OpenAI announced on Thursday it is launching GPT-4.5, the much-anticipated AI model code-named Orion. GPT-4.5 is OpenAI’s largest model to date, trained using more computing power and data than any of the company’s previous releases. Despite its size, OpenAI notes in a whitepaper that it does not consider GPT-4.5 to be a frontier model. Subscribers…
Month: February 2025
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, gpt-4.5, openai, persuasion
OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 is better at convincing other AIs to give it money
OpenAI’s next major AI model, GPT-4.5, is highly persuasive, according to the results of OpenAI’s internal benchmark evaluations. It’s particularly good at convincing another AI to give it cash. On Thursday, OpenAI published a white paper describing the capabilities of its GPT-4.5 model, code-named Orion, which was released Thursday. According to the paper, OpenAI tested…
Global Security News
Microsoft Rolls Out Fresh Outlook Fix After Faulty Windows Update
Windows 11 users can deploy a workaround or await the update rollout.
advertisers, AI, Creators, Global IT News, Global Security News, marketplace, Social, TikTok
TikTok sunsets its creator marketplace for TikTok One, a broader solution with AI tools
TikTok is preparing to sunset its creator marketplace in favor of a new, more expanded experience, the company has informed businesses and creators via email. The online platform, which connects brands with creators for collaborating on ads and other sponsorships, will stop allowing creator invitations or the creation of new campaigns as of Saturday the…
accounting, AI, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups
Accounting hasn’t fully embraced AI yet. Quanta just raised $4.7M to change that
Quanta, founded by a former Affirm engineer, sells an AI-powered accounting platform to software companies. It has raised a seed round led by Accel. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI, figure, Global IT News, Global Security News, humanoid, humanoid robot, robotics
Figure will start ‘alpha testing’ its humanoid robot in the home in 2025
Figure is planning to bring its humanoids into the home sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin “alpha testing” its Figure 02 robot in the home setting, starting later in 2025. The executive says the accelerated timeline is a product of the company’s “generalist” Vision-Language-Action…
Global Security News
3 Things to Know About AI Data Poisoning
Data poisoning represents the next big existential cybersecurity threat — unless organizations can ensure their AI systems are safe and trustworthy.
AI, generative ai, Global IT News, Global Security News, macOS, microsoft copilot
Microsoft Copilot gets a macOS app
Microsoft finally released a macOS app for Copilot, its free generative AI chatbot. Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, Copilot enables users to ask questions and receive responses generated by AI. Copilot is designed to assist users in numerous tasks, such as drafting emails, summarizing documents, writing cover letters, and more. There’s also…
AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybercrime, deepfakes, Global Security News, Microsoft, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit, North America, openai
Microsoft IDs developers behind alleged generative AI hacking-for-hire scheme
Microsoft has identified individuals from Iran, China, Vietnam and the United Kingdom as primary players in an alleged international scheme to hijack and sell Microsoft accounts that could bypass safety guidelines for generative AI tools. In December, Microsoft petitioned a Virginia court to seize infrastructure and software from 10 unnamed individuals who the company claims…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft names cybercriminals behind AI deepfake network
Microsoft has named multiple threat actors part of a cybercrime gang accused of developing malicious tools capable of bypassing generative AI guardrails to generate celebrity deepfakes and other illicit content. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News, lucid, techcrunch mobility, Transportation
Lucid loses its CEO, and ‘founder mode’ comes for Flexport
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Lucid Motors delivered a surprise this week when it announced that CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson was resigning. Speculation about the departure, which includes vacating a board…
Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, payments, stripe
Stripe CEO says AI startups are growing faster than SaaS ever did and calling them wrappers ‘misses the point’
In its annual letter released Thursday, payments giant Stripe declared that it was “seeing an AI boom” with its data revealing that artificial intelligence startups are growing more rapidly than traditional SaaS companies have historically. In a chart, Stripe showed that the top 100 AI companies (by revenue) were able to achieve $5 million in…
AI, Global IT News, Global Security News, In Brief, Research, vulnerability
AI models trained on unsecured code become toxic, study finds
A group of AI researchers has discovered a curious — and troubling — phenomenon: Models say some pretty toxic stuff after being fine-tuned on unsecured code. In a recently published paper, the group explained that training models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct, on code that contains vulnerabilities leads the models to give dangerous advice,…
academic papers, AI, Global Security News, LLM, Security Bloggers Network, Uncategorized
“Emergent Misalignment” in LLMs
Interesting research: “Emergent Misalignment: Narrow finetuning can produce broadly misaligned LLMs“: Abstract: We present a surprising result regarding LLMs and alignment. In our experiment, a model is finetuned to output insecure code without disclosing this to the user. The resulting model acts misaligned on a broad range of prompts that are unrelated to coding: it…
Anydesk, belgium, Global Security News, Guest blog, malware, Security threats, Ukraine
Warning issued as hackers offer firms fake cybersecurity audits to break into their systems
Companies are being warned that malicious hackers are using a novel technique to break into businesses – by pretending to offer audits of the company’s cybersecurity. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Global Security News
Don’t Freak Out About Empathic Chatbots. Learn From Them.
The secret to behaving compassionately is avoiding some common human mistakes.
Global Security News, Security
Over 49,000 misconfigured building access systems exposed online
Researchers discovered 49,000 misconfigured and exposed Access Management Systems (AMS) across multiple industries and countries, which could compromise privacy and physical security in critical sectors. […]
agile development, Agile Humor, Agile Sarcasm, Agile Satire, Comic Agilé, Global Security News, Luxshan Ratnaravi, Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Security Bloggers Network
Comic Agilé – Luxshan Ratnaravi, Mikkel Noe-Nygaard – #327 – Including QA Tasks At Sprint Planning
via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Luxshan Ratnaravi, Mikkel Noe-Nygaard – #327 – Including QA Tasks At Sprint Planning appeared first on Security Boulevard.
app store, Apple, Apps, developers, family, Global IT News, Global Security News, kids, parents, privacy, TC
Apple introduces new child safety initiatives, including an age verification system for apps
Apple on Thursday announced a range of new initiatives designed to help parents and developers create a safer experience for kids and teens using Apple devices. In addition to easier setup of child accounts, parents will now be able to share information about their kids’ ages, which can then be accessed by app developers to…
Global Security News
What’s Ahead for AI
This special report explores the newest developments in artificial intelligence, from powering the brains of humanoid robots to a far-reaching strategy at America’s biggest bank, JPMorgan.
AI, aria gen 2, Global IT News, Global Security News, Hardware, In Brief, Meta, project aria
Meta’s new AR glasses for research can measure heart rate
Meta has unveiled the next generation of its Project Aria augmented reality glasses for research: Aria Gen 2. Aria Gen 2, which arrives roughly five years after the first-generation Aria device, adds new capabilities to the platform, including an upgraded sensor suite and Meta’s custom silicon. Aria Gen 2 has a PPG sensor for measuring…
Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Security
Archipelo comes out of stealth with $12M funding to secure human and AI-driven code
When it comes to AI software, you can build something clever, but that’s not always the same as building something that is secure. With so much software now getting written by AI, having a window into its security can be a challenge. That’s the premise of Archipelo, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup that is today…
Blue Origin, Global IT News, Global Security News, Space
Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez headed to space on Blue Origin mission
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, announced the crew for its next mission on Thursday, which can only mean one thing: more random rich people are going to space. The crew most notably includes popstar Katy Perry and broadcast journalist Gayle King. They will be joined by two scientists — Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen…
defense technology, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, TC, Y Combinator
YC grad Deepnight nabs $5.5M for AI night vision software that disrupts a multi-billion dollar industry
The founders created military-grade night vision with AI software that began as a smartphone app. And now the military is a customer. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise, Exclusive, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Mira Murati, openai, Startups
Workhelix taps years of research to help enterprises figure out where to apply AI
AI has the power to transform how people work, but getting tangible value out of AI isn’t as easy as throwing any AI application at any workflow. It can be hard for enterprises to figure out which AI applications help their business and which are just hype. Workhelix wants to solve that problem. Workhelix is…
Global Security News, Security
Belgium probes if Chinese hackers breached its intelligence service
The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office is investigating whether Chinese hackers were behind a breach of the country’s State Security Service (VSSE). […]
Global Security News
DragonForce Ransomware Hits Saudi Firm, 6TB Data Stolen
DragonForce ransomware attacks Saudi firms stealing 6TB data, escalating cyber threats in real estate
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Featured, Global Security News, News, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight, third party data breaches
Survey: Nearly Half of Data Breaches Involved Third-Party Remote Access
A survey of 1,942 IT and IT security practitioners finds nearly half (47%) work for organizations that have experienced a data breach or cyberattack in the past 12 months that involved a third-party that has access to their network. The post Survey: Nearly Half of Data Breaches Involved Third-Party Remote Access appeared first on Security…
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Instagram, Instagram Reels, Meta, Social
Meta fixes error that exposed Instagram users to graphic and violent content
Meta has fixed an error that caused some users to see a flood of graphic and violent videos in their Instagram Reels feed. The fix comes after some users saw horrific and violent content despite having Instagram’s “Sensitive Content Control” enabled. “We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their…
Exclusive, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, ResilienceVC, Venture
ResilienceVC bucks trend, unveils $56M fund to back fintechs working on financial inclusion
ResilienceVC, a new seed-stage fintech venture capital firm based out of Washington, D.C., is announcing its $56 million debut fund, the firm shared exclusively with TechCrunch. Founded by Tahira Dosani and Vikas Raj in 2023, ResilienceVC’s mission is a straightforward one: to back fintech companies dedicated to helping Americans find financial stability. It’s writing checks…
Global Security News
Winos 4.0 Malware Targets Taiwan With Email Impersonation
Winos 4.0 malware uses phishing emails to target organizations in Taiwan, Fortinet experts warn
Global Security News, Legal, Security
Suspected Desorden hacker arrested for breaching 90 organizations
A suspected cyber criminal believed to have extorted companies under the name “DESORDEN Group” or “ALTDOS” has been arrested in Thailand for leaking the stolen data of over 90 organizations worldwide. […]
Breach and attack simulation (BAS), Cybersecurity, cybersecurity testing, data exfiltration, Global Security News, lateral movement, SASE, Security Awareness, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X
For Unbiased Evaluation, Take on Real-World Security Testing
For organizations that are evaluating security controls, independent testing offers an unvarnished assessment of integrity and performance, of effectiveness. The post For Unbiased Evaluation, Take on Real-World Security Testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Social, TikTok, YouTube
In challenge to YouTube, TikTok revamps its desktop platform
In a bid to take on YouTube, TikTok is revamping its desktop platform with the addition of several new features. The company announced on Thursday that its web-based experience features a new modular layout, refreshed For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, and a floating player. The social network’s new…
Global Security News
Silver Fox APT Uses Winos 4.0 Malware in Cyber Attacks Against Taiwanese Organizations
A new campaign is targeting companies in Taiwan with malware known as Winos 4.0 as part of phishing emails masquerading as the country’s National Taxation Bureau. The campaign, detected last month by Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, marks a departure from previous attack chains that have leveraged malicious game-related applications. “The sender claimed that the malicious file…
AI, Apps, Climate, Crypto, Fintech, Fundraising, Gadgets, Global IT News, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, robotics, Space, Startups, StrictlyVC, StrictlyVC SF, TC, TechCrunch All Stage 2025, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Venture
2025 TechCrunch Events Calendar
For two decades, TechCrunch has provided a front row view to the future of technology, shaping conversations that matter and spotlighting the next big things before they break — both on the page and in person at our world-renowned events. This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re launching our most ambitious events calendar…
Global Security News, Security
Sicherheitsrisiko: Microsoft entfernt VSCode-Erweiterungen
Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass zwei VSCode-Erweiterungen mit Schadcode infiziert sind. VZ_Art – Shutterstock.com Die IT-Forscher Amit Assaraf und Itay Kruk entdeckten kürzlich, dass die beiden Erweiterungen für Visual Studio Code – “Material Theme – Free” und “Material Theme Icons – Free” Schadcode enthalten. Berichten zufolge erfreuten sich diese Erweiterungen großer Beliebtheit und wurden insgesamt fast…
Apps, Commerce, eBay, ecommerce, Global IT News, Global Security News
eBay makes it easier to find fast-shipping items and local listings
eBay announced on Thursday that it has updated its platform to help buyers find fast-shipping items and local listings, thanks to changes to Search item cards and additional usage of AI. The company is making it easier to identify items with fast delivery, as search item cards now display delivery range estimates for all fast…
Crypto, CryptoCurrency, Cybersecurity, DPRK, fbi, Global IT News, Global Security News, Lazarus Group, North Korea, Security
FBI says North Korea ‘responsible’ for $1.4 billion Bybit heist
The U.S. government law enforcement agency said a North Korean government hacking group it calls TraderTraitor was behind the massive hack of Bybit. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI, Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, TC Sessions: AI, TechCrunch Sessions: AI
4 days left to save up to $325 at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Don’t let the world of AI pass you by. You have just four days left to secure your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI and get savings of up to $325. But make sure to act fast — this offer ends on March 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. There’s never been a better time to network…
AI, Apps, Crypto, Disrupt 2025, Enterprise, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, Security, Space, Startups, TC, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Transportation, Venture
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Just 2 days left to save up to $1,130
Clock’s ticking! You’ve got just 48 hours left to lock in your spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and save up to $1,130 on individual ticket types or 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — secure your pass now before prices go up on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Disrupt 2025 takes place on October…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Just Move In, PropTech, Real estate, Startups
Just Move In raises $8M Series A for its home setup service
Fintech has fragmented into increasingly specialized, cucumber-sliced micro-services, ranging from embedded buy-now-pay-later loans to specialized neo banks to yet more payment processing systems. What opportunities remain for innovators in such a fragmented landscape? One U.K. startup, Just Move In, zoomed out and realised that the home had been overlooked by everyone in the industry. And…
Biotech & Health, Fintech, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, payments, secondary, stripe
Stripe finalizes tender sale at a $91.5B valuation, says payment volumes grew to $1.4T in 2024
Digital payments platform Stripe has yet to lay out plans to go public, but in the meantime the company has thrown past and present employees a line for some liquidity. The company on Thursday confirmed a tender offer where investors will buy up shares from those employees at a valuation of $91.5 billion. Stripe said…
Global Security News
Chinese APT Uses VPN Bug to Exploit Worldwide OT Orgs
Companies critical to the aviation and aerospace supply chains didn’t patch a known CVE, providing opportunity for foreign espionage.
Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Threats & Breaches
A Comprehensive Look at OSINT
Leveraging Publicly Available Data for Better Security Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a term you’ve likely encountered in conversations about cybersecurity, intelligence gathering, and investigative journalism. As our personal and professional lives become increasingly digital, OSINT has become a crucial practice for organizations, law enforcement agencies, and everyday users seeking to stay informed and protected.…
Global Security News
Stripe’s total payment volume reaches AUD 2.2T as ‘longstanding investments in AI pay off’
Stripe’s total payment volume increased to AUD 2.2T in 2024, up 38% year-on-year, and equivalent to around 1.3% of global GDP. Stripe is now used by half of the Fortune 100, 80% of the Forbes Cloud 100, and 78% of the Forbes AI 50. Stripe continues to invest heavily in R&D, including stablecoins and AI,…
Enterprise, Global IT News, Global Security News, HashiCorp, IBM
IBM closes $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition
IBM has finalized its multi-billion dollar HashiCorp acquisition, two days after the U.K.’s antitrust regulator gave the deal its blessing. A spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had quietly greenlighted the acquisition earlier this week prior to the announcement made by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Tuesday.…
Global Security News
Generative AI Shows Promise for Faster Triage of Vulnerabilities
A host of automated approaches identifies and remediates potential vulns while still retaining a role for security analysts to filter for context and business criticality.
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Stopping CovertCatch – Securing Against Weaponized Job Offers
The post Stopping CovertCatch – Securing Against Weaponized Job Offers appeared first on Votiro. The post Stopping CovertCatch – Securing Against Weaponized Job Offers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, Managed Services, services
Nerdio’s Landes on Optimizing Cloud: What MSPs Should Know
Several years after the cloud boom first began, some MSPs and their clients are beginning to worry cloud is to expensive to justify, or at least more complicated than first believed. Nerdio’s CRO and co-founder Joseph Landes shares why he sees cloud cost as an optimization concern, and how partners can course correct without losing…
Global Security News
Hackers Can Crack Into Car Cameras in Minutes Flat
It’s shockingly simple to turn a car dashcam into a powerful reconnaissance tool for gathering everyday routine and location data, researchers warn.
Global Security News
Space Pirates Targets Russian IT Firms With New LuckyStrike Agent Malware
The threat actor known as Space Pirates has been linked to a malicious campaign targeting Russian information technology (IT) organizations with a previously undocumented malware called LuckyStrike Agent. The activity was detected in November 2024 by Solar, the cybersecurity arm of Russian state-owned telecom company Rostelecom. It’s tracking the activity under the name Erudite Mogwai.…
Europe, Global Security News
Renesas teams up with Applus+ Laboratories to achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA Extension for three new MCU Groups
Certification Highlights Renesas Commitment to Cybersecurity Leadership COMPANY NEWS: Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has successfully obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller Groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft fixes Outlook drag-and-drop broken by Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that broke email and calendar drag-and-drop in classic Outlook after installing recent updates on Windows 24H2 systems. […]
AppSec & Supply Chain Security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Agentic AI and software development: Here’s how to get ahead of rising risk
As technology leadership pushes ever harder to deeply embed AI agents into software development lifecycles — in some cases, even using agentic AI to replace midlevel developers — application security (AppSec) is about to go from complex to a lot more complicated. The post Agentic AI and software development: Here’s how to get ahead of…
Global Security News
89% of Enterprise GenAI Usage Is Invisible to Organizations Exposing Critical Security Risks, New Report Reveals
Organizations are either already adopting GenAI solutions, evaluating strategies for integrating these tools into their business plans, or both. To drive informed decision-making and effective planning, the availability of hard data is essential—yet such data remains surprisingly scarce. The “Enterprise GenAI Data Security Report 2025” by LayerX delivers unprecedented insights
Global Security News
New TgToxic Banking Trojan Variant Evolves with Anti-Analysis Upgrades
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated version of an Android malware called TgToxic (aka ToxicPanda), indicating that the threat actors behind it are continuously making changes in response to public reporting. “The modifications seen in the TgToxic payloads reflect the actors’ ongoing surveillance of open source intelligence and demonstrate their commitment to enhancing the
AppSec, Explainers, Global Security News, Legit, Security Bloggers Network, Threats
The 2025 State of Application Risk Report: Understanding Toxic Combinations in Application Security
Get details on the most common toxic combinations Legit unearthed in enterprises’ software factories. The post The 2025 State of Application Risk Report: Understanding Toxic Combinations in Application Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global IT News, Global Security News
OFS debuts in US with Pelican Brewing deal
Australian craft brewing software specialist helps Pelican Brewing Company take efficiency to the next level as both companies target US expansion COMPANY NEWS: Australian manufacturing performance software company, OFS, has made its official debut in the United States through a breakthrough deal with Oregon-based craft brewery, Pelican Brewing Company.
business, channel, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Flashpoint Releases Security Guide on OSINT Strategies
Flashpoint, a leader in threat data and intelligence, released a report this week meant to help security teams stay ahead of emerging threats such as doxxing, swatting, misinformation, and geopolitical targeting. The Complete Guide to OSINT for Executive Protection is a resource for security professionals, executive protection teams, and corporate risk leaders. It was established…
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Trend Micro Introduces First Proactive Cybersecurity AI
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro recently launched a new AI Agent meant to drive proactive security outcomes. Trend Cybertron harnesses LLM technology to predict and prevent threats Trend Cybertron is a specialized cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to predict and prevent threats across an organization’s entire attack surface in any environment. “Trend is building a…
Global Security News
Google Search Changes Upend Publishers’ Product-Review Sites
New rules for recommendation sites like Forbes Vetted and CNN Underscored threaten their business models and hurt freelancers.
Global Security News
Software Vulnerabilities Take Almost Nine Months to Patch
Veracode found a 47% increase in the average time taken to patch software vulnerabilities, driven by growing reliance on third-party code
Amazon, AWS, Enterprise, Global IT News, Global Security News, Ocelot, quantum computing
Amazon debuts Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip. The news brings it into line with its big cloud rivals Microsoft and Google, which have also unveiled their own quantum chips in recent months, respectively Majorana and Willow. The cloud computing giant has long been investing in the quantum computing space, starting…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Progress appoints Ed Keisling to the role of Chief AI Officer
AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, provider Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as the company’s Chief AI Officer (CAIO).
Global IT News, Global Security News
How to streamline enterprise modernisation in a multi-workload world
GUEST OPINION: Streamlining enterprise modernisation is a critical priority for organisations navigating a multi-workload world. Enterprises need efficient strategies to integrate cloud and on-premises workloads while managing complex environments. Modern transformation initiatives demand agility and seamless scalability, addressing the operational and financial pressures of technological evolution.
Global IT News, Global Security News
LinkedIn scam emails warning
The ACMA has issued a warning on the receipt of emails purporting to be from LinkedIn which it says could be a scam.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Zscaler Unveils Asset Exposure Management for Faster, More Effective Cyber Risk Reduction
New Application Extends Zscaler Exposure Management Solution, Providing a Single Platform for Asset Risk Management, Prioritisation and Quantification
Global IT News, Global Security News
Build Cyber Resilience for the Real World
GUEST OPINION: Cyber resilience is often discussed in theoretical terms – plans, frameworks, and protocols designed to respond to threats. However, when a real crisis hits, theory alone won’t keep a business running.
Global Security News
Chinese Cyber Espionage Jumps 150%, CrowdStrike Finds
In its 2025 Global Threat Report, CrowdStrike observed a significant escalation in Chinese cyber espionage activities
Global IT News, Global Security News
Secure your Devices and Make Life Difficult for Cybercriminals
GUEST OPINION: A thief who robs a house will usually try to find the easiest way in. After all, why pick a lock when the back door is wide open?
Cybersecurity, eBPF, Global Security News, Kernel Extensions, KubeCon, Security, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X
eBPF Versus Kernel Extensions
eBPF-based agents have numerous advantages that make them a safer, more efficient option in comparison to agents that use kernel extensions. The post eBPF Versus Kernel Extensions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Exploits, Global Security News, vulnerabilities
Critical Microsoft Partner Center vulnerability under attack, CISA warns
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Partner Center platform is under attack, enabling unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges, potentially leading to data breaches, malware deployment, and lateral movement across enterprise networks. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added the flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-49035, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation…
Global IT News, Global Security News
3 in 5 Australians now use Social Media for Brand Discovery and Research, Rivalling Traditional Search
GUEST RESEARCH: Report finds Australians use an average of 6.5 social media platforms per month, spending nearly two hours daily on social.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Radware Report: Web DDoS Attacks Surge 550% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
GUEST RESEARCH: The cyber threat landscape saw an unprecedented surge in web-based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in 2024, with incidents spiking by 550% compared to the previous year, according to Radware’s newly released 2025 Global Threat Analysis Report.
Global Security News
Amazon Unveils Its First Quantum Computing Chip
Following Google and Microsoft’s quantum computing announcements, the tech giant says its new chip will lead to more reliable quantum computers.
Global Security News
OpenSSF Publishes Security Framework for Open Source Software
OpenSSF has released new baseline security best practices to improve open source software quality
Global Security News, Ransomware
Orange Group von Datenleck betroffen
Die Orange Group wurde von einer Ransomware-Attacke getroffen. JeanLucIchard – Shutterstock.com Ein Mitglied der Ransomware-Bande HellCat behauptet, rund 6,5 Gigabyte an Daten von der Orange Group gestohlen zu haben. Das erbeutete Datenpacket umfasst demnach 380.000 eindeutige E-Mail-Adressen, Quellcode, Rechnungen, Verträge sowie Kunden- und Mitarbeiterinformationen. Der französische TK-Anbieter bestätigte gegenüber dem Technikmagazin Bleeping Computer, dass es…
AI, AI agents, Financial services, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, unique
Unique, a Swiss AI platform for finance, raises $30M
A four-year-old Swiss startup has raised a sizable chunk of change to capitalize on the burgeoning “agentic AI” movement. Unique said on Thursday that it has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round that was led by London-based VC firm DN Capital and CommerzVentures, the investment offshoot of Germany’s Commerzbank. “Agentic AI” is…
Global Security News
How Nvidia Adapted Its Chips to Stay Ahead of an AI Industry Shift
The chip giant has stayed relevant even as DeepSeek and other “reasoning” AI models rise.
Global Security News
How to Keep Hackers From Destroying Your Digital Life
A few digital hygiene measures can help secure online accounts and passwords.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Identity & Access, KubeCon, Security, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, workloads
Protecting the Soft Underbelly of Your Organization
Organizations are waking up to the sad truth that their workloads are often a weakly protected, and underappreciated aspect of their IT infrastructure, and this problem is growing worse by the day. The post Protecting the Soft Underbelly of Your Organization appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Identity & Access, Identity- Based Access Controls, KubeCon, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X
Managing and Mitigating Risk: A Cybersecurity Approach Using Identity-Based Access Controls and Secrets Management
Centering your strategy around identity to manage and mitigate risk will give you the best possible chance of success. The post Managing and Mitigating Risk: A Cybersecurity Approach Using Identity-Based Access Controls and Secrets Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
automated decisioning, finance, Fintech, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, Taktile
Taktile helps fintechs build automated decision-making workflows
The automated logic behind many financial decisions — for example, decisions that determine whether a client is approved for a credit line — is hard-coded. Often, it’s not easily changed. If a head of credit at a bank wanted to adjust the bank’s lending criteria, for example, they’d likely have to raise a ticket with…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Microsoft Urges Trump to Overhaul Curbs on AI Chip Exports
The request highlights the president’s challenging task of trying to boost U.S. businesses and limit China’s advances in artificial intelligence
Global Security News
FBI Confirms North Korea’s Lazarus Group as Bybit Crypto Hackers
FBI confirms North Korea’s Lazarus Group responsible for Bybit crypto heist
Global Security News
PolarEdge Botnet Exploits Cisco and Other Flaws to Hijack ASUS, QNAP, and Synology Devices
A new malware campaign has been observed targeting edge devices from Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology to rope them into a botnet named PolarEdge since at least the end of 2023. French cybersecurity company Sekoia said it observed the unknown threat actors leveraging CVE-2023-20118 (CVSS score: 6.5), a critical security flaw impacting Cisco Small Business…
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Instagram, Meta, reels, Social, TikTok
Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app
Meta is mulling launching a standalone app for short-form videos, The Information reported, citing an anonymous source who heard Instagram head Adam Mosseri talking about the project to staff. The project is reportedly code-named Project Ray that aims to improve recommendations for new users and existing users in the U.S., and feature more three-minute videos,…
2025 Global Threat Report, AI-driven cyber attacks, Cloud security risk, crowdstrike, cyber threat intelligence, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity trends, Deepfake scams, Featured, Generative AI phishing, Global Security News, Identity-based cyber attacks, Nation-state cyber threats, News, SaaS security vulnerabilities, Security Boulevard (Original), Social - Facebook, Social - LinkedIn, Social - X, Spotlight
2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Cybercriminals Are Shifting Tactics – Are You Ready?
CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the findings of the 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, revealing a dramatic shift in cyber adversary tactics, with attackers leveraging stolen identity credentials, AI-generated social engineering, and hands-on keyboard intrusions to bypass traditional security measures. The post 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Cybercriminals Are Shifting Tactics – Are You Ready?…
Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Cloud Security, crowdstrike, Cybersecurity, deepfakes, generative ai, Global Security News, identity theft, International, Microsoft, Security, Social Engineering, Software
CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks
Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.
Asia Pacific, china, crowdstrike, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, nation state threats, Research, Salt Typhoon, Threats, Volt Typhoon
It’s not just Salt Typhoon: All China-backed attack groups are showcasing specialized offensive skills
Cyberattacks carried out by China-backed nation-state actors surged last year, showcasing technical advancements and specialized targeting in a broader escalation of the country’s ability to infiltrate global critical infrastructure, CrowdStrike said in an annual threat report released Thursday. “After decades of investment into China’s offensive capabilities, they’re now on par with other world powers,” Adam…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Cricut announces Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4 for the ultimate in arts and crafts
The ultimate creator’s machine is now better than ever, with Cricut announcing its new 4th generation devices – the Cricut Maker 4 and Cricut Explore 4. They come in at the same price as the previous Cricut 3 range, but are faster and with much more included in the box to get you started sooner.
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
FBI confirms Lazarus hackers were behind $1.5B Bybit crypto heist
FBI has confirmed that North Korean hackers stole $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday in the largest crypto heist recorded until now. […]
Global Security News
Bybit Hack Traced to Safe{Wallet} Supply Chain Attack Exploited by North Korean Hackers
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) formally linked the record-breaking $1.5 billion Bybit hack to North Korean threat actors, as the company’s CEO Ben Zhou declared a “war against Lazarus.” The agency said the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) was responsible for the theft of the virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange,…
Global Security News
Meta Apologizes for Error That Flooded Instagram With Violent Content
The Reels feeds of some Instagram users were filled with graphic videos of people getting killed or maimed Wednesday.
Data and Information Security, Generative AI, Ransomware, Exploits, Global Security News
5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the most significant cybersecurity threats organizations and cybersecurity leaders face. Attacks lead to wide-scale disruptions, large data breaches, huge payouts and millions of dollars in costs to businesses. In response, large, coordinated law enforcement operations have targeted major ransomware groups and disrupted operations, dismantled data leak sites and…
Access Control, Cloud Security, Data and Information Security, Identity and Access Management, Windows Security, Global Security News
How to configure OAuth in Microsoft 365 Defender and keep your cloud secure
Cloud authentication provides so many advantages in business. It can allow your users to seamlessly authenticate between applications, it’s cost-efficient, and it’s scalable, and it offers great security options. But as with anything that is good in this line of work, it has the potential to be abused. One example of this is Open Authorization…
Global Security News
Indonesia, Apple Reach Investment Agreement, Paving Way to End iPhone Ban
Apple has reached an investment agreement with Indonesia after protracted negotiations, which should clear the way for the sale of iPhone 16 handsets in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Security Practices, Global Security News
Der Kaufratgeber für Breach & Attack Simulation Tools
Breach & Attack Simulation Tools geben Aufschluss darüber, wie gut (oder schlecht) Ihre Sicherheitskontrollen funktionieren. Roman Samborskyi | shutterstock.com Lösungen im Bereich Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) unterstützen Unternehmen dabei, ihr Sicherheitsniveau zu verstehen. Dazu automatisieren die Tools die Tests spezifischer Bedrohungsvektoren. Als Grundlage dienen dabei in der Regel das MITRE-ATT&CK– oder Cyber-Killchain-Framework. BAS-Produkte simulieren…
AT&T, Breadcrumbs, Cameron John Wagenius, Connor Riley Moucka, Global Security News, John Erin Binns, Kiberphant0m, Ne'er-Do-Well News, North America
U.S. Soldier Charged in AT&T Hack Searched “Can Hacking Be Treason”
A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty last week to leaking phone records for high-ranking U.S. government officials searched online for non-extradition countries and for an answer to the question “can hacking be treason?” prosecutors in the case said Wednesday. The government disclosed the details in a court motion to keep the defendant in custody…