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Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, TC, TC All Stage, TechCrunch All Stage 2025, Venture
Three reasons every founder and VC should be at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
From idea to IPO — where are you on your startup journey? If any of that sounds like you — or if you’re in between stages and ready to level up — TechCrunch All Stage 2025 (formerly Early Stage) is the place to be. Join 1,200 founders to exchange ideas and meet the right VC…
Global Security News
Your Gaming PC Could Help Train AI Models
Underused GPU chips—in game consoles or offices—inspire startups to stitch together virtual “distributed” networks to compete with AI data centers.
Global Security News
4 Low-Cost Ways to Defend Your Organization Against Deepfakes
Every organization should be exploring a layered approach in which artificial and human intelligences come together to form a rich, dynamic, and multifaceted deepfake defense strategy tailored to its needs.
Apps, Global Security News, North America, YouTube
YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon
YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand “soon.” The tier will give users access to YouTube’s library of podcasts and how-to clips without ads, Bloomberg notes. Premium lite will be…
avs, doge, Elon Musk, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Tesla, Transportation
Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing…
Global Security News
Salt Typhoon Exploited Cisco Devices With Custom Tool to Spy on US Telcos
Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon used JumbledPath, a custom-built utility, to gain access to a remote Cisco device, said the network provider
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Databricks Launches SAP Databricks, Targets Sprawling Data
Data and AI company Databricks has launched SAP Databricks, a strategic product and go-to-market partnership with SAP that will natively integrate the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform within the SAP Business Data Cloud. New partnership combines data sources for many organizations “Every organization is searching for a faster, more reliable way to translate their data into…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Xurrent Newest Integration Partner Within N-able’s Ecosystem
Xurrent’s AI-powered IT Service Management (ITSM) platform has been approved for integration within N-able’s Technology Alliance Program (TAP) ecosystem. This allows the organization to deliver ITSM capabilities for managed service providers (MSPs) by integrating with N-able’s N-central remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution. Integration adds automated ticketing, workflows, and more for Xurrent users With the…
Global Security News
DoD Contractor Pays $11.2M over False Cyber Certifications Claims
Health Net Federal Services has agreed to pay over $11m over alleged false cybersecurity reporting
Global Security News
Cybercriminals Can Now Clone Any Brand’s Site in Minutes Using Darcula PhaaS v3
The threat actors behind the Darcula phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform appear to be readying a new version that allows prospective customers and cyber crooks to clone any brand’s legitimate website and create a phishing version, further bringing down the technical expertise required to pull off phishing attacks at scale. The latest iteration of the phishing suite…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Ataccama Lineage Launched to Deliver Data Flow Visibility
Ataccama recently announced the launch of Ataccama Lineage, a new module within its Ataccama ONE unified data trust platform. It promises to provide enterprise-wide visibility into data flows, giving organizations a clear view of their data’s journey from source to consumption. New module automates data management tasks Ataccama Lineage works to simplify how organizations manage…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
HackerOne Debuts New Way to Quantify Security Value
HackerOne recently released a report that found security leaders have largely negative perceptions on the ROI of measuring cybersecurity value. This sparked the cybersecurity company to introduce a new metric to help quantify the financial value of protecting businesses from cyberattacks. The report, When ROI Falls Short: A Guide to Measuring Security Investments with Return…
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Fortress Solutions, Ataya, and Moso Networks Partner on Private 5G
Fortress Solutions, Ataya, and Moso Networks are forming a strategic partnership to deliver private wireless 5G packages that will give enterprises unparalleled connectivity, security, and control. Partnership combines solutions and services to enable 5G adoption The Private 5G Package solution is designed to address a range of enterprise use cases, including video surveillance, digital scanners,…
Global Security News, learning center, Security Bloggers Network
How DDoS Attacks Work and How You Can Protect Your Business From Them
Learn how DDoS attacks are executed, their impact, and effective strategies for detection and prevention to protect your network and applications. The post How DDoS Attacks Work and How You Can Protect Your Business From Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Government, Security
Firing of 130 CISA staff worries cybersecurity industry
The firing of upwards of 130 cybersecurity professionals at the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a disaster for the US, but also for many of its allies that count on close collaboration, a security expert said Thursday. David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, said he “struggles to think of another government agency…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Why Internal Audit Services Are Key to Risk Management in Today’s Business Landscape
Nowadays, organizations face a multitude of risks ranging from financial fraud and cyber threats to regulatory non-compliance and operational inefficiencies. Managing these risks effectively is critical to ensuring business continuity, regulatory adherence, and financial stability. Internal audit services enable organizations to plan and decrease risks through independent assessments of operational standards and governance systems. Internal…
Global Security News, Ransomware
Ransomware-Attacke auf Gesundheitsdienstleister
Die Ransomware-Gruppe Medusa will den britischen Gesundheitsdienstleister HCRG Care Group um mehr als 2.000 Daten erleichtert haben. Sasun Bughdaryan – Shutterstock.com Die Ransomware-Bande Medusa behauptet in einem Darknet-Post, mehr als 2.000 sensible Datensätze der HCRG Care Group erbeutet zu haben. Das Unternehmen zählt zu den größten unabhängigen Anbietern von Gesundheits- und Pflegedienstleistungen im Vereinigten Königreich…
Global Security News
Webinar: Learn How to Identify High-Risk Identity Gaps and Slash Security Debt in 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, weak identity security isn’t just a flaw—it’s a major risk that can expose your business to breaches and costly downtime. Many organizations are overwhelmed by an excess of user identities and aging systems, making them vulnerable to attacks. Without a strategic plan, these security gaps can quickly turn into…
Global Security News
BlackBasta Ransomware Chatlogs Leaked Online
BlackBasta’s internal chatlogs are “highly useful from a threat intelligence perspective,” said Prodaft, the firm that revealed the leak
Global Security News
AI-Powered Deception is a Menace to Our Societies
Wherever there’s been conflict in the world, propaganda has never been far away. Travel back in time to 515 BC and read the Behistun Inscription, an autobiography by Persian King Darius that discusses his rise to power. More recently, see how different newspapers report on wars, where it’s said, ‘The first casualty is the truth.’ …
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What Is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated and pervasive than ever. Traditional security solutions, like antivirus software, often fall short against advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day exploits, and fileless malware. This is where Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) comes in, offering a powerful and proactive approach to safeguarding your endpoints and, consequently, your…
DevOps, Digital Innovation, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Software Development
Is Vibe Coding The Future of Software Development
Digital Technology is evolving faster than ever, and the way we interact with it is transforming dramatically. With the rise of AI-driven development, no-code/low-code platforms,…Read More The post Is Vibe Coding The Future of Software Development appeared first on ISHIR | Software Development India. The post Is Vibe Coding The Future of Software Development appeared…
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Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?
Google Cloud recently announced that it will require all users to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) by the end of 2025, joining other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in mandating this critical security measure. The post Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?…
Global Security News
Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Accelerates Threat to Encryption Protocols
Microsoft has developed the first ever quantum chip, shortening the timeframe for when quantum computers will break exiting encryption
AI, AI agents, Asia Pacific, chatgpt pro, Global Security News, openai, Openai operator
OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries
OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and more countries. OpenAI said Operator will be available in most places where ChatGPT is available, apart from…
Global Security News
Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploited CVE-2018-0171 to Target U.S. Telecom Networks
Cisco has confirmed that a Chinese threat actor known as Salt Typhoon gained access by likely abusing a known security flaw tracked as CVE-2018-0171, and by obtaining legitimate victim login credentials as part of a targeted campaign aimed at major U.S. telecommunications companies. “The threat actor then demonstrated their ability to persist in target environments…
Exploits, Global Security News
CISA Flags Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Active Attacks
A high-severity security flaw impacting the Craft content management system (CMS) has been added by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-23209 (CVSS score: 8.1), which impacts Craft CMS versions 4 and 5. It was…
CSO and CISO, Human Resources, IT Leadership, Security Practices, Global Security News
Managing the emotional toll cybersecurity incidents can take on your team
Cybersecurity professionals face significant mental health challenges from their work, and it’s no surprise why. They are responsible for maintaining the digital security of their organizations by protecting critical operations from intrusions, patching vulnerabilities, detecting threats, stopping adversaries, and remediating incidents, often under intense pressure, tight budgets, and crisis-driven deadlines. A 2022 study by Tines…
Cybercrime, Global Security News
Security-Infotainment: Die besten Hacker-Dokus
Sie fühlen sich leer ohne Security-Dashboard? Diese Dokumentationen überbrücken den Schmerz bis zum nächsten Arbeitstag. Foto: Gorodenkoff – shutterstock.com Wenn Sie in Ihrer Profession als Sicherheitsentscheider voll aufgehen, brauchen Sie möglicherweise auch zwischen den Arbeitstagen ihre tägliche Dosis Cybersecurity. Falls Ihnen die zahlreichen Annäherungen Hollywoods an das Thema viel zu weit von der Realität entfernt…
advanced driver assistance systems, driver assistance, Global IT News, Global Security News, Rivian, Transportation
Rivian will launch hands-off highway driver assist ‘in a few weeks’
Rivian said Thursday it plans to launch a hands-off version of its driver assistance system for highway driving “in a few weeks,” and said an “eyes-off” version in 2026. The hands-off system will let Rivian compete with companies like Ford and General Motors, which have both launched similar systems in the past few years. (Ford…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Life in the Swimlane with Gabriella Lopez, Senior Sales Development Representative
The post Life in the Swimlane with Gabriella Lopez, Senior Sales Development Representative appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post Life in the Swimlane with Gabriella Lopez, Senior Sales Development Representative appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Salt Typhoon gained initial access to telecoms through Cisco devices
Salt Typhoon gained initial access to Cisco devices as part of the Chinese nation-state threat group’s sweeping attacks on U.S. telecom networks, the company confirmed Thursday in a threat intelligence report. Cisco Talos, the networking vendor’s threat intelligence unit, said it observed one instance where Salt Typhoon likely exploited a seven-year-old critical vulnerability in Cisco…
Global Security News
Data Suggests It’s Time to Rethink Cloud Permissions
Excessive privileges and visibility gaps create a breeding ground for cyber threats.
Climate, electrical grid, Global IT News, Global Security News, natural gas, renewable energy, renewable power, Solar Power
Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas
Solar and wind together now represent nearly a quarter of electricity demand and nearly 10% of all energy consumption in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Extreme Networks Announces Platform ONE for MSPs
AI-powered automation for networking organization Extreme Networks recently announced the upcoming general availability of Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Extreme Platform ONE is a solution built on a unique AI-driven multi-tenant architecture, consumption-based billing, and poolable licensing. It delivers unmatched flexibility, simplicity, and cost savings, enabling MSPs to manage customers at scale.…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Build a Confident Security Posture with Proven Tactics
Are Your Cybersecurity Tactics Building a Confident Security Posture? Have you ever wondered why certain organizations appear to have an impenetrable digital fortress, while others can’t seem to avoid falling victim to cyberattacks? The secret may lie in effective Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management. Where global digital transformation trends continue to evolve, a confident…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Bloggers Network
Feel Empowered: Managing Access with Precision
Access Management and NHIs: The Power Pairing in Cybersecurity? Managing access to sensitive data and systems is like navigating a complex maze. Can the precise control offered by Non-Human Identities (NHIs) provide security professionals the assured empowerment they seek? NHIs, or machine identities, form a critical part of modern cybersecurity frameworks. However, the management of…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Driving Innovation with Secure Cloud Practices
Why is Innovation in Cybersecurity Crucial? An essential turn of the century question most organizations face is how they can innovate without compromising their cybersecurity. Can they really put a price tag on secure cloud practices? According to the World Economic Forum’s 2020 report, cyber threats rank among the world’s top long-term risks. With cyberattacks…
2025, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Startups, unicorns
6 new tech unicorns were minted in January 2025 so far.
Despite a still tight venture capital market, new unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly VC-backed startup minted unicorns so far this year as of the end of January. Those include healthcare companies like Hippocratic AI and satellite space companies like Loft Orbital. This…
CFTC, Crypto, crypto crime, Cybercrime, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Government, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
SEC rebrands cryptocurrency unit to focus on emerging technologies
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday that it was changing its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit to the “Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.” The regulator said its new unit will “focus on combatting cyber-related misconduct and to protect retail investors from bad actors in the emerging technologies space.” The newly rebranded unit will be…
electric vehicles, EVs, Global IT News, Global Security News, Rivian, Transportation
Rivian inches closer to profitability but warns ‘changes to government policies’ could hurt
Rivian’s cost–cutting measures have gotten it a lot closer to profitability, but the company is warning that 2025 could still be a challenging year – especially because of the whorl of uncertainty caused by the new Trump Administration. The company announced Thursday its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, and along with it, shared…
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CEO of Clearview AI, a controversial facial recognition startup, has resigned
The CEO of controversial facial recognition startup Clearview AI has resigned, he confirms to TechCrunch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Malware, Global Security News
Fake captcha attacks are increasing, say experts
Several cybersecurity firms have published alerts about threat actors fooling customer employees into downloading malware through fake captcha login verification pages. Captchas are those annoying tests that websites add to login routines to make sure users are real people and not automated bots. Making a user type in a random number shown in a popup,…
Global Security News, Security, Software
Apiiro unveils free scanner to detect malicious code merges
Security researchers at Apiiro have released two free, open-source tools designed to detect and block malicious code before they are added to software projects to curb supply chain attacks. […]
Global Security News, Security
Black Basta ransomware gang’s internal chat logs leak online
An unknown leaker has released what they claim to be an archive of internal Matrix chat logs belonging to the Black Basta ransomware operation. […]
Android, Cybercrime, Global IT News, Global Security News, Google Play, Media & Entertainment, privacy, Security, Spyware, stalkerware, vietnam
Your Android phone could have stalkerware. Here’s how to remove it
This simple guide helps you identify and remove common consumer-grade spyware apps from your Android phone. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Mark Zuckerberg’s makeover didn’t make people like him, study shows
A study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans’ views of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg skew more negative than positive. While Zuckerberg has sparked chatter in Silicon Valley with his sudden interest in high fashion, the Meta CEO is less popular than President Trump’s right-hand man, Elon Musk, the report found. While about…
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Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
Using stalkerware is creepy, unethical, potentially illegal, and puts your data and that of your loved ones in danger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Customer Stories, data compliance, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
How Page Protect Enabled Seamless PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance for a Leading Beverage Retailer
Discover how a leading beverage retailer achieved seamless PCI DSS 4.0 compliance before the March 31st deadline in minutes with DataDome’s Page Protect—no-code setup, real-time monitoring & script security. The post How Page Protect Enabled Seamless PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance for a Leading Beverage Retailer appeared first on Security Boulevard.
electric vehicles, EVs, Global IT News, Global Security News, Nikola, Transportation
Bankrupt Nikola wants to sell its whole business by April
Electric trucking startup Nikola is hoping to sell what remains of its whole business as early as April, lawyers for the company told a judge Thursday during the first hearing of its bankruptcy case in Delaware. The lawyers claimed Nikola already has at least three interested buyers (who they did not name) and that the…
Android, Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, iPad, Security, stalkerware
Stalkerware apps Cocospy and Spyic are exposing phone data of millions of people
A bug in the Android and iPhone monitoring operations allows anyone to access private data exfiltrated from a victim’s device. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Meta starts accepting sign-ups for Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta announced on Thursday that it’s now accepting sign-ups for its Community Notes program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The announcement follows Meta news last month that it’s going to end its third-party fact-checking program and is instead moving to a Community Notes model similar to the one at X. In a blog post, Meta…
EV, Global IT News, Global Security News, Tesla, Tesla Supercharger, Transportation
Tesla to test virtual queues at Supercharging locations
Road rage has been around for a while. A newer phenomenon that’s cropping up is EV charging rage — the feeling when a fellow EV owner cuts the line to grab one of the only working charge ports. It’s common enough that people posted altercations between EV drivers on social media and forums. In at…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Ghost Ransomware Targets Orgs in 70+ Countries
The China-backed threat group often acts swiftly, going from initial access to compromise in just one day, a behavior atypical of cybercriminal groups.
Global Security News
What is Quantum Computing, and Why Does It Matter?
Microsoft and Google have made breakthroughs in quantum computing, a technology that could revolutionize drug discovery and other fields.
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Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
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! Fifteen years ago, I started writing about a little EV startup that was trying to survive even as others failed in the clean tech boom-and-bust cycle. Back…
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Electric aircraft founder Kyle Clark threw out the Silicon Valley playbook
On a cool morning last November, 800 people gathered before sunrise in a South Burlington hangar to witness the maiden flight of Beta Technologies’ first electric aircraft to be built on its new scaled production line. Kyle Clark, Beta’s enigmatic founder and CEO, piloted the Alia CX300 — one of the startup’s two aircraft models…
FTC, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Social, social media
Trump’s FTC is looking into censorship on tech platforms
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday that it will launch a public inquiry into “censorship by tech platforms,” soliciting comments from people who feel they have been demonetized, banned, or otherwise censored due to their speech or affiliations. “Tech firms should not be bullying their users,” said FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson in a statement.…
Global Security News
FTC Opens Inquiry Into Censorship at Tech Companies
The FTC issued a request for information from consumers, including those who have been banned from platforms.
Engineering, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
How DataDome Automated Post-Mortem Creation with DomeScribe AI Agent
Learn how DataDome built DomeScribe, a Slackbot that automates post-mortems in Notion. Follow our step-by-step guide to build your own AI agent for incident management. The post How DataDome Automated Post-Mortem Creation with DomeScribe AI Agent appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Legal, Security
US healthcare org pays $11M settlement over alleged cybersecurity lapses
Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to settle allegations that HNFS falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements under its Defense Health Agency (DHA) TRICARE contract. […]
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Amazon shuts down Chime, its Zoom alternative
Amazon Chime, the tech giant’s underwhelming alternative to Zoom and Google Meet, is shutting down for good. The company on Wednesday confirmed it will end support for Chime, including its Business Calling features, on Feb. 20, 2026. As part of this transition, Amazon stopped accepting new Chime accounts as of Feb. 19, 2025. From now…
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PAN-PAN-PAN-OS: Palo Alto Firewalls Under Attack (Again)
Time to Declare an Emergency? Scrotes chain three flaws to take full control—seems pretty easy. The post PAN-PAN-PAN-OS: Palo Alto Firewalls Under Attack (Again) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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In India, Apple’s iPhone 16e faces stiff competition from older models
Apple has brought the iPhone 16e to offer a more affordable option within the iPhone 16 lineup, targeting emerging markets including India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
Large Language Models Pose Growing Security Risks
More powerful and pervasive large language models are creating a new cybersecurity challenge for companies.
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61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here’s the full list
The list included Elon Musk’s xAI, as well as a good number of other AI startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Inside the Humane acquisition: HP offers big raises to some, others immediately laid off
Hours after the acquisition was announced, several Humane employees received job offers. Others were not so lucky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Telstra found to have ‘misled nearly 9,000 Belong customers’ over broadband speed claims
The Federal Court has found that Telstra made false or misleading representations relating to the upload speed of residential broadband internet services supplied to nearly 9,000 of its Belong customers, following court action by the competition watchdog, the ACCC.
DEI, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Venture
Cherryrock Capital raises new $172M fund from all-star investors to back diverse founders
Cherryrock Capital, founded by ex-TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot, announced Wednesday the closing of its $172 million Fund I with an all-star limited partner list that includes JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, MassMutual, Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, Reid Hoffman, Mellody Hobson, and Sheryl Sandberg. Brown-Philpot told Bloomberg that the fund actually closed in January. The firm launched…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Check Point Software Securing the Hyper-Connected World in a New Era of AI with AI-Driven Innovation and Real Security Platform
COMPANY NEWS: Check Point unveils AI-powered security advancements and earns #1 ranking in Miercom’s security benchmark
Global IT News, Global Security News
The AI Gold Rush: Preparedness Will Define Winners and Losers
GUEST OPINION: The IT world is currently in the middle of an ‘AI rush,’ and we have just been hit by a new wave with the launch of DeepSeek, an open-source AI-powered chatbot that claims to rival OpenAI’s architecture. With any new artificial intelligence innovation, we must also discuss its potential data privacy impact. Coming…
Global Security News
Google Adds Quantum-Resistant Digital Signatures to Cloud KMS
The new Cloud Key Management Service is part of Google’s new roadmap for implementing the new NIST-based post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards.
Global IT News, Global Security News
GitLab Announces General Availability of GitLab Duo Self-Hosted
Today, GitLab announced the general availability of GitLab Duo Self-Hosted. This capability enables organisations to maintain full control over data privacy, security, and the deployment of large language models (LLMs) in their own infrastructure.
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Figure’s humanoid robot takes voice orders to help around the house
Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock Thursday revealed a new machine learning model for humanoid robots. The news, which arrives two weeks after Adcock announced the Bay Area robotics firm’s decision to step away from an OpenAI collaboration, is centered around Helix, a “generalist” Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. VLAs are a new phenomenon for robotics, leveraging…
Global IT News, Global Security News
AI helping security cameras make our lives safer, says new i-PRO APAC President
Listening to Surajit Biswas talk about security cameras you can’t help but get insights into how far they have come since the introduction of AI.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Tencent Cloud call on banks on future core system builds
As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, banks must build core systems that are scalable, agile, and resilient, according to cloud solutions company Tencent Cloud.
Global Security News
Malicious Ads Target Freelance Developers via GitHub
Fake job ads target freelance developers, spreading malware via GitHub
Global IT News, Global Security News
Accounting industry workers urged to take up side hustles to meet unmet demand and earn more money
Coco Hou CPA is calling on professionals working in accounting and finance to consider taking on a side hustle in bookkeeping and accounting to meet the growing demand from businesses in need of accounting services and to help earn more money to help with household bills.
Global Security News
ZEST Security’s Cloud Risk Exposure Impact Report Reveals 62% of Incidents are Related to Risks Known to the Organization
Global Security News, Security
Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks
The Chinese state-sponsored Salt Typhoon hacking group uses a custom utility called JumbledPath to stealthily monitor network traffic and potentially capture sensitive data in cyberattacks on U.S. telecommunication providers. […]
ad partnerships, advertising, Apps, Creators, Global IT News, Global Security News, Social, social media
Instagram’s new ad format lets creators get paid for testimonials in comments
Instagram is introducing a new way for creators to work with brands to make money by recommending products. On Thursday, Meta introduced an addition to its Partnership Ads called Testimonials, which allows creators to get paid via written endorsements, shared as comments on the brand’s social media posts and advertisements. The new ad format is…
AI, AI narration, Apps, audiobooks, ElevenLabs, Global IT News, Global Security News, Spotify
Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks
On Thursday, Spotify announced that it now accepts audiobooks narrated using ElevenLabs’ AI voice technology. Given that ElevenLabs is currently among the most recognized AI audio providers, this new partnership is expected to boost the quantity of AI-narrated audiobooks on the platform. To upload an audiobook narrated by AI, authors need to download the file…
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California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers
The California agency said National Public Data failed to register in the state as a data broker. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Sophos Announces Availability on Pax8 Marketplace
Security vendor Sophos is the latest to offer its solutions to MSPs through the Pax8 cloud marketplace. Both companies tout this new partnership as a way to enable small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) through the over 40,000 partners who transact through Pax8. Full breadth of Sophos security solutions now available to Pax8 partners Sophos claims…
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AI Buzzwords You Need to Know Now
To keep up with fast-moving artificial intelligence, learn the terms insiders are throwing around.
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Substack now lets creators monetize videos and post them directly from its app
As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to monetize their videos on the platform, and letting them publish video posts directly from the Substack app. Previously, creators have been able to…
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Arize AI hopes it has first-mover advantage in AI observability
The AI observability platform has raised $70 million in Series C funding. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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West Coast Cybersecurity Salaries Outshine Rest of Country
A survey by IANS and Artico found significant regional variation in cybersecurity salary levels across North America
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Twitch caps streamers’ storage at 100 hours of highlights and uploads
Twitch on Wednesday announced it will begin limiting streamers to 100 hours of highlights and uploads, and will delete content if a channel exceeds the limit. The company said it’s introducing the change because highlights haven’t been effective in driving discovery or engagement, and because storage is costly. The storage cap goes into effect on…
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CISOs wollen Cloud-Security vorantreiben
Cloud-Security: CISOs setzen auf Application-Protection-Plattformen (CNAPP). Digitala World – Shutterstock.com 76 Prozent der deutschen CISOs planen in den kommenden 12 Monaten, ihre finanziellen Mittel verstärkt für Cloud-Security einzusetzen – insbesondere für Cloud-native Application-Protection-Plattformen (CNAPP). So das Ergebnis einer weltweiten Befragung unter 500 Security-Entscheidern im Auftrag des IT-Anbieters Westcon-Comstor. Demnach ist die Bereitschaft hierzulande, in den…
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Integrating LLMs into security operations using Wazuh
Large Language Models (LLMs) can provide many benefits to security professionals by helping them analyze logs, detect phishing attacks, or offering threat intelligence. Learn from Wazuh how to incorporate an LLM, like ChatGPT, into its open source security platform. […]
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When Brand Loyalty Trumps Data Security
Brand loyalty can act as a shield protecting organizations from the immediate impact of a breach, but that protection has a shelf life.
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OpenAI now serves 400M users every week
OpenAI is increasingly looking like a consumer company, telling CNBC that it now has 400 million weekly active users. Usage is still growing at a rapid pace as the AI developer behind the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, “only” had 300 million users in December 2024. Though OpenAI has not revealed the number of paid customers with…
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Microsoft fixes Power Pages zero-day bug exploited in attacks
Microsoft has issued a security bulletin for a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Power Pages, which hackers exploited as a zero-day in attacks. […]
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How CTEM Impacts Cyber Security Insurance Premiums?
Cyber insurance used to be an optional safety net. Now? It’s a must-have. With ransomware, data breaches, and cyberattacks on the rise, companies need protection against financial losses. But here’s… The post How CTEM Impacts Cyber Security Insurance Premiums? appeared first on Strobes Security. The post How CTEM Impacts Cyber Security Insurance Premiums? appeared first…
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Mobile Phishing Attacks Surge with 16% of Incidents in US
Mobile phishing attacks surged in 2024, with 16% of all incidents occurring in the US, according to a new Zimperium report
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UK healthcare giant HCRG confirms hack after ransomware gang claims theft of sensitive data
The prolific Medusa ransomware group claims to have stolen troves of data from HCRG, including patients’ sensitive health data © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist
Cybersecurity professionals continue to command high salaries, but there are rising concerns over career growth, workplace flexibility and retention in the industry, according to a report from IANS Research and Artico Search. The post Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Integrail’s No-Code AI: AI for Everyone
While everyone in tech is buzzing about AI agents being the next big thing, most companies are just building them into existing platforms. Integrail, a startup that aims to simplify AI for businesses, wants to make AI something everyone can use. The company just raised $10 million in seed funding and hired Peter Guagenti as…