking baby podcasts, raises $32M from a16z
Hedra, which offers a video generation and editing suite powered by its Character-3 model, has raised $32M.
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5 BCDR Essentials for Effective Ransomware Defense
Ransomware has evolved into a deceptive, highly coordinated and dangerously sophisticated threat capable of crippling organizations of any size. Cybercriminals now exploit even legitimate IT tools to infiltrate networks and launch ransomware attacks. In a chilling example, Microsoft recently disclosed how threat actors misused its Quick Assist remote assistance tool to deploy the destructive