In this episode of Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso speaks with Chari Rhoades, Vice President of Americas Channel and Partner Sales at Proofpoint, and Eric Kohl, Vice President of Global Vendor Engagement, Security and Networking at Ingram Micro, about a major milestone in the channel: For the first time ever, partners can quote, sell, and…
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Waymo may use interior camera data to train generative AI models, sell ads
Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to train generative AI models, according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy found by researcher Jane Manchun Wong. The draft language reveals Waymo may also share this data to personalize ads, raising fresh questions about…
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Google’s AI Mode now lets users ask complex questions about images
Google is bringing multimodal search to AI Mode, its Google Search experiment that lets users ask complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic. Users who have access to AI Mode can now tap the feature to ask questions about photos they’ve uploaded or taken with their camera. The new image-analyzing functionality…
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Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount
In a recent memo to employees, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke made a bold policy change: teams must demonstrate why AI can’t perform a job before they’re permitted to ask for more headcount and resources. “Before asking for more headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI,” Lütke…
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Food giant WK Kellogg discloses data breach linked to Clop ransomware
US food giant WK Kellogg Co is warning employees and vendors that company data was stolen during the 2024 Cleo data theft attacks. […]
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Nintendo says it is ‘actively assessing’ the impact of U.S. tariffs
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said that the company did not factor in possible tariffs from the U.S. when deciding on the pricing for its Nintendo Switch 2 console, according to Wired. Nintendo unveiled its highly anticipated Switch 2 last week and announced that the console would be released on June 5, priced at…
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Windows 11 24H2 blocked on PCs with code-obfuscation driver BSODs
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows 11 24H2 safeguard hold for systems running security or enterprise software using SenseShield Technology’s sprotect.sys driver. […]
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News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus — 66% of malware infections missed
Austin, TX, USA, April 7, 2025, CyberNewswire — SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections … (more…) The post News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus — 66% of…
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Malicious Microsoft VS Code Extensions Used in Cryptojacking Campaign
Security researchers from ExtensionTotal have found nine malicious extensions in Visual Studio Code, Microsoft’s lightweight source-code editor
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AI video startup Moonvalley raised a fresh $43M, SEC filing shows
Los Angeles-based startup Moonvalley, which is developing AI tools for video creation, has raised a fresh $43 million in venture capital, according to an SEC filing. The filing, which lists 11 unnamed investors, comes roughly a week after Moonvalley launched its first AI video-generating model, Marey. Moonvalley previously raised $70 million in seed funding from backers…
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The AI Alibi Defense: How General-Purpose AI Agents Obscure Criminal Liability
As these AI agents become more capable of behaving like autonomous actors — clicking, typing, downloading, exfiltrating, or engaging in arguably criminal behavior — they may also become unintended scapegoats or even tools of plausible deniability. The post The AI Alibi Defense: How General-Purpose AI Agents Obscure Criminal Liability appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Autonomous, GenAI-Driven Attacker Platform Enters the Chat
“Xanthorox AI” provides a modular GenAI platform for offensive cyberattacks, which supplies a model-agnostic, one-stop shop for developing a range of cybercriminal operations.
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UK’s demand for Apple backdoor should not be heard in secret, says court
A UK surveillance court said the backdoor order targeting Apple iCloud can be heard partly in public.
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Krea’s founders snubbed postgrad grants from the King of Spain to build their AI startup. Now it’s valued at $500M
Overwhelmed with trying to keep up with the different models you can now use to build your content using AI? A startup called Krea that’s looking to solve this problem specifically for designers and other visual creatives has now raised $83 million for a platform it believes will make the task of working with generative…
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Smishing Triad Fuels Surge in Toll Payment Scams in US, UK
A rise in smishing campaigns impersonating toll service providers has been linked to China’s Smishing Triad
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IBM acquires Hakkoda to continue its AI consultancy investment push
IBM on Monday said it has acquired Hakkoda, a data and AI consultancy based in New York. The acquisition would “further expand” IBM’s ability to bring consultants and AI to clients, particularly customers in industries like financial services, public sector, and healthcare and life sciences, said Mohamad Ali, SVP and head of IBM’s consulting business,…
Global Security News
Intergenerational Mentoring: Key to Cybersecurity’s AI Future
As threats evolve and technology changes, our ability to work together across generations will determine our success.
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SignalFire raises over $1B as LPs embrace data-driven investing
Thirteen years ago, when Chris Farmer founded early-stage venture firm SignalFire with data analysis at the core of its investment strategy, many were skeptical about the approach — conventional wisdom dictated that nascent companies didn’t have enough data to make investment algorithms effective. “This was a very radical idea, and everyone thought I was crazy,”…
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SpyCloud Research Shows that Endpoint Detection and Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections
Deep visibility into malware-siphoned data can help close gaps in traditional defenses before they evolve into major cyber threats like ransomware and account takeover SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections…
Global Security News, North America
CISA and FBI Warn Fast Flux is Powering Resilient Malware, C2, and Phishing Networks
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called fast flux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control (C2) channel. “‘Fast flux’ is a technique used to obfuscate the locations of malicious servers through rapidly changing…
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OpenAI reportedly mulls buying Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s AI hardware startup
OpenAI is said to have discussed acquiring the AI hardware startup that former Apple design lead Jony Ive is building with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. According to The Information, OpenAI could pay around $500 million for the fledgling company, called io Products. Ive, who left Apple in 2019 to start his own design firm called…
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SpyCloud Research Shows that Endpoint Detection and Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections
Austin, TX, USA, 7th April 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SpyCloud Research Shows that Endpoint Detection and Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Darknet’s Xanthorox AI Offers Customizable Tools for Hackers
Xanthorox AI, a self-contained system for offensive cyber operations, has emerged on darknet forums
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King Bob pleads guilty to Scattered Spider-linked cryptocurrency thefts from investors
A Florida man, linked to the notorious Scattered Spider hacking gang, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency thefts which have netted hundreds of thousands of dollars. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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This $16 AdGuard plan protects your whole family from malicious ads
You have until April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to grab lifetime access to AdGuard’s privacy and ad-blocking tools for just $15.97 (reg. $169)—remember to enter code FAMPLAN at checkout for this limited-time discount. […]
Global Security News, Phishing, Security
PoisonSeed targets Mailchimp, Mailgun, and Zoho to phish high-value accounts
A new phishing campaign, PoisonSeed, has been targeting CRM and email providers to obtain email lists for bulk cryptocurrency spamming. Silent Push, the cybersecurity firm that uncovered the elaborate campaign, linked it to a couple of recent phishing incidents — Troy Hunt’s MailChimp attack, and Coinbase phishing email tricks — representing two legs of the…
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Chip Stocks Plunge as Tariff Rout Intensifies
Global semiconductor stocks opened sharply lower, extending losses from last week as investors digest the extent of U.S. tariffs on chip-making hubs such as Taiwan.
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Someone hacked ransomware gang Everest’s leak site
“Don’t do crime,” the ransomware gang’s dark web leak site reads.
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⚡ Weekly Recap: VPN Exploits, Oracle’s Silent Breach, ClickFix Comeback and More
Today, every unpatched system, leaked password, and overlooked plugin is a doorway for attackers. Supply chains stretch deep into the code we trust, and malware hides not just in shady apps — but in job offers, hardware, and cloud services we rely on every day. Hackers don’t need sophisticated exploits anymore. Sometimes, your credentials and…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
The Fastest Way to Secure Your APIs? We’ve Got That Covered with CrowdStrike
APIs are the backbone of modern apps, but they also introduce some serious security risks. Attackers are constantly on the lookout for vulnerable APIs, shadow APIs, zombie APIs, and exposed sensitive data—all of which are tough to track if you don’t have the right tools in place. That’s why we’ve teamed up with CrowdStrike to…
Global Security News
Security Theater: Vanity Metrics Keep You Busy – and Exposed
After more than 25 years of mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and building robust security programs for Fortune 500 companies, I’ve learned that looking busy isn’t the same as being secure. It’s an easy trap for busy cybersecurity leaders to fall into. We rely on metrics that tell a story of the tremendous efforts we’re expending…
Global Security News
Vodafone Urges UK Cybersecurity Policy Reforms as SME Cyber-Attack Costs Reach £3.4bn
Vodafone Business has urged the UK government to implement policy changes, including improvements to the Cyber Essentials scheme and tax incentives for cybersecurity
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How Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the cybersecurity sector
The introduction of new US tariffs has significantly rattled the US cybersecurity sector, reducing the stock market valuations of cybersecurity companies by tens of billions of dollars and sparking concerns that organizations may be forced to cut cybersecurity spending. The tariffs could also lay the groundwork for creating regionalized and weaker cybersecurity technologies globally. President…
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DeepSeek Breach Yet Again Sheds Light on Dangers of AI
AI isn’t waiting for security teams to catch up. It’s running full steam ahead, without any regard for what may stand in its way. The recent security debacle surrounding DeepSeek — where Wiz researchers uncovered extensive vulnerabilities, including exposed databases, weak encryption and susceptibility to AI-model jailbreaking — serves as a stark warning for organizations..…
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Hackerangriff auf Hofmann Fördertechnik
Cyberkriminelle haben möglicherweise Daten bei der Hofmann Fördertechnik gestohlen. Hofmann Fördertechnik GmbH Der Intralogistik-Dienstleister Hofmann Fördertechnik wurde nach eigenen Angaben Ende März von Hackern attackiert. “Die Angreifer verschafften sich Zugriff auf die Server, was zu einem kompletten Ausfall der IT-Systeme führte“, erklärt das Unternehmen in einer offiziellen Mitteilung. Um weitere Zugriffe zu vermeiden und mögliche…
Global Security News
Government Backs Britain’s First Cyber Seed Fund, Worth £50m
Osney Capital’s new fund is the first to focus exclusively on early-stage UK cybersecurity
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Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk
With corporate layoffs and government workforce reductions frequently making headlines, leaders often underestimate the potential for massive data loss and intellectual property liability. The post Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, News and Trends
Veza Launches VIPP, Adds SVP of Customer Success
Identity security provider Veza recently launched its Veza Identity Partner Program (VIPP), a global program for resellers and channel partners. VIPP targets success with VARs, GSIs, and CSPs VIPP is meant to boost go-to-market success and build strategic partnerships. It focuses on empowering select partners with key ecosystems, including value-added resellers (VARs), global system integrators…
Global Security News
Aussie Pension Savers Hit with Wave of Credential Stuffing Attacks
Cyber-attacks on Australian superannuation funds leave some savers out of pocket
Global Security News
PoisonSeed Exploits CRM Accounts to Launch Cryptocurrency Seed Phrase Poisoning Attacks
A malicious campaign dubbed PoisonSeed is leveraging compromised credentials associated with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and bulk email providers to send spam messages containing cryptocurrency seed phrases in an attempt to drain victims’ digital wallets. “Recipients of the bulk spam are targeted with a cryptocurrency seed phrase poisoning attack,” Silent Push said in an
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Want to stay young? Peter Diamandis says survive the next 10 years
Peter Diamandis, a futurist with degrees from both MIT and Harvard, has spent much of the past two decades evangelizing a vision of an “abundant future” driven by exponential technologies that will lengthen our lives. The serial entrepreneur and founder of organizations like the XPRIZE Foundation and Singularity University has also cultivated close ties with…
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The risks of entry-level developers over relying on AI
Whenever tools like ChatGPT go down, it’s not unusual to see software developers step away from their desks, take an unplanned break, or lean back in their chairs in frustration. For many professionals in the tech space, AI-assisted coding tools have become a convenience. And even brief outages, like the one that happened on 24…
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Symmetry Systems Appoints Dr. Anand Singh as Chief Security and Strategy Officer
Symmetry Systems Appoints Dr. Anand Singh as Chief Security and Strategy Officer San Mateo, CA – April 7, 2024 –… The post Symmetry Systems Appoints Dr. Anand Singh as Chief Security and Strategy Officer appeared first on Symmetry Systems. The post Symmetry Systems Appoints Dr. Anand Singh as Chief Security and Strategy Officer appeared first…
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The 23andMe Collapse, Signal Gate Fallout
In this episode, we discuss the urgent need to delete your DNA data from 23andMe amid concerns about the company’s potential collapse and lack of federal protections for your personal information. Kevin joins the show to give his thoughts on the Signal Gate scandal involving top government officials, emphasizing the potential risks and lack of…
Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends
CloudBolt Acquires StormForge, Extends Kubernetes Support
CloudBolt Software recently announced the acquisition of StormForge, a machine learning-powered Kubernetes resource optimization platform. Acquisition strengthens optimization capabilities StormForge’s ML-driven optimization capabilities into CloudBolt’s FinOps platform to reduce Insight-to-Action time in container environments, creating an advanced Kubernetes cost management solution. The two companies first partnered in early 2024 when StormForge became the inaugural member…
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Deutsche Telekom signs long-term integration agreement with Google Cloud
German telecoms heavyweight Deutsche Telekom has signed a long-term agreement focusing on cloud and AI integration with Google Cloud, extending into 2030.
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Viavi expands Open RAN Lab-as-a-Service with Test-as-a-Service offering
Test and monitoring solutions provider Viavi Solutions has expanded its automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN testing facility VALOR Lab with an RF-shielded anechoic chamber and two additional customer labs.
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Meta’s benchmarks for its new AI models are a bit misleading
One of the new flagship AI models Meta released on Saturday, Maverick, ranks second on LM Arena, a test that has human raters compare the outputs of models and choose which they prefer. But it seems the version of Maverick that Meta deployed to LM Arena differs from the version that’s widely available to developers.…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Non-Human Identity Security, Security Bloggers Network
Ensuring Your NHIs Remain Free From Threats
How Can You Secure Your Organization’s NHIs? You may be pondering about the best practices for protecting your company’s Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. To ensure your NHIs are free from threats, it’s essential to understand what NHIs are, why they’re critical, and how to manage them effectively. Unlocking the Mystery Behind NHIs NHIs…
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NHI Solutions That Fit Your Budget
Why Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management Matter? Have you ever considered how seemingly non-interactive entities can pose a significant threat to your business’ security? NHIs and secrets management are two terms that are gaining critical importance in safeguarding the digital assets of organizations. Here, we delve deep into understanding the significance of NHIs and…
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Achieving Independent Control Over NHIs
Is Independent Control over Non-Human Identities Possible? The challenge of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) effectively is significantly increasing. With the rapid expansion of cloud technologies and the multiplying scale of machine identities, organizations are left grappling with the implications of changing. But what if there was a way to achieve independent control over these NHIs,…
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BBC seeks more prominent credit in Apple and Google News
The British Broadcasting Corporation has filed a complaint with a UK antitrust regulator complaining that aggregators like Apple News and Google News minimize credit for the stories they feature. Apple Insider reports that the BBC is asking the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to require Apple and Google to more prominently credit news sources. And…
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GitHub announces agent mode and MCP support now rolling out to all Visual Studio Code users
The largest software code repository on the planet, GitHub, is making its Copilot AI co-developer a whole lot more agentic with an increased context of tools and services powered by the world’s leading models.
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White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal
How did Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg get added to a Signal group chat with Trump administration officials discussing their plans for an airstrike in Yemen? The simplest explanation: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz had Goldberg saved as a contact in his phone and accidentally added him. Indeed, when Waltz first claimed that Goldberg’s phone number…
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AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco
COMPANY NEWS: AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is announcing multiple new partnerships at its flagship event, AVEVA World. Taking place this year in San Francisco, AVEVA is partnering with Databricks to revolutionise industrial operations with a secure and open approach to data and AI. AVEVA is also announcing…
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Microsoft releases AI-generated Quake II demo, but admits ‘limitations’
Microsoft has released a browser-based, playable level of the classic video game Quake II. This functions as a tech demo for the gaming capabilities of Microsoft’s Copilot AI platform — though by the company’s own admission, the experience isn’t quite the same as playing a well-made game. You can try it out for yourself, using…
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Dawn G. Lepore appointed Chairman of Amperity’s Board of Directors
The former drugstore.com CEO and Vice Chair of Charles Schwab brings deep expertise in technology and retail to customer data cloud business, Amperity.
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E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave
An ongoing phishing campaign impersonating E-ZPass and other toll agencies has surged recently, with recipients receiving multiple iMessage and SMS texts to steal personal and credit card information. […]
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AI – The Secret Ingredient for Better Customer Communications and Compliance
GUEST OPINION: We’ve all had customer service where the human element made or broke the experience. Maybe it was for better – that person who went the extra mile to get you a good result – or worse – that service so breath-takingly rude it has become a regular anecdote at parties. As we embrace…
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Equinix signs first renewable Energy PPA in Japan, securing 30 MW renewable energy with Trina Solar ISBU Japan
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced the signing of its first renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Japan with Trina Solar International Systems Business Unit (Trina Solar ISBU) Japan Team (Trina Solar Japan Energy Co., Ltd.), securing 30 MW of renewable electricity capacity.
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BSidesLV24 – HireGround – How Living And Quilting History Made Me A Better Cybersecurity Professional
Author/Presenter: Mea Clift 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 – HireGround – How Living And Quilting History Made Me A Better Cybersecurity Professional appeared…
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Self-Inflicted Cloud Wounds Still the Top risk in Cloud Security, New Report Finds
GUEST RESEARCH: Qualys has released The State of Cloud & SaaS Security Report. The survey, commissioned by Qualys and conducted by Dark Reading reveals that human error remains the most prevalent cloud and SaaS security risk, despite the growing sophistication of attacker tactics.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
OpenAI tests watermarking for ChatGPT-4o Image Generation model
OpenAI is reportedly testing a new “watermark” for the Image Generation model, which is a part of the ChatGPT 4o model. […]
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KnowBe4 Expert Tips: Securing Employee Identities for Identity Management Day 2025
This week the industry celebrates Identity Management Day on the 8th of April, a crucial reminder for organisations to prioritise the security of their employees’ digital identities.
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Semperis Study Reveals 62% of Water and Electricity Operators Targeted by Cyberattacks in the Past Year
GUEST RESEARCH: Semperis, a leader in AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, today published the results of a new study looking at cyberattacks against water and electricity operators across the U.S. and UK, which has important implications for the Australian industry.
Global Security News, Security
Carding tool abusing WooCommerce API downloaded 34K times on PyPI
A newly discovered malicious PyPi package named ‘disgrasya’ that abuses legitimate WooCommerce stores for validating stolen credit cards has been downloaded over 34,000 times from the open-source package platform. […]
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Why Identity Security is a Challenge that goes Beyond IAM
GUEST OPINION: Cybercriminals are constantly on the hunt for new ways to gain access to corporate IT infrastructures. Increasingly, their targets of choice are identity and privilege.
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Generative AI ‘gray bots’ Pound Websites up to Half a Million Times a Day – Barracuda research
GUEST RESEARCH: Generative AI scraper bots target websites 24 hours a day with up to half a million requests for information, according to the latest Barracuda detection data. In a new report, Barracuda threat analysts highlight the relentless behavior of generative AI (Gen AI) bots, which form part of an emerging category that Barracuda calls…
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ProSpend releases new report on financial transformation
GUEST RESEARCH: ProSpend, Australia’s leading unified spend management platform, has launched a new report, Modern Spend and Expense Management: A CFO’s Guide to Financial Transformation.
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Cybersecurity has evolved and organisations who embrace identity protection will lead – Okta research
10 years is a long time in tech. Identity and authentication provider Okta has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Business at Work report, taking the opportuntiy to reflect and review how things changed over the decade.
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Airtel deploys Nokia Packet Core to deliver new 5G services
Indian telecoms giant Airtel has deployed equipment vendor Nokia’s Packet Core appliance-based and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions to deliver new services to its 4G/5G customer base.
Data Security, Global Security News, Secrets Security, Secrets Vaulting, Security Bloggers Network
Optimistic About the Future of Secrets Vaulting?
Are You Ready to Embrace the Future of Secrets Vaulting? I often get asked: “What does the future hold for secrets vaulting?” It’s a valid question. With organizations continuously transitioning to the cloud and the prevalence of digital identities growing, secrets management is becoming the cornerstone of any robust cybersecurity strategy. But why should we…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Non-Human Identity Security, Security Bloggers Network
Crafting Impenetrable Defenses for Your NHIs
Why the Buzz about Impenetrable NHIs? You might have heard quite the buzz around impenetrable Non-Human Identities (NHIs). It’s the cornerstone of next-generation cybersecurity. So, is this truly the game-changing approach toward secure defenses we have been looking for? Mastering the Art of Securing Non-Human Identities Seamlessly managing Non-Human Identities is akin to playing a…
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, machine identity management, Security Bloggers Network
Smart Strategies for Managing Machine Identities
Why is Smart Machine Identity Management Crucial? What comes to your mind when you think about cybersecurity? Most often, we conceptualize cybersecurity as a measure to protect user data, financial information, and other forms of human-associated identities. While these are certainly significant, there is an underlying and often underestimated area of cybersecurity – the management…
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Emitel signs mobile towers deal with Orange Poland
Emitel, the Polish arm of UK-based infrastructure investor Cordiant Digital Infrastructure, has signed an agreement to contract new mobile communications towers in Poland for mobile operator Orange Polska.
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Zebra named number one rugged mobile computing provider, now embedding intelligent automation throughout
Zebra has established itself as a leading provider of computing devices for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, transport, medical, retail, and other fields. And now the company is working to add AI smarts to make its tools do more, aiding companies in more error-free, theft-resistant, packing, picking, and selling processes.
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DOGE reportedly planning a hackathon to build ‘mega API’ for IRS data
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to host a hackathon next week focused on the creation of a “mega API” that will provide access to taxpayer data, according to Wired. Wired says the hackathon is being organized by two DOGE staffers at the Internal Revenue Service — Gavin Kliger and Sam Corcos, who’s…
AI, Global Security News, llama 4, Meta
Meta releases Llama 4, a new crop of flagship AI models
Meta has released a new collection of AI models, Llama 4, in its Llama family — on a Saturday, no less. There are four new models in total: Llama 4 Scout, Llama 4 Maverick, and Llama 4 Behemoth. All were trained on “large amounts of unlabeled text, image, and video data” to give them “broad…
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Deel’s comms chief departs amidst spying lawsuit from Rippling
Elisabeth Diana, head of communications at human resources Deel, is no longer with the company, according to her LinkedIn profile. Bloomberg first reported the news that Diana had resigned from Deel, which was recently accused of planting a spy at rival company Rippling. TechCrunch reached out to Diana but had not heard back at the…
Gaming, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, Microsoft, Minecraft, Warner Bros
‘A Minecraft Movie’ is on-track for a $135M opening weekend
The big screen adaptation of video game mega-franchise Minecraft brought in $58 million on Friday, putting it on-track for a $135 million opening weekend domestically — or potentially even more. That would give “A Minecraft Movie” the biggest opening of the year, beating out “Captain America: Brave New World” (which earned $88.8 million during its…
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Week in Review: Nintendo unveils the Switch 2
Welcome back to Week in Review! Tons of stuff for you today, including Nintendo’s Switch 2; capacity issues at OpenAI; a story that deserves the Hollywood treatment; and much, much more. Let’s go! It’s finally (almost) here: After almost 10 years, Nintendo finally released its Switch successor, the Switch 2. According to TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling,…
Global Security News
Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a “conflicted” individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime. In a new extensive analysis published by Outpost24 KrakenLabs, the Swedish security company unmasked the…
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
Coinbase to fix 2FA account activity entry freaking out users
Coinbase is fixing an incorrect account activity message that freaks out customers and makes them think their credentials were compromised. […]
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BSidesLV24 – HireGround – Tracking And Hacking Your Career
Authors/Presenters: Misha Yalavarthy, Leif Dreizler 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 – HireGround – Tracking And Hacking Your Career appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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SF Mayor Lurie to tech CEOs: ‘How can we get you back?’
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to bring his city back to its glory days. And he’s convinced tech leaders — who often pitch utopian ideals of their own — can help him deliver. “I’m a mayor that is picking up the phone and calling CEOs,” said Lurie during TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC event on Thursday night.…
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Weekly Update 446
After an unusually long day of travelling from Iceland, we’ve finally made it to the land of Guinness, Leprechauns, and a tax haven for tech companies. This week, there are a few more lessons from the successful phish against me the previous week, and in happier news, there is some really solid progress on the…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
The North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign are spreading their tentacles on the npm ecosystem by publishing more malicious packages that deliver the BeaverTail malware, as well as a new remote access trojan (RAT) loader. “These latest samples employ hexadecimal string encoding to evade automated detection systems and manual code audits,…
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WinRAR flaw bypasses Windows Mark of the Web security alerts
A vulnerability in the WinRAR file archiver solution could be exploited to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) security warning and execute arbitrary code on a Windows machine. […]
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The Panicked Voice on the Phone Sounded Like Her Daughter. It Wasn’t.
An alleged abduction, a demand for money and a tense drive to Walmart.
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Speaking the Board’s Language: A CISO’s Guide to Securing Cybersecurity Budget
The biggest challenge CISOs face isn’t just securing budget – it’s making sure decision-makers understand why they need it. The post Speaking the Board’s Language: A CISO’s Guide to Securing Cybersecurity Budget appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Trump EO Presses States to Bear the Weight of CI Resilience
States, the EO suggests, are best positioned to own and manage preparedness and make risk-informed decisions that increase infrastructure resilience. And there’s some truth to that. The post Trump EO Presses States to Bear the Weight of CI Resilience appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Here’s the iPhone. Here’s the iPhone With Tariffs.
This is what the company pays for components inside its bestselling phone, and how Trump’s China tariffs could raise the bill.
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Malicious Python Packages on PyPI Downloaded 39,000+ Times, Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered malicious libraries in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to steal sensitive information. Two of the packages, bitcoinlibdbfix and bitcoinlib-dev, masquerade as fixes for recent issues detected in a legitimate Python module called bitcoinlib, according to ReversingLabs. A third package discovered by Socket, disgrasya, contained a
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ChatGPT adoption skyrockets in India, but monetization may be trailing
ChatGPT has seen India as its largest market by monthly active users and the second largest by downloads, per the external data seen by TechCrunch.
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With Trump Tariffs, Even AI Could Get More Expensive
Higher prices may be in store for a range of materials used to build the data centers that will deliver AI.
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20+ RSAC Things (and Places) You Should Know
Maximize your RSA Conference 2025 experience with insider tips, must-visit spots, and a special invitation to see Morpheus AI SOC at Booth N-4400. The post 20+ RSAC Things (and Places) You Should Know appeared first on D3 Security. The post 20+ RSAC Things (and Places) You Should Know appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Satisfied with Your NHI Lifecycle Management?
Is Your NHI Lifecycle Management Really Satisfying Your Security Needs? I invite you to ponder this question: Is your Non-Human Identity Lifecycle Management (NHI) really delivering the security outcomes you desire? NHIs, or machine identities, play a crucial role. Think of them as digital “tourists” traversing your system, complete with their unique passports (secrets) and…
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How NHIs Can Deliver Real Business Value
Are NHIs the Unsung Heroes of Cybersecurity? It’s no secret that cybersecurity is a top priority for organizations, but did you know how crucial Non-Human Identities (NHIs) can be? To put it in simple terms, an NHI is a machine identity, including all the permissions and secrets associated with it. Interestingly, managing these NHIs effectively…
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Are You Certain Your Secrets Are Safe?
Is Your Organization Fully Protected Against Security Breaches? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as key players in fortifying the security of cloud environments. When an amalgamation of encrypted keys, these machine identities function as formidable barriers against unauthorized access, ensuring your sensitive data remains uncompromised. Unmasking the Role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) NHIs are essentially…
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SentinelOne Launching New Global PartnerOne Program
California-based cybersecurity company SentinelOne has launched the Global PartnerOne Program– a future-ready, unified program designed to supercharge partners’ go-to-market success and accelerate growth. The program will provide partners with the tools, technology, and support needed to scale and uncover new market opportunities. Global PartnerOne targets key growth areas through designated tracks “Partners are at the…