The number of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in many organizations has exploded. Key trends, drivers, and market landscape in this fast-developing area are explored.
Month: December 2024
Global IT News, Global Security News, Google, Google Maps, In Brief, Transportation, west bank, Wired
An investigation finds that Google Maps fails users in the West Bank
A Wired investigation found that Google Maps can be near impossible to use in the West Bank, especially since the start of the war. Users told the publication that the navigation app would direct them into walls, fail to account for time-consuming checkpoints, or steer them onto restricted roads leading to Israeli settlements, which can…
AI, Balderton Capital, Dealroom, Europe, Exclusive, Global Security News, Startups
AI startups attracted 25% of Europe’s VC funding
Venture funding into Europe is heading for a flat year, but this may obfuscate the fact that European AI startups are thriving. According to VC firm Balderton Capital and Dealroom, 25% of VC funding into the region — approximately $13.7 billion — went to AI startups this year, compared to 15% four years ago, resulting…
california, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), Global Security News, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, North America, NSO Group, pegasus, privacy, Spyware, U.S. courts, WhatsApp
Judge grants ruling in favor of WhatsApp against spyware firm NSO Group
A federal judge has dealt the first major legal blow against spyware maker NSO Group, ruling in favor of WhatsApp in a five-year-old lawsuit against the Israeli firm over allegations that it hacked the chat service. Northern California District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton made her ruling on Friday as a summary judgment, thus not requiring…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
The Hidden Cost of Web Pixels – A Privacy and Security Nightmare
Hey everyone, let’s talk about something we all encounter every day on the internet: web pixels. You might know them as tracking pixels or pixel tags. These tiny snippets of code, often invisible to the naked eye, are embedded in websites and emails. They might seem harmless, but they can have big consequences for your…
Global Security News, Legal, Security
FTC orders Marriott and Starwood to implement strict data security
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Marriott International and Starwood Hotels to define and implement a robust customer data security scheme following failures that led to massive data breaches. […]
AI, Aporia, Coralogix, Enterprise, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, TC
Coralogix acquires AI observability platform Aporia
Coralogix, the well-funded observability platform, on Monday announced that it has acquired Aporia, a startup that focuses on giving businesses tools to observe and secure their AI workloads, as well as set guardrails for them to avoid hallucinations or unintended disclosures. As part of this acquisition, Coralogix will launch a dedicated AI research center, Coralogix…
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CES 2025 is coming: TechCrunch wants to meet your hardware startup
According to the calendar, we’re a mere weeks out from CES — the perfect gift for your gadget blogger who has everything. The massive consumer electronics and automotive event kicks off in Las Vegas on January 7. TechCrunch is returning to future home of the Oakland Athletics for the event, and — as always —…
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Eero’s Outdoor 7 long-distance mesh unit solved our yearslong Wi-Fi quandary in 10 minutes
So far in life, I haven’t needed be a “mesh guy.” A well chosen and carefully placed Wi-Fi router has worked fine in our modest abodes, but one particular situation has resisted simple solutions until Eero put out a device in November seemingly made exactly for the purpose. This won’t be a thorough examination of…
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Instagram tests a way to show you Story Highlights you didn’t get a chance to see
Instagram is testing a way for you to see content from friends that you might have missed. The social network has started displaying unseen Story Highlights from a user’s mutual followers at the end of the Stories tray, which is the area at the top of your feed where you see Stories from your friends.…
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Exclusion Principle’
Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Exclusion Principle’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Juniper Ventures spins out of Climate Capital to invest in synthetic biology for the climate
The first Juniper fund is $10.6 million and is oversubscribed. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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A popular technique to make AI more efficient has drawbacks
One of the most widely used techniques to make AI models more efficient, quantization, has limits — and the industry could be fast approaching them. In the context of AI, quantization refers to lowering the number of bits — the smallest units a computer can process — needed to represent information. Consider this analogy: When…
Automattic, Commerce, Global IT News, Global Security News, matt mullenweg, wordpress, wp engine
Yoast CEO calls for a ‘federated’ approach to WordPress repository
Days after web hosting provider WP Engine won a preliminary injunction against WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and rival hosting provider Automattic, Mullenweg announced that WordPress.org is taking a holiday break. WordPress.com — a site that provides access to WordPress plug-ins, themes, and other artifacts to the community — will take a break from providing free…
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Electric aircraft startup Lilium ceases operations, 1,000 workers laid off
The company’s co-founder confirmed the shutdown in a LinkedIn post. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 5.6 Million Ascension Patients
US healthcare giant Ascension revealed that 5.6 million individuals have had their personal, medical and financial information breached in a ransomware attack
Global Security News
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in WordPress Plugins WPLMS and VibeBP
The vulnerabilities, now patched, posed significant risks, including unauthorized file uploads, privilege escalation and SQL injection attacks
Global Security News, Security
Premium WPLMS WordPress plugins address seven critical flaws
Two WordPress plugins required by the premium WordPress WPLMS theme, which has over 28,000 sales, are vulnerable to more than a dozen critical-severity vulnerabilities. […]
Global Security News, Security
US court finds spyware maker NSO liable for WhatsApp hacks
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Israeli spyware maker NSO Group violated U.S. hacking laws by using WhatsApp zero-days to deploy Pegasus spyware on at least 1,400 devices. […]
Global Security News
Cryptomining Malware Found in Popular Open Source Packages
Cryptomining malware hits popular npm packages rspack and vant, posing risks to open source tools
Asia Pacific, electric vehicles, EVs, Global Security News, honda, Nissan, Transportation
Honda and Nissan plan major merger focused on ‘intelligence and electrification’
Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan are working out the details of a major merger that could create the world’s third-largest automaker, as the companies look to survive in an industry faced with uncertainty. The Tesla-led shift towards electric vehicles, and China’s increased importance in the automotive market, have companies like Honda and Nissan feeling…
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DEF CON 32 – Hacker Jeopardy – Night 2
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 – Hacker Jeopardy – Night 2 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Top 5 Kubernetes CVEs of 2024: Have You Patched Them Yet?
Keeping up to date with critical vulnerabilities related to Kubernetes can be challenging for a variety of reasons. The biggest one may be related to Kubernetes itself; it’s a complex and rapidly evolving platform, with regular updates and new features being introduced regularly (not to mention updates to APIs and add-ons). Kubernetes environments are scalable…
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
Mission Cloud’s AWS Success: Growth, CDW Deal & What’s Next
Mission Cloud had a banner year in 2024, including growth with AWS, a new partnership with CrowdStrike, and being acquired by global technology company and services provider CDW. Channel Insider spoke with Mission Cloud President Ted Stuart to learn more about the solutions provider’s next steps as a newly acquired company. Mission Cloud’s AWS focus…
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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software
Trend Micro guards desktop and mobile devices from ransomware, phishing schemes, spam, and more for one year.
Global Security News
How CISOs Can Communicate With Their Boards Effectively
With the increased frequency of board reporting, CISOs need to ensure their interactions are brief, productive, and valuable.
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Plaud.AI brings the perfect AI note-taking assistant for all your meetings, thoughts, and interactions
Well, I’m impressed. Plaud.AI brings to the table an attractive, seamless wearable that records your meetings and then uses AI to analyse it and create meaningful summaries with individual speakers identified and to-do items picked out. And it actually works. There’s no hype, no empty promises; instead it’s true assistive AI for the person-on-the-go.
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Feds lay blame while Chinese telecom attack continues
The United States’ telecommunications infrastructure has been infiltrated by actors affiliated with China. Some of our nation’s most powerful leaders have been targeted — including President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. This is one of the most severe cybersecurity incidents against telecom the United States has ever been subject to, and — worse…
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Peter Shor Broke PKI with Ancient Math, and Futuristic Quantum Computing
Peter Shor revolutionized public-key infrastructure (PKI) using concepts that trace back to 4,000-year-old Babylonian mathematics and culminated in futuristic quantum computing. Here, we explore the math with a simple, illustrative tool to break PKI by hand. The Theme: Simple Math Meets Cybersecurity This blog delves into the math behind (breaking) cryptography, aligning with the theme…
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Health Care Data of Almost 1 Million ConnectOnCall User Exposed
A hack of health care services provider ConnectOnCall exposed the sensitive data of more than 914,000 users, the latest proof point of the growing interest threat actors have in targeting hospitals and other health care organizations. The post Health Care Data of Almost 1 Million ConnectOnCall User Exposed appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary
This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how — and why — we use them. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Middle East Cyberwar Rages On, With No End in Sight
Since October 2023, cyberattacks among countries in the Middle East have persisted, fueled by the conflict between Israel and Hamas, reeling in others on a global scale.
Best of 2024, class action lawsuit, data breach, Global Security News, National Public Data
Best of 2024: National Public Data Sued for Hack that Exposed Data of 2.9 Billion People
National Public Data, a background check company that collects sensitive personal information, is facing a class-action legal complaint for allowing the data from 2.9 billion people to be stolen in a breach and later sold on the dark web for millions of dollars. The post Best of 2024: National Public Data Sued for Hack that…
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Best of 2024: Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims
Chinese crooks are running a global network of more than 75,000 fake online shops to steal credit card data and process fraudulent payments. The post Best of 2024: Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America’s travel sector
Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region. Despegar’s board of directors…
Global Security News
AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Case
Cybersecurity researchers have found that it’s possible to use large language models (LLMs) to generate new variants of malicious JavaScript code at scale in a manner that can better evade detection. “Although LLMs struggle to create malware from scratch, criminals can easily use them to rewrite or obfuscate existing malware, making it harder to detect,”…
Best of 2024, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Featured, future, Global Security News, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, Stick to top, year-end review
Reflections on a Tumultuous 2024: How Cybersecurity and DevSecOps Took Center Stage
As we near the end of 2024, one fact is clear: It’s been another bang up year with an unprecedented amount of security incidents. All the usual suspects and some new ones have thrown things around. Resiliency is the name of the game it seems. Rising geopolitical tensions, increasingly sophisticated threat actors, and an ongoing..…
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Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead
A look at the cyber threat landscape of 2024, including major breaches and trends. An expert weighs in on key lessons and what to expect in 2025.
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Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead
A look at the cyber threat landscape of 2024, including major breaches and trends. An expert weighs in on key lessons and what to expect in 2025.
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Best Patch Management Software (2024): Compare Features & Pricing
Patch management software ensures that known vulnerabilities are patched efficiently to prevent breaches while streamlining IT workflows. Find the best patch management solution for your business.
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Best Patch Management Software (2024): Compare Features & Pricing
Patch management software ensures that known vulnerabilities are patched efficiently to prevent breaches while streamlining IT workflows. Find the best patch management solution for your business.
Global Security News, Security
Apache fixes remote code execution bypass in Tomcat web server
Apache has released a security update that addresses an important vulnerability in Tomcat web server that could lead to an attacker achieving remote code execution. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft fixes bug behind random Office 365 deactivation errors
Microsoft has rolled out a fix for a known issue that causes random “Product Deactivated” errors for customers using Microsoft 365 Office apps. […]
Global Security News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips
The online world never takes a break, and this week shows why. From ransomware creators being caught to hackers backed by governments trying new tricks, the message is clear: cybercriminals are always changing how they attack, and we need to keep up. Hackers are using everyday tools in harmful ways, hiding spyware in trusted apps,…
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Telegram
Pavel Durov says Telegram is now profitable
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said today that the company is now profitable. Durov said the chat app’s total revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2024. The company, which launched its premium subscription service in 2022, now has 12 million paid users. Durov also said that the app is finishing the year with more than $500 million…
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, NSO Group, pegasus, privacy, Security, Spyware, WhatsApp
WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case
A US judge ruled that the Israeli spyware maker breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with Pegasus © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
Rockstar2FA Collapse Fuels Expansion of FlowerStorm Phishing-as-a-Service
An interruption to the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit called Rockstar 2FA has led to a rapid uptick in activity from another nascent offering named FlowerStorm. “It appears that the [Rockstar2FA] group running the service experienced at least a partial collapse of its infrastructure, with pages associated with the service no longer reachable,” Sophos said in a…
Europe, Global Security News
Interpol Identifies Over 140 Human Traffickers in New Initiative
A new digital operation has enabled Interpol to identify scores of human traffickers operating between South America and Europe
Global Security News
Leveraging API Gateways for Comprehensive API Protection
GUEST OPINION: Once upon a time, the Internet was a much less connected place. However, with the growth of web applications and then APIs to connect them, users, applications, and websites are tightly woven together in ways that can create security risks.
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2025
The 2025 cybersecurity landscape is increasingly complex, driven by sophisticated cyber threats, increased regulation, and rapidly evolving technology. In 2025, organizations will be challenged with protecting sensitive information for their customers while continuing to provide seamless and easy user experiences. Here’s a closer look at ten emerging challenges and threats set to shape the
Global Security News
ICO Warns of Mobile Phone Festive Privacy Snafu
The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned that millions of Brits don’t know how to erase personal data from their old devices
Exploits, Global Security News
U.S. Judge Rules Against NSO Group in WhatsApp Pegasus Spyware Case
Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp scored a major legal victory in its fight against Israeli commercial spyware vendor NSO Group after a federal judge in the U.S. state of California ruled in favor of the messaging giant for exploiting a security vulnerability to deliver Pegasus. “The limited evidentiary record before the court does show that defendants’ Pegasus…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Vulnerabilities
Top 7 zero-day exploitation trends of 2024
Zero-day vulnerabilities saw big growth once again in 2024. With no patch available, zero-day flaws give attackers a significant jump on cybersecurity defense teams, making them a critical weapon for attacking enterprise systems. But while all zero-days are essential for CISOs and their team to be aware of, and for vendors to remedy in a…
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xAI is testing a standalone iOS app for its Grok chatbot
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is testing out a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, which was available only to X users until now. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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AppViewX 2025 Predictions: Machine Identity Security, Certificate Lifecycle Management and PKI
In 2024, we certainly witnessed some interesting trends and disruptions in machine and non-human management, certificate lifecycle management (CLM), and PKI. In research from the Enterprise Strategy Group, non-human (machine) identities are outnumbering human identities in enterprise environments by more than 20:1. Following on Google’s previous proposal on reducing TLS certificate validity to 90 days,…
Europe, Global Security News
Italy Fines OpenAI €15 Million for ChatGPT GDPR Data Privacy Violations
Italy’s data protection authority has fined ChatGPT maker OpenAI a fine of €15 million ($15.66 million) over how the generative artificial intelligence application handles personal data. The fine comes nearly a year after the Garante found that ChatGPT processed users’ information to train its service in violation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
China’s SMIC Extends Rally on AI Enthusiasm, Accelerated Chip Localization
Shares in China’s largest chip maker continued to rally amid buoyant investor sentiment.
Global Security News
A Looming Threat to Bitcoin: The Risk of a Quantum Hack
Crypto executives urge better encryption technology as a safeguard against a potential attack powered by quantum computing.
2305, 2311, 7750, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
4 Wege zu neuer Cyberabwehrstärke
Generative AI kann traditionellen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen neuen “Schwung” verleihen. Henri Studios | shutterstock.com Von Smartphones und Wearables über IoT-Geräte bis hin zu Cloud-Infrastrukturen – die Bandbreite und Komplexität unseres digitalen Ökosystems nimmt weiterhin in beispiellosem Tempo zu. Parallel wächst auch die Zahl der Schwachstellen und Backdoors, was sich in verheerenden Cyberattacken manifestiert. Nur drei Beispiele aus…
Elon Musk, Global IT News, Global Security News, Social, TC, Twitter, X Premium+
X jacks up Premium+ prices 37.5%, hits some markets harder
X is raising prices for its top-tier subscription service by 37.5%, marking the largest price increase since the platform’s acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022. The Premium+ service will cost $22 monthly in the U.S., up from $16, effective December 21, according to a company statement. Annual subscriptions will increase to $229 from $168. X…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Sriram Krishnan named Trump’s senior policy advisor for AI
Incoming president Donald Trump has confirmed reports that Sriram Krishnan, until recently a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), will serve as senior policy advisor for AI at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Trump said in a statement that Krishnan will “help shape and coordinate AI policy across government, working with…
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Palantir and Anduril reportedly building a tech consortium to bid on defense contracts
Two big defense tech players, Palantir and Anduril, are talking to tech companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, Saronic, and Scale AI about forming a consortium to bid on Pentagon contracts, according to a report in the Financial Times. The goal, the FT says, is to challenge the dominance of “prime” defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon,…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management (IAM), machine identity management, Security Bloggers Network
Harnessing Innovation in Machine Identity Management
How Does Innovation Impact Machine Identity Management? Imagine an environment where machine identities are as secure as human identities, where every “tourist” in the system is accounted for, their “passports” encrypted and secure. This is the goal of Non-Human Identity (NHI) management. But how is such a task undertaken? The answer lies in harnessing innovation.…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Secrets Management, Security Bloggers Network
Building Trust with Efficient Privileged Access Management
Why is Privileged Access Management Crucial? Does it ever cross your mind how privileged access management plays a significant role in safeguarding your organization’s data and systems? With a largely digitalized economy, the landscape of potential security threats has dramatically shifted, introducing us to the likes of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and the vast complexities they…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Bloggers Network
Protected Access: Enhancing Cloud IAM Strategies
Unpacking the Importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in Cloud Security Can we imagine a world where Non-Human Identities (NHIs) weren’t instrumental to our cybersecurity strategies? NHIs, or machine identities, perform an irreplaceable function in today’s environment, where businesses are increasingly migrating their operations to the cloud. They are the unheralded heroes, working tirelessly behind the…
Cloud Compliance, Global Security News, Secrets Management, Secrets Rotation, Security Bloggers Network
Capable Compliance through Rigorous Secrets Rotation
Is Your Organization Taking a Rigorous Approach to Secrets Rotation? In today’s advanced technological landscape, ensuring compliance and maintaining a capable security posture is no longer optional. Particularly, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets rotation has become a cornerstone of robust cybersecurity strategies. The question is, is your organization up to speed with…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Secrets Management, Secrets Sprawl, Security Bloggers Network
Innovations in Handling Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl
Have You Ever Wondered about the Management of Cloud-Based Secret Sprawl? With the rapid digital transformation and the upsurge in cloud computing, enterprises are continually looking for innovative strategies to manage the ever-increasing avalanche of non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets with minimum risk and maximum efficiency. This necessity has given rise to the urgent need…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Ensure Certainty with Advanced Threat Detection Methods
Why Advanced Threat Detection Matters? Ever wondered why organizations across various sectors -financial services, healthcare, travel, and DevOps, are placing great emphasis on advanced threat detection? Well, the reason lies in our increasingly digitized economy, where securing digital assets has become a high priority. More so, when we recognize that these digital assets are not…
Apps, Donald Trump, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Social, TikTok
Trump says he wants to keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
With a US TikTok ban scheduled to take effect in less than a month, President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he’d like to keep the app around, according to Reuters. “We’re going to have to start thinking because, you know, we did go on TikTok, and we had a great response with billions of views,…
Blog, Exploits, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season
Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Cybercriminals exploit increased online activity and reduced vigilance during this period. Understanding these threats is crucial for effective defense. The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses.…
AI, ai alignment, AI research, ai safety, ChatGPT, Global IT News, Global Security News, openai, TC
OpenAI trained o1 and o3 to ‘think’ about its safety policy
OpenAI announced a new family of AI reasoning models on Friday, o3, which the startup claims to be more advanced than o1 or anything else it’s released. These improvements appear to have come from scaling test-time compute, something we wrote about last month, but OpenAI also says it used a new safety paradigm to train…
Apple, autonomous vehicles, Cruise, EVs, Fisker, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, Transportation
The biggest flops and fizzles in 2024 transportation, from Apple Car to Fisker
Autonomous vehicle technology and electrification startups were once the darlings of the VC and corporate world. The two technologies promised billions of dollars in revenue — and a new pathway for automakers to make money beyond building and selling cars. Those VC-money-printing days have been over for AVs for a while now, with a few…
Global IT News, Global Security News
The Kingston XS1000 Red external SSD is the pocket rocket storage you need
Global memory and storage manufacturer Kingston says USB storage doesn’t have to be bland or meh – its stunning red XS1000 SSD is blazing fast while looking magnificent.
Apple, Gadgets, Global IT News, Global Security News, Hardware, Security
Apple might be working on a smart doorbell
There’s been a lot of reporting in recent months around Apple’s efforts to expand its footprint in customers’ homes with in-development products like a wall-mounted smart home hub. According to a new report in Bloomberg, that strategy could also include a smart doorbell. This doorbell would use Apple’s FaceID technology to scan people’s faces as…
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DEF CON 32 – NTLM: The Last Ride
Authors/Presenters: Jim Rush, Tomais Williamson 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 – NTLM: The Last Ride appeared first on Security…
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Tetsuwan Scientific is making robotic AI scientists that can run experiments on their own
LLM models are already capable of diagnosing scientific outputs, but, until now, had “no physical agency to actually perform” experiments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto this year
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 47 cyberattacks that occurred in 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis. […]
Global Security News
If You’re Checking That Bag, It Had Better Have an AirTag
Make sure the battery isn’t low and turn on Lost Mode—even if the luggage isn’t lost—for more frequent alerts.
Global Security News
Rapid7’s top three cyber security predictions for 2025
Leading cyber security solutions provider Rapid7 has provided its top three predictions for 2025. The Nasdaq-listed company with a global footprint had its Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Partnerships, Sabeen Malik, who is based in Washington DC, and UK-based Chief Scientist Raj Samani, look into their crystal ball and these are their…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Apple’s App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps
An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.
Global Security News
How Scammers Are Using AI This Holiday Season to Steal Your Money
Fake licenses and passports are being generated to fraudulently verify identities—among other techniques.
Global Security News
Raimondo Says Holding Back China in Chips Race Is a ‘Fool’s Errand’
The Commerce secretary says investment, more than export controls, will keep the U.S. ahead of Beijing.
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, gpt-5, openai, Startups
OpenAI’s GPT-5 reportedly falling short of expectations
OpenAI’s efforts to develop its next major model, GPT-5, are running behind schedule, with results that don’t yet justify the enormous costs, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. This echoes an earlier report in The Information suggesting that OpenAI is looking to new strategies as GPT-5 might not represent as big…
GitHub, Global IT News, Global Security News, Google, Meta, openai, Social, TechCrunch Week in Review, Week in Review
OpenAI announces new o3 model — but you can’t use it yet
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at OpenAI’s last — and biggest — announcement from its “12 Days of OpenAI” event; Apple’s potential entrance into the foldable market; and why Databricks is choosing to wait to go public. Let’s get into it. P.S. We’re off for the holidays! Week in Review…
antitrust, Global IT News, Global Security News, Google, Government & Policy, US Department of Justice
Google pushes back against DOJ’s ‘interventionist’ remedies in antitrust case
Google has offered up its own proposal in a recent antitrust case that saw the US Department of Justice argue that Google must sell its Chrome browser. US District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google had acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, with the DOJ then proposing a number…
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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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DEF CON 32 – Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners
Authors/Presenters: Adnan Khan, John Stawinski 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 – Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners…
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If climate tech is dead, what comes next?
Climate tech is about a decade old, and people are itching for a rebrand. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News, Security
New FlowerStorm Microsoft phishing service fills void left by Rockstar2FA
A new Microsoft 365 phishing-as-a-service platform called “FlowerStorm” is growing in popularity, filling the void left behind by the sudden shutdown of the Rockstar2FA cybercrime service. […]
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Is Your Company’s Website Compromising Customer Data?
If you are a security, compliance, and privacy professional, it’s time to focus on an often-ignored issue—client-side security. While many organizations dedicate significant resources to protecting their servers, there’s a critical question to consider: are you also safeguarding what’s happening on your users’ browsers? Every time a user visits your website, their browser downloads and…
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Hollywood angels: Here are the celebrities who are also star VCs
Becoming a venture capitalist has become the latest status symbol In Hollywood. Everyone from Olivia Wilde to Emma Watson is investing in startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Meet Skyseed, a VC fund and incubator backing the Bluesky and AT Protocol ecosystem
On November 15, Peter Wang posted a message requesting ideas for a new incubator and fund to support experimental projects built on the burgeoning Bluesky/AT Protocol ecosystem. Four weeks later, Skyseed emerged with an initial commitment of $1 million. This turnaround, a speed underscored by the fact that the fund doesn’t even have a website…
Global Security News
America’s Chip War With China Will Spread
Low-end legacy chips not subject to restrictions but vital to industry have given strength to Chinese manufacturers.
Global Security News
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.
Global Security News, North America
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…
Global Security News
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.
Global Security News
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
Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Marc Andreessen, Venture
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.
Canoo, electric vehicles, EVs, Exclusive, Global IT News, Global Security News, Transportation
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…
Blog, Careers, cryptography, Global Security News, PQC, Security, Security Awareness, Security Bloggers Network
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…