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Month: February 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Lowest prices of the year end in 7 days

You read that headline correctly! The best deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are about to end in just 7 days. Save up to $1,130 on individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — these offers end on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join us in celebrating 20 years of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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