For years organizations have invested in security awareness training programs to teach employees how to spot and report phishing attempts. Despite those efforts, enterprise users were three times as likely in 2024 to land on phishing pages compared to the previous year, according to a report from security vendor Netskope. Based on telemetry collected from…
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Groww, India’s biggest trading app, prepares for IPO
Groww, India’s largest retail stockbroker, is positioning itself to file for an IPO in 10-12 months and is seeking a valuation between $6 billion to $8 billion, sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in what would be a landmark listing for the country’s fintech sector. The Bengaluru-headquartered’s listing would be the first IPO by…
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WordPress Skimmers Evade Detection by Injecting Themselves into Database Tables
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new stealthy credit card skimmer campaign that targets WordPress e-commerce checkout pages by inserting malicious JavaScript code into a database table associated with the content management system (CMS). “This credit card skimmer malware targeting WordPress websites silently injects malicious JavaScript into database entries to steal sensitive payment
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Expired Domains Allowed Control Over 4,000 Backdoors on Compromised Systems
No less than 4,000 unique web backdoors previously deployed by various threat actors have been hijacked by taking control of abandoned and expired infrastructure for as little as $20 per domain. Cybersecurity company watchTowr Labs said it pulled off the operation by registering over 40 domain names that the backdoors had been designed to use…
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AI Privacy Policies: Unveiling the Secrets Behind ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
Do you ever read the privacy policy of your favorite AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude? In this episode, Scott Wright and Tom Eston discuss the critical aspects of these policies, comparing how each AI engine handles your personal data. They explore the implications of data usage, security, and privacy in AI, with insights…
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Payback-CISO: „Vorbereitung ist das A und O“
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Was ist Social Engineering?
Mit Social-Engineering-Techniken manipulieren Cyberkriminelle die menschliche Psyche. Lesen Sie, wie das funktioniert und wie Sie sich schützen können. Foto: sp3n – shutterstock.com Selbst wenn Sie bei der Absicherung Ihres Rechenzentrums, Ihrer Cloud-Implementierungen und der physischen Sicherheit Ihres Firmengebäudes alle Register ziehen – mit Hilfe von Social Engineering finden gewiefte Cyberkriminelle meistens einen Weg, diese Maßnahmen…
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What’s topping CX Leaders’ 2025 New Year’s Resolutions?
COMPANY NEWS by Verint: As the new year begins, CX leaders are setting resolutions to ensure their organisations thrive in 2025.And at a time when customer expectations are both high and uncompromising, some previously nice-to-haves are now business imperatives, most notably technologies that offer agility, intelligence, and the ability to deliver standout customer experiences.
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What’s topping CX Leaders’ 2025 New Year’s Resolutions?
By Martyn Riddle, VP Marketing, Asia Pacific at Verint: As the new year begins, CX leaders are setting resolutions to ensure their organisations thrive in 2025. And at a time when customer expectations are both high and uncompromising, some previously nice-to-haves are now business imperatives, most notably technologies that offer agility, intelligence, and the ability…
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UK in-home healthcare provider Cera raises $150M to expand its AI platform
Around the world, public healthcare systems have struggled to reset post-pandemic, and in particular, the increasingly aged populations in Western countries are putting pressure on services, not least in the UK where ‘NHS in crisis’ is a regular headline in the media. As a result, private companies, many powered with technology, see a gap in…
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Weekly Update 434
This week I’m giving a little teaser as to what’s coming with stealer logs in HIBP and in about 24 hours from the time of writing, you’ll be able to see the whole thing in action. This has been a huge amount of work trawling through vast volumes of data and trying to make it…
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Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires
Fire-tracking app Watch Duty has become a crucial source of information for Los Angeles residents threatened by the ongoing wildfires. As TechCrunch’s Maxwell Zeff explained, the app relies on a network of active and retired firefighters, first responders, official government reports, and volunteer reporters who monitor radio scanners to offer real-time updates on active wildfires.…
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Live Awareness AI leader, SenSen, appoints Leah Quintana to ‘drive channel push’
Global smart cities specialist sees significant potential in partnerships and joint go-to-market alliances COMPANY NEWS: SenSen is pleased to announce the appointment of Leah Quintana as its new Head of Strategic Alliances and Channel Partnerships. With a proven track record of success at leading organizations, Leah brings extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives across industries.
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CES 2025: Self-driving cars were everywhere, plus other transportation tech trends
Even before CES 2025 kicked off a few trends began to emerge — or more accurately, some gaps appeared. All U.S. and some European automakers that have helped turn CES into an auto show were absent. Several Chinese automakers filled that void, notably Zeekr, the EV brand owned by China’s Geely Holdings. Wey, a premium…
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Nexfibre wholesale network passes 2 million premises in UK
UK fibre network operator Nexfibre has announced that its network has reached a total of two million premises passed and ready for service, and the operator claims it has done so in record time.
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Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection
Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links. […]
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Sony Honda Mobility and Qualcomm partner to deliver GenAI for vehicles
Japanese technology JV Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) and smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm have expanded their technology collaboration to integrate the latest generation of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions into SMH’s future AFEELA brand vehicles.
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The Vanity Press in Academia
I’ve never been a regular resident of the ivory halls of academia, but Mich Kabay recently made me aware of an article about legitimate scientific journals driven to distraction by being flooded with commentary apparently reflecting a surge in the use of artificial intelligence rather than legitimate research and analysis. The Science article claims that…
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Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords hacked
State of Global Authentic(age)ion: A look at cybersecurity habits by generationsNo generations were left untouched when it came to the threat of hackers in 2024: from the impact of political shakeups, to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting consumers, critical industries and infrastructures, the world was on high alert. Fueled by a dramatic increase in phishing…
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Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found
After more than two years — and nearly 100 episodes — as a host of TechCrunch’s recently ended Found podcast, I have learned a lot about how founders approach building their startups. I’ve heard stories about how founders know when it is the right time to expand from their core product, to how startups approach…
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Apple may add an iPhone Air to its lineup
Apple’s next major iPhone upgrade will include a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This seems like an obvious way to expand the lineup, given Apple’s success with the Air moniker for thinner MacBooks and iPads (I’m currently typing these words on my MacBook Air), and could be more…
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How to turn off Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries
With iOS 18, Apple rolled out Apple Intelligence, which includes an AI-powered feature for summarizing notifications. When you get a bunch of notifications from one app, the feature summarizes the content of all notifications in one card that appears on the lock screen. You can dismiss the stack after you have read the summary, or…
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DEF CON 32 – Open Source Hacker V. Government Lawyer
Authors/Presenters: Rebecca Lively, Eddie Zaneski Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Open Source Hacker V. Government Lawyer appeared first…
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Pastor who saw crypto project in his “dream” indicted for fraud
A pastor at a Pasco, Washington, church has been indicted on 26 counts of fraud for allegedly operating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of millions between 2021 and 2023. […]
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Open source licenses: Everything you need to know
Open source makes the technology world go ’round, forming as much as 90% of the modern software stack via frameworks; libraries; databases; operating systems; and countless standalone applications. The benefits of open source software are well understood, promising greater control and transparency. However, there’s a perennial struggle between the open source and proprietary realms, leading…
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How to Safely Dispose of Business Computers and Other Electronics?
Old business computers and electronics shouldn’t end up in the trash—they deserve a responsible send-off. Whether you’re recycling, donating, or selling them to an old computer buyer, taking the right steps can protect your data and the environment. Here are five tips to handle e-waste the right way.
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Raiz Invest launches Raiz Jars for ‘smarter savings and investments
Australian investment platform Raiz Invest has launched Raiz Jars, an “innovative new feature” designed to help users manage their savings and investments with even greater flexibility and ease.
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Motorola Solutions to acquire Theatro, maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline worker
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers.
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Can You Get a Prescription for Over-the-Counter Medications Online in Australia?
Australia is one of the countries that are providing its people with the best healthcare services. The trend of online healthcare services is also increasing there with time. This way, getting a prescription from the comfort of your home is more convenient. You can consult with your doctor through video or audio calls and even…
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Motorola Solutions to Acquire Theatro, Maker of AI and Voice-powered Communication and Digital Workflow Software for Frontline Workers
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc. (“Theatro”), maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers, based in Richardson, Texas.
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Award-Winning, Channel Veteran Craig Patterson Joins Exabeam as Global Channel Chief
COMPANY NEWS: Patterson will oversee the integration of the LogRhythm and Exabeam partner programs, lead Exabeam global partner strategy and drive ecosystem growth
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PCI DSS Requirements With v4.0.1 Updates For 2024
PCI DSS refers to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an independent entity founded by major payment card brands, including Visa, JCB International, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI DSS is designed to protect cardholder data and ensure security of payment infrastructure. PCI DSS 4.0.1…
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What is PCI DSS 4.0: Is This Still Applicable For 2024?
In a time when cyber threats continuously evolve, a security standard or framework is essential for protecting digital assets. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), developed by the PCI Security Standards Council, empowers organisations to safeguard cardholder data globally. PCI DSS offers technical guidance and practical steps to effectively protect cardholder data…
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Your iPhone Storage Is Full Again. Do This to Reclaim Space.
How to deal with photos and software updates that are eating up gigabytes.
Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Apple board opposes proposal to abolish DEI programs
Apple’s board of directors has come out in opposition to a proposal seeking to end the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In a proxy filing, the company said the National Center for Public Policy Research (a conservative think tank) is submitting a proposal for Apple to “consider abolishing its Inclusion & Diversity program,…
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KT partners with Korean defence vendor to develop LEO satellites
South Korean telecoms provider KT has announced a partnership with local aerospace and defence firm LIG Nex1 to develop propriety technologies for homegrown low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
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Advancements in Machine Identity Protections
The Strategic Importance of Non-Human Identities Are we taking the necessary steps to secure our machine identities, or are we leaving our systems exposed to potential attackers? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play a critical role in maintaining secure cloud environments. In fact, machine learning solutions for government have recognized the importance of securing machine identities within…
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Nokia wins deal with Openreach to build open-access fibre network
Telecoms equipment vendor Nokia has won a deal with BT-owned network provider Openreach to build, an open-access fibre network called One Network to service millions of homes and businesses throughout the UK.
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Researchers open source Sky-T1, a ‘reasoning’ AI model that can be trained for less than $450
So-called reasoning AI models are becoming easier — and cheaper — to develop. On Friday, NovaSky, a team of researchers based out of UC Berkeley’s Sky Computing Lab, released Sky-T1-32B-Preview, a reasoning model that’s competitive with an earlier version of OpenAI’s o1 on a number of key benchmarks. Sky-T1 appears to be the first truly…
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What’s behind ballooning video game budgets?
Why does it cost some companies hundreds of millions of dollars to develop a popular video game? A couple weeks ago, The New York Times blamed the never-ending quest to deliver more photo-realistic graphics— and it suggested the industry is beginning to see diminishing returns, leading to layoffs and studio closures. However, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier…
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Everything you missed at CES 2025
Welcome back to Week in Review. I missed you! This week, we’re diving into all the gadgets and announcements out of this year’s CES, Meta’s decision to roll back its fact-checking program, TikTok’s response to employees affected by the California wildfires, and more! Let’s do this. CES 2025 came and went this week. The event…
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I got soaked driving the Arc Sport electric boat
I did not go to CES 2025 with the goal of getting drenched by Lake Mead’s chilly January waters. But when I discovered Los Angeles-based boat startup Arc had brought its new sport boat to Las Vegas, I figured it was worth the risk. It was. The Arc Sport was a joy to drive, even…
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Matt Mullenweg deactivates WordPress accounts of contributors planning a fork
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org community members, some of whom have been spearheading a push to create a new fork of the open source WordPress project. While community criticism of WordPress’s governance isn’t new, the latest brouhaha kicked off back in September when Mullenweg publicly chastised WP…
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Scammers file first — Get your IRS Identity Protection PIN now
The IRS relaunched its Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program this week and all US taxpayers are encouraged to enroll for added security against identity theft and fraudulent returns. […]
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DEF CON 32 – Porn & Privacy – ET
Author/Presenter: ET Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Porn & Privacy – ET appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Fake LDAPNightmware exploit on GitHub spreads infostealer malware
A deceptive proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-49113 (aka “LDAPNightmare”) on GitHub infects users with infostealer malware that exfiltrates sensitive data to an external FTP server. […]
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Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments
Over the last two years, Nvidia has used its ballooning fortunes to invest in over 80 AI startups. Here are the giant semiconductor’s largest investments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Microsoft Sues Hacking Group Exploiting Azure AI for Harmful Content Creation
Microsoft has revealed that it’s pursuing legal action against a “foreign-based threat–actor group” for operating a hacking-as-a-service infrastructure to intentionally get around the safety controls of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) services and produce offensive and harmful content. The tech giant’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) said it has observed the threat actors “develop
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Snappy aquires swag-gifting startup Covver as it seks to roll-up players
It’s now broadly accepted that customers and employees who receive corporate gifts end up appreciating the brand much more, and for not a lot of outlay. The market for this has thus exploded. One market player, the New York-based Snappy, which has raised over $125 million to date, is now acquiring Covver, a corporate merchandise…
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DoJ Indicts Three Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Used in Cybercrime Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged involvement in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko and Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik were arrested on December 1, 2024, in coordination with the Netherlands’ Financial Intelligence and Investigative Service, Finland’s National Bureau of
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TikTok’s Founder Has a Formula for Everything. Can It Crack the Supreme Court?
As the Supreme Court weighs a ban on the video-sharing site, no one has more to lose than Zhang Yiming.
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Microsoft accuses group of developing tool to abuse its AI service in new lawsuit
Microsoft has taken legal action against a group the company claims intentionally developed and used tools to bypass the safety guardrails of its cloud AI products. According to a complaint filed by the company in December in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, a group of unnamed 10 defendants allegedly used…
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Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s latest pivot in three-hour Joe Rogan interview
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to scale back Meta’s content moderation policies in a Friday appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Zuckerberg faced widespread criticism for the decision, including from employees inside his own company. “Probably depends on who you ask,” said Zuckerberg when asked how Meta’s updates have been received. The key updates…
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2025 SaaS Security Word of the Year: Adaptability | Grip
Discover why adaptability is the 2025 SaaS security word of the year. This is the year to address shadow SaaS, AI risks, and evolving cyber threats effectively! The post 2025 SaaS Security Word of the Year: Adaptability | Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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These startups are making smarter canes for people with visual impairments
The white cane for the 21st century. While many tech companies have increasingly worked to make technology more accessible for the blind and visually impaired, canes haven’t benefitted much from these advances. London-born WeWalk takes a more traditional approach to the white cane. Beyond the bulkier handle, not much sets the company’s product apart visually…
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Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 2024 Pay Rises 18% to $74.6 Million
Cook’s base salary of $3 million has remained unchanged in the past three years, but his total compensation increased 18% in 2023, the technology giant said.
Exploits, Global Security News
Threat Actors Exploit a Critical Ivanti RCE Bug, Again
New year, same story. Despite Ivanti’s commitment to secure-by-design principles, threat actors — possibly the same ones as before — are exploiting its edge devices for the nth time.
Exploits, Global Security News
China’s UNC5337 Exploits a Critical Ivanti RCE Bug, Again
New year, same story. Despite Ivanti’s commitment to secure-by-design principles, Chinese threat actors are exploiting its edge devices for the nth time.
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A drone punched a hole into an LA firefighting plane
A drone collided with a ‘Super Scooper’ firefighting plane. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Russian nationals charged with operating crypto mixers that masked cybercrime funds
Three Russian nationals were indicted this week for their roles in managing a pair of cryptocurrency mixing services, operations that were funded in part by money gained through ransomware attacks. The indictment from a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia alleges that Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, 55, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, 44, and Anton…
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CISA report touts cyber hygiene enrollment surge for critical infrastructure orgs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has seen a surge in its Cyber Hygiene (CyHy) service enrollment from critical infrastructure organizations over a two-year period, with the communications sector representing the biggest jump. In a report released Friday, CISA said an analysis of the 7,791 critical infrastructure organizations enrolled in the agency’s vulnerability scanning service…
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Bench customers are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say
After accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on December 27 and was bought in a fire-sale by Employer.com, Bench customers are now learning they can’t easily just take their financial data and leave. And some are very unhappy about it, three customers told TechCrunch. To recap: When Bench, a startup based in Canada that raised…
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Amazon curbs some DEI programs
Amazon is now the latest company to curb some of its DEI programs, Bloomberg reports, after Meta announced that it, too, is ending its diversity efforts earlier on Friday. An internal memo that was sent to staffers said that the company was looking to wind down outdated programs and materials as part of a review…
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2025 Cybersecurity and AI Predictions
The cybersecurity and AI landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, and with it, the associated risks. Snowballing cybercrime costs are compounded by a cybersecurity workforce gap of nearly 4.8 million professionals, as reported by ISC2. Meanwhile, ISACA’s end-2024 State of Cybersecurity Report shows that nearly half of those surveyed claim no involvement in…
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TikTok ban: How both sides made their case to the Supreme Court and what the justices asked
On Friday, the nation’s highest court heard arguments on whether to uphold or block a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The bill, signed into law by President Biden in April 2024, gives TikTok’s parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country.…
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New OpenAI job listings reveal its robotics plans
OpenAI disbanded its robotics department. Then, it brought it back. Now, through a social media post from its hardware director and newly published job descriptions, OpenAI is revealing more about its plans for the revived team. In a post on X on Friday, Caitlin Kalinowski, who joined OpenAI to lead hardware last November from Meta’s…
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The Cost of Complacency in Credential Hygiene
The PowerSchool breach highlights the risks of poor credential hygiene. This article covers proactive steps to protect your SaaS environment. The post The Cost of Complacency in Credential Hygiene appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Fake CrowdStrike ‘Job Interviews’ Become Latest Hacker Tactic
Cybercriminals are luring victims into downloading the XMRig cryptomining malware via convincing emails, inviting them to schedule fake interviews using a malicious link.
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How OpenAI’s bot crushed this seven-person company’s web site ‘like a DDoS attack’
OpenAI was sending “tens of thousands” of server requests trying to download Triplegangers’ entire site which hosts hundreds of thousands of photos. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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5 Proven strategies to increase eCommerce revenue with heating supplies
GUEST OPINION: The digital market for heating supplies has changed a lot in recent years. Entrepreneurs and online stores are finding ways to increase their sales. They use strategies made just for the heating products industry.
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VCs say AI companies need proprietary data to stand out from the pack
AI companies across the globe raised more than $100 billion in venture capital dollars in 2024, according to Crunchbase data, an increase of more than 80% compared to 2023. It encompasses nearly a third of the total VC dollars invested in 2024. That’s a lot of money funneling into a lot of AI companies. The…
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Lenovo’s latest form factors prove PCs can still be fun
Large corporations aren’t known for taking risks. This is as true in the world of consumer hardware as anywhere. Annual updates are largely incremental, with small changes to things like screen resolution or image quality. It’s a phenomenon that Lenovo is more than happy to buck when it showcases the latest updates to its PC…
Global Security News
Russia Carves Out Commercial Surveillance Success Globally
Growing sales of the System for Operative Investigative Activities (SORM), a Russian wiretapping platform, in Central Asia and Latin American suggests increasing risks for Western businesses.
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How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
In the wake of Meta’s decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise. People who are angry with the decision accuse Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of cozying up to the incoming Trump administration at the expense…
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Riding in a Zoox robotaxi at CES 2025: Everything that went right and wrong
A construction zone. A car crash. A double parked truck. A motorcycle cop with its red-white-and blues deployed. My one-hour trip along the Las Vegas Strip in a custom-built Zoox robotaxi during CES 2025 wasn’t a dull one. A second, shorter ride the following evening, proved less eventful. And in both rides, the Zoox robotaxi…
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Hugging Face settles suit with AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused it of patent infringement
Hugging Face, the AI developer platform, has settled a lawsuit against Korean AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused Hugging Face of infringing on one of its patents. Per a filing on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Delaware, FriendliAI reached a “confidential agreement” with Hugging Face on January 8, and…
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Telefónica confirms internal ticketing system breach after data leak
Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica confirms its internal ticketing system was breached after stolen data was leaked on a hacking forum. […]
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Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war
U.S. intelligence say these China-backed hackers among laying the groundwork for future conflict with the United States. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Below the Surface Winter 2024 Edition – The Year in Review
The Year of the Typhoon Highlights from this edition: The post Below the Surface Winter 2024 Edition – The Year in Review appeared first on Eclypsium | Supply Chain Security for the Modern Enterprise. The post Below the Surface Winter 2024 Edition – The Year in Review appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Shein is still looking to IPO
Shein is still looking to IPO, Reuters reports. The company is looking to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and could complete its IPO as early as April. The push for London comes after the company stopped trying to list in the U.S. as lawmakers raised concerns over the company’s connections to China and…
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Meta eliminates DEI programs
Axios reports that Meta is eliminating its biggest DEI efforts, effective immediately, including ones that focused on hiring a diverse workforce, training, and sourcing supplies from diverse-owned companies. Its DEI department will also be eliminated. In a memo leaked to the outlet, Meta said it was making these changes because the “legal and policy landscape…
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New Web3 attack exploits transaction simulations to steal crypto
Threat actors are employing a new tactic called “transaction simulation spoofing” to steal crypto, with one attack successfully stealing 143.45 Ethereum, worth approximately $460,000. […]
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New Paper: “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’” (Paper 5)
After a long, long, long writing effort … eh … break, we are ready with our 5th Deloitte and Google Cloud Future of the SOC paper “Future of SOC: Transform the ‘How’.” As a reminder (and I promise you do need it; it has been years…), the previous 4 papers are: “New Paper: “Future of the SOC: Evolution or…
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January almost had its first pentacorn, and other startup news
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. The second week of the year is usually a busy one for startup news, and 2025 is no exception. From CES product launches to M&As and funding…
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EU approves $35B Synopsys and Ansys merger, subject to divestment conditions
The European Commission (EC) has given the greenlight for Synopsys to acquire Ansys, though the companies must divest some half-a-dozen products as part of the proposed remedies. Chip design software maker Synopsys revealed last January its plans to acquire Ansys, a simulation software developer that helps engineers model and analyze the physical behavior of products, such as chips,…
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Overhaul raises another $55M to help companies like Dyson and Microsoft fight supply chain theft
Businesses dependent on the physical supply chain — the network of facilities and transportation systems used to move materials from one location to another — chain face a number of challenges, from staff shortages to increasing customer expectations. The pressures aren’t easing up. According to a survey from Prologis, a real estate investment trust, two-thirds…
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US charges operators of cryptomixers linked to ransomware gangs
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted three operators of sanctioned Blender.io and Sinbad.io crypto mixer services used by ransomware gangs and North Korean hackers to launder ransoms and stolen cryptocurrency. […]
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EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys’ $35 Billion Ansys Deal
The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.
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The new Atari handheld knows its market
CES isn’t much of a gaming show. Every year, however, a few notable products slip through the news deluge. Created in collaboration with My Arcade, Gamestation Go fits the bill. The handheld sports a 7-inch display and comes preloaded with north of 200 titles from various Atari generations. Of course, simply being portable game emulator…
Global Security News
Supreme Court Questions TikTok’s Arguments Against Ban
The justices are hearing arguments to decide whether the Chinese-owned app must shut down by Jan. 19
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Treasury hackers also breached US foreign investments review office
Chinese hackers, part of the state-backed Silk Typhoon threat group, have reportedly breached the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which reviews foreign investments to determine national security risks. […]
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Hackers Attack PowerSchool, Expose K-12 Teacher and Student Data
Giant education software provider PowerSchool reported that hackers using compromised credentials access a database and stole student and teacher data in an attack that the company said was not ransomware, though a ransom apparently was paid. Affected K-12 school districts are scrambling to alert parents and staffs. The post Hackers Attack PowerSchool, Expose K-12 Teacher…
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TikTok pleads its case against sell-or-ban law before Supreme Court
A lawyer for TikTok argued before the Supreme Court on Friday that a ban on the social network would violate TikTok’s and Americans’ First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court this morning heard arguments on whether to overturn or delay a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The bill, officially titled the Protecting…
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US government charges operators of crypto mixing service used by North Korea and ransomware gangs
Three Russian citizens were charged with money laundering for their role in operating Blender.io and Sinbad.io crypto mixing services. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Docker Desktop blocked on Macs due to false malware alert
Docker is warning that Docker Desktop is not starting on macOS due to malware warnings after some files were signed with an incorrect code-signing certificate. […]
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Australian IT Sector Maintains Strong Employment Outlook for 2025
IT hiring intentions remain strong, though competition for jobs could be fierce.
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Proton worldwide outage caused by Kubernetes migration, software change
Swiss tech company Proton, which provides privacy-focused online services, says that a Thursday worldwide outage was caused by an ongoing infrastructure migration to Kubernetes and a software change that triggered an initial load spike. […]
Global Security News
Cybercriminals Use Fake CrowdStrike Job Offers to Distribute Cryptominer
CrowdStrike warned it had observed a phishing campaign impersonating the firm’s recruitment process to lure victims into downloading cryptominer
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STIIIZY data breach exposes cannabis buyers’ IDs and purchases
Popular cannabis brand STIIIZY disclosed a data breach this week after hackers breached its point-of-sale (POS) vendor to steal customer information, including government IDs and purchase information. […]
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The Path Toward Championing Diversity in Cybersecurity Education
To build a truly inclusive and diverse cybersecurity workforce, we need a comprehensive approach beyond recruitment and retention.