Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, raised $100 million Series B at a post-money valuation of $2.6 billion, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The round is being led by returning investor Thrive Capital, the person said. This new funding comes just four months after Anysphere raised its $60 million Series…
Month: December 2024
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Backed by a16z and NEA, Backflip raises $30M Series A to turn text into AI-generated designs
Led by Markforged veterans and backed by a16z, Backlip has raised $30M to democratize product design thanks to AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app
A malicious Android spyware application named ‘BMI CalculationVsn’ was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool but stealing data from infected devices in the background. […]
AppSec, Best Practices, Global Security News, Legit, Security Bloggers Network, Threats
What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention
Privilege escalation is a critical cybersecurity threat in which a user—usually a malicious actor—gains access to data beyond what their account permissions allow. Attackers can gain this access through human error, stolen credentials, or social engineering. The post What Is Privilege Escalation? Types, Examples, and Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Detection as Code: Key Components, Tools, and More
As software development accelerates, the need to identify threats and respond in real time is greater than ever. Detection as Code (DaC) allows you to write, maintain, and automate your threat detection logic as if it were software code, making security a built-in part of the development pipeline. The post Detection as Code: Key Components,…
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Kubernetes Secrets: How to Create and Use Them
Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is a powerful platform for orchestrating containers in complex, distributed environments. Among its many features, Kubernetes has Secrets, which safeguard sensitive information like API keys, passwords, and tokens in a cluster. By separating confidential data from application code, Kubernetes Secrets reduce the risk of exposure during workflows and deployments. The…
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Tapestry, a new app for tracking social media, news, blogs, and more, will launch in ‘early 2025’
A new app called Tapestry promising to unify social media, news, and RSS in one place, is nearing completion. Designed by Iconfactory, the same team that created the third-party Twitter client Twitterific back in the day, Tapestry was unveiled at the beginning of the year as a tool that could better organize today’s fragmented online…
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet targeting Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. […]
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Junipers warns of Mirai botnet targeting Session Smart routers
uniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. […]
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Waymo fills the Cruise void overseas and a salute to icon Jean Jennings
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. This will be the last newsletter of 2024! But don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2025 — sign up here to get it in your inbox every week. Thank you for reading and your emails. I love…
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Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos using prompts
Instagram head Adam Mosseri is teasing upcoming generative AI features for the social app that will allow creators to “change nearly any aspect” of their videos using text prompts. The editing tools will be powered by Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, and are expected to launch on the social network sometime next year, Mosseri said…
Global Security News
Orgs Scramble to Fix Actively Exploited Bug in Apache Struts 2
A newly discovered vulnerability, CVE-2024-53677, in the aging Apache framework is going to cause major headaches for IT teams, since patching isn’t enough to fix it.
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Top 5 No-Code and Low-Code Tools of 2025
No-code and low-code tools have revolutionized software development by enabling all kinds of users to create powerful applications without requiring extensive coding expertise. These tools empower developers and non-developers alike to automate workflows, build websites, and create mobile apps using intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces, pre-built templates, and seamless integrations. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a small…
Global Security News
Bridging the ‘Keyboard-to-Chair’ Gap With Identity Verification
Modern identity verification (IDV) approaches aim to connect digital credentials and real-world identity without sacrificing usability.
Asia Pacific, china, future union, Global Security News, humba ventures, Russia, Venture
Over 20 venture firms pledge to not take money from China, Russia
Founders now have a way to ensure that their investors haven’t taken money from countries like China, Russia, Iran or Cuba. Over 20 venture firms have signed the Clean Capital Certification, attesting that they have not and will not take money from foreign adversaries. Some of the firms that have signed include Marlinspike Partners, Humba…
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Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output. […]
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Fortinet warns of FortiWLM bug giving hackers admin privileges
Fortinet has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Fortinet Wireless Manager (FortiWLM) that allows remote attackers to take over devices by executing unauthorized code or commands through specially crafted web requests. […]
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CVE-2024-50379: A Critical Race Condition in Apache Tomcat
An Apache Tomcat web server vulnerability has been published, exposing the platform to remote code execution through a race condition failure. The post CVE-2024-50379: A Critical Race Condition in Apache Tomcat appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Google releases its own ‘reasoning’ AI model
Google has released what it’s calling a new “reasoning” AI model — but it’s in the experimental stages, and from our brief testing, there’s certainly room for improvement. The new model, called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental (a mouthful, to be sure), is available in AI Studio, Google’s AI prototyping platform. A model card describes…
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$25 billion valuation Chime takes another step towards an IPO
Digital bank Chime has reportedly filed its confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC, with an eye toward a 2025 debut. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology…
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Formula One Owner Liberty Media’s Bid for MotoGP Faces In-Depth EU Probe
The European Commission launched an in-depth investigation into Formula One owner Liberty Media’s planned bid for Dorna Sports over concerns the deal could hurt competition in broadcasting and streaming markets.
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World(coin) must let Europeans comprehensively delete their data, under privacy order
It took a lot more than the initially slated few weeks to arrive, but a pivotal privacy decision that’s been hanging over Sam Altman’s World (aka Worldcoin) for months has finally landed, via a late December decision from the Bavarian data protection authority enforcing the bloc’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a comprehensive privacy framework…
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Chinese cyber center points finger at U.S. over alleged cyberattacks to steal trade secrets
China’s national cyber incident response center accused the U.S. government of launching cyberattacks against two Chinese tech companies in a bid to steal trade secrets. In a notice Wednesday, the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT) said a suspected U.S. intelligence agency was behind the attacks, and that CNCERT had…
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Kindo Unveils New Channel Partner Program for AI-Powered DevSecOps Solutions
Cybersecurity company, Kindo, is launching a new channel partner program aimed at empowering value-added resellers (VARs), MSPs, and other partners to deliver their AI-augmented security operations to DevSecOps teams on a global scale to accelerate growth and expand market reach. Program signals Kindo’s desire for mutual success According to the company, its channel partner program…
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Microsoft says Auto HDR causes game freezes on Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft is now blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Auto HDR enabled due to a compatibility issue that causes game freezes. […]
Global Security News
US Organizations Still Using Kaspersky Products Despite Ban
Bitsight found that 40% of US organizations who used Kaspersky products before the government ban came into effect still appear to be using them
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Blackstone acquisition of clinical trial service provider not opposed, subject to ‘divestiture of Australian subsidiary’
The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of I’rom Group Co Limited by Blackstone Group (HK) Limited after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking requiring the divestment of CMAX Clinical Research Pty Ltd.
Global Security News
CISA Releases Draft of National Cyber Incident Response Plan
The draft of the long-awaited update to the NCIRP outlines the efforts, mechanisms, involved parties, and decisions the US government will use in response to a large-scale cyber incident.
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Smashing Security podcast #398: Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack. All this and more is discussed in…
Global Security News, Security
BeyondTrust says hackers breached Remote Support SaaS instances
Privileged access management company BeyondTrust suffered a cyberattack in early December after threat actors breached some of its Remote Support SaaS instances. […]
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How to generate passive income blogging
GUEST OPINION: Blogging is one of the best ways to generate money online if you build up traffic. While it might take some time, earning over $50,000 a year with enough hard work is possible. So, if you’re aspiring to become a blogger or exploring online income streams, you’ve come to the right place.
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Data Security in 2025: Five Steps to Strategic Success in 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, IT security and business leaders will be braced for another challenging year ahead. In the long-term, economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability seem set to continue, creating the conditions in which threat actors thrive. They will increasingly have the tools at their disposal to launch more impactful cyber-attacks in greater…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Is Shein safe? Cybersecurity tips for fashion lovers
Have you found yourself scrolling through Shein’s endless feed of trendy clothes and asking yourself, “Is it safe to buy from here?” You’re not alone. The post Is Shein safe? Cybersecurity tips for fashion lovers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ukrainian sentenced to five years in jail for work on Raccoon Stealer
Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for his role in operating Raccoon Infostealer malware, which infiltrated millions of computers worldwide to steal personal data. According to court documents, Sokolovsky, 28, was integral to operations that allowed the leasing of Raccoon Infostealer for $200 per month, payable via cryptocurrency.…
Global Security News
Radware expands AI-driven application and network protection for a top 5 bank in Italy
Addresses rising Web DDoS attacks and DORA compliance deadline COMPANY NEWS: Radware, a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, announced it expanded its agreement with one of Italy’s top 5 banks. Based on the agreement, the financial institution will use Radware’s end-to-end suite of network and application security and application…
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Tesla is courting Texas cities to test its promised robotaxi service
Tesla is evaluating multiple Texas cities where it wants to test a long-promised robotaxi service, including Austin, according to emails obtained by Bloomberg News. An employee has apparently been in touch with Austin officials since May, and recently held an event in December to “train first responders on how to best work with Tesla’s autonomous…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Space, TC
K2 Space will fly its extra-large satellite for the first time in 2026
K2 Space is betting that the future of the space hardware will be big — really big. The startup is building massive spacecraft under the assumption that launch costs will continue to drop as SpaceX’s Starship and other heavy-lift vehicles come online. It looks like the Space Force is taking up their side of that…
Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, travel, Venture
Hotel booking platform Safara raises $14M, acquires rival Skipper
Doug Schuessler has always been a founder. This passion, which has been with him since childhood, saw him launch two startups, move to San Francisco, and take a job at Square to see what a “real rocket shop looked like.” He later became chief revenue officer at restaurant booking platform Resy, before becoming a founder once…
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Machine Identity Was the Focus at Gartner’s IAM Summit
Last week’s Gartner IAM Summit in Grapevine, Texas, was a whirlwind of insights, particularly around machine identity management (MIM). The event underscored the transformative trends and challenges shaping the domain, providing both thought leadership and actionable strategies for businesses navigating these complexities. Expanding IAM to Embrace Machine and Non-Human Identities Human identity management and machine…
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Culina Health nabs $7.9M to provide virtual access to registered dietitians
As a dietitian, Vanessa Rissetto’s main goal is to help people stay healthy. She also knew that there were some roadblocks to achieving that. For example, the Black community deals with pressing health concerns, in addition to a disproportionate lack of access to care. More than 80% of registered dietitians in the U.S. are white,…
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Decart adds another $32M at a $500M+ valuation
A young startup that emerged from stealth less than two months ago with big-name backers and bigger ambitions to make a splash in the world of AI is returning to the spotlight. Decart is building what its CEO and co-founder Dean Leitersdorf describes as “a fully vertically integrated AI research lab,” alongside enterprise and consumer…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Security Operations Center
From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise. However, this model traps SOCs in…
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US government urges high-ranking officials to lock down mobile devices following telecom breaches
The move to urge Americans to use end-to-end encrypted apps comes as China-backed gangs are hacking into phone and internet giants. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
EU Opens Door for AI Training Using Personal Data
The EU Data Protection Board (EDPB) published a long-awaited opinion on how GDPR should apply to AI models
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Oura closes $200M round, bringing its valuation to $5.2B
Smart ring maker Oura announced on Thursday that it has closed a $200 million Series D funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $5.2 billion. The round included participation from Fidelity Management and glucose device maker Dexcom. Oura says the new capital will allow it to expand its product offerings and further invest in product, science,…
Global Security News
New Malware Can Kill Engineering Processes in ICS Environments
Forescout identified a new type of malware capable of terminating engineering processes, used to target Siemens engineering workstations
Global Security News
Thousands Download Malicious npm Libraries Impersonating Legitimate Tools
Threat actors have been observed uploading malicious typosquats of legitimate npm packages such as typescript-eslint and @types/node that have racked up thousands of downloads on the package registry. The counterfeit versions, named @typescript_eslinter/eslint and types-node, are engineered to download a trojan and retrieve second-stage payloads, respectively. “While typosquatting attacks are
Global IT News, Global Security News
Equinix Collaborates with Dell Technologies to Help Enterprises Deploy Flexible and Scalable AI Infrastructure
New Effort Supports Partners to Deploy AI Strategies with Tailored and Integrated Solution Built for the Rapidly Evolving Market
Global Security News
Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with Default Passwords
Juniper Networks is warning that Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords are being targeted as part of a malicious campaign that deploys the Mirai botnet malware. The company said it’s issuing the advisory after “several customers” reported anomalous behavior on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December 11, 2024. “These systems have…
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With Neverless, former Revolut execs want to make meme coins easy to buy
There’s an ocean of meme coins beyond Dogecoin, and a new startup called Neverless wants to make it easier to get started with trading crypto, with a particular focus on providing access to small-cap tokens. This is an interesting new crypto startup, founded by three former executives at Revolut, the London-based fintech juggernaut. Phuc To…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Commvault and Cybermindz.Org Join Forces to Tackle Mental Health Crisis in ANZ’s Cybersecurity Sector
New research reveals alarming burnout and poor sleep quality among cybersecurity professionals in ANZ, surpassing challenges faced by frontline healthcare workers.
Global Security News
Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush
The strike comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Privacy has entered the chat
GUEST OPINION: Every click and swipe might feel like fleeting moments online, however, our digital footprints are enduring records that can be analysed, monetised, and sometimes weaponised.
Global Security News
Veeam, the world’s #1 leader in data resilience, welcomes new investors with a $15 billion valuation
Insight Partners owned Veeam expands investor base in a $2 billion secondary equity offering led by TPG with participation from Temasek, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, and others COMPANY NEWS: – Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader in Data Resilience by market share, announced an expansion of its shareholder base in a $2 billion secondary offering,…
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McAfee vs Norton: Which Antivirus Software Is Best?
Norton and McAfee are among the original AV vendors. Does one have an edge over the other?
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The year in ransomware: Security lessons to help you stay one step ahead
Operation Cronos, a Europol-led coalition of law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, announced in February that it had disrupted LockBit — one of the most prolific ransomware gangs in the world — at “every level” of its operations. Being responsible for 25% to 33% of all ransomware attacks in 2023, LockBit had become target No.…
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North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024
With the rising adoption and value of crypto assets, the potential for theft is also on the rise. This year, the total value of cryptocurrency stolen surged 21%, reaching a substantial $2.2 billion. And according to a Chainalysis report released on Thursday, more than half of this amount was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hacking groups.…
Global Security News
Crypto-Hackers Steal $2.2bn as North Koreans Dominate
Mainly North Korean hackers stole over $2bn from crypto platforms in 2024, says Chainalysis
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CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Secure Their Cloud Environments
CISA is requiring all federal agencies to adopt stronger measures to improve their SaaS configurations and protect their complex cloud environments against growing threats from hackers, who are increasingly targeting third parties like cloud providers. The post CISA Mandates Federal Agencies Secure Their Cloud Environments appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The promise and warning of Truth Terminal, the AI bot that secured $50,000 in Bitcoin from Marc Andreessen
“I think the most ironic way the world could end would be if someone makes a memecoin about a man’s stretched anus and it brings about the singularity.” That’s Andy Ayrey, the founder of decentralized AI alignment research lab Upward Spiral, who is also behind the viral AI bot Truth Terminal. You might have heard…
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SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip
The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, with six leading vendors — Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet and Netskope — capturing a combined 72% market share. The post SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip appeared first on Security…
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AI-powered networks and Wi-Fi 7
GUEST OPINION: “Data growth is driving network infrastructure modernisation in Australia, fuelled by AI-powered applications and IoT devices. With increasing demands from businesses and consumers, the network is more crucial than ever. By 2025, Australian networks are expected to be more scalable, agile, AI-ready, flexible, intelligent and secure, with Wi-Fi 7 leading the charge.
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EU asks for views on plan to force Apple to open up iOS
The European Commission has published draft proposals for how Apple must meet interoperability requirements flowing from the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) — inviting feedback on proposed measures targeted at areas like iOS notifications, data transfer, and device set-up by January 9, 2025. European Union regulators then have until around mid March to adopt final…
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Macquarie Health Selects Newgen to Transform Patient Experience
Implements intelligent patient document processing system, leveraging Newgen workflow, document extraction and AI/ML capabilities.
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Network Security, Security, Vulnerabilities
US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
The US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data. Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have…
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Bugs in a major McDonald’s India delivery system exposed sensitive customer data
McDonald’s India exposed the personal information of customers and drivers due to security flaws impacting its APIs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Recorded Future CEO Calls Russia’s “Undesirable” Listing a “Compliment”
Cybersecurity firm Recorded Future has been listed as an “undesirable” organization by the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation
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Check Point Software Recognised as a Leader in Email Security in the Inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms
COMPANY NEWS: Proven Protection at Scale: Check Point Harmony Email Collaboration Secures Businesses Globally, Exceeding US$100M in ARR
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New Contract Extends Norway’s Nødnett TETRA Radio Network into 2030s
Motorola Solutions will continue to operate and service the country’s nationwide TETRA network that provides first responders with trusted, reliable and secure voice communications
Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on ByteDance , Dye & Durham, Huawei and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
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Balancing security and customer experience: 4 tips for fraud prevention during peak seasons
GUEST OPINION: Consumers spend billions during the end-of-year shopping season, with businesses on Stripe processing over AUD 47 billion globally over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. Pre-Christmas sales in Australia are expected to grow by 2.7% from last year. With increased activity meaning the potential for more fraud, one important way retailers can make the most…
Global Security News
The Age of Quantum Software Has Already Started
Companies are building quantum algorithms and running them over simulators and early-stage machines.
Global Security News
Fortinet Warns of Critical FortiWLM Flaw That Could Lead to Admin Access Exploits
Fortinet has issued an advisory for a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) that could lead to disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990, carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0. “A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in FortiWLM may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to…
Global Security News, Industry, Security Bloggers Network
Anatomy of a 6-day Credential Stuffing Attack From 2.2M Residential IPs
In this article, we cover the details of a heavily distributed credential-stuffing attack that targeted a major US financial service company (spoiler: there were some pretty clear signs of device spoofing, as you’ll see below). By the end of the bot attack, which lasted 6 days, Castle blocked The post Anatomy of a 6-day Credential…
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Vulnerability Exploit Assessment Tool EPSS Exposed to Adversarial Attack
A Morphisec researcher showed how an attacker could manipulate FIRST’s Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) using AI
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Apple and Meta go to war over interoperability vs. privacy
Apple and Meta are warring in Europe over the balance between interoperability and privacy, Reuters reports. The fight focuses on the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a competition regulation that requires designated gatekeepers (including Apple and Meta) not to restrict rivals’ access to so-called core platform services. In Apple’s case, this means: iOS, iPadOS,…
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After raising $26M, Hyme Energy signs global deal to scale thermal storage
With lithium battery storage too weak for many industries, companies are desperately looking elsewhere for energy storage. Molten-salt batteries offer high energy and power density, and can work for long periods. Now, Denmark’s Hyme Energy — which has raised $26 million to date — has signed a deal which could see its technology scale to…
Global Security News
CISA Mandates Cloud Security for Federal Agencies by 2025 Under Binding Directive 25-01
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01, ordering federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments and abide by Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) secure configuration baselines. “Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the significant risks posed by misconfigurations and weak security controls,
Global Security News
Interpol Calls for an End to “Pig Butchering” Terminology
Interpol wants to change the term “pig butchering” to “romance baiting”
Global Security News
Dutch DPA Fines Netflix €4.75 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transparency
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Wednesday fined video on-demand streaming service Netflix €4.75 million ($4.93 million) for not giving consumers enough information about how it used their data between 2018 and 2020. An investigation launched by the DPA in 2019 found that the tech giant did not inform customers clearly enough in its…
Global Security News, IT Strategy, Security
Top security solutions being piloted today — and how to do it right
Ask almost any CISO and they will tell you the security landscape just keeps getting more complex. New products arise, technology categories blur, vendors gobble up competitors or venture into adjacent markets, and every once in a while a seismic advance like generative AI comes along to shake up everything. But with threat vectors constantly…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
The Best Mimecast DMARC Analyzer Alternatives and Competitors
Check out the list of top 10 Mimecast Dmarc analyzer alternatives. Find the best solution for your email security by considering their pros & cons & pricing. The post The Best Mimecast DMARC Analyzer Alternatives and Competitors appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
UAC-0125 Abuses Cloudflare Workers to Distribute Malware Disguised as Army+ App
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed that a threat actor it tracks as UAC-0125 is leveraging Cloudflare Workers service to trick military personnel in the country into downloading malware disguised as Army+, a mobile app that was introduced by the Ministry of Defence back in August 2024 in an effort to…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Turning Insights into Action: The Importance of Vulnerability Remediation after VAPT
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) has become an essential practice for organizations aiming to secure their digital assets. However, identifying vulnerabilities is only half the battle; the real challenge lies in addressing them effectively. This is where vulnerability remediation comes into play. It is the critical step that turns insights from VAPT into actionable…
AI, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Quantum, Software
BlueQubit raises $10M to take Quantum software into real-world applications
Integrating quantum computing into real-world computer applications is an ongoing problem, as the platforms are architected fundamentally differently. BlueQubit, a San Francisco-based quantum software startup founded by Stanford alumni, thinks it might have the answer. Its Quantum Software as a Service (QSaaS) platform attempts to tackle the above problem by providing end-users with access to…
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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: A Strategic Roadmap for the C-Suite
By staying attuned to trends, C-suite leaders can drive security strategies that not only protect but also empower the business to thrive. The post 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: A Strategic Roadmap for the C-Suite appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors
The Chinese fintech company, co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said it has no plans to go public, striking back at social-media posts contending the company was exploring a potential backdoor listing.
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Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security
Virtual skimmers exploit vulnerabilities in websites that process payments online, often without leaving a trace until it’s too late. The post Understanding Virtual Skimmers: A Threat to E-Commerce Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Indian startups raised 32% fewer rounds in 2024 as VCs got selective
Indian startups raised 32% fewer funding rounds in 2024 compared to last year, per new numbers from data intelligence platform Tracxn, signaling that investors are being more selective when striking deals. The number of startup funding rounds fell to 1,448 compared to 2,114 last year, but overall funding rose 6% to $11.3 billion — the…
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Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025
Phishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders. The post Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Apple Faults Meta for Interoperability Requests
Apple called out Meta Platforms for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism that comes as the European Union advances efforts to force the iPhone maker to give developers greater access to its technology.
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Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance Endpoint Security Platform to Further AI Ambitions
Arctic Wolf this week revealed it has acquired the Cyclance endpoint security platform from Blackberry for $160 million. The post Arctic Wolf Acquires Cylance Endpoint Security Platform to Further AI Ambitions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Die 10 häufigsten LLM-Schwachstellen
Diese Schwachstellen sollten Sie kennen, damit Ihnen Ihr Large Language Model nicht um die Ohren fliegt. VectorMine | shutterstock.com Das Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) hat seine Top Ten der kritischsten Schwachstellen bei Large Language Models (LLMs) aktualisiert. Mit ihrer Top-Ten-Liste (PDF) wollen die OWASP-Security-Experten Unternehmen(sanwender) über die potenziellen Risiken beim Einsatz von großen…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
Sehr geehrter CEO,
Mit einem offenen Brief appelliert CISO-Veteran Tyler Farrar an die CEOs dieser Welt. fizkes | shutterstock.com Nie stand mehr auf dem Spiel. Jede Woche machen neue Cybersicherheitsvorfälle Schlagzeilen, kosten Millionen, fügen der Reputation von Unternehmen irreparablen Schaden zu und treten neue Wellen der Verunsicherung los, die sich gleichermaßen auf Kunden und Stakeholder auswirken. Die wesentliche…
Global Security News
India Sees Surge in API Attacks, Especially in Banking, Utilities
The number of DDoS-related incidents targeting APIs have jumped by 30x compared with traditional Web assets, suggesting that attackers see the growing API landscape as the more attractive target.
Data Privacy, GDPR, Europe, Global Security News
In potential reversal, European authorities say AI can indeed use personal data — without consent — for training
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a wide-ranging report on Wednesday exploring the many complexities and intricacies of modern AI model development. It said that it was open to potentially allowing personal data, without owner’s consent, to train models, as long as the finished application does not reveal any of that private information. This…
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‘We want to pay it forward’: Funding Societies raises $25M to boost capital for SMEs in Southeast Asia
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly 50% of Southeast Asia’s GDP, contributing to job creation, innovation, and overall economic expansion. Nevertheless, as in other parts of the world, SMEs in Southeast Asia face challenges when it comes to sufficient working capital. In a nutshell, SMEs are typically deemed too risky for traditional banks…
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Exclusive: Google’s Gemini is forcing contractors to rate AI responses outside their expertise
Internal guidelines passed down from Google led to concerns that the AI model could be prone to inaccurate outputs on topics like healthcare. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Video: How To Run Your IT Business With MSP Unplugged
In Part 1 of this two part episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso is joined by two of the three hosts of what some say is the longest running MSP podcast, MSP Unplugged. Paco Lebron and Corey Kirkendoll are both CEOs of their managed services businesses. Lebron runs ProdigyTeks out of Chicago,…