Authors/Presenters: Tim Chase 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 – Manufacturing Lessons Learned, Lessons Taught appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Month: February 2025
Global IT News, Global Security News
Thoughtworks appoints Asia Pacific regional chief
Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation, has appointed Steven Yurisich as Asia Pacific Regional Managing Director.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Nozomi Networks Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms
Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT and CPS security, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms.
Bluesky, Global IT News, Global Security News, Social, social media
Bluesky adds a ‘followers only’ reply option
The new feature lets users limit their conversations to connections of their own choosing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
AvePoint Launches Next-Gen Platform to Drive MSP Revenue
Data security, governance, and resilience leader AvePoint recently announced the launch of its AvePoint Elements platform to modernize MSPs’ client, cloud, and tenant management. Recurring revenue in security essentials through Elements now available The next generation of AvePoint Elements will equip partners with new security-centric recurring revenue streams through a seamless, all-in-one platform. MSPs can…
Exploits, Global Security News
New OpenSSH Flaws Enable Man-in-the-Middle and DoS Attacks — Patch Now
Two security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenSSH secure networking utility suite that, if successfully exploited, could result in an active machine-in-the-middle (MitM) and a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, respectively, under certain conditions. The vulnerabilities, detailed by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), are listed below – CVE-2025-26465 – The OpenSSH client
Exploits, File Integrity Monitoring, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Learn & Avoid Social Engineering Scams in 2025
In the past decade, social engineering attacks have become more sophisticated and prevalent than ever. From AI voice impersonation to deepfake video calls, cybercriminals are leveraging the latest technology to make their scams increasingly convincing. Despite growing awareness of these threats, social engineering remains one of the most successful attack methods because it exploits something…
Global Security News
Chinese Hackers Exploit MAVInject.exe to Evade Detection in Targeted Cyber Attacks
The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been observed employing a novel technique to evade detection and maintain control over infected systems. This involves the use of a legitimate Microsoft Windows utility called Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector (MAVInject.exe) to inject the threat actor’s malicious payload into an external process, waitfor.exe,
AI, ChatGPT, Global Security News, openai, Podcast, The AI Fix, time travel
The AI Fix #38: AI proves time travel is impossible (but still can’t draw fingers)
In episode 38 of “The AI Fix”, our hosts discover a robot they actually like, Sam Altman teases GPT-5 and trolls Elon Musk, a robot dog grows arms, an AI compliments Graham, Mark worries about “gradual disempowerment”, an octopus pretends to be a glove, and a listener reveals an entirely new reason to worry about…
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Fetii’s group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC
When he was a senior studying at Texas A&M University, Matthew Iommi realized that there were no good options for transporting groups of people. Fellow college students heading out for the night together didn’t have access to on-demand rides with the same convenience, accessibility, and affordability of typical ride-hail platforms, like Uber and Lyft. “Once…
Global Security News
Mustang Panda Leverages Microsoft Tools to Bypass Anti-Virus Solutions
Trend Micro found that Chinese espionage group Mustang Panda is deploying malware via legitimate Microsoft tools, enabling it to bypass ESET antivirus applications
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
Ransomware-Banden geben Opfern immer weniger Zeit
width=”2494″ height=”1402″ sizes=”(max-width: 2494px) 100vw, 2494px”> Ransomware-Gruppen haben den Zeitraum bis zur Lösegeldübergabe immer mehr verkürzt. Zephyr_p – shutterstock.com Laut einer Analyse des Managed-Detection-and-Response-Unternehmens Huntress von Ransomware-Vorfällen im vergangenen Jahr beträgt die durchschnittliche Zeit bis zur Lösegeldforderung (TTR) etwa 17 Stunden. Bei einigen Gruppen sind es sogar nur vier bis sechs Stunden. Dieses Tempo steht…
Global Security News
Introducing enQase for Quantum-Safe Security
Global IT News, Global Security News
The international year of quantum is here – are you ready?
GUEST OPINION: Quantum computing is no longer a distant concept confined to research labs and theoretical discussions. As we enter 2025 – the International Year of Quantum – the conversation has shifted from speculation to preparedness.
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Intruder Enhances Free Vulnerability Intelligence Platform ‘Intel’ with AI-Generated CVE Descriptions
London, United Kingdom, 18th February 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Intruder Enhances Free Vulnerability Intelligence Platform ‘Intel’ with AI-Generated CVE Descriptions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: AI, Attack Surfaces and the Shift to Cyber Resilience
Hello, I’m Krista Case, research director on the team here at The Futurum Group. I’m here today to walk you through three of the key trends that we’re going to be watching in the cybersecurity space. The first topic is the fact that AI is accelerating the race between attackers and defenders. The second topic..…
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Hightouch raises $80M on a $1.2B valuation for marketing tools powered by AI
Last decade, companies like Segment rewrote the book on how organizations used APIs to merge data from disparate apps to improve marketing strategies. Today, a startup called Hightouch — co-founded by a former engineering manager at Segment — is announcing $80 million in funding for the next chapter: a platform that lets sales, marketing, and…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management, SASE, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, Video Interviews
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025: Platforms, Convergence and the Future of Risk Management
Hello, I’m Fernando Montenegro and I recently joined Futurum Research as Vice President and Practice Lead for Cybersecurity Research. You may have seen the video from my colleague Krista Case, so this is a bit of a complement to that. I also encourage you to check out our eBook. We want to highlight several crucial..…
Cybersecurity, cybersecurity technology, Global Security News, GRIT, GRIT Blog, Ransomware, report, Resources, Security Awareness & Education, Security Bloggers Network
GRIT’s 2025 Report: Ransomware Group Dynamics and Case Studies
Ransomware threats continue evolving, with the most successful groups refining their tactics to maximize impact over the last year. Understanding […] The post GRIT’s 2025 Report: Ransomware Group Dynamics and Case Studies appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Evolving Snake Keylogger Variant Targets Windows Users
A new Snake Keylogger variant, responsible for over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide, has been identified targeting Windows users
AI, Apps, Enterprise, Global Security News, Lingo.dev, Y Combinator, yc
Lingo.dev is an app localization engine for developers
Monolinguists wanting to communicate with the global masses have never had it so easy. Trusty old Google Translate can convert the content of images, audio, and entire websites across hundreds of languages, while newer tools such as ChatGPT also serve as handy pocket translators. On the back end, DeepL and ElevenLabs have have reached lofty…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
Consortium’s Metrics That Matter Deal: A New Era for VARs
Cybersecurity provider Consortium has bought Metrics That Matter, a startup that helps companies measure their cyber risks. The aim is for Consortium to give its customers a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Even though companies are spending a fortune on cybersecurity – over $200 billion last year, according to the company’s…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
Consortium’s Metrics That Matter Deal: A New Era for VARs
Cybersecurity provider Consortium has bought Metrics That Matter, a startup that helps companies measure their cyber risks. The aim is for Consortium to give its customers a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Even though companies are spending a fortune on cybersecurity – over $200 billion last year, according to the company’s…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Security, VPN
How to Fix the Four Biggest Problems with Failed VPN Connections
Is your VPN connected but not working? Learn four of the biggest trouble areas with VPN connections and how you can fix them today.
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How to Fix the Four Biggest Problems with Failed VPN Connections
Is your VPN connected but not working? Learn four of the biggest trouble areas with VPN connections and how you can fix them today.
Global Security News
New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new campaign that leverages web injects to deliver a new Apple macOS malware known as FrigidStealer. The activity has been attributed to a previously undocumented threat actor known as TA2727, with the information stealers for other platforms such as Windows (Lumma Stealer or DeerStealer) and Android (Marcher). TA2727 is…
Global Security News
New FrigidStealer Malware Targets macOS Users via Fake Browser Updates
Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new campaign that leverages web injects to deliver a new Apple macOS malware known as FrigidStealer. The activity has been attributed to a previously undocumented threat actor known as TA2727, with the information stealers for other platforms such as Windows (Lumma Stealer or DeerStealer) and Android (Marcher). TA2727 is…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
Consortium’s Metrics That Matter Deal: A New Era for VARs
Cybersecurity provider Consortium has bought Metrics That Matter, a startup that helps companies measure their cyber risks. The aim is for Consortium to give its customers a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Even though companies are spending a fortune on cybersecurity – over $200 billion last year, according to the company’s…
Global Security News
AI Data Center With Up to 3 Gigawatts of Power Is Envisioned for South Korea
Few global facilities possess more than a gigawatt of power, making electricity for AI computing increasingly scarce.
Global Security News
BlackLock On Track to Be 2025’s Most Prolific Ransomware Group
The BlackLock or Eldorado ransomware gang could be the year’s fastest-growing ransomware-as-a-service group
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As US newspaper outages drag on, Lee Enterprises blames cyberattack for encrypting critical systems
Lee said it was analyzing whether sensitive or personal data was stolen in the cyberattack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News, Security
Lee Enterprises newspaper disruptions caused by ransomware attack
Newspaper publishing giant Lee Enterprises has confirmed that a ransomware attack is behind ongoing disruptions impacting the group’s operations for over two weeks. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
EcoFlow Launches DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Plus in Australia
EcoFlow is introducing two new portable power solutions, designed to give Australians flexible, innovative and reliable energy for every situation. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus is a dependable home power backup solution that you can also take anywhere, from RVs and caravans to tents and outdoor adventures. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is a lightweight,…
Exploits, Global Security News
Juniper Session Smart Routers Vulnerability Could Let Attackers Bypass Authentication
Juniper Networks has released security updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Session Smart Router, Session Smart Conductor, and WAN Assurance Router products that could be exploited to hijack control of susceptible devices. Tracked as CVE-2025-21589, the vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 and a CVS v4 score of 9.3. “An Authentication…
Global Security News, Guest blog, Microsoft, Microsoft Teams, North America, phishing, WhatsApp
Got a Microsoft Teams invite? Storm-2372 gang exploit device codes in global phishing attacks
Security experts have warned that a cybercriminal group has been running a malicious and inventive phishing campaign since August 2024 to break into organizations across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach
COMPANY NEWS: Check Point CloudGuard recognised for superior performance in WAF & API security and threat prevention, showcasing robust cloud security solutions
Global Security News
Proofpoint Uncovers FrigidStealer, A New MacOS Infostealer
Proofpoint also identified two new threat actors operating components of web inject campaigns, TA2726 and TA2727
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Predicting the year of cybersecurity ahead (minus regulations)
S04 EP 02: Common themes we can expect to see in 2025 The post Predicting the year of cybersecurity ahead (minus regulations) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
APIs, Malware, Security, Global Security News
Russian malware discovered with Telegram hacks for C2 operations
Hackers have been found deploying an unfinished Russian malware, written in Golang, that leverages Telegram as its command-and-control (C2) channel. Netskope Threat Labs, the research wing of the cybersecurity firm Netskope, discovered the malware. “As part of Netskope Threat Labs hunting activities, we came across an IoC being shared by other researchers and decided to…
AI, Enterprise, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, law, lawtech, Legal, legaltech
Legal AI-startup Luminance, backed by the late Mike Lynch, raises $75M
Given Generative AI is very good at interpreting dense texts, it’s been a boon for startups attacking one of the most complex sets of texts there is: the law. We’ve thus seen an explosion of legal tech, supercharged by AI, in the last year or so. Lawtech startup Eudia bagged $105 million only last week. …
Exploits, Global Security News, MacOS Security, Malware, Security
XCSSET macOS malware reappears with new attack strategies, Microsoft sounds alarm
Microsoft has warned that a new variant of XCSSET malware is actively targeting macOS users, marking the first update to the malware since 2022. This latest version has been observed in limited attacks but introduces stronger evasion tactics, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies that make it more difficult to detect and remove. The…
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Facts, Schmacts – Meta Joins X in Ceasing Content Moderation
On January 6, 2025, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, formally announced that it would cease its “fact-checking” operations, and allow the internet itself, through comments posted, to be the final arbiter of what is true and false. The post Facts, Schmacts – Meta Joins X in Ceasing Content Moderation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Debunking the AI Hype: Inside Real Hacker Tactics
Is AI really reshaping the cyber threat landscape, or is the constant drumbeat of hype drowning out actual, more tangible, real-world dangers? According to Picus Labs’ Red Report 2025 which analyzed over one million malware samples, there’s been no significant surge, so far, in AI-driven attacks. Yes, adversaries are definitely continuing to innovate, and while…
Biotech & Health, continuous hormone monitoring, Gadgets, Global IT News, Global Security News, Hardware, hormone testing, Level Zero Health, Startups
Level Zero Health banks $6.9M to prove wearable medtech can take the strain out of hormone testing
Level Zero Health, a female-founded medical device startup that’s aiming to break new ground by developing a device for continuous hormone monitoring, has closed an oversubscribed $6.9 million pre-seed funding round despite being only a little over a year old. The startup wants to do away with the need for invasive blood draws and support…
Global Security News
Baidu Profit Doubles, Revenue Falls Less Than Expected
The Beijing-based internet company said Tuesday that fourth-quarter revenue fell 2.4%, better than analysts’ estimates.
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Technology
Poised to Take Over TikTok, Oracle Is Accused of Clamping Down on Pro-Palestine Dissent
Larry Ellison has been at Donald Trump’s side since he took office last month. The man Trump referred to as “one of the most serious players in the world” was front row at the inauguration, and then watched as the president signed an executive order on artificial intelligence — a major business interest for tech…
Global Security News
Zacks Investment Research Breach Hits 12 Million
A threat actor claims to have hacked and published data on 12 million Zacks Investment Research accounts
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Winnti APT41 Targets Japanese Firms in RevivalStone Cyber Espionage Campaign
The China-linked threat actor known as Winnti has been attributed to a new campaign dubbed RevivalStone that targeted Japanese companies in the manufacturing, materials, and energy sectors in March 2024. The activity, detailed by Japanese cybersecurity company LAC, overlaps with a threat cluster tracked by Trend Micro as Earth Freybug, which has been assessed to…
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X doubles its Premium+ plan prices after xAI releases Grok 3
Hours after Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI released the latest version of its AI model, Grok 3, X has significantly hiked the price for its top Premium+ subscription plan, which gives users access to the latest model, to almost $50 per month. On the support page that lists X’s premium plans, the monthly subscription price…
Business IT Alignment, CSO and CISO, Incident Response, IT Leadership, Risk Management, Global Security News
How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
When incident response plans cover the aftermath, they typically focus solely on technical matters, such as root cause analysis or upgrading systems. The problem with this approach is that breaches are not only technical in nature — they can also undermine trust among various internal and external stakeholders of the business. This loss of trust…
Global Security News
New Xerox Printer Flaws Could Let Attackers Capture Windows Active Directory Credentials
Security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction printers (MFPs) that could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and SMB/FTP services. “This pass-back style attack leverages a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor to alter the MFP’s configuration and cause the MFP
Authentication, Data and Information Security, Malware, Password Managers, Exploits, Global Security News
Password managers under increasing threat as infostealers triple and adapt
Security watchers warn of a three-fold increase in malware that targets credential stores, such as password managers and browser-stored login data. The study by Picus Security, which was based on analysis of 1 million real-world malware samples, also found that 93% of all malicious actions mapped to just 10 MITRE ATT&CK techniques. Password store security…
Global Security News
Cybercriminals Exploit Onerror Event in Image Tags to Deploy Payment Skimmers
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a credit card stealing malware campaign that has been observed targeting e-commerce sites running Magento by disguising the malicious content within image tags in HTML code in order to stay under the radar. MageCart is the name given to a malware that’s capable of stealing sensitive payment information from online shopping…
AI, Apps, Elon Musk, Global IT News, Global Security News, grok 3, xAI
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, releases its latest flagship model, Grok 3
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, late Monday night, along with new capabilities in the Grok apps for iOS and the web. Grok, xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, can analyze images and respond to questions, and powers a number of features on Musk’s social network, X.…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Thousands protest Elon Musk’s DOGE in NYC on Presidents’ Day
More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New York City on Presidents’ Day to speak out against the current Trump administration and the actions in particular of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It was one of several protests that took place Monday in major cities across the country and came during the same long…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, nextdoor, nirav tolia, Social, TC
Nextdoor’s Nirav Tolia thinks he can turn things around with AI; he has a lot riding on it
Social media is often about scale, but Nextdoor bet long ago on something different: that it could grow a big business off smaller, local communities. For years, the plan worked. The 15-year-old company has long been a dominant platform for neighborhood-based conversations, connecting users for everything from lost pet alerts to local business recommendations. Then…
APIs, Data and Information Security, Malware, Global Security News
New family of data-stealing malware leverages Microsoft Outlook
CISOs have yet another attack vector to worry about with the discovery of a new family of data-stealing malware that uses Microsoft Outlook as a communications channel through abusing the Graph API, and includes a way to get around hashed passwords. Researchers from Elastic Security say the malware was created by an unnamed group targeting…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Orange Jordan upgrades broadband network gateway across Kingdom
Orange Jordan, the Middle Eastern kingdom’s largest mobile provider, has announced a successful upgrade of its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) with Nokia 7750 SR (Service Router) platforms.
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Cybersecurity as a Business Imperative: Embracing a Risk Management Approach
Cybersecurity is much more than just a technical challenge. It’s now a critical business imperative that requires a strategic risk management approach. By integrating cybersecurity into broader risk management frameworks, you can proactively address threats, improve resilience, and align your security efforts with your core business objectives. Shifting your organization’s collective mindset around this concept…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Range Rover production enhanced by Ericsson Private 5G implementation
Auto maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has implemented Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull UK manufacturing plant, which the company says is enhancing production of Range Rover vehicles by supporting business-critical applications.
Global Security News, Security
Chase will soon block Zelle payments to sellers on social media
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase) will soon start blocking Zelle payments to social media contacts to combat a significant rise in online scams utilizing the service for fraud. […]
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft to remove the Location History feature in Windows
Microsoft announced the deprecation of the Location History feature from Windows, which let applications like the Cortana virtual assistant to fetch location history of the device. […]
Global Security News, Security, Technology
X now blocks Signal contact links, flags them as malicious
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is now blocking links to “Signal.me,” a URL used by the Signal encrypted messaging to share your account info with another person. […]
Global Security News
Pro-Russia Hackers NoName057(16) Hit Italian Banks and Airports
Pro-Russia hackers NoName057(16) has targeted Italian banks, airports and ports in a series of DDoS attacks
Biotech & Health, Emerging Tech, Gadgets, Global Security News, headphones hearing issues, In Brief, noise cancelling headphones
Are your noise-canceling headphones messing with your head?
We all know headphones can be bad for your hearing if you listen to sounds too loudly in such close proximity to your ears. But a BBC report suggests that a new health scare could be emerging around the noise-canceling feature that’s hugely popular in modern earphones. The article considers whether the technology could essentially…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, new york times
The New York Times has greenlit AI tools for product and edit staff
The New York Times is now allowing its product and editorial teams to use AI tools, which might one day write social copy, SEO headlines, and code, reports Semafor. The news came to staff via an email, in which the publication announced the debut of its new internal AI summary tool called Echo. The New…
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These are the hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them
Confused about which AI model to use? Check out this comprehensive list of the most advanced models out there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
How AI Can Protect Vital Pipelines and Cables Deep in the Ocean
Militaries and startups use artificial intelligence to sift through vast amounts of data and power autonomous underwater vehicles, boosting efforts to surveil the seabed.
doge, Elon Musk, FAA, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, SpaceX, Transportation, Trump
Trump fires hundreds of air traffic support staff as SpaceX visits FAA command center
The Trump Administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, reports CNN. The firings, which began late Friday night, come as Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been tapped to help create a new air traffic control system. It’s not yet clear how many workers were fired, but the…
Global Security News
Microsoft Uncovers New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant with Advanced Obfuscation Tactics
Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild. “Its first known variant since 2022, this latest XCSSET malware features enhanced obfuscation methods, updated persistence mechanisms, and new infection strategies,” the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said in a post shared…
Global Security News
South Korea Suspends Downloads of AI Chatbot DeepSeek
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission is blocking DeepSeek AI downloads over privacy concerns
Apple, Global Security News, Security
Microsoft spots XCSSET macOS malware variant used for crypto theft
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app. […]
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DEF CON 32 – Evading Modern Defenses When Phishing With Pixels
Authors/Presenters: Melvin Langvik 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 – Evading Modern Defenses When Phishing With Pixels appeared first on…
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What the US’ first major AI copyright ruling might mean for IP law
Copyright claims against AI companies just got a potential boost. A U.S. federal judge last week handed down a summary judgment in a case brought by tech conglomerate Thomson Reuters against legal tech firm Ross Intelligence. The judge found that Ross’ use of Reuters’ content to train its AI legal research platform infringed on Reuters’…
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X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a link that’s used to contact them directly through the service. The blocks, which impact direct messages, public posts, and profile pages, were first spotted by the blog Disruptionist. …
Global Security News, Security
Fintech giant Finastra notifies victims of October data breach
Financial technology giant Finastra is notifying victims of a data breach after their personal information was stolen by unknown attackers who first breached its systems in October 2024. […]
2304, Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Nico Lange: „Cybersicherheit ist eine Frage der Verteidigung“
Munich Security Conference Live Studio powered by APCO in Munich, Germany on February 15, 2025. (Photo by Christopher Pike / christopherpike.com) APCO. Welches sind laut dem Münchner Sicherheitsindex die größten Risiken für Europa im Jahr 2025? Nun, ich denke, das größte Risiko besteht in der sogenannten Multipolarisierung. Europa wird Schwierigkeiten haben, sein Geschäftsmodell fortzuführen, das…
Global Security News
Microsoft Detects New XCSSET MacOS Malware Variant
Microsoft has observed a new variant of XCSSET, a sophisticated macOS malware that infects Xcode projects
Global IT News, Global Security News
JAVLN ‘bolsters leadership expertise’ with three strategic appointments
Cloud-based policy management software provider JAVLN, has appointed three “seasoned leaders” to key global roles within the organisation.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Sparx Solutions to join Victorian government cyber panel to enhance third-party risk management
COMPANY NEWS: Leading technology company partners with ProcessUnity to provide third-party data risk assessment for Victorian government entities. The Five-year contract forms part of the Victorian Government’s Cyber Strategy to improve efficiency and data security; it includes provision for identifying third parties with inadequate security controls.
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, services, Tech Companies
Twilio CRO on How the Channel Fits Into Company’s Growth Strategy
Twilio is a vendor delivering customer engagement solutions through a platform experience. The company’s tools include capabilities across multi-channel digital communications, identity verification, call centers, and other use cases. Now, the company is addressing new market demands for AI-enabled solutions and the overall shift towards unified customer experience technologies. As Twilio announced at its Investor…
Apps, evergreens, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, social media, TikTok, TikTok Ban
What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before…
blackbird ventures, EdTech, Funding, Gaming, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups
Gamemaker Polymath aims to make learning math as enjoyable as Roblox
As gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft continue to grow in popularity among young children, and with platforms like YouTube consuming hours of their daily screen time, edtech companies face challenges in capturing their attention. Polymath aims to tackle this by combining gamified mechanics inspired by these popular games with adaptive math lessons to make…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Vertiv appoints Cynthia Lush as Head of Channel for Australia and New Zealand
Critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv has appointed Cynthia Lush as Associate Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand.
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services, US Channel News
Rocket Software Launches DataEdge to Address Complexities in Market
Rocket Software, a vendor of various IT modernization capabilities, recently announced the availability of its new DataEdge suite of solutions tailored to address the growing complexities around data management as AI and analytics projects fuel demand. Channel Insider spoke with Michael Curry, Rocket Software’s president of data modernization, to learn more about the new DataEdge…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups
Mistral releases regional model focused on Arabic language and culture
The next frontier for large language models (LLMs), one of the key technologies underpinning the boom in generative AI tools, might be geographical. On Monday, Paris-based AI startup Mistral — which is vying to rival the likes of U.S.-based Anthropic and OpenAI — is releasing a model that’s a bit different from its usual LLM.…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Victorian Government, Motorola ink multi-million dollar contract extension
The Victorian Government has signed a 10-year, $500 million contract with Motorola Solutions to maintain and enhance its mobile radio network used by the state’s emergency services.
Global Security News
South Korea Suspends DeepSeek AI Downloads Over Privacy Violations
South Korea has formally suspended new downloads of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot DeepSeek in the country until the service makes changes to its mobile apps to comply with data protection regulations. Downloads have been paused as of February 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. local time, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said in a statement.…
cyber risk management, cyber risk quantification, FAIR, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Bridging the Gap Between Security and Risk with CRQ
Cybersecurity and risk management are often treated as separate disciplines within organizations. Security teams focus on identifying and mitigating technical threats, while risk teams take a broader approach to evaluating business exposure. However, this disconnect creates a challenge: security teams struggle to communicate risk in a way that resonates with executives, while risk managers lack…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft rolls out BIOS update that fixes ASUS blue screen issues
More ASUS customers can now install Windows 11 24H2 after applying a BIOS update that resolves blue screen of death (BSOD) issues acknowledged in October. […]
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Telegram Used as C2 Channel for New Golang Malware
A Golang backdoor is using Telegram as its command and control (C2) channel, an approach that makes detection harder for defenders, according to Netskope researchers
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CISO’s Expert Guide To CTEM And Why It Matters
Cyber threats evolve—has your defense strategy kept up? A new free guide available here explains why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) is the smart approach for proactive cybersecurity. This concise report makes a clear business case for why CTEM’s comprehensive approach is the best overall strategy for shoring up a business’s cyber defenses in the…
Cyberattacks, DDoS, Global Security News
Websites der Bayerischen Staatsregierung angegriffen
Bayern: Staatskanzlei und das Staatsministerium für Digitales waren das Ziel einer DDoS-Attacke. Vlyaks – shutterstock.com Die Staatsregierung in Bayern ist Ziel eines Hackerangriffs geworden. Man gehe mit hoher Sicherheit davon aus, dass die Attacke im Zusammenhang mit “prorussischem Hacktivismus” stehe, teilte das Landesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik mit. Betroffen gewesen seien am Donnerstag die…
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Meta’s AI-Powered Ray-Bans Are Life-Enhancing for the Blind
The tech giant made smart specs for the general public. Visually impaired owners use them to help with everyday tasks, though some critics cite safety concerns.
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easyMarkets wins ‘Broker of the Year 2024’ and TradingView’s ‘Best of the Best’
COMPANY NEWS: The company’s second consecutive recognition strengthens its position as an industry leader.
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Estonian Duo Plead Guilty to $577m Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Two Estonian nationals have pleaded guilty to running a cryptocurrency-related Ponzi scheme
Global IT News, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, Netflix, olyn, streaming platforms
Olyn secures Beatles biopic for its ‘Shopify for filmmakers’
The recent Brian Epstein biopic “Midas Man,” a film about the manager of The Beatles, debuted not on a platform like Netflix or Amazon, but on a startup that bills itself as “Shopify for filmmakers.” So what, you might ask? The answer is that the new platform, Olyn, claims to offer a new model for…
Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Read about prices of NAND flash-memory chips, Deepseek and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Exploits, Global Security News
Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall Firewalls Under Attack
Vulnerabilities in firewalls from Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall are currently under active exploitation
Exploits, Global Security News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Google Secrets Stolen, Windows Hack, New Crypto Scams and More
Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity News Recap. Discover how cyber attackers are using clever tricks like fake codes and sneaky emails to gain access to sensitive data. We cover everything from device code phishing to cloud exploits, breaking down the technical details into simple, easy-to-follow insights. ⚡ Threat of the Week Russian Threat Actors Leverage…