Viel hilft nicht immer viel. Foto: Roman Samborskyi | shutterstock.com Auf der Suche nach Möglichkeiten, sich vor ständig wachsenden Cyberbedrohungen zu schützen, erliegen nicht wenige Unternehmen einem regelrechten Security-Tool- und -Service-Kaufrausch. Kommen noch Abteilungssilos und regelmäßige Übernahmen hinzu, steigt die Chance, dass Sicherheitsentscheider mit Tool-Wildwuchs konfrontiert werden. Diesen zu reduzieren, liegt nicht nur aus Kostengründen…
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Yes – you can sustainably introduce AI into your enterprise: HPE’s five levers put you in control
Organisations everywhere are being challenged to embrace AI. Yet, AI needs a lot of energy, which in turn means emissions. An AI and data-driven world needs new thinking to ensure sustainability, says HPE.
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Yes – you can sustainably introduce AI into your enterprise: HPE’s five levers put you in control
Organisations everywhere are being challenged to embrace AI. Yet, AI needs a lot of energy, which in turn means emissions. An AI and data-driven world needs new thinking to ensure sustainability, says HPE.
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Exposing the Rogue Cyberheaven Compromised Chrome VPN Extensions Ecosystem – An Analysis
Here we go. It appears that the individuals behind the successful compromise of the Cyberheaven VPN Chrome extensions are currently busy or at least have several other upcoming and in the works campaigns targeting several other vendors of Chrome VPN extensions. The first example is hxxp://censortracker.pro which apparently aims to target the legitimate (hxxp://censortracker.org). Relate…
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Judge allows California’s ban on addictive feeds for minors to go into effect
Late Tuesday evening, a federal judge blocked tech lobbying group NetChoice’s challenge to California’s recently enacted law, SB 976, which prohibits companies from serving “addictive feeds” to minors. The effect of this decision is that beginning Wednesday, companies will be prohibited from serving an addictive feed to a California-based user they know to be a…
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Elon Musk’s pro-Trump critics claim they’re being censored on X
Conservative activists claim X is censoring them for being critical of its owner, Elon Musk. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Get Excited: Innovations in Privileged Access Mgmt
An Exciting Paradigm Shift in Managing Non-Human Identities Are we truly harnessing the power of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in cybersecurity? A new wave of innovations in privileged access management has created an exciting shift in the cybersecurity landscape, ensuring end-to-end protection for organizations working in the cloud. From financial services and healthcare to travel and…
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Freedom in Cybersecurity: Keys to Unlock Potential
How Does NHI Management Contribute to Unlocking Potential in Cybersecurity? As we navigate the complex world of cybersecurity, are we leveraging the full potential of Non-Human Identity (NHI) management? With evolving threats and increasingly intricate cloud environments, NHI management has evolved from a mere necessity to a strategic asset in fortifying cybersecurity frameworks. What is…
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Scaling Your Security with Cloud-Native Practices
Are Your Current Security Measures Outpacing Your Growth? With the acceleration of digital transformation, security and scalability have risen to the top of the agenda for many organizations. As your business evolves, so too should your security measures. However, are they keeping up with your rapid growth? Is your current security infrastructure robust enough to…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Secrets Security, Security Bloggers Network
Reassured Safety with Advanced Threat Detection
Why is Advanced Threat Detection Crucial for Reassured Safety? Are you certain your organization’s assets are insulated against today’s unprecedented wave of cyber threats? Or are you in the majority struggling to bridge the widening gap between security and R&D teams? In either case, focusing on non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets security management may be…
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Capable Defenses: Mastering Least Privilege Tactics
Ambitious Targets: Are You Maximizing Your Capable Defenses? Amidst the accelerating pace of digital advancements, cybersecurity resilience continues to pose a significant challenge for businesses globally. Organizations often find themselves grappling with the task of securing both human and non-human identities on their network. As the digital landscape expands, the challenge lies in maintaining a…
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Will Smith eating spaghetti and other weird AI benchmarks that took off in 2024
When a company releases a new AI video generator, it’s not long before someone uses it to make a video of actor Will Smith eating spaghetti. It’s become something of a meme as well as a benchmark: Seeing whether a new video generator can realistically render Smith slurping down a bowl of noodles. Smith himself…
Global Security News
ICT market revenue in Malaysia to witness 15.5% CAGR over 2023-28, forecasts GlobalData
COMPANY NEWS: The enterprise information and communication technology (ICT) market in Malaysia is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% over 2023-28, driven by the ongoing digital ttransformation efforts of businesses and the government, forecasts a leading data and analytics company GlobalData
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A look back on my favorite episodes of TechCrunch’s Found podcast
TechCrunch’s Found podcast, which has brought listeners the stories behind the startups since April 2022, released its final episode today. I’ve been one of the hosts of Found since November 2022 and in that time have spoken to more than 75 founders about the startups they are building. These founders hail from many different backgrounds…
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Best of 2024: FIDO: Consumers are Adopting Passkeys for Authentication
The FIDO Alliance found in a survey that as consumers become more familiar with passkeys, they are adopting the technology as a more secure alternative to passwords to authenticate their identities online. The post Best of 2024: FIDO: Consumers are Adopting Passkeys for Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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US Treasury Department workstations breached in attack attributed to China
The US Department of the Treasury revealed on Monday that an attacker was able to bypass security, access an undisclosed number of Treasury workstations, and steal “certain unclassified documents,” in what it called a “major cybersecurity incident”. In a letter to the US Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, the Treasury Department said…
Global Security News
Managing Cloud Risks Gave Security Teams a Big Headache in 2024
The results of Dark Reading’s 2024 Strategic Security survey suggest that security teams continue to grapple with the challenges that come with increased cloud adoption such as data visibility and loss of controls. Managing cloud risks will be a focus for security teams in 2025.
Global Security News
Cybersecurity Lags in Middle East Business Development
The fast growing region has its own unique cyber issues — and it needs its own talent to fight them.
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Investigation exposes pedophilia in the child-influencer industry
A New York Times investigation found that dozens of potential pedophiles have prolifically exploited the child influencer industry. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Zero Trust Security in Cybersecurity
With the increasing prevalence of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their digital assets. In today’s digital landscape, traditional security measures such as firewalls and encryption are no longer sufficient to protect against the sophisticated tactics employed by cybercriminals. This has led to the rise…
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape
In today’s digital age, the importance of security in protecting valuable data and information cannot be overstated. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, it is crucial for organizations to adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity. One such approach that has gained traction in recent years is zero trust…
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Understanding the Importance of Zero Trust Security in Today’s Cyber Landscape
In today’s digital age, the threat of cyber attacks and security breaches looms larger than ever before. With the rise of advanced threats and the constant evolution of security exploits, it has become imperative for organizations to take a proactive approach to safeguarding their digital assets. One of the most effective strategies in modern cybersecurity…
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US sanctions Russian, Iranian groups for election interference
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned two foreign organizations and one individual who it alleges worked on behalf of Russian and Iranian intelligence agencies to interfere in the 2024 U.S. general election. “These actors sought to stoke sociopolitical tensions and undermine our election institutions during the 2024 U.S. general election,” said State Department Press Secretary…
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New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions
New details have emerged about a phishing campaign targeting Chrome browser extension developers that led to the compromise of at least thirty-five extensions to inject data-stealing code, including those from cybersecurity firm Cyberhaven. […]
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Elon Musk’s promises for Tesla in 2024, from robotaxis to Optimus bots
Elon Musk had an eventful 2024, what with his hard push into right-wing politics and leveraging his X social media platform and considerable influence to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Putting politics aside for a moment, it’s worth focusing on another Musk pastime: making promises for Tesla. The Tesla CEO’s promises — and…
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After UN adoption, controversial cybercrime treaty’s next steps could prove vital
A divisive United Nations cybercrime treaty — one that critics say is a huge danger to human rights and that the United States cautiously agreed to advance — is now in the hands of member nations. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the treaty without a vote last week, leaving ratification to individual states. If the…
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A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve delivery robot collided in Los Angeles
On December 27, a Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at a Los Angeles intersection, according to a video that’s circulating on social media. The footage shows a Serve bot crossing a street in West Hollywood at night and trying to get onto the sidewalk. It reached the curb, backed up…
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Singapore telecom and pay-tv services revenue to decline at 0.4% over 2024-29: report
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Singapore is expected to decline at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4% over the forecast period 2024-2029, with a steady decline in revenue contributions from fixed voice, pay-TV, and mobile voice segments outweighing revenue growth in mobile broadband and fixed broadband segments, according to a…
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CRITICAL ALERT: Sophisticated Google Domain Exploitation Chain Unleashed
by Source Defense A sophisticated attack chain targeting e-commerce payment flows has been prematurely exposed in a concerning development, highlighting the delicate balance between responsible disclosure and public safety. Discovered initially by Source Defense’s research team and responsibly disclosed to Google on November 19, 2024 (Issue ID: 379818473), this critical vulnerability has now been publicly…
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IT tech services firm WWT acquires Canadian IT provider Softchoice in all-cash deal
One last mega-deal closed out an eventful 2024. On Tuesday, World Wide Technology (WWT), a tech services company based in St. Louis, announced it has agreed to acquire Canadian IT provider Softchoice in a deal that values the latter at C$1.8 billion (~$1.25 billion). The deal, which is all-cash, was unanimously approved by Softchoice’s board,…
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A Happy, Prosperous & Safe New Year Wish For All
via Photographer Marjory Collins in New York City, NY, USA, January 1943, Blowing Horns on Bleeker Street, New Year’s Day The post A Happy, Prosperous & Safe New Year Wish For All appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024
Blaming victims, months of silence, and suing security researchers all featured in cybersecurity in 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The online moments that defined 2024
Ah, 2024: the year we debated how to pronounce “hawk tuah,” pondered the health benefits of eating rocks, and held space for a Broadway showstopper. It was a year when the discourse could feel shockingly pure and joyful — at least for a few minutes, before we all came tumbling back down to reality. Online…
Global Security News, Security, Software
Over 3.1 million fake “stars” on GitHub projects used to boost rankings
GitHub has a problem with inauthentic “stars” used to artificially inflate the popularity of scam and malware distribution repositories to appear more popular, helping them reach more unsuspecting users. […]
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US telco Lumen says its network is now clear of China’s Salt Typhoon hackers
Lumen says there is ‘no evidence’ that customer data was accessed during the intrusion © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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After ups and down, food delivery startup Epicery closes shop
French food delivery startup Epicery will cease operations Tuesday, after one last holiday season hurrah for its clients and the local food businesses that were using the platform during its nine years in business in exchange for a 25% commission. In a message announcing the decision to customers earlier this month, Epicery’s team said that…
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6 AI-Related Security Trends to Watch in 2025
AI tools will enable significant productivity and efficiency benefits for organizations in the coming year, but they also will exacerbate privacy, governance, and security risks.
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New Year’s cybersecurity resolutions that every startup should keep
These simple cybersecurity resolutions can help keep your startup protected from most malicious hackers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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New U.S. DoJ Rule Halts Bulk Data Transfers to Adversarial Nations to Protect Privacy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has issued a final rule carrying out Executive Order (EO) 14117, which prevents mass transfer of citizens’ personal data to countries of concern such as China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. “This final rule is a crucial step forward in addressing the…
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Why ISMS Policies Are Crucial for Compliance in Cybersecurity?
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape will continue to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing cyber threats and technological advancements. As governments and regulatory bodies implement stricter cybersecurity regulations, businesses will face pressure to ensure compliance. Failing to meet these standards could result in severe penalties, financial losses, and reputational damage. This blog will explore the key…
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India again delays rules to break PhonePe-Google Pay duopoly
India has once again pushed back a contentious plan to limit big technology companies’ control of the nation’s digital payments system, extending a regulatory uncertainty that has weighed on the sector for years. The National Payments Corporation of India said on Tuesday it would extend the deadline for implementing a 30% cap on any individual…
Global Security News
Getting Cheated in a Videogame Led Him to a World of Online Crime
At 16, Ricky Handschumacher was a high-school baseball star. A decade later, he was facing federal prison for stealing cryptocurrency.
Global Security News
Intel’s Grim Lesson for Boeing: Sometimes Mr. Fix-It Is Too Late
Like Pat Gelsinger, Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg is a technically minded leader tasked with rescuing a storied American manufacturer damaged by bean counters.
Apps, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, India, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Pay
India lifts WhatsApp payment curbs
India has removed restrictions on WhatsApp’s mobile payments service in a significant victory for Meta in its largest market by users as it seeks to compete with entrenched fintech rivals. The National Payments Corporation of India, the payments body overseeing the popular UPI payments network, said Tuesday that WhatsApp can now roll out WhatsApp Pay…
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Safeguarding Executives in the Digital World
Nisos Safeguarding Executives in the Digital World It takes a combination of people and technology to attribute and solve executive protection problems and drive real-world consequences… The post Safeguarding Executives in the Digital World appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post Safeguarding Executives in the Digital World appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Gupshup investor cuts value of its stake again, implying new valuation of $486M
Asset management firm Fidelity slashed the estimated worth of its stake in business messaging platform Gupshup by another 7.7% last month, lowering the value of its holding in the SaaS startup by a total of more than 65% since its investment in mid-2021. One of the funds operated by the U.S. asset manager valued its…
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Samsung pays $181M to become largest shareholder of Rainbow Robotics
Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that it has become the largest shareholder of South Korea-based robotics maker Rainbow Robotics, increasing its stake from 14.7% to 35% for KRW 267 billion (about $181 billion). The electronics giant, which paid KRW 86.8 billion for the 14.7% stake in 2023, said it is acquiring the stake to bolster…
Global Security News, Healthcare, Security
Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. […]
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Strobes Security 2024: Year in Review
2024 has been a year of bold moves and big wins at Strobes Security. From launching game-changing innovations to expanding globally, we’ve made strides to reshape cybersecurity for the better…. The post Strobes Security 2024: Year in Review appeared first on Strobes Security. The post Strobes Security 2024: Year in Review appeared first on Security…
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Top CVEs & Vulnerabilities of December 2024
When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s not just the technology that evolves, it’s the threats too. Every month brings its own set of challenges, and December 2024 has been no… The post Top CVEs & Vulnerabilities of December 2024 appeared first on Strobes Security. The post Top CVEs & Vulnerabilities of December 2024 appeared first…
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The CSO guide to top security conferences
There is nothing like attending a face-to-face event for career networking and knowledge gathering, and we don’t have to tell you how helpful it can be to get a hands-on demo of a new tool or to have your questions answered by experts. Fortunately, plenty of great conferences are coming up in the months ahead.…
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Top 12 ways hackers broke into your systems in 2024
In 2024, hackers had a field day finding sneaky ways into systems — from convincing phishing scams that played on human curiosity to brutal software flaws that exposed gaps in tech upkeep. It was a year of clever breaches, showing just how wide the gap is between user habits and security practices. “While every year…
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Taiwan Outperforms as Asia’s Strongest Market in 2024
The Taiex index jumped 28% in 2024 as Asian markets broadly gained ground, supported by falling interest rates globally. Rounding up Asia’s top three major markets
Global Security News, North America
Chinese APT Exploits BeyondTrust API Key to Access U.S. Treasury Systems and Documents
The United States Treasury Department said it suffered a “major cybersecurity incident” that allowed suspected Chinese threat actors to remotely access some computers and unclassified documents. “On December 8, 2024, Treasury was notified by a third-party software service provider, BeyondTrust, that a threat actor had gained access to a key used by the vendor to…
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Top Data Breaches in December 2024
December 2024 wrapped up the year with a chilling reminder of how vulnerable we all are to data breaches. From personal information to corporate secrets, it seemed like no one… The post Top Data Breaches in December 2024 appeared first on Strobes Security. The post Top Data Breaches in December 2024 appeared first on Security…
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Misconfigured Kubernetes RBAC in Azure Airflow Could Expose Entire Cluster to Exploitation
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered three security weaknesses in Microsoft’s Azure Data Factory Apache Airflow integration that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed an attacker to gain the ability to conduct various covert actions, including data exfiltration and malware deployment. “Exploiting these flaws could allow attackers to gain persistent access as shadow administrators
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U.S. Army Soldier Arrested in AT&T, Verizon Extortions
Federal authorities have arrested and indicted a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal who has been selling and leaking sensitive customer call records stolen earlier this year from AT&T and Verizon. As first reported by KrebsOnSecurity last month, the accused is a communications specialist who was recently stationed in South…
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Beijing Pushes to Use China-Made Chips in Its EVs
China wants the chips inside EVs to be Chinese-made, while the U.S. is objecting to the country’s push for self-sufficiency in the $80 billion business.
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Vielen CISOs droht der Burnout
loading=”lazy” width=”400px”>Wer seinen CISO verheizt, dem drohen noch mehr Cyberrisiken. Kaspars Grinvalds – shutterstock.com Mit der zunehmend komplexer werdenden Cyber-Bedrohungslage wächst der Stress für die Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). 57 Prozent der Cyber-Sicherheitsprofis in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz geben an, unter Burnout zu leiden. Das geht aus den Zahlen des Human Risk Review…
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US Treasury Department breached through remote support platform
Chinese state-sponsored threat actors hacked the U.S. Treasury Department after breaching a remote support platform used by the federal agency. […]
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ByteDance appears to be skirting US restrictions to buy Nvidia chips: report
TikTok parent company ByteDance has big plans to buy Nvidia chips in 2025 — despite U.S. restrictions. ByteDance plans to spend $7 billion on the chips in 2025, according to reporting from The Information, citing inside sources. If ByteDance follows through, it will become one of the world’s top owners of Nvidia chips, despite U.S. efforts…
Global Security News
Chinese State Hackers Breach US Treasury Department
In what’s being called a ‘major cybersecurity incident,’ Beijing-backed adversaries broke into cyber vendor BeyondTrust to access US Department of Treasury workstations and steal unclassified data, according to a letter sent to lawmakers.
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This MagSafe iPhone wallet doubles as a stand and offers Find My functionality
For a number of years now, Moft has offered some of the most innovative gadget accessories. They’re always interesting, if not necessarily useful. This new combination Find My wallet and stand manages to tick both boxes. The accessory was announced a couple of weeks out from CES, where it will be shown off for the…
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Treasury workstations hacked by China-linked threat actors
The Department of Treasury was notified earlier this month that several of its workstations were hacked by a group believed to be linked to China, the department confirmed to CyberScoop. According to a letter sent Monday to leaders on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and obtained by CyberScoop, the compromises occurred…
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Weekly Update 432
There’s a certain irony to the Bluesky situation where people are pushing back when I include links to X. Now, where have we seen this sort of behaviour before? 🤔 When I’m relying on content that only appears on that platform to add context to a data breach in HIBP and that content is freely…
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US Treasury says China stole documents in ‘major’ cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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From AI agents to enterprise budgets, 20 VCs share their predictions on enterprise tech in 2025
While AI is lauded by some as the biggest technological breakthrough since the industrial revolution, enterprises — arguably the tech’s biggest potential customer base — have been slow to adopt AI. While some investors predicted that 2024 would be the year we’d start to see more AI adoption by enterprises, that didn’t play out as…
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Blue Origin looks to take on SpaceX dominance with New Glenn launch days away
Nearly a quarter century after its founding, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is gearing up to launch an orbital rocket for the first time — and finally enter the competitive launch industry that is currently dominated by SpaceX. Company executives have maintained that they are planning to launch the towering rocket, called New Glenn, before the…
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Best of 2024: 30,000 Dealerships Down — ‘Ransomware’ Outage Outrage no. 2 at CDK Global
Spend more on security! Car and truck dealers fall back on pen and paper as huge SaaS provider gets hacked (again). The post Best of 2024: 30,000 Dealerships Down — ‘Ransomware’ Outage Outrage no. 2 at CDK Global appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Volkswagen leak exposed precise location data on thousands of vehicles across Europe for months
The data was found exposed on an Amazon cloud server, and contained precise location data on thousands of vehicles. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Thousands of industrial routers vulnerable to command injection flaw
Thousands of industrial routers from a Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer are vulnerable to a post-authentication vulnerability, with indications it is already being exploited in the wild to infect devices with Mirai malware. On Dec. 27, VulnCheck detailed the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12856, wherein an attacker can leverage default credentials in Four-Faith F3x24 and F3x36 routers…
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Windows 11 Media Update Bug Stops Security Updates
Microsoft advises users not to install recent security updates using physical media. The company is working on a fix.
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Nonprofit group joins Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition
Encode, the nonprofit organization that co-sponsored California’s ill-fated SB 1047 AI safety legislation, has requested permission to file an amicus brief in support of Elon Musk’s injunction to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit company. In a proposed brief submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Friday afternoon, counsel for…
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Hackers exploit Four-Faith router flaw to open reverse shells
Threat actors are exploiting a post-authentication remote command injection vulnerability in Four-Faith routers tracked as CVE-2024-12856 to open reverse shells back to the attackers. […]
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sun Avoidance’
via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Sun Avoidance’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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VW Cars Leak Private Data of 800,000 — ‘Volksdaten’
Cariad, VW Group’s software arm, made this classic error. The post VW Cars Leak Private Data of 800,000 — ‘Volksdaten’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Apple TV+ will be free to stream this weekend
Apple is allowing anyone to access its Apple TV+ streaming service for free this weekend, January 4 and 5. The company made the announcement on Monday alongside a short video featuring its most popular TV shows, including “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” “Shrinking,” and more. It’s worth noting that this is the first time that Apple has…
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Bench to be acquired after abruptly shutting down
Bench, the VC-backed accounting startup that left thousands of customers locked out of their accounts after it suddenly shut down last week, will be acquired by Employer.com for an undisclosed price in a last-minute deal, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The San Francisco-based HR tech company Employer.com focuses on payroll and onboarding, in contrast to Bench,…
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Nvidia completes acquisition of AI infrastructure startup Run:ai
Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli startup that helps manage and optimize AI hardware infrastructure. As part of the merger, Run:ai said its software, which currently only works with Nvidia products, will be open sourced, meaning Nvidia rivals like AMD and Intel will be able to adapt it for their hardware. “We…
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UK antitrust watchdog launches review of IBM’s HashiCorp takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority, the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog, has opened an investigation into whether IBM’s planned acquisition of cloud software vendor HashiCorp would affect competition. The CMA said Monday it was inviting comment on the merger from interested parties by January 16. The regulator set a provisional February 25 deadline to decide whether to…
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Backed by a16z and QED, Brazilian startup Carecode puts AI agents to work on healthcare
AI holds huge promise for healthcare, but not just on the medical side; many startups are convinced machine learning-based systems can do a lot of good on adjacent tasks such as appointment scheduling and confirmations. Brazilian startup Carecode is among these AI believers. It’s coming out of stealth with an ambition to reduce healthcare costs…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft issues urgent dev warning to update .NET installer link
Microsoft is forcing .NET developers to quickly update their apps and developer pipelines so they do not use ‘azureedge.net’ domains to install .NET components, as the domain will soon be unavailable due to the bankruptcy and imminent shutdown of CDN provider Edgio. […]
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SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach
Palo Alto, Calif., USA, 30th December 2024, CyberNewsWire The post SquareX Researchers Expose OAuth Attack on Chrome Extensions Days Before Major Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How to Get the Most Out of Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance should augment your cybersecurity strategy — not replace it.
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Mercedes-backed Volocopter files for bankruptcy
German electric air taxi company Volocopter has filed for bankruptcy protection, the latest in a string of similar startups to hit financial turbulence. The company plans to keep operating while it searches for new investors. “We are ahead of our industry peers in our technological, flight test, and certification progress. That makes us an attractive…
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Marketing Strategies All Law Firms Should Employ
In today’s competitive legal landscape, effective marketing is no longer optional for law firms—it’s essential for survival and growth. While traditional marketing methods still hold value, modern law firms must adopt a comprehensive approach that combines both conventional and digital strategies to attract and retain clients.
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What Security Lessons Did We Learn in 2024?
Proactive defenses, cross-sector collaboration, and resilience are key to combating increasingly sophisticated threats.
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VyprVPN Review: Can It Still Perform This Year and Beyond?
VyprVPN is an affordable VPN provider, but is it trustworthy enough to keep your data secure? Read our VyprVPN review to find out.
Global Security News, North America
New HIPAA Rules Mandate 72-Hour Data Restoration and Annual Compliance Audits
The United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed new cybersecurity requirements for healthcare organizations with an aim to safeguard patients’ data against potential cyber attacks. The proposal, which seeks to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, is part of a broader…
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips
Every week, the digital world faces new challenges and changes. Hackers are always finding new ways to breach systems, while defenders work hard to keep our data safe. Whether it’s a hidden flaw in popular software or a clever new attack method, staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your organization. In this week’s…
Global Security News
When Good Extensions Go Bad: Takeaways from the Campaign Targeting Browser Extensions
News has been making headlines over the weekend of the extensive attack campaign targeting browser extensions and injecting them with malicious code to steal user credentials. Currently, over 25 extensions, with an install base of over two million users, have been found to be compromised, and customers are now working to figure out their exposure…
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Leveraging guest blogging through link building services
GUEST OPINION: Guest blogging or guest posting remains relevant in link-building tactics, even though multiple Google guidelines have been issued for the same purpose. It helps you to improve your SEO game by driving organic traffic to your website, building valuable relationships, and increasing website authority.
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Calo raises $25 million to expand its ready-to-eat meal service beyond the Middle East
A business built around increasingly customized ready-to-eat meals has netted Middle Eastern startup Calo a sizeable funding injection as it looks to expand both what it can offer its time-strapped customers and where it delivers its growing range of just-heat-to-eat dishes. The meal delivery market in the Middle East will hit $11.2 billion by 2030,…
Global Security News
It’s the Most Indispensable Machine in the World—and It Depends on This Woman
I got a rare look at the one tool responsible for all the tech in your life. It’s made by a company you’ve never heard of. And it’s maintained by hidden figures like her.
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Verizon says it has secured its network after breach by China-linked Salt Typhoon group
U.S. telecom giant Verizon says it has secured its network after being targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage group. In a statement given to TechCrunch on Sunday, Verizon spokesperson Richard Young said the company has “contained the cyber incident brought on by this nation-state threat actor,” and that it has not detected any threat actor…
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AT&T and Verizon say networks secure after Salt Typhoon breach
AT&T and Verizon confirmed they were breached in a massive Chinese espionage campaign targeting telecom carriers worldwide but said the hackers have now been evicted from their networks. […]
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Majority of UK SMEs Lack Cybersecurity Policy
Insurance firm Markel Direct found that 69% of UK SMEs lack a cybersecurity policy, with a significant lack of basic cybersecurity measures in place across these firms
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NSFOCUS ISOP Listed in The Security Analytics Platform Landscape Report by Forrester
SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 30, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that NSFOCUS was selected as the notable vendor of Forrester The Security Analytics Platform Landscape, Q4 by its ISOP (Intelligent Security Operations Platform) with built-in NSFGPT AI assistant and AI-empowered security operation scenarios. “The security analytics platform is the core of the security…
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Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money
It’s hard to find a CISO or cybersecurity leader who has the money they need to pay for all the work they want to do. A majority of CISOs (57%) said they expect to see an increase in their cybersecurity budgets over the next one to two years, according to Deloitte’s Global Future of Cyber…
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Understanding Zero Trust Security in the World of Cybersecurity
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data has become more critical than ever. With advanced threats constantly emerging, organizations must stay ahead of the curve to safeguard their assets from the latest security exploits. One approach gaining traction in the cybersecurity realm is the concept…