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Month: April 2025
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Stargazing 4’
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AI, Global Security News, LiveKit
LiveKit’s tools power real-time communications, including OpenAI’s Voice Mode
A challenge for many tech companies is delivering high-bandwidth, multimodal data — for example, simultaneous audio and video — to users in real time without interruptions. Some firms build solutions in-house, but these often require a lot of upkeep and maintenance. To ease the burden, Russ d’Sa and David Zhao created LiveKit, an open source…
AI, Global Security News, LiveKit
LiveKit’s tools power real-time communications, including OpenAI’s Voice Mode
A challenge for many tech companies is delivering high-bandwidth, multimodal data — for example, simultaneous audio and video — to users in real time without interruptions. Some firms build solutions in-house, but these often require a lot of upkeep and maintenance. To ease the burden, Russ d’Sa and David Zhao created LiveKit, an open source…
AI, AI assistant, Apps, canva, Global Security News, image generation
Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more
Although there has been significant pushback from artists regarding the proliferation of AI design tools and the content used to train generative models, the companies making the software for creative work are nevertheless building AI into their toolkits. It’s a signal of just how quickly AI has gained importance — regardless of what their customers…
AI, AI assistant, Apps, canva, Global Security News, image generation
Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more
Although there has been significant pushback from artists regarding the proliferation of AI design tools and the content used to train generative models, the companies making the software for creative work are nevertheless building AI into their toolkits. It’s a signal of just how quickly AI has gained importance — regardless of what their customers…
AI, ChatGPT, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI updates ChatGPT to reference your past chats
OpenAI announced on Thursday that it’s starting to roll out a new memory feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to tailor its answers to users based on the contents of their previous conversations. The company says the feature, which appears in ChatGPT’s settings as “reference saved memories,” aims to make conversations with ChatGPT more…
AI, ChatGPT, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI updates ChatGPT to reference your past chats
OpenAI announced on Thursday that it’s starting to roll out a new memory feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to tailor its answers to users based on the contents of their previous conversations. The company says the feature, which appears in ChatGPT’s settings as “reference saved memories,” aims to make conversations with ChatGPT more…
Global Security News, Hollywood, Meghan Markle, Startups
Meghan Markle has made another angel investment
Meghan Markle is stepping further into the world of business and entrepreneurship. In an interview with Fortune, Meghan revealed that she is an angel investor in the healthcare company Midi, which provides a virtual platform to help treat women experiencing menopause and other health-related concerns. She joined the company’s $63 million Series B round last…
Global Security News, Hollywood, Meghan Markle, Startups
Meghan Markle has made another angel investment
Meghan Markle is stepping further into the world of business and entrepreneurship. In an interview with Fortune, Meghan revealed that she is an angel investor in the healthcare company Midi, which provides a virtual platform to help treat women experiencing menopause and other health-related concerns. She joined the company’s $63 million Series B round last…
Global Security News, glossier, In Brief, Startups
Glossier might lose its unicorn status, report says
Glossier is reportedly fundraising again, aiming to raise $100 million with a valuation “south of a billion dollars,” according to Puck. Glossier, still one of the more popular beauty brands, was last valued at $1.8 billion nearly four years ago, but has struggled with profitability and scale these past few years. Glossier did not immediately…
Global Security News, glossier, In Brief, Startups
Glossier might lose its unicorn status, report says
Glossier is reportedly fundraising again, aiming to raise $100 million with a valuation “south of a billion dollars,” according to Puck. Glossier, still one of the more popular beauty brands, was last valued at $1.8 billion nearly four years ago, but has struggled with profitability and scale these past few years. Glossier did not immediately…
Global Security News, In Brief, symphonic, VC, Venture
Sydney Thomas’ Symphonic Capital raises $13.5M for inaugural fund
Symphonic Capital announced today in a blog post that it raised $13.5 million for its inaugural fund to invest in early-stage companies. Sydney Thomas launched the firm in 2022 after leaving Charles Hudson’s Precursor Ventures, where she was the first hire. Thomas said her fund will focus on founders outside of the Bay who are…
AI, Creators, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, YouTube
YouTube rolls out a free AI music-making tool for creators
YouTube is launching a new feature that will allow creators to use AI technology to generate custom instrumental backing music that can be added to their videos. In an update published to its Creator Insider channel this week, the company shared that it’s beginning to roll out an update to its Creator Music marketplace that…
AI, ai infrastructure, Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, AWS, chips, Enterprise, Global Security News
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy urges companies to invest heavily in AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy thinks companies should invest “aggressively” in AI now to reap the full financial rewards in the future. In his annual letter to Amazon shareholders published Thursday, Jassy said “substantial capital” is required to keep up with the pace of AI innovation and customer demand for AI products. He added that Amazon,…
Alexis Ohanian, Digg, Global Security News, kevin rose, Social
Rebooted Digg launches early-access community with $5 fee
The reboot of early-internet social news site Digg is underway. Original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian have launched an early-access community for some of the first people who signed up after last month’s announcement that the pair had bought Digg and planned to relaunch it as something new. The early-access program is…
Global IT News, Global Security News
SOTI, TSC and BarTender announce cuttting-edge Print Management in Supply Chain
COMPANY NEWS: SOTI a leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced that it has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to deliver end-to-end management of digital printers. The combined print management solution effectively handles label creation, printer update distribution, and deploys essential hardware and software updates on TSC Auto…
Global IT News, Global Security News
SOTI, TSC and BarTender announce cuttting-edge Print Management in Supply Chain
COMPANY NEWS: SOTI a leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced that it has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to deliver end-to-end management of digital printers. The combined print management solution effectively handles label creation, printer update distribution, and deploys essential hardware and software updates on TSC Auto…
Global IT News, Global Security News
SOTI, TSC and BarTender announce cuttting-edge Print Management in Supply Chain
COMPANY NEWS: SOTI a leading provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions, has announced that it has partnered with TSC Auto ID and BarTender by Seagull to deliver end-to-end management of digital printers. The combined print management solution effectively handles label creation, printer update distribution, and deploys essential hardware and software updates on TSC Auto…
AI, Climate, DeepMind, electrical grid, Enterprise, Global Security News, Google
Google thinks AI can untangle the electrical grid’s bureaucracy
Google, PJM, and Tapestry announced a partnership to develop AI tools to speed interconnection requests through the queue.
A Little Sunshine, Asia Pacific, Citigroup, CSIS Security Group, Darcula, Ford Merrill, Global Security News, google android, imessage, Latest Warnings, Lighthouse, Mastercard, Ne'er-Do-Well News, PayPal, ProDaft, Resecurity, SecAlliance, SilentPush, Smishing Triad, stripe, The Coming Storm, visa, Web Fraud 2.0, Xinxin Group, Z-NFC, Zach Edwards
China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks
China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “Smishing Triad” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies. But experts say these groups are now directly targeting customers of international financial institutions, while dramatically expanding their cybercrime…
Department of Government Efficiency, doge, Elon Musk, Global Security News, nhtsa, Tesla, Transportation
NHTSA’s self-driving safety staff reportedly ‘disproportionally affected’ by DOGE cuts
The cuts that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency made at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in February “disproportionately affected” employees working on vehicle automation safety, according to The Financial Times. That division was formed in 2023 and therefore included a number of staffers who were still in their initial probationary hiring period, which…
Global IT News, Global Security News
UiPath Announces AI Partnership with Google Cloud to Transform Medical Processes
A new medical summarisation AI agent will help healthcare organisations reduce overall prior authorisation turn-around time by up to 50%
Global IT News, Global Security News
UiPath Announces AI Partnership with Google Cloud to Transform Medical Processes
A new medical summarisation AI agent will help healthcare organisations reduce overall prior authorisation turn-around time by up to 50%
Global Security News
Google Cloud: China Achieves “Cyber Superpower” Status
Google Cloud’s Sandra Joyce said that Chinese state actors’ advanced techniques and ability to stay undetected pose huge challenges
Global Security News
Google Cloud: China Achieves “Cyber Superpower” Status
Google Cloud’s Sandra Joyce said that Chinese state actors’ advanced techniques and ability to stay undetected pose huge challenges
Global Security News, Microsoft
Microsoft: Licensing issue blocks Microsoft 365 Family for some users
Microsoft is investigating a potential licensing issue blocking access to Microsoft 365 services for some customers with Family subscriptions. […]
Apps, Global Security News, Meta, Social, WhatsApp
WhatsApp introduces new features across chats, calls, and channels
WhatsApp has announced a slew of new updates across chats, calls, and channels designed to enhance the messaging and calling experience for users as it continues to compete with popular services like Telegram and Discord. Among the most notable additions is an “Online” indicator that appears at the top of a group chat to show…
Global IT News, Global Security News
CyberArk unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ Machine Identity Security Solution to secure workloads across every environment
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced the availability of CyberArk Secure Workload Access Solution1 delivering the industry’s most comprehensive protection for all non-human identities that matter. The solution will enable security teams to gain visibility and control over the entire machine identity lifecycle, from creation and governance to automated rotation and…
Global IT News, Global Security News
CyberArk unveils ‘first-of-its-kind’ Machine Identity Security Solution to secure workloads across every environment
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced the availability of CyberArk Secure Workload Access Solution1 delivering the industry’s most comprehensive protection for all non-human identities that matter. The solution will enable security teams to gain visibility and control over the entire machine identity lifecycle, from creation and governance to automated rotation and…
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BSidesLV24 – Breaking Ground – Hell-0_World | Making Weather Cry
Author/Presenter: Dave Bailey Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24 – Breaking Ground – Hell-0_World | Making Weather Cry appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Delving Into Windows CE, Part3: Introducing Team82’s Open-Source Debugger
GUEST RESEARCH: This is part 3 of Team82’s four-part series on our analysis of the Windows CE attack surface. CE is a legacy OS still found in many operational technology environments. In part 1 of this series, we wrote about simple Windows CE application development, which helped us understand the OS and further our research.…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Delving Into Windows CE, Part3: Introducing Team82’s Open-Source Debugger
GUEST RESEARCH: This is part 3 of Team82’s four-part series on our analysis of the Windows CE attack surface. CE is a legacy OS still found in many operational technology environments. In part 1 of this series, we wrote about simple Windows CE application development, which helped us understand the OS and further our research.…
Global IT News, Global Security News
11 DAYS TO GO – Maximising Cloud Efficiency – How to do more with Less
Date & Time April 23rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney Description According to KPMG, companies typically spend 35% more on cloud than is required to deliver business objectives*. The rush to the cloud has led to insufficient oversight, with many organisations struggling to balance the value of cloud agility and innovation…
Global IT News, Global Security News
11 DAYS TO GO – Maximising Cloud Efficiency – How to do more with Less
Date & Time April 23rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney Description According to KPMG, companies typically spend 35% more on cloud than is required to deliver business objectives*. The rush to the cloud has led to insufficient oversight, with many organisations struggling to balance the value of cloud agility and innovation…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Claude copies ChatGPT with $200 Max plan, but users aren’t happy
Claude has a new subscription tier called “MAX,” but it costs a whopping $200 per month, and users aren’t happy with how the company enforces rate limits. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
Fastly Application Security Solutions Delivered 235% ROI Over Three Years
COMPANY NEWS: Study shows Fastly provides enhanced security, improved user experiences, and significant cost savings
Global IT News, Global Security News
Fastly Application Security Solutions Delivered 235% ROI Over Three Years
COMPANY NEWS: Study shows Fastly provides enhanced security, improved user experiences, and significant cost savings
Compliance, Global Security News, Governance, Risk & Compliance, PCI DSS, Security Bloggers Network
Navigating PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance: How Automated Data Discovery Can Help
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) continues to evolve its flagship data security standard. The latest version encourages complying organizations to move away from traditional, periodic audits to a process of continuous risk management and monitoring. Yet this is only going to get the desired results if those same organizations have a…
Coinbase, Daniel Ruskin, Exclusive, Global Security News, Inventex, patents, Startups
Inventex founder, an engineer for Coinbase at 14, wants to revolutionize patent applications
Daniel Ruskin started his career when he was a mere 14 years old as an engineer for Coinbase. As he tells it, he was a teenager “who knew how to code and wanted to build cool things.” Obviously too young to get a bank account, Ruskin did freelance development work he found on reddit in…
Global Security News
Google Cloud: CISOs Demand Simplified Security Tools Amid Growing Tech Complexity
Google Cloud announced a number of security products designed to reduce complexity for security leaders
EVs, Global Security News, Polestar, Transportation
Polestar EV sales jump in Q1 on discounts like ‘Tesla conquest’ bonus
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar saw its first-quarter sales jump 76% compared to the same period in 2024 after it began offering discounts and other promotions, including ones geared towards locking in Tesla owners. Polestar sold 12,304 cars in the first three months of the year compared to 6,975 in Q1 2024. Sales were relatively…
Global Security News, Security
Russian hackers attack Western military mission using malicious drive
The Russian state-backed hacking group Gamaredon (aka “Shuckworm”) has been targeting a military mission of a Western country in Ukraine in attacks likely deployed from removable drives. […]
Global IT News, Global Security News
Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
Global IT News, Global Security News
Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
Global IT News, Global Security News
Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
Exploits, Global Security News
Incomplete Patch in NVIDIA Toolkit Leaves CVE-2024-0132 Open to Container Escapes
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a case of an incomplete patch for a previously addressed security flaw impacting the NVIDIA Container Toolkit that, if successfully exploited, could put sensitive data at risk. The original vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score: 9.0) is a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability that could lead to a container escape attack and allow for
Global IT News, Global Security News
Avalara Earns TrustRadius Trusted Seller Verification
COMPANY NEWS: The Trusted Seller verification showcases Avalara’s efforts in providing current product information and unbiased reviews on TrustRadius.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Avalara Earns TrustRadius Trusted Seller Verification
COMPANY NEWS: The Trusted Seller verification showcases Avalara’s efforts in providing current product information and unbiased reviews on TrustRadius.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Legrand boosts its Data Centre portfolio, acquiring Computer Room Solutions (CRS)
This acquisition reinforces Legrand’s ANZ growth strategy, marking its fourth local acquisition in 18 months COMPANY NEWS: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure Legrand has announced the acquisition of Data Centre infrastructure.company Computer Room Solutions (CRS).
Global Security News
Why Data Privacy Isn’t the Same as Data Security
Failing to distinguish between data privacy and data security leaves businesses vulnerable to regulatory scrutiny and the kinds of breaches that erode consumer trust overnight.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers
Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…
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Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers
Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…
Canoo, electric vehicles, Global Security News, Harbinger, Transportation
Canoo CEO can buy bankrupt EV startup’s assets, judge rules
The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been approved by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made…
Global Security News
Amazon CEO Says Generative AI Will Reinvent Every Customer Experience
Generative AI is going to reinvent virtually every customer experience and enable entirely new ones that have only been dreamed about, Amazon.com Chief Executive Andy Jassy said.
Global Security News
Over 40% of UK Businesses Faced Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024
The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 has been released by the UK Home Office and DSIT today, reporting a slight decline in incidents compared to 2024 report
Access Now, Amnesty International, Amnesty Tech, Cellebrite, Geopolitics, Global Security News, JD Work, Jen Ellis, National Security Council, National Security Council (NSC), NCC Group, North America, NSO Group, Pall Mall Process, privacy, Romania, Spyware
Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
Cybersecurity professionals who participated in discussions over a code of conduct for nations to use commercial hacking tools said the final voluntary guidelines offer modest promise, even if they fall short of what some wanted. The next step for the joint France/U.K.-led Pall Mall Process, which last week got 21 signatories to the code, is…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Datadog Expands Its Google Cloud Observability Capabilities by Growing BigQuery Monitoring
Joint customers like Forbes and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut can now drive more efficiency for their Google Cloud environments with expanded BigQuery monitoring and six more recently announced features. Datadog was also named a Google Cloud Partner of the Year for the third year in a row.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Datadog Expands Its Google Cloud Observability Capabilities by Growing BigQuery Monitoring
Joint customers like Forbes and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut can now drive more efficiency for their Google Cloud environments with expanded BigQuery monitoring and six more recently announced features. Datadog was also named a Google Cloud Partner of the Year for the third year in a row.
AI, Enterprise, Fundraising, Global Security News, Incident Response, Incident.io
Incident.io raises $62M at a $400M valuation to help IT teams move fast when things break
In the world of tech, some might argue that the term of the decade is AI, but in the bigger scheme of things, beyond this single sector, the most important word may well be “resilience.” How well prepared are people, organizations, and countries for unforeseen, negative economic, geopolitical, social, and environmental developments? It’s a question…
Chris Krebs, Cybersecurity, Executive order, Global Security News, Security, Trump Administration
Trump orders federal investigation into former CISA director Chris Krebs
Trump fired Krebs by tweet in 2020 after he publicly debunked Trump’s false claims of election fraud.
Europe, Global Security News
Tesla Supplier STMicroelectronics to Shed Nearly 3,000 Jobs Amid Sluggish Chip Sales
The Tesla supplier said it would cut nearly 3,000 jobs through 2027 as the European chip maker seeks to revamp its fortunes after months of lackluster sales.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Rubrik Introduces new Cyber Resilient Solution with Google Cloud
In its ongoing commitment to deliver comprehensive cyber resiliency, Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) announces upcoming capabilities designed to help ensure Google Cloud customers can quickly recover their business from a cyberattack or operational disruption.
AI, ai benchmarks, AI reasoning models, Global Security News
The rise of AI ‘reasoning’ models is making benchmarking more expensive
AI labs like OpenAI claim that their so-called “reasoning” AI models, which can “think” through problems step by step, are more capable than their non-reasoning counterparts in specific domains, such as physics. But while this generally appears to be the case, reasoning models are also much more expensive to benchmark, making it difficult to independently…
Global Security News, Security
Sensata Technologies hit by ransomware attack impacting operations
Sensata Technologies (known as Sensata) has suffered a ransomware attack last weekend that encrypted parts of the company network and disrupted operations. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Vulnerabilities
Hackers attempted to steal AWS credentials using SSRF flaws within hosted sites
In a new campaign, threat actors have been trying to access EC2 Instance Metadata, which consists of sensitive virtual server information like IP address, instance ID, and security credentials by exploiting server-side request forgery (SSRF) bugs in websites hosted on AWS. According to observations made by F5 Labs, threat actors exploited Instance Metadata Service version…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Data Management – It’s a High-Stakes Game
GUEST OPINION: In today’s digital-first economy, data can be both a powerful asset and a significant liability.
Global Security News, Network Security
Fortinet embeds AI capabilities across Security Fabric platform
Fortinet has expanded support for AI across its core cybersecurity platform to protect enterprise customers from evolving threats and simplify network and security operations. Specifically, Fortinet has expanded the role its FortiAI technology plays in its Security Fabric platform to offer customers more intelligent automation, proactive defense, and operational efficiencies than the current implementation. Continue reading on…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management
The post What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management appeared first on Votiro. The post What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Startups
Drafted uses AI and video resumes to help early-career professionals land jobs
As the job market continues to get more competitive, it’s taking months for new grads to land employment, with many settling for roles that don’t align with their goals. To address this problem, Drafted, a new startup emerging from stealth, has built a jobs platform for students and early-career professionals, a subset of people who…
Global Security News
Threat Actors Use ‘Spam Bombing’ Technique to Hide Malicious Motives
Darktrace researchers detailed “spam bombing,” a technique in which threat actors bombard targets with spam emails as a pretense for activity like social engineering campaigns.
Global Security News, Hardware, Technology
Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool
Flipper Devices, the company behind the popular Flipper Zero, has launched an open-source productivity tool called Busy Bar, designed to help reduce distractions for people with ADHD. […]
Global Security News
SpyNote Malware Targets Android Users with Fake Google Play Pages
A new Android malware campaign uses fake Google Play pages to distribute the SpyNote Trojan
Global Security News
Malicious npm Package Targets Atomic Wallet, Exodus Users by Swapping Crypto Addresses
Threat actors are continuing to upload malicious packages to the npm registry so as to tamper with already-installed local versions of legitimate libraries to execute malicious code in what’s seen as a sneakier attempt to stage a software supply chain attack. The newly discovered package, named pdf-to-office, masquerades as a utility for converting PDF files…
Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware
Ransomware-Attacken stoßen in Windows-Lücke
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Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Topic
PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data
If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Topic
PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data
If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…
Global Security News, Security
CISA under review: Trump memo spurs scrutiny and uncertainty
The Trump administration has issued a directive against Christopher Krebs, the founding director and former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for weaponizing and abusing his government authority during his tenure. The memorandum issued by the government has not only called for the suspension of Krebs’ security clearance but also ordered a…
Cloud Security, Cyberattacks, Ransomware, Exploits, Global Security News
Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
If you didn’t pay much attention to news of the recent Codefinger ransomware attack, it’s probably because ransomware has become so prevalent that major incidents no longer feel notable. But Codefinger is not just another ransomware breach to add to the list of incidents where businesses lost sensitive data to attackers. In key respects, Codefinger…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Security, VPN
Can VPNs Be Tracked by the Police?
VPNs are popular due to the fact they add security and privacy to what are otherwise fairly open Wi-Fi and public internet channels. But can VPNs be tracked by the police?
Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends
EXCLUSIVE: c/side Launches First Partner Program
Today, the web vulnerability security company c/side is announcing its first formalized partner program. Partner program addresses market at time when risks and compliance are more complex than ever c/side has worked with channel partners, including MSPs, web agencies, and consultants, but this new program is the company’s first true program that incentivizes and supports…
Domain reputation, Global Security News, malware, Security Bloggers Network, Service Providers, Threat Intelligence
Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
New domains are up 7.39%, with 2.9 million malicious domains detected. Chinese gambling sites dominate the Top 20 TLDs, while .top remains a hotspot for abuse – this time with a spike in toll road scams. Read the full report here. The post Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 appeared first on Security…
Domain reputation, Global Security News, malware, Security Bloggers Network, Service Providers, Threat Intelligence
Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
New domains are up 7.39%, with 2.9 million malicious domains detected. Chinese gambling sites dominate the Top 20 TLDs, while .top remains a hotspot for abuse – this time with a spike in toll road scams. Read the full report here. The post Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 appeared first on Security…
Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Enzoic News, Global Security News, Identity & Access, Password Security, Security Bloggers Network
Guidepoint Security & Enzoic: Taking on the Password Problem
Compromised passwords remain one of the most common—and preventable—ways attackers gain access to systems. Despite advancements in security tools, weak and reused credentials still leave organizations wide open to phishing, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. To tackle this head-on, password monitoring and threat intelligence firm Enzoic has partnered with GuidePoint Security, a top cybersecurity services…
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Guidepoint Security & Enzoic: Taking on the Password Problem
Compromised passwords remain one of the most common—and preventable—ways attackers gain access to systems. Despite advancements in security tools, weak and reused credentials still leave organizations wide open to phishing, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. To tackle this head-on, password monitoring and threat intelligence firm Enzoic has partnered with GuidePoint Security, a top cybersecurity services…
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PlayPraetor Reloaded: CTM360 Uncovers a Play Masquerading Party
Overview of the PlayPraetor Masquerading Party Variants CTM360 has now identified a much larger extent of the ongoing Play Praetor campaign. What started with 6000+ URLs of a very specific banking attack has now grown to 16,000+ with multiple variants. This research is ongoing, and much more is expected to be discovered in the coming…
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Browser fingerprinting showdown: Can antidetect tools really beat it?
GUEST OPINION: With the proliferation of internet-enabled technologies, browser fingerprinting is currently one of the most advanced methods of tracking individuals. It discreetly gathers a myriad of information about your device’s configuration and browser settings, which, in turn, creates a unique digital representation known as a fingerprint. Contrarily, VPNs and incognito modes offer scant defense…
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The Identities Behind AI Agents: A Deep Dive Into AI & NHI
AI agents have rapidly evolved from experimental technology to essential business tools. The OWASP framework explicitly recognizes that Non-Human Identities play a key role in agentic AI security. Their analysis highlights how these autonomous software entities can make decisions, chain complex actions together, and operate continuously without human intervention. They’re no longer just tools,
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Gamaredon Uses Infected Removable Drives to Breach Western Military Mission in Ukraine
The Russia-linked threat actor known as Gamaredon (aka Shuckworm) has been attributed to a cyber attack targeting a foreign military mission based in Ukraine with an aim to deliver an updated version of a known malware called GammaSteel. The group targeted the military mission of a Western country, per the Symantec Threat Hunter team, with…
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AI insurtech Ominimo bags its first investment at a $220M valuation
How do you get talented engineers to work for a startup in a mundane field at a time when more exciting companies are paying well and hiring aggressively? Here’s an answer from one insurance startup out of Poland called Ominimo: make pay competitive, but more importantly, give those engineers the license to apply their talent…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Red team careers are in high demand, with companies seeking professionals skilled in penetration testing, offensive security (OffSec), and ethical hacking. To stand out in a competitive job market, cybersecurity professionals should consider earning certifications that validate their expertise. Here’s a look at the top certifications for offensive security today, along with advice on how…
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Europol Arrests Five SmokeLoader Clients Linked by Seized Database Evidence
Law enforcement authorities have announced that they tracked down the customers of the SmokeLoader malware and detained at least five individuals. “In a coordinated series of actions, customers of the Smokeloader pay-per-install botnet, operated by the actor known as ‘Superstar,’ faced consequences such as arrests, house searches, arrest warrants or ‘knock and talks,’” Europol said…
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AI-Powered AkiraBot Evades CAPTCHA to Spam 80,000 Websites
A new AI-powered framework dubbed “AkiraBot” has successfully spammed 80,000 websites since September 2024
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Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. The post Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. The post Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Trump revokes security clearances for Chris Krebs, SentinelOne in problematic precedent for security vendors
In an ominous development for the cybersecurity industry, US President Donald Trump revoked the security clearance of former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Chris Krebs, now chief intelligence and public policy officer at cybersecurity giant SentinelOne. Trump also revoked any active security clearance held by individuals at entities associated with Krebs, including those…
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Stellar Cyber Launches Open Cybersecurity Alliance
Cybersecurity company Stellar Cyber recently launched its Open Cybersecurity Alliance, built on its Open XDR platform. The alliance will work to streamline security operations, improve interoperability, and enhance threat detection and response for enterprises and MSSPs. New alliance builds API connectivity between leading security solutions The Open Cybersecurity Alliance enables seamless integration and interoperability with…
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. The post AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. The post AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Operation Endgame Continues with Smokeloader Customer Arrests
Police have made more arrests in the ongoing Operation Endgame, cracking down on malware customers