Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new Golang-based backdoor that uses Telegram as a mechanism for command-and-control (C2) communications. Netskope Threat Labs, which detailed the functions of the malware, described it as possibly of Russian origin. “The malware is compiled in Golang and once executed it acts like a backdoor,” security researcher Leandro Fróes…
Month: February 2025
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Rowing in the Same Direction: 6 Tips for Stronger IT and Security Collaboration
Each IT and security team has its function, but unless they row in unison — aligning on strategy, focus and execution — the organization will flounder. The post Rowing in the Same Direction: 6 Tips for Stronger IT and Security Collaboration appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Incident Response, Ransomware
Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average
Ransomware gangs are operating much more quickly than before, leaving less time for organizations to detect them. According to analysis of ransomware incidents over the past year, the average time-to-ransom (TTR) is around 17 hours; for some groups, it is as little as 4 to 6 hours. This pace is in stark contrast to how…
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South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores
South Korean officials on Saturday temporarily restricted Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek’s app from being downloaded from app stores in the country pending an assessment of how the Chinese company handles user data. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said the Chinese app would be available to be downloaded once it complies with Korean privacy laws…
Cyberattacks, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Global Security News
How to evaluate and mitigate risks to the global supply chain
Enterprise security leaders face mounting pressure to protect their global IT supply chains against threat actors and an increasingly complex regulatory and geopolitical landscape. Recent events — from trade disputes to regional conflicts — have shown how quickly geopolitical tensions can disrupt access to critical technologies and expose organizations to breaches via attacks on trusted…
Global Security News
Tencent Shares Hit More Than Three-Year High as App Launches DeepSeek Testing
The Chinese technology giant has begun tests to integrate homegrown startup DeepSeek’s AI model into its Weixin messaging app.
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UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking
In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
The New Plan for Western Companies Is ABC: ‘Anything But China’
With U.S.-China tensions soaring again, many tech businesses are accelerating moves to shift production out of China, offering opportunities for countries in Asia and Latin America to move up the value chain.
Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management, Software Development, Supply Chain
Software Bill of Material umsetzen: Die besten SBOM-Tools
Nur wenn Sie wissen, was drinsteckt, können Sie sich sicher sein, dass alles mit rechten Dingen zugeht. Das gilt für Fast Food wie für Software. Foto: Geka – shutterstock.com Um Software abzusichern, muss man wissen, was in ihrem Code steckt. Aus diesem Grund ist eine Software Bill of Material, SBOM oder Software-Stückliste heute unerlässlich. Der…
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4 Wege aus der Security-Akronymhölle
Gefangen im Buchstabensud? mikeledray | shutterstock.com Bevor Elon Musk zum Trump-Sidekick mutierte, wurde er in erster Linie als visionärer Entrepreneur wahrgenommen. Damals, im Jahr 2010, ließ er den Mitarbeitern seines Raumfahrtunternehmens SpaceX ein Memo zukommen. Darin kritisierte er den übermäßigen, internen Gebrauch von Abkürzungen in gewohnt ausdrucksstarkem Stil: „Bei SpaceX gibt es eine schleichende Tendenz,…
Global Security News
How DeepSeek’s Lower-Power, Less-Data Model Stacks Up
The Chinese model is competitive with those of major U.S. AI developers on performance and pricing.
Gaming, Global IT News, Global Security News
Can sim drivers make the shift to F1? Max Verstappen thinks so
Motorsports have long been a pay-to-play arena, with young drivers spending thousands of dollars just to get started in karting. Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen knows this all too well, but he also sees a way to change it through sim racing, a virtual form of car racing that closely replicates real-world racing. It’s…
Global Security News, Google, Security
Google Chrome’s AI-powered security feature rolls out to everyone
Google Chrome has updated the existing “Enhanced protection” feature with AI to offer “real-time” protection against dangerous websites, downloads and extensions. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform
Qualcomm Technologies has announced its Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, which the chipset maker is promoting as a platform for the universal user, having something for everyone from gassed up gaming to GenAI support.
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These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI ‘reasoning’ models
Every Sunday, NPR host Will Shortz, The New York Times’ crossword puzzle guru, gets to quiz thousands of listeners in a long-running segment called the Sunday Puzzle. While written to be solvable without too much foreknowledge, the brainteasers are usually challenging even for skilled contestants. That’s why some experts think they’re a promising way to…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Infloblox Discusses New Universal DDI Network Management & Security Solution
Infoblox operates in the DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP address management) space, working with network security and cloud security operations and has done for the past 25 years. It was recently in Sydney and told us about its new networking product.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Airtel chooses Nokia to expand 5G FWA and WiFi 6 services across India
Giant Indian telco Bharti Airtel has chosen Nokia and chipmaker Qualcomm for a program to develop 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi 6 solutions for high-speed internet access to underserved areas across India.
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Builder.ai Secures and Automates Identities in the Cloud With CyberArk
COMPANY NEWS: Leading AI software company turns to CyberArk to secure workforce and developer identities across its modern enterprise
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Researchers are training AI to interpret animal emotions
Artificial intelligence could eventually help us understand when animals are in pain or showing other emotions — at least according to researchers recently profiled in Science. For example, there’s the Intellipig system being developed by scientists at the University of the West of England Bristol and Scotland’s Rural College, which examines photos of pigs’ faces…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Simon Davies announced as new SAP Regional President, Asia Pacific
SAP Asia Pacific (APAC) announced Simon Davies as President of the newly-created APAC region, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Davies will oversee strategy, operations, people, sales, services, partners, and profitability across Asia Pacific for SAP SE (NYSE: SAP). After five years in the role, Paul Marriott returns to Europe to be closer to family.
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Broadcom, TSMC reportedly exploring deals that would split up Intel
Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are separately exploring deals to take over parts of Intel, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Broadcom is reportedly considering an acquisition of Intel’s chip-design and marketing business, and would want a partner for the company’s manufacturing business, while TSMC is reportedly looking at controlling…
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The role of IT support in modern law practices
GUEST OPINION: Technology has completely changed the way our world works. Modern tech solutions have become an indispensable tool in the legal industry. Many firms rely on digital solutions for case management, client communication, and document storage.
Global Security News
Australia’s MyPass secures A$7.5m from OneVentures in Series A raise : plans to scale innovative workforce credentials management platform globally
COMPANY NEWS: MyPass Global, the leading technology platform for workforce onboarding, compliance and credentials management, today announced it has raised A$7.5 million in Series A funding led by Australian venture capital firm OneVentures.
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YouTube TV reaches new deal to keep Paramount content
After warnings that Paramount content was about to disappear from Google’s pay TV service YouTube TV, the companies announced late Saturday that the’d reached a deal that averting any disruption to channel availability. Those announcements didn’t include many specifics about the agreement, but a statement from a Paramount spokesperson said it includes “an expanded streaming…
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DEF CON 32 – I Am Still The Captain Now!
Authors/Presenters: Paul Brownridge 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 – I Am Still The Captain Now! appeared first on Security…
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OpenAI tries to ‘uncensor’ ChatGPT
OpenAI is changing how it trains AI models to explicitly embrace “intellectual freedom … no matter how challenging or controversial a topic may be,” the company says in a new policy. As a result, ChatGPT will eventually be able to answer more questions, offer more perspectives, and reduce the number of topics the AI chatbot…
Global Security News, Security
New FinalDraft malware abuses Outlook mail service for stealthy comms
A new malware called FinalDraft has been using Outlook email drafts for command-and-control communication in attacks against a ministry in a South American country. […]
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Open source LLMs hit Europe’s digital sovereignty roadmap
Large language models (LLMs) landed on Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda with a bang last week, as news emerged of a new program to develop a series of “truly” open source LLMs covering all European Union languages. This includes the current 24 official EU languages, as well as languages for countries currently negotiating for entry to…
Global IT News, Global Security News
CyberArk Acquires Zilla Security to Reshape Identity Governance and Administration for the Modern Enterprise
Industry-leading identity security combined with modern IGA sets a new paradigm for compliance and identity lifecycle management
Global IT News, Global Security News
Genetec successfully completes Australian Federal Government IRAP Assessment
COMPANY NEWS: Assessment enables Genetec to support Australian Government agencies and critical infrastructure providers with cloud-based physical security solutions
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PCI DSS 4: Compliance Guide for SAQ A-EP Merchants to comply with Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
The post PCI DSS 4: Compliance Guide for SAQ A-EP Merchants to comply with Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 appeared first on Feroot Security. The post PCI DSS 4: Compliance Guide for SAQ A-EP Merchants to comply with Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Genetec Brings Cloud-Managed Vehicle-Centric Investigation System to Australia and New Zealand
AutoVu Cloudrunner combines advanced vehicle data analytics with a solar-powered ALPR camera to bolster public safety and streamline investigations.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Ransomware rises fourfold in a year of complex threats – Barracuda’s XDR roundup 2024
Ransomware threats increased fourfold during 2024, likely driven by prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) activity, according to Barracuda’s annual review of XDR detection and incident data. Email threats that made it through to user inboxes were the fifth most detected threat overall, highlighting the growing risk of sophisticated and evasive attacks enabled by Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms.
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
McDonald’s ‘China triumph’: Harnessing Tencent Cloud’s partnership in digital transformation and consumer engagement
Enhancing McDonald’s China digital ordering system to efficiently manage both regular peak times and promotional surges COMPANY NEWS: Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has been a trusted partner of McDonald’s China since 2017 – a partnership that has helped McDonald’s China bolster its operational efficiency and be at the leading…
Global IT News, Global Security News
AI implementation in e-commerce: Transforming the online shopping experience
GUEST OPINION: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the e-commerce landscape, reshaping how businesses interact with customers and optimize their operations.
Global IT News, Global Security News
How to Repair Corrupt Outlook Data File (PST)?
Personal Storage Table or PST is a popular and most commonly used mailbox data file format for storing, backing up, and migrating mail items to and from Microsoft Outlook.
Global Security News
The Global Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs: Perspectives from Key Industries
As of February 11th, the Trump administration has announced worldwide tariffs of 25 percent on aluminium and steel imports, which form a major part of Australia’s economy.
Global IT News, Global Security News
321 threats blocked per second as social media becomes a ‘playground for scammers’: threat report
There’s been a surge in online threats to close out a record-breaking 2024, with 2.55 billion cyberthreats blocked in October to December – equalling 321 threats every second, according to consumer cyber safety company Gen.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Newgen Optimises Critical Business Processes for Movigo Group
COMPANY NEWS: Newgen Software, a leading provider of AI-enabled Digital Transformation Platform, NewgenONE, has announced that Movigo Group has selected Newgen to automate their critical business processes, including claims management, repairer/partner, inspection and service contract management, invoice processing, recoveries management, and their customer portal. Movigo Group, a leader in the automotive service industry, offers solutions…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Juniper Networks Brings Next Era of Sustainable AI-Native Innovation to Wired and Wireless Access
New EX4000 Series Switches driven by Mist AI maximize uptime, enable Zero Trust security and deliver the performance and scale needed for Wi-Fi 7 for the broadest range of organizational size and budget
Global IT News, Global Security News
Adobe Expands Generative AI Offerings Delivering New Firefly App with Industry’s First Commercially Safe Video Model
COMPANY NEWS: New Firefly plan offerings unlock full power of the new Firefly app — the most comprehensive destination to generate images, vectors and now videos with unmatched creative control and direct integration with Adobe Creative Cloud apps to seamlessly move from ideation to production Adobe Firefly Video Model, available in public beta, is the…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
The Rower Turned Engineer Who Helped Make Nvidia a $3 Trillion Company
Jonah Alben uses lessons from his days on Stanford’s rowing team to design AI chips and keep selling to China.
Global Security News
Has Elon Musk Become Too Big to Tame?
With President Trump in his corner, the world’s richest man seemingly has few checks and balances these days.
Global Security News, Weekly update
Weekly Update 439
We’re now eyeball-deep into the HIBP rebrand and UX work, totally overhauling the image of the service as we know it. That said, a guiding principle has been to ensure the new looks is immediately recognisable and over months of work, I think we’ve achieved that. I’m holding off sharing anything until we’re far enough…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News
Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI employee, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on Nov. 26; on Friday, the city’s medical examiner ruled his death a suicide, countering suspicions by his family that had fueled widespread speculation online. Balaji made headlines in October when he accused OpenAI of illegally using copyrighted material to train…
Global Security News
Broadcom, TSMC Weigh Possible Intel Deals That Would Split Storied Chip Maker
Broadcom has interest in Intel’s chip-design business, while TSMC is looking at the company’s factories.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Ofcom proposes upper 6 GHz spectrum be shared between mobile and Wi-Fi
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has released proposals for upper 6 GHz spectrum to be made available and shared between mobile and Wi-Fi services, which the regulator claims will bring benefits to the economy.
Global IT News, Global Security News
NBN Co completes A$750 million Fixed Wireless upgrade program
A $750 million program from Australian Government-owned broadband network provider NBN Co to deliver faster and more reliable broadband to regional and remote Australia has been completed.
Amazon, Commerce, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy
North Carolina Amazon workers vote against unionizing
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, North Carolina voted against unionizing in election results announced today. According to Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), the worker group seeking to form the union, 3,276 ballots were cast in the election, with 25.3% of votes in favor of unionizing and 74.7% against. The results…
Cloud Compliance, Cloud Security, Data Security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Keeping Your Cloud Data Safe: What You Need to Know
Why is Cloud Data Safety a Paramount Concern? With the increasing movement of organizations to the cloud, ensuring data security has become a top priority. It’s a well-known fact that organizations thrive on data. But what if this data falls into the wrong hands due to weak cloud security? The results can be catastrophic, leading…
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Apple Intelligence could arrive on Vision Pro in April
Apple is planning to add Apple Intelligence to its Vision Pro headset in an update that could come as early as April, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Just a couple weeks after Apple Intelligence was first announced in June 2024, Gurman reported that Apple was looking to bring its suite of AI tools to the…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Startups, TC
xAI’s “Colossus” supercomputer raises health questions in Memphis
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI plans to continue using 15 gas turbines to power its “Colossus” supercomputer in Memphis, Tennessee, according to an operating permit with the Shelby County Health Department for non-stop turbine use from June 2025 to June 2030. Why does it matter? The Commercial Appeal, a news outlet that obtained the documents,…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, Perplexity, Perplexity AI, Startups
Perplexity launches its own freemium ‘deep research’ product
Perplexity has become the latest AI company to release an in-depth research tool, with a new feature announced Friday. Google unveiled a similar feature for its Gemini AI platform in December. Then OpenAI launched its own research agent earlier this month. All three companies even have given the feature the same name: Deep Research. The…
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OpenAI teases a ‘simplified’ GPT-5 model
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week we’re looking at OpenAI canceling the release of o3; TikTok returning to U.S. app stores nearly a month after it was removed; more complications in Elon Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion; and more! Let’s do it. OpenAI effectively canceled the release of o3, which…
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Marc Andreessen dreams of making a16z a lasting company, beyond partnerships
Many venture industry observers have wondered whether Andreessen Horowitz, a firm that manages $45 billion, has its sights on eventually becoming a publicly traded company. Co-founder Marc Andreessen said he isn’t “chomping at the bit to take the firm public,” on this week’s Invest Like the Best podcast. But he discussed his goal of building…
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A Deadly Unserious 419?
Over a decade ago, I was more than a little amused at a 419 message of the “I’ve been hired to assassinate you” sub-category to which my friend and colleague Urban Schrott, then at ESET Ireland, drew my attention, so I wrote it up in a couple of articles, one of which I won’t reference…
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DEF CON 32 – Fitness of Physical Red Teamers
Authors/Presenters: Lucas Rooyakkers & Billy Graydon 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 – Fitness of Physical Red Teamers appeared first…
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Microsoft: Hackers steal emails in device code phishing attacks
An active campaign from a threat actor potentially linked to Russia is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts of individuals at organizations of interest using device code phishing. […]
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What is an encryption backdoor?
Talk of backdoors in encrypted services is once again doing the rounds after reports emerged that the U.K. government is seeking to force Apple to open up iCloud’s end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) device backup offering. Officials were said to be leaning on Apple to create a “backdoor” in the service that would allow state actors to…
Global Security News
How WSJ Readers Use AI at Work
Generative artificial intelligence tools are becoming more available, and, for some workers, indispensable for their jobs.
Global Security News
When a Lifetime Subscription Can Save You Money—and When It’s Risky
Fed up with subscriptions? A lifetime membership could be a solution.
Apps, evergreens, Global IT News, Global Security News, Google Photos, photo storage, privacy
These Google Photos alternatives offer tons of storage options at a reasonable price
Google Photos is a great service for storing images across devices. But Google Drive and Gmail only offer 15GB of storage for free. Google Photos used to offer free unlimited storage of images, but that is not the case anymore. If you are looking for a better photo storage plan, different features, or just want…
Global Security News
Android’s New Feature Blocks Fraudsters from Sideloading Apps During Calls
Google is working on a new security feature for Android that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when a phone call is in progress. Specifically, the in-call anti-scammer protections include preventing users from turning on settings to install apps from unknown sources and granting accessibility access. The development was first reported by Android Authority.…
AI and Machine Learning in Security, AI and ML in Security, artifical intelligence, Attack Vectors, Cybersecurity, Featured, GenAI, Global Security News, Identity & Access, Machine Identity, NHI, non-human identity, Ransomware, Risk Management, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, zero trust
The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities
Proper GenAI governance will control and manage the risks associated with NHI growth, bringing equilibrium and balance between security and AI innovation to IT ecosystems. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams
Once a conversation starts and a personal connection is established, scammers behind a screen can lure their targets into video call scams utilizing high-quality deepfake technology The post Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Inside Story of How Altman and Musk Went From Friends to Bitter Enemies
The two tech titans are in the meanest fight in business. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
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Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive tactics
Ride-share giant Uber filed a lawsuit Friday against DoorDash, accusing the delivery outfit of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. Uber alleges in the lawsuit, filed in Superior Court of California, that its chief rival bullied restaurants into only working with DoorDash. Uber claims that DoorDash, which holds the largest share of…
Global Security News
OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s Takeover Offer
The board of the ChatGPT developer decided the $97.4 billion bid was “not in the best interests” of the company’s mission.
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Court filings show Meta paused efforts to license books for AI training
New court filings in an AI copyright case against Meta add credence to earlier reports that the company “paused” discussions with book publishers on licensing deals to supply some of its generative AI models with training data. The filings are related to the case Kadrey v. Meta Platforms — one of many such cases winding through…
AI, Alexa, Amazon, Apple, Global IT News, Global Security News, siri
AI Alexa and AI Siri face bugs and delays
Amazon and Apple are struggling to put generative AI technology in their digital assistants – Alexa and Siri, respectively – according to a pair of reports that came out on Friday. Amazon hoped to release its new Alexa during an event in New York on February 26. Now Amazon plans to delay the release of…
AI, figure, Global IT News, Global Security News, robotics, Startups
Figure AI is in talks to raise $1.5B at 15x its last valuation
Robotics startup Figure AI is raising $1.5 billion at a $39.5 billion valuation, a whopping 15 times higher than before. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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DOGE.gov Debacle: How a Government Website Went to the Dogs and What It Means for Cybersecurity
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website was left vulnerable to unauthorized edits. This breach exposes critical flaws in government digital infrastructure and highlights the importance of robust security measures, even for seemingly innocuous websites. The post DOGE.gov Debacle: How a Government Website Went to the Dogs and What It Means for Cybersecurity appeared first…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
It cost neighboring San Bernardino County $1.1 million to resolve a ransomware attack on its sheriff’s department earlier this year. Jeff Aguilar, the chief information security officer for neighboring Los Angeles County, hopes to prevent a similar fate in any of the 38 county departments he’s charged with safeguarding. Aguilar, who has held high-level security…
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SailPoint’s dull debut did little to loosen the stuck IPO window, expert says
SailPoint’s IPO on Thursday was a disappointment for anyone hoping it would indicate that tech IPOs are hot again. The first day’s trading ended below the $23 initial price. The stock fared a tad better Friday, closing at over $24. But that’s nothing close to the big bang companies and VCs hope for. For instance,…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Adaptable Security Measures for Dynamic Clouds
Is Adaptable Security the Future of Cybersecurity in Dynamic Cloud Environments? The need for adaptive and responsive measures in cybersecurity becomes increasingly paramount. Within these shifting terrains, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are playing a pivotal role. But what exactly is the strategic importance of NHI in adaptable cloud security? And how can organizations leverage it to…
Cloud Security, Data Security, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Bloggers Network
Achieving Independent Control Over Cloud Data
Why is Independent Control Over Cloud Data Necessary? Can organizations truly claim to have complete, independent control over their cloud data? Surprisingly, the answer is often ‘no’. It’s an undeniable fact that the digital transformation wave has changed the game, causing organizations to reassess their cybersecurity and data management strategies. Non-Human Identities: An Untapped Resource…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News
OpenAI says its board of directors ‘unanimously’ rejects Elon Musk’s bid
OpenAI’s board of directors has “unanimously” rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to buy the nonprofit that effectively governs OpenAI, the company said on Friday. In a statement shared via OpenAI’s press account on X, Bret Taylor, board chair, called Musk’s bid “an attempt to disrupt his competition.” “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board…
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Bluesky gets growth and analytics tools with BlueSkyHunter launch
A new startup is addressing the need for an all-in-one toolset built for people who want to grow, manage, and track their Bluesky presence and following. The subscription service BlueSkyHunter, which launched Friday, introduces an online dashboard that combines access to analytics and other tools to schedule posts and automate DMs (direct messages), alongside other…
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Global electricity demand expected to grow 4% annually through 2027
Meeting that demand will require adding more generating capacity than all of Japan — every year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How this weekend’s ‘Tesla Takeover’ protests against Elon Musk came together on Bluesky
As Elon Musk and his acolytes rip through the federal government looking for agencies to throw into the “wood chipper,” a grassroots effort to hit the world’s richest man where it hurts is picking up steam. The courts are busy contesting the actions of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, but the judicial system is slow…
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Microsoft, phishing, Research, Russia, Threat Intelligence, Threats, Volexity
Threat researchers spot ‘device code’ phishing attacks targeting Microsoft accounts
Microsoft threat researchers discovered a series of what they are calling “device code” phishing attacks that allowed a suspected Russia-aligned threat group to gain access to and steal data from critical infrastructure organizations, the company said in research released Thursday. The group, which Microsoft tracks as Storm-2372, has targeted governments, IT services and organizations operating…
Global Security News
OpenAI Rejects Elon Musk’s Takeover Offer
The board of the ChatGPT developer decided the $97.4 billion bid was “not in the best interests” of the company’s mission.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Hackers exploit authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Hackers are launching attacks against Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls by exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) that allows bypassing authentication. […]
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DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng is reportedly set to meet with China’s Xi Jinping
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng is reportedly set to meet with China’s top politicians, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during a summit that Alibaba founder Jack Ma is also expected to attend. The summit, which could happen as soon as next week, may be intended as a signal by China’s Communist Party that…
Cybersecurity, Delinea, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management, identity management, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, zero trust
Delinea Extends Scope of Identity Management Platform
Delinea this week updated its platform for managing identities to add a vault for storing managing credentials, analytic tools for tracking user behavior and a framework for automating the management of the lifecycle of an identity from onboarding to offboarding. Additionally, administrators using the platform to manage access and privileges can now access it via..…
defense tech, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, nato
NATO backs its first cohort of European dual-use startups
With both Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth making loud noises Friday about Europe stepping up to the plate in spending more on its own defense, it might come as a surprise that Europe is already on the path toward far greater investment in defense, especially in tech. Not only has…
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Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, said to be in talks to raise $10B
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is said to be in talks to raise $10 billion in a round that would value xAI at $75 billion. Bloomberg reported Friday that xAI is canvassing existing investors, including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Valor Equity Partners for the round, which would bring xAI’s total raised to $22.4 billion,…
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Palo Alto Networks firewall bug being exploited by threat actors: Report
Admins with firewalls from Palo Alto Networks should make sure the devices are fully patched and the management interface blocked from open internet access after the discovery this week of a zero-day login authentication bypass in the PAN-OS operating system. The discovery of the vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) was made by researchers at Assetnote and, according to…
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Meta’s next big bet may be humanoid robotics
Meta is forming a new team within its Reality Labs hardware division to build robots that can assist with physical tasks, Bloomberg reported. The team will be responsible for developing humanoid robotics hardware, potentially including hardware that can perform household chores. Meta’s new robotics group, which will be led by Marc Whitten, driverless car startup…
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Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware Side Hustle
A Chinese threat actor who targeted an Asian software company used the same toolset for the ransomware attack that was found in multiple cyberespionage incidents, leaving Symantec analysts to believe the hacker was a Chinese spy who used the malicious tools to earn some money on the side. The post Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools…
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New “whoAMI” Attack Exploits AWS AMI Name Confusion for Remote Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new type of name confusion attack called whoAMI that allows anyone who publishes an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) with a specific name to gain code execution within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) account. “If executed at scale, this attack could be used to gain access to thousands of accounts,” Datadog…
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The IRS Is Buying an AI Supercomputer From Nvidia
As the Trump administration and its cadre of Silicon Valley machine-learning evangelists attempt to restructure the administrative state, the IRS is preparing to purchase advanced artificial intelligence hardware, according to procurement materials reviewed by The Intercept. With Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency installing itself at the IRS amid a broader push to replace…
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Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum
Just meet me at the ADP: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Andy Biggs got no love for the United Kingdom The post Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How This Security Firm’s ‘Bias’ Is Also Its Superpower
Credible Security’s founders bring their varied experiences to help growing companies turn trust into a strategic advantage.
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Lazarus Group Deploys Marstech1 JavaScript Implant in Targeted Developer Attacks
The North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been linked to a previously undocumented JavaScript implant named Marstech1 as part of limited targeted attacks against developers. The active operation has been dubbed Marstech Mayhem by SecurityScorecard, with the malware delivered by means of an open-source repository hosted on GitHub that’s associated with…
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SonicWall firewall bug leveraged in attacks after PoC exploit release
Attackers are now targeting an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting SonicWall firewalls shortly after the release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. […]
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SonicWall firewall bug targeted in attacks after PoC exploit release
Attackers are now targeting an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting SonicWall firewalls shortly after the release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. […]
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AI and security startups blossom on cloudy days
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week confirmed that even when current events cloud the outlook, some startups still manage to raise significant amounts of funding, with those tied to security and…
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Meta confirms ‘Project Waterworth,’ a global subsea cable project spanning 50,000km
Back in November, we broke the news that Meta — owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with billions of users accounting for 10% of all fixed and 22% of all mobile traffic — was close to announcing work on a major new, $10 billion+ subsea cable project to connect up the globe. The aim was…
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Mastodon is working to add the controversial ‘quote posts’ feature
Mastodon, the decentralized alternative to X, is going to adopt a controversial feature from the platform formerly known as Twitter: quote posts. The company on Friday shared the progress it’s making on the implementation of the feature, which has divided users over its potential to be used for online abuse and bullying. Critics have long…