Salesforce veteran will drive Amperity’s next phase of revenue growth and customer success.
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TechConnect helps Marist Brothers cut technology costs by 30% and accelerate its Microsoft cloud journey
COMPANY NEWS: Industry-leading, shared responsibility support platform drives unprecedented efficiencies and reduces cyber security risks for more than 100 staff across three sites in Australia; it provides a seamless, modernised environment to maximise the benefits of Marist Brothers’ Microsoft Cloud strategy.
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How to track your financial goals using tech tools
GUEST OPINION: When it comes to building your personal goals, you need to have the right amount of resources. Whether it’s finding a new job or starting a new life in a different community, the money you have on hand defines success. However, managing what you have is the biggest challenge to accomplishing your personal…
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What factors matter when choosing assisted living?
GUEST OPINION: Assisted living decisions are among those life-altering and emotive decisions one needs to make regarding the future, both for the elderly person and his family. When selecting an assisted living community, this must be done by carefully considering numerous factors if comfort, safety, and fulfilling quality of life are to be ensured.
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Winnti hackers target other threat actors with new Glutton PHP backdoor
The Chinese Winnti hacking group is using a new PHP backdoor named ‘Glutton’ in attacks on organizations in China and the U.S., and also in attacks on other cybercriminals. […]
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Tecala Achieves ISO27001:2022 Information Security Management Certification
COMPANY NEWS: Completion of third-party assessment reaffirms compliance with information security standards, commitment to ensuring customer and internal data security and privacy
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Open source companies that go proprietary: A timeline
Open source might be the building blocks of the modern software stack, but companies building businesses off the back of open source software face a perennial struggle between keeping their community happy and ensuring that third parties don’t abuse the permissions afforded by the license. Many companies have launched with lofty open source ambitions, only…
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The Trouble With Searching Google for ‘the Best’
Shopping sites tout five stars. No. 1 rankings. Media endorsements. But how do you know what’s real?
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Trump’s Silicon Valley advisers have AI ‘censorship’ in their crosshairs
President-elect Donald Trump has surrounded himself with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs — including Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and David Sacks — who are now advising him on technology and other issues. When it comes to AI, this crew of technologists is fairly aligned on the need for rapid development and adoption of AI throughout the U.S.…
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Twilio’s 2025 Predictions
Twilio, the leading customer engagement platform, today shared some trends that will shape brands’ customer experience strategies in Australia in the coming year:
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Rubrik Debuts Turbo Threat Hunting
Internal test shows estimated scanning speeds of 75,000 backups within 60 seconds Designed to enable organisations to identify clean recovery points in seconds, minimising downtime after cyberattacks
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Telstra Health RACGP’s newest major continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider: ‘unlocking free CPD activities for GPs through seamless workflow integration’
Telstra Health has been appointed as RACGP’s newest Major CPD Provider, marking a significant milestone for general practitioners (GPs) using MedicalDirector Clinical software.
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SentinelOne Recognised as a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Managed Detection and Response
COMPANY NEWS: 95% of end users expressed willingness to recommend SentinelOne’s MDR services
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Weekly Update 430
I’m back in Oslo! Writing this the day after recording, it feels like I couldn’t be further from Dubai; the temperature starts with a minus, it’s snowing and there’s not a supercar in sight. Back on business, this week I’m talking about the challenge of loading breaches and managing costs. A breach load immediately takes…
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How AI and ML help detect and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
GUEST OPINION: Sexual harassment is a common challenge in workplaces that potentially affects employee productivity and company culture.
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How to successfully launch a business
GUEST OPINION: While every entrepreneur dreams of launching and running a business successfully, the journey requires strategic planning and a structured process.
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City centers leverage cutting-edge search techniques to elevate online visibility
GUEST OPINION: Urban hubs are swiftly adopting innovative SEO strategies to bolster their digital presence. Implementing advanced methods has also become essential as everyone struggles for attention online.
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Apple Plans Thinner, Foldable iPhones to Revive Growth
The iPhone business, which accounts for around half of Apple’s overall revenue, is in a sales slump following years of mostly incremental upgrades to its devices.
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His Will Was a Selfie Video, but Courts Ruled It Didn’t Count
Why the written word is still the final word in estate planning.
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Rhode Island says personal data likely breached in social services cyberattack
State officials said hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island residents could be affected by a cyberattack on the state’s online portal for social services, with a “high probability” that personally identifiable information was breached. According to an update from Governor Dan McKee’s office, the attack targeted RIBridges, which Rhode Island residents use to apply for…
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Gaining Confidence Through Effective Secrets Vaulting
Why is Secrets Vaulting Crucial in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? In a world increasingly dependent on cloud-based services, how do organizations ensure maximum security while maintaining operational efficiency? The answer might just lie in an under-explored area of cybersecurity: Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets management. A Deeper Dive into Non-Human Identities and Secrets Vaulting NHIs are…
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Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques
How Are We Innovating with Secure Secrets Rotation Techniques? With the rapid expansion of digitized environments, the demand for effective and secure identity management has surged. Organizations are increasingly relying on machine identities or Non-Human Identities (NHIs) to safeguard their data and ensure smooth operations. However, how are we, as data management experts, innovating secure…
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Proactive Approaches to Identity and Access Management
Why is Proactive Security Crucial in IAM? Have you ever weighed the impact of security breaches and data leaks on your business? Increasingly, organizations are finding tremendous value in adopting a proactive security approach, particularly in the realm of Identity and Access Management (IAM). This is the first and often most crucial line of defence…
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Navigating Cloud Security for Future Proofing Your Assets
Why is Cloud Security Imperative for Asset Protection? As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for effective cloud security strategies gains precedence. The criticality of this requirement becomes glaringly obvious when one considers asset protection. But how does cloud security play into the grand scheme of asset protection? And how does…
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GM ‘blindsides’ Cruise by giving up on robotaxis
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at GM’s decision to pull out of the robotaxi business, Google alluding to the existence of multiple universes, and how you can make some serious cash by getting an AI bot to fall in love with you. Let’s get into it. General Motors will no…
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SK Telecom invests US$3M in AI video analysis developer Twelve Labs
South Korean telco SK Telecom will invest US$3 Million in San Francisco based startup Twelve Labs, an AI powered video analysis company, said to be gaining attention in the global AI industry.
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SourseAI appointed AI partner for Lebara Nigeria
Sydney-based AI decision intelligence platform provider, SourseAI, has been appointed as the AI partner for Lebara Nigeria, an upcoming MVNO operated by Nigerian tech firm VAS2Nets, which will operate under the Lebara brand.
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Meta asks California AG to block OpenAI’s conversion to for-profit
Facebook’s parent company Meta is supporting Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s conversion from a non-profit company into a for-profit one. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Meta sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta arguing that allowing the shift would have “seismic implications for Silicon Valley.” And while the company asked…
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What are AI ‘world models,’ and why do they matter?
World models, also known as world simulators, are being touted by some as the next big thing in AI. AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs has raised $230 million to build “large world models,” and DeepMind hired one of the creators of OpenAI’s video generator, Sora, to work on “world simulators.” (Sora was released on…
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HPE El Capitan supercomputer confirmed as world’s fastest
Global computer manufacturer Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is no stranger to supercomputers, being behind seven out of the current top 10 already. HPE’s most recent, El Capitan, and built in conjunction with AMD, has been confirmed as the world’s number one performing supercomputer that exists today. It’s also energy-efficient through innovative water cooling.
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Key Security Trends to Watch Out For In 2025
GUEST OPINION: As businesses in Australia and New Zealand prepare for the year ahead, the focus on security is intensifying. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) promise transformative potential, however the overarching themes will centre on maximising existing investments, improving efficiency, and fostering collaboration across teams.
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How improving capacity management could help your business survive and thrive in 2025
GUEST OPINION: Utilising resources more effectively makes it easier to weather tough times.
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Arlan Hamilton announces changes at Backstage Capital, will step into advisory role
Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capital, announced Friday that her role at the firm she started in 2015 will evolve. “After 12 years of being deeply involved in the day-to-day operations, I’ve decided to transition into a chairperson and advisory position,” she wrote in a statement released online. She was previously a managing partner at…
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Why Marc Andreessen was ‘very scared’ after meeting with the Biden administration about AI
What scared him most was what some said about the government’s role in AI, and what he described as a young staff who were “out for blood. ” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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DEF CON 32 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna
Authors/Presenters: Erwin Karincic, Woody Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors 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 – MobileMesh RF Network Exploitation Getting the Tea from goTenna…
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390,000 WordPress accounts stolen from hackers in supply chain attack
A threat actor tracked as MUT-1244 has stolen over 390,000 WordPress credentials in a large-scale, year-long campaign targeting other threat actors using a trojanized WordPress credentials checker. […]
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Klarna’s CEO says it stopped hiring thanks to AI but still advertises many open positions
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski recently told Bloomberg TV that his company essentially stopped hiring a year ago and credited generative AI for enabling this massive workforce reduction. However, despite Siemiatkowski’s bullishness on AI, the company is not relying entirely on AI to replace human workers who leave, as open job listings — for more humans…
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‘Reasoning’ AI models have become a trend, for better or worse
Call it a reasoning renaissance. In the wake of the release of OpenAI’s o1, a so-called reasoning model, there’s been an explosion of reasoning models from rival AI labs. In early November, DeepSeek, an AI research company funded by quantitative traders, launched a preview of its first reasoning algorithm, DeepSeek-R1. That same month, Alibaba’s Qwen…
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Germany Disrupts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Devices Using Sinkhole Action
Germany’s Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) has announced that it has disrupted a malware operation called BADBOX that came preloaded on at least 30,000 internet-connected devices sold across the country. In a statement published earlier this week, authorities said they severed the communications between the devices and their command-and-control (C2) servers by sinkholing the…
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Thai Officials Targeted in Yokai Backdoor Campaign Using DLL Side-Loading Techniques
Thai government officials have emerged as the target of a new campaign that leverages a technique called DLL side-loading to deliver a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed Yokai. “The target of the threat actors were Thailand officials based on the nature of the lures,” Nikhil Hegde, senior engineer for Netskope’s Security Efficacy team, told The Hacker…
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X gains a faster Grok model and a new ‘Grok button’
XAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, may be embroiled in an escalating lawsuit with OpenAI. But that’s not stopping it from shipping new products — on a Friday night, no less. This evening, xAI revealed that it has begun to roll out an upgraded version of its flagship Grok 2 chatbot model to all users on…
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There Are Mystery Drones Flying Over My House. I Tried to Track Them Down.
Authorities say unexplained aircraft over New Jersey is no cause for concern. My neighbors, however, are concerned.
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Michael Dell Spent 40 Years Preparing for an AI Boom No One Expected
The man who founded Dell in a Texas dorm room has transformed his company. It’s not just about PCs anymore.
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever believes superintelligent AI will be ‘unpredictable’
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever spoke on a range of topics at NeurIPS, the annual AI conference, Friday afternoon before accepting an award for his contributions to the field. Sutskever gave his predictions for “superintelligent” AI, AI more capable than humans at many tasks, which he believes will be achieved at some point. Superintelligent AI will…
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2024 Year in Review: Features and Improvements in Pure Signal™ Scout
Team Cymru is excited to share our accomplishments in delivering new features and improvements in Pure Signal™ Scout. Thank you to our… The post 2024 Year in Review: Features and Improvements in Pure Signal™ Scout appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment
A former OpenAI employee, Suchir Balaji, was recently found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. In October, the 26-year-old AI researcher raised concerns about OpenAI breaking copyright law when he was interviewed by The New York Times. “The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner…
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AI helps Telegram remove 15 million suspect groups and channels in 2024
Telegram launched a new page touting its moderation efforts, which have spiked since its founder’s arrest. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Auto parts giant LKQ says cyberattack disrupted Canadian business unit
Automobile parts giant LKQ Corporation disclosed that one of its business units in Canada was hacked, allowing threat actors to steal data from the company. […]
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Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
Australian IT pros are urged to strengthen defenses as Chinese cyber threats target critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
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Kalshi CEO admits enlisting influencers to dis Polymarket in a now-deleted podcast segment
Kalshi’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, confirmed on a podcast interview that his employees did ask social media influencers to promote memes about the FBI’s raid on the home of his arch rival, the CEO of Polymarket. Both of these companies offer competing events-betting markets, a new kind of betting industry where people wager about the outcomes…
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Zerto Introduces Cloud Vault Solution for Enhanced Cyber Resilience Through MSPs
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Versa Introduces Integrated Endpoint Data Loss Prevention in SASE Solution
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Citrix shares mitigations for ongoing Netscaler password spray attacks
Citrix Netscaler is the latest target in widespread password spray attacks targeting edge networking devices and cloud platforms this year to breach corporate networks. […]
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Cleo MFT Zero-Day Exploits Are About Escalate, Analysts Warn
Defenders running the Cleo managed file transfer are urged to be on the lookout for the Cleopatra backdoor and other indicators of an ongoing ransomware campaign, as patching details remain foggy, and no CVE has been issued.
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G2 Ventures Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund
The raise is a bullish vote of confidence in climate and sustainability startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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G2 Ventures Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund
The raise is a bullish vote of confidence in climate and sustainability startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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G2 Ventures Partners is raising $750 million for a third fund
The raise is a bullish vote of confidence in climate and sustainability startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Unauthenticated Webpages: Hidden HIPAA Risks on Public-Facing Websites
When we think about HIPAA compliance and websites, the focus often shifts to patient portals, online scheduling systems, and other secure areas requiring user authentication. However, it’s crucial to recognize that even unauthenticated webpages, those accessible to the public without logging in, can present hidden HIPAA risks. Let’s explore these often-overlooked vulnerabilities and discuss how…
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With ‘TPUXtract,’ Attackers Can Steal Orgs’ AI Models
A new side-channel attack method is a computationally practical way to infer the structure of a convolutional neural network — meaning that cyberattackers or rival companies can plagiarize AI models and take their data for themselves.
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CISA confirms critical Cleo bug exploitation in ransomware attacks
CISA confirmed today that a critical remote code execution bug in Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom file transfer software is being exploited in ransomware attacks. […]
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Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
Open to players of all skill levels, the “Snow-mageddon” cybersecurity competition is set in the world of Santa, elves, and Christmas mayhem.
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Databricks is on track to raise a record $9.5+ billion round at $60B valuation
Databricks is close to finalizing a $9.5 billion round at a $60 billion valuation, including a secondary sale for employees that could climb even higher before it closes, Reuters reports. Just 17 days ago, Reuters reported that the deal was at $8 billion and a $55 billion valuation. Thrive Capital is leading the deal with…
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Exxon can’t resist the AI power gold rush
The oil and gas company announced that it’s planning to build a massive power plant for data centers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Elon Musk Wanted to Make OpenAI a For-Profit Company He Controlled, Messages Show
The ChatGPT developer released emails and texts in response to Musk’s request for an injunction against its conversion to a for-profit company.
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Why the Recent Telecom Hack Underscores the Need for End-to-End Encryption
The recent massive telecom hack by the Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in traditional communication systems. The breach targeted major U.S. telecom providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, compromising sensitive communications of government officials, political entities, and businesses. Attackers accessed call records, unencrypted text messages, and even live call audio by…
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Hacker Uses Info-Stealer Against Security Pros, Other Bad Actors
An unknown hacker called MUT-1244 used information-stealing malware to not only grab sensitive data from cybersecurity professionals but also to steal WordPress credentials from other bad actors who had bought them on the dark web. The post Hacker Uses Info-Stealer Against Security Pros, Other Bad Actors appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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UnitedHealthcare’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
Optum’s AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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What failed before might succeed now — or fail again — and other startup bets
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. This week in startup news, we have some contrarian bets, funding rounds from all around the world, new VC funds, and a final word of warning. Most…
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Arizona man arrested for alleged involvement in violent online terror networks
Baron Martin, a 20-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested Wednesday on charges of producing child sexual abuse material and cyberstalking. His arrest is connected to his involvement in online terror networks, specifically 764 and CVLT, which are known for violent extremist activities. Martin, also known under the alias “Convict,” is charged with significant involvement…
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390,000+ WordPress Credentials Stolen via Malicious GitHub Repository Hosting PoC Exploits
A now-removed GitHub repository that advertised a WordPress tool to publish posts to the online content management system (CMS) is estimated to have enabled the exfiltration of over 390,000 credentials. The malicious activity is part of a broader attack campaign undertaken by a threat actor, dubbed MUT-1244 (where MUT refers to “mysterious unattributed threat”) by…
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DEF CON 32 – Cultivating M4D SK1LLZ In the DEF CON Community
Authors/Presenters: Yan Shoshitaishvili, Perri Adams Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Presenters/Authors 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 – Cultivating M4D SK1LLZ In the DEF CON Community…
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FTC warns of online task job scams hooking victims like gambling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about a significant rise in gambling-like online job scams, known as “task scams,” that draw people into earning cash through repetitive tasks, with the promises of earning more if they deposit their own money. […]
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CISA warns water facilities to secure HMI systems exposed online
CISA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned water facilities today to secure Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from cyberattacks. […]
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See what Google’s Project Astra AR glasses can do (for a select few beta testers)
Google has released a prototype of Project Astra’s AR glasses for testing in the real world. The glasses are part of Googles long-term plan to one day have hardware with augmented reality and multimodal AI capabilities. In the meantime, they will be releasing demos to get the attention of consumers, developers, and their competition. Along…
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U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China’s Backdoor Access
Washington plans rules limiting semiconductor shipments to some countries accused of supplying Beijing.
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OpenAI fires back against Musk, claims he wanted an OpenAI for-profit
OpenAI fired back at billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, publishing a series of emails that the company claims show Musk’s lawsuit against it is misleading. Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI, which has been going on for months, at its core accuses the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission to make the fruits of its…
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The 51 most disruptive startups of 2024
These startups have fascinating new technologies, business models, founder stories or are pushing an industry forward in exciting ways. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
In December, ransomware group Termite claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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Addressing BYOD Vulnerabilities in the Workplace
Secure the workplace of today by exploring how to address BYOD vulnerabilities Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become commonplace in many workplaces. Employees use personal smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access corporate resources, blending work and personal activities on the same device. While BYOD offers several benefits, it also introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities……
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The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence
Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……
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The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence
Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……
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The 3 Most Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence
Learn how to overcome C-suite resistance to investing in workplace violence prevention programs — keeping your business safe and strong Introduction Misconception 1: “Don’t worry, we’ll know it when we see it.” Misconception 2: “We must be doing something right because nothing’s happened yet” Misconception 3: “Incidents of workplace violence start suddenly and are unpredictable.”……
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Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants
IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. The post…
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Biden administration races to approve clean energy loans before Trump takes over — here’s who is benefiting
The Department of Energy (DOE) is on a loan-approval spree in the lead-up to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the winners are all companies manufacturing clean energy solutions on U.S. soil. Companies like Stellantis and Samsung, Rivian, and most recently, EVgo. Trump has promised to cancel any unspent federal dollars under President Joe Biden’s Inflation…
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EVgo secures $1.25 billion loan amid Biden’s rush to approve clean energy loans
Electric vehicle charging startup EVgo is the latest company to secure funds from the U.S. Department of Energy as the Biden administration races to approve clean energy loans before Donald Trump takes over. Trump has promised to cancel any unspent funds from Biden’s bipartisan Inflation Reduction Act, including the $7,500 tax credit for new EV…
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Russia blocks Viber in latest attempt to censor communications
Russian telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked the Viber encrypted messaging app, used by hundreds of millions worldwide, for violating the country’s legislation. […]
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘The Maritime Approximation’
via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘The Maritime Approximation’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware
Russian cyberspies Gamaredon has been discovered using two Android spyware families named ‘BoneSpy’ and ‘PlainGnome’ to spy on and steal data from mobile devices. […]
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Russian cyberspies target Android users with new spyware
Russian cyberspies Gamaredon has been discovered using two Android spyware families named ‘BoneSpy’ and ‘PlainGnome’ to spy on and steal data from mobile devices. […]
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Google’s NotebookLM now lets you to talk to its AI podcast hosts
A few months ago, Google’s NotebookLM note-taking app debuted an Audio Overviews feature that generates a podcast with AI virtual hosts based on information you have shared with the app. Now, NotebookLM is rolling out the ability for users to interact with the AI podcast hosts. The idea behind Audio Overviews and the AI hosts…
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Researchers expose a surge in hacker interest in SAP systems
A review of four years of threat intelligence data, presented Friday at Black Hat by Yvan Genuer, a senior security researcher at Onapsis, reports a spike in hacker interest in breaking into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems from SAP in 2020 that was sustained until the end of 2023. The vast majority (87%) of the…
autonomous vehicles, Cruise, EVs, Global IT News, Global Security News, Tesla, Transportation, Trump
The federal crash-reporting rule Tesla opposes could be on the chopping block
The Trump transition team wants to end a federal rule requiring automakers to report crashes when advanced driver-assistance or autonomous driving technology is engaged, Reuters reports. Federal safety agencies would lose the ability to investigate and regulate the safety of vehicles with automated-driving systems should the rule — which went into effect in 2021 —…
AI, ChatGPT, Global IT News, Global Security News, openai, sam altman
OpenAI 2024 event: How to watch new ChatGPT product reveals and demos
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called “12 Days of OpenAI,” will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday through December 23. So far, we’ve seen the launch of ChatGPT Pro, OpenAI’s $200 per month subscription plan, the full version of its “reasoning” o1 model, the…
AI, ChatGPT, Global IT News, Global Security News, openai, sam altman
OpenAI 2024 event: How to watch new ChatGPT product reveals and demos
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called “12 Days of OpenAI,” will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday through December 23. So far, we’ve seen the launch of ChatGPT Pro, OpenAI’s $200 per month subscription plan, the full version of its “reasoning” o1 model, the…
AI, ChatGPT, Global IT News, Global Security News, openai, sam altman
OpenAI 2024 event: How to watch new ChatGPT product reveals and demos
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called “12 Days of OpenAI,” will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday through December 23. So far, we’ve seen the launch of ChatGPT Pro, OpenAI’s $200 per month subscription plan, the full version of its “reasoning” o1 model, the…
Global Security News, Podcasts, Security Bloggers Network
BTS #43 – CVE Turns 25
In this episode, Paul Asadoorian, Alec Summers, and Lisa Olson discuss the 25th anniversary of the CVE program, its evolution, and the importance of transparency in vulnerability management. They explore the history of CVE, the process of creating CVE records, and the role of CNAs in ensuring accountability. The conversation also addresses challenges related to…
Global Security News, Podcasts, Security Bloggers Network
BTS #43 – CVE Turns 25
In this episode, Paul Asadoorian, Alec Summers, and Lisa Olson discuss the 25th anniversary of the CVE program, its evolution, and the importance of transparency in vulnerability management. They explore the history of CVE, the process of creating CVE records, and the role of CNAs in ensuring accountability. The conversation also addresses challenges related to…
Global Security News, Podcasts, Security Bloggers Network
BTS #43 – CVE Turns 25
In this episode, Paul Asadoorian, Alec Summers, and Lisa Olson discuss the 25th anniversary of the CVE program, its evolution, and the importance of transparency in vulnerability management. They explore the history of CVE, the process of creating CVE records, and the role of CNAs in ensuring accountability. The conversation also addresses challenges related to…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network, Unmasked Podcast
Podcast Episode 21: Interview with the University of Richmond’s CTF Winning Team
What happens when passion, talent, and opportunity collide in the university’s tech scene? Meet David Nathanson and Daniel Garay, the freshmen duo who took the University of Richmond’s Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by storm. With David bringing his coding journey from Nicaragua and Daniel harnessing his self-taught skills in AI and machine learning, they……
2024, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, predictions, review, Security Bloggers Network
Time of Reckoning – Reviewing My 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions
The brutal reality is that cybersecurity predictions are only as valuable as their accuracy. As 2024 comes to a close, I revisit my forecasts to assess their utility in guiding meaningful decisions. Anyone can make predictions (and far too many do), but actually being correct is another matter altogether. It is commonplace for security companies…