Email security vendor IRONSCALES and Fortune 500 technology services provider Concentrix have partnered to combat the rising threat of AI-generated deepfakes. Channel Insider spoke with executives at both companies to learn more about why businesses need to prepare for deepfake threats and how their partnership bolsters their customers’ protection. Deepfakes becoming more sophisticated as sheer…
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Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges
Don’t Mess With Texas Privacy: “We will hold all these companies accountable,” rants state attorney general Ken Paxton (pictured). The post Allstate Violates Drivers’ Privacy, Texas AG Alleges appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Threat Actors Chained Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Cloud Service Applications
Note: The CVEs in this advisory are unrelated to vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-0282 and CVE-2025-0283) in Ivanti’s Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA Gateways. For more information on mitigating CVE -2025-0282 and CVE-2025-0283, see Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways. Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of…
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Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
More good news for those looking to exit Meta’s social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a photo-sharing app for Bluesky called Flashes. The soon-to-launch app is powered by the same technology that underpins Bluesky, the AT Protocol, and has been built using code from the developer’s…
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Microsoft ends support for Office apps on Windows 10 in October
Microsoft says it will drop support for Office apps in Windows 10 after the operating system reaches its end of support on October 14. […]
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Over 660,000 Rsync servers exposed to code execution attacks
Over 660,000 exposed Rsync servers are potentially vulnerable new to six new vulnerabilities, including a critical-severity heap-buffer overflow flaw that could lead to remote code execution. […]
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Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini
In a bid to make its Gemini chatbot app more of one-stop shop, Google says it’s working with The Associated Press to build “a feed of real-time information” in Gemini. Jaffer Zaidi, Google’s VP of global news partnerships, said that the goal is to “further enhance the usefulness of results” in the Gemini experience. “As…
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5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025
AI cloning and deepfakes rank among the top challenges for Australian cybersecurity professionals in 2025.
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CISA: Second BeyondTrust Vulnerability Added to KEV Catalog
BeyondTrust has patched all cloud instances of the vulnerability and has released patches for self-hosted versions.
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CISA Launches Playbook to Boost AI Cybersecurity Collaboration
CISA launched the JCDC AI Cybersecurity Playbook to enhance collaboration on AI cybersecurity risks
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UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments
The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation.
Global Security News
Extension Poisoning Campaign Highlights Gaps in Browser Security
Evidence suggests that some of the payloads and extensions may date as far back as April 2023.
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Generative AI Meaning: Understanding the Basics
GUEST OPINION: Generative AI is taking the world by storm. But what exactly is generative AI, and why is it gaining so much attention?
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Patch Tuesday: January 2025 Security Update Patches Exploited Elevation of Privilege Attacks
Microsoft’s monthly patches cover Hyper-V NT Kernel Integration VSPs, Git in Visual Studio, and more.
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North Korea’s Lazarus APT Evolves Developer-Recruitment Attacks
“Operation 99” uses job postings to lure freelance software developers into downloading malicious Git repositories. From there, malware infiltrates developer projects to steal source code, secrets, and cryptocurrency.
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Redacting sensitive free-text data: build vs buy
Building an in-house redaction system requires overcoming significant technical challenges and investing considerable resources to develop and maintain the process. This article explores some of the challenges you may face if your organization decides to go down the build-it-yourself path. The post Redacting sensitive free-text data: build vs buy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
GUEST OPINION: Retailers are under increasing pressure to retain customers as purchasing behaviour continues to evolve. While competitive pricing remains important, loyalty is more likely to be built on emotional connections that are strengthened by loyalty programs that offer more than just points and discounts, delivering truly personalised, value-driven experiences.
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Google raises the price of Workspace plans, includes its AI features for free
Google announced on Wednesday that all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet are now available to Workspace customers at no extra charge, though the plan will see a $2 per month increase per user. This change simplifies access to Workplace AI tools, including email summaries, automated note-taking, chatting with the Gemini bot, and…
Global Security News
Google Ads Users Targeted in Malvertising Scam Stealing Credentials and 2FA Codes
Cybersecurity researchers have alerted to a new malvertising campaign that’s targeting individuals and businesses advertising via Google Ads by attempting to phish for their credentials via fraudulent ads on Google. “The scheme consists of stealing as many advertiser accounts as possible by impersonating Google Ads and redirecting victims to fake login pages,” Jérôme Segura, senior…
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Windows BitLocker bug triggers warnings on devices with TPMs
Microsoft is investigating a bug triggering security alerts on systems with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) processor after enabling BitLocker. […]
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Colossal Biosciences raises $200M at $10.2B valuation to bring back woolly mammoths
Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammoth and has raised $200 million at a $10.2 billion valuation to do it. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Lazarus Group Targets Web3 Developers with Fake LinkedIn Profiles in Operation 99
The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has been attributed to a new cyber attack campaign dubbed Operation 99 that targeted software developers looking for freelance Web3 and cryptocurrency work to deliver malware. “The campaign begins with fake recruiters, posing on platforms like LinkedIn, luring developers with project tests and code reviews,” Ryan Sherstobitoff, senior vice president…
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Concur Travel becomes the first booking tool to offer ISO 14083-assured emissions data
COMPANY NEWS: The new Concur Travel has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first online booking tool to integrate emissions calculations assured to the new ISO 14083 standard. This development made possible through its partnership with Thrust Carbon, marks a big step forward in providing accurate and consistent emissions data for customers at the…
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LogicMonitor ignites partner success with revamped program built for growth
COMPANY NEWS: LogicMonitor’s Partner Program delivers AI-powered tools and resources that scale alongside the evolving tech landscape.
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As Gen Z job applicants balloon, companies are turning to AI agent recruiters
According to some of the latest statistics, employers are swamped by job applications. In the UK alone, employers running graduate training schemes received an average of 140 applications for each job in 2024, 59 per cent more than in 2023, according to the Institute of Student Employers. And despite some trepidations amongst a few recruiters,…
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Fast-growing South African venture FARO raises $6M to source, refurbish and sell surplus clothing
Global fashion brands grapple with excess inventory. ASOS, for instance, had over £1.2 billion of unsold products in 2022. Mostly, these brands avoid reselling in core markets like the UK and the U.S. to prevent market cannibalization. Meanwhile, emerging markets like Africa heavily rely on secondhand clothing imports, but 30% to 40% of these items…
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OpenAI tests letting users sign up for ChatGPT with only a phone number
OpenAI has begun testing a feature that lets new ChatGPT users sign up with only a phone number — no email required. As spotted by software engineer Tibor Blaho, the feature, which is available in beta in the U.S. and India, lets users create an account for ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot platform, by providing their…
Global Security News
OWASP’s New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI Threats
Ultimately, there is no replacement for an intuitive, security-focused developer working with the critical thinking required to drive down the risk of both AI and human error.
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Die Top 10 Geschäftsrisiken in Deutschland 2025
Cyberangriffe zählen nach wie vor zu den größten Geschäftsrisiken. Andrey_Popov – shutterstock.com Kriminelle Hacker, Naturkatastrophen, politische Risiken und der Klimawandel bereiten Unternehmen weltweit wachsende Sorgen. Im jährlichen Risikobarometer der Allianz stehen wie im Vorjahr die Cyberattacken an erster Stelle der Geschäftsrisiken, gefolgt von Betriebsunterbrechungen, Naturkatastrophen sowie Änderungen gesetzlicher und behördlicher Vorschriften. Der zum Münchner Dax-Konzern gehörende Unternehmensversicherer Allianz…
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PowerSchool data breach victims say hackers stole ‘all’ historical student and teacher data
A trove of information on current and former students and teachers was accessed during the December cyberattack, sources say © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Perfide Ransomware-Attacke gegen AWS-Nutzer
srcset=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 4750w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=768%2C432&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shutterstock_2390933631.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”576″ sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>Hacker haben kompromittierte AWS-Zugangsdaten genutzt, um S3-Buckets zu verschlüsseln. gguy – Shutterstock.com Forscher des Sicherheitsanbieters Halcyon haben kürzlich entdeckt, dass Cyberkriminelle den Speicherdienst S3 von Amazon Web Services…
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Rockfish is helping enterprises leverage synthetic data
For years, Vyas Sekar would call up Muckai Girish, an old friend from undergrad, to talk through potential startup ideas and get Girish’s opinion. The two usually talked through an idea and ended the conversation at that. When Sekar called Girish with an idea involving synthetic data in early 2022, the conversation didn’t just end…
Global IT News, Global Security News
January Patch Tuesday Reveals 161 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and/or public disclosure for eight of the vulnerabilities published today, with three listed on CISA KEV. This is now the fourth consecutive month where Microsoft has published zero-day vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday without evaluating any of them as critical severity at time of publication. It also sees the publication…
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Aembit Announces Speaker Lineup for the Inaugural NHIcon
Silver Spring, United States / Maryland, 15th January 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Aembit Announces Speaker Lineup for the Inaugural NHIcon appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Enhancing Health Care Cybersecurity: Bridging HIPAA Gaps with Innovation
The proposed HIPAA Security Rule introduces mandatory measures to prevent malicious cyberattacks in health care.
Global Security News, Uncategorized
Sweet Security Introduces Patent-Pending LLM-Powered Detection Engine, Reducing Cloud Detection Noise to 0.04%
Tel Aviv, Israel, 15th January 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Sweet Security Introduces Patent-Pending LLM-Powered Detection Engine, Reducing Cloud Detection Noise to 0.04% appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Sweet Security Leverages LLM to Improve Cloud Security
Sweet Security today added a cloud detection engine to its cybersecurity portfolio that makes use of a large language model (LLM) to identify potential threats in real-time. The post Sweet Security Leverages LLM to Improve Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Chinese PlugX Malware Deleted in Global Law Enforcement Operation
The FBI deleted Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of devices in the US, using a technique developed by French cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io
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Multi-Cloud Adoption Surges Amid Rising Security Concerns
A new report from Fortinet reveals increased adoption of multi-cloud strategies and hybrid implementations combining on-premises and public cloud infrastructure
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LinkedIn adds free AI tools for job hunters and recruiters
If you’ve ever applied or thought of applying for a job via LinkedIn, you’ll know that the experience can be immediately disheartening: Openings that look interesting typically can see hundreds or thousands of applications in a matter of hours — data that LinkedIn, a social network for the world of work, proudly exposes in its…
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Microsoft’s newest Copilot plan for business is pay-as-you-go
Microsoft is launching a pay-as-you-go plan for corporate customers that bundles together several, but not all, of the company’s existing AI-powered productivity features for Microsoft 365. The new plan, Copilot Chat — not to be confused with Microsoft’s Copilot Business Chat or GitHub Copilot Chat — is underpinned by OpenAI’s GPT-4o AI model and lets…
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North Korean IT Worker Fraud Linked to 2016 Crowdfunding Scam and Fake Domains
Cybersecurity researchers have identified infrastructure links between the North Korean threat actors behind the fraudulent IT worker schemes and a 2016 crowdfunding scam. The new evidence suggests that Pyongyang-based threamoret groups may have pulled off illicit money-making scams that predate the use of IT workers, SecureWorks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) said in a report shared…
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UnitedHealth hid its Change Healthcare data breach notice for months
The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected over 100 million Americans, the health giant told regulators. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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CyberGhost VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
In this comprehensive review of CyberGhost VPN, we cover its features, pricing, security, and overall performance. Find out if this is the right VPN for you.
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Cisco’s homegrown AI to help enterprises navigate AI adoption
As the world rushes to integrate AI into all aspects of enterprise applications, there’s a pressing need to secure data-absorbing AI systems from malicious interferences. To achieve that, Cisco has announced Cisco AI Defense, a solution designed to address the risks introduced by the development, deployment, and usage of AI. According to Tom Gillis, SVP…
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Illicit Crypto-Inflows Set to Top $51bn in a Year
Chainalysis estimates threat actors made at least $51bn through crypto crime in 2024
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Hinge’s new AI feature determines if your prompt response is too basic
Hinge today launched a new AI-powered feature called “Prompt Feedback,” which aims to improve your dating profile by analyzing how you answer prompts and assessing if it needs to be more specific or authentic. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini, Prompt Feedback evaluates each response and offers personalized advice tailored to help you share interesting details…
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The Overlooked Essentials in Cybersecurity Preparedness
While organizations pour resources into advanced threat detection systems and cutting-edge security tools, they often miss fundamental elements that could make or break their cybersecurity defenses. These overlooked components create vulnerabilities that sophisticated attackers are all too happy to exploit.
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Informatica Strengthens Databricks Partnership with Native GenAI Capabilities for Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Building on their extensive partnership, Informatica and Databricks are helping customers create and manage AI-ready data and Generative AI analytics on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Exploits, Global Security News
Google Cloud Researchers Uncover Flaws in Rsync File Synchronization Tool
As many as six security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the popular Rsync file-synchronizing tool for Unix systems, some of which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code on a client. “Attackers can take control of a malicious server and read/write arbitrary files of any connected client,” the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) said in an…
Exploits, Global Security News
Fortinet Confirms Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Firewalls
The security provider published mitigation measures to prevent exploitation
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CISA unveils ‘Secure by Demand’ guidelines to bolster OT security
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with its international cybersecurity allies, has unveiled the “Secure by Demand” guidelines to safeguard operational technology (OT) environments. The framework provides a blueprint for OT owners and operators to prioritize cybersecurity when procuring digital products. This initiative addresses growing concerns about vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including…
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Grip vs. TPRM | Amplify your TPRM Strategy
Discover how Grip complements TPRM platforms by uncovering shadow SaaS, enhancing identity security, and addressing risks traditional TPRM methods miss. The post Grip vs. TPRM | Amplify your TPRM Strategy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The High-Stakes Disconnect For ICS/OT Security
Why does ICS/OT need specific controls and its own cybersecurity budget today? Because treating ICS/OT security with an IT security playbook isn’t just ineffective—it’s high risk. In the rapidly evolving domain of cybersecurity, the specific challenges and needs for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security distinctly stand out from traditional IT security.…
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Commvault Automates Active Directory Forest Recovery to Protect ‘Keys to the Kingdom’ Amidst Rampant and Debilitating Ransomware Attacks
Leverages the same platform that already delivers comprehensive protection of critical workloads – ushering in a new level of cyber resilience for customers and partners
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Secureworks Exposes North Korean Links to Fraudulent Crowdfunding
Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has identified links between North Korean IT workers and fraudulent crowdfunding activities, with the group known as Nickle Tapestry orchestrating scams to support North Korean interests
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SoftBank veteran hunts for profits in payments infrastructure plumbing
Former SoftBank exec Akshay Naheta’s startup, Distributed Technologies Research, is trying to bridge the gap between banking and blockchain tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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There’s a Better Way to Predict a Technology’s Future: Follow the Rate of Change
It’s possible to get better answers on the evolution of technology. But we need to start with better questions.
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Diese Unternehmen hat’s schon erwischt
Lesen Sie, welche Unternehmen in Deutschland aktuell von Cyberangriffen betroffen sind. Roman Samborskyi | shutterstock.com Sie denken, Ihre Sicherheitsmaßnahmen können Sie langfristig vor Cyberangriffen schützen? Oder dass Ihr Unternehmen zu klein und damit uninteressant für Hacker ist? Egal, ob Sie dem Mittelstand angehören, an der Börse gelistet sind oder zu den kritischen Infrastrukturen gehören: Jedes…
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Large Language Models and Regulations: Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape
Leverage the full potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) for your business while staying compliant. The post Large Language Models and Regulations: Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape appeared first on Scytale. The post Large Language Models and Regulations: Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Creator of Gas and tbh makes an app for disappearing photos via iMessage
Nikita Bier, creator of popular apps like the anonymous polling app tbh (acquired by Facebook) and the anonymous compliments app Gas (acquired by Discord), has created a new app called Explode, which focuses on disappearing messages on iMessage. Explode works as a mini app for Apple’s Messages app. It helps you send disappearing messages to…
Global Security News, Uncategorized
Wultra Secures €3M to Protect Financial Institutions from Quantum Threats
Prague, Czech republic, 15th January 2025, CyberNewsWire The post Wultra Secures €3M to Protect Financial Institutions from Quantum Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Exploits, Global Security News
Microsoft Patches Eight Zero-Days to Start the Year
Patch Tuesday saw Microsoft fix eight zero-days, three of which are being actively exploited
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The CFO may be the CISO’s most important business ally
CISOs frequently encounter inherent conflicts with business colleagues in their day-to-day responsibilities. In many ways, this is the nature of setting security policies for an organization. But the goal for CISOs should be to reset this dynamic and forge a strong, collaborative alliance with their critical leadership counterparts. Take the CFO, for example. For many…
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Synthesia snaps up $180M at a $2.1B valuation for its B2B AI video platform
As the world continues to work through how to handle the explosion of deepfake content online, it seems that not all AI-created videos are stirring controversy. Synthesia, a London startup building products around highly realistic AI avatar technology, says it’s a big hit with enterprises, with some 60,000 of them — 1 million users —…
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FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX malware from over 4,250 infected computers as part of a “multi-month law enforcement operation.” PlugX, also known as Korplug, is a remote access trojan (RAT) widely used by threat actors associated with…
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Stop wasting money on ineffective threat intelligence: 5 mistakes to avoid
Strong capabilities in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) can help take a cybersecurity program to the next level on many different fronts. When organizations choose quality sources of threat intelligence that are relevant to their technology environments and their business context, these external sources can not only power swifter threat detection but also help leaders better…
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3 Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws Patched in Microsoft’s Latest Security Update
Microsoft kicked off 2025 with a new set of patches for a total of 161 security vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, including three zero-days that have been actively exploited in attacks. Of the 161 flaws, 11 are rated Critical, and 149 are rated Important in severity. One other flaw, a non-Microsoft CVE related to a…
Exploits, Global Security News
Critical SimpleHelp Flaws Allow File Theft, Privilege Escalation, and RCE Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security flaws in SimpleHelp remote access software that could lead to information disclosure, privilege escalation, and remote code execution. Horizon3.ai researcher Naveen Sunkavally, in a technical report detailing the findings, said the “vulnerabilities are trivial to reverse and exploit.” The list of identified flaws is as follows –
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Nelly raises $51 million to digitalize medical practices across Europe
Nelly wants to become the biggest fintech startup in the healthcare industry. The Berlin-based startup is already working with more than 1,200 medical practices in a handful of European countries. But there are thousands more that could benefit from an upgrade for their administrative workflows. That’s why Nelly recently raised €50 million in funding (around…
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Google’s Willow Chip: Another Push to Start Your Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Preparation Now
As 2024 drew to a close, Google caught global attention with the announcement of its latest quantum computing chip, Willow. Many believe that with Willow, Google has set a new benchmark for 2025, unveiling the extraordinary potential of quantum computing and what the quantum future could look like in the days ahead. If you think…
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International effort erases PlugX malware from thousands of Windows computers
The US has again taken court-approved action to remove malware from privately-held internet-connected computers across the country, part of an effort by a number of countries to combat infections of a version of the PlugX malware from a Chinese-based group that has infected thousands of Windows machines around the world. PlugX is a remote access…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
As Tensions Mount With China, Taiwan Sees Surge in Cyberattacks
In 2024, the Taiwanese government saw the daily average of attempted attacks by China double to 2.4 million, with a focus on government targets and telecommunications firms.
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SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter acquisition on time
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal…
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Nvidia backs MetAI, a Taiwanese startup that creates AI-powered digital twins
Nvidia has been doubling down on the opportunity to build robotics and other industrial AI applications, with the launch of its Omniverse platform, and most recently Mega, an Omniverse Blueprint framework to create digital twins to operate these applications. It’s also investing in digital twin startups to get the effort off the ground. Taiwan’s MetAI…
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Fortinet confirms zero-day flaw used in attacks against its firewalls
Fortinet has confirmed the existence of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in specific versions of FortiOS firewalls and FortiProxy secure web gateways. The flaw has been exploited in the wild since early December in what appears to be an indiscriminate and widespread campaign, according to cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf. The fix for this zero-day is…
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Accel doubles down on Sarla Aviation’s ambition to develop electric air taxis in India
Accel has backed Indian startup Sarla Aviation for its aim to develop flying taxis for mass mobility in the country. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Buys, Escalating Long-Simmering Feud
Lawsuit accuses Musk of misleading shareholders by not reporting his 2022 investment in the social-media company in a timely manner.
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Elon Musk tweets so much, people bet over $1M weekly to guess how many posts
Will Elon Musk post more than 400 tweets this week? With Polymarket, this to be one of the silliest ways people spend their money on the internet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Exploits, Global Security News
Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update
Company has issued patches for an unprecedented 159 CVEs, including eight zero-days, three of which attackers are already exploiting.
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Microsoft: Happy 2025. Here’s 161 Security Updates
Microsoft today unleashed updates to plug a whopping 161 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including three “zero-day” weaknesses that are already under active attack. Redmond’s inaugural Patch Tuesday of 2025 bundles more fixes than the company has shipped in one go since 2017. Rapid7‘s Adam Barnett says January marks the fourth consecutive month…
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Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on U.S. roads
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads. “China is trying to dominate…
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership…
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Australian Government Agencies Failing to Keep Up With Cyber Security Change
Cyber security maturity declines among Australian government agencies in 2024, as legacy IT systems hinder progress under the Essential Eight framework.
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January Windows updates may fail if Citrix SRA is installed
Microsoft is warning that the January 2025 Windows 11 and Windows 10 cumulative updates may fail if Citrix Session Recording Agent (SRA) version 2411 is installed on the device. […]
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The Future of Cybersecurity: Global Outlook 2025 and Beyond
The cybersecurity landscape is entering an unprecedented era of complexity, with AI-driven threats, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain vulnerabilities reshaping how organizations approach digital security. This analysis explores key trends and strategic imperatives for 2025 and beyond. The post The Future of Cybersecurity: Global Outlook 2025 and Beyond appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Microsoft fixes 159 vulnerabilities in first Patch Tuesday of 2025
In its latest security update, Microsoft has addressed a total of 159 vulnerabilities, covering a broad spectrum of the tech giant’s products, including .NET, Visual Studio, Microsoft Excel, Windows components, and Azure services. The update covers several critical and high-severity flaws across various systems, impacting Windows Telephony Services, Active Directory Domain Services, Microsoft Excel and…
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Nintendo Switch 2 could be announced this week: The rumors (and facts) so far
With CES 2025 finally in the rearview, it’s time to move on to the next round of big hardware announcements. Rumors have emerged over the last few weeks, pointing to an imminent announcement for the next-generation of Nintendo’s wildly successful hybrid Switch console. In particular, word from industry stalwart Eurogamer (among others) pegs a January…
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Apple Bug Allows Root Protections Bypass Without Physical Access
Emergent macOS vulnerability lets adversaries circumvent Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) by loading third-party kernels.
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Intel spins off its corporate venture arm, Intel Capital, into a standalone fund
Intel says that it plans to spin off its corporate venture arm, Intel Capital, into a standalone fund, with Intel as an “anchor investor.” In a press release on Tuesday, Intel said that the move will “[enable] greater autonomy” and “the flexibility to attract external capital.” Intel expects Intel Capital to begin operating independently in…
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Meta execs obsessed over beating OpenAI’s GPT-4 internally, court filings reveal
Executives and researchers leading Meta’s AI efforts obsessed over beating OpenAI’s GPT-4 model while developing Llama 3, according to internal messages unsealed by a court on Tuesday in one of the company’s ongoing AI copyright cases, Kadrey v. Meta. “Honestly… Our goal needs to be GPT-4,” said Meta’s VP of Generative AI, Ahmad Al-Dahle, in…
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Allstate car insurer sued for tracking drivers without permission
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its data subsidiary Arity for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans. […]
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Hackers are exploiting a new Fortinet firewall bug to breach company networks
Security researchers say “tens” of Fortinet devices have been compromised so far as part of the weeks-long hacking campaign. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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FBI Wraps Up Eradication Effort of Chinese ‘PlugX’ Malware
Two hacker groups were paid to develop malware targeting victims in the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as various Chinese dissident groups.
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WP3.XYZ malware attacks add rogue admins to 5,000+ WordPress sites
A new malware campaign has compromised more than 5,000 WordPress sites to create admin accounts, install a malicious plugin, and steal data. […]
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Unsafe Deserialization Attacks Surge | December Attack Data | Contrast Security
Attacks on individual applications were down month to month in December 2024, but one of the most dangerous types of attacks was up significantly. That’s according to data Contrast Security publishes monthly about the detection and response of real-world application and application programming interface (API) attacks with Application Detection and Response (ADR). What you’re about…
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Google’s NotebookLM had to teach its AI podcast hosts not to act annoyed at humans
NotebookLM’s viral AI podcast hosts sounded annoyed at human callers and required “friendliness tuning,” Google says. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Flights delayed by SpaceX’s falling rocket debris
Qantas has been forced to delay several flights to South Africa due to last minute warnings about SpaceX rocket debris falling from the sky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Google-backed Pixxel launches India’s first private satellite constellation
Pixxel, an Indian space tech startup backed by Google, has successfully launched the first three hyperspectral satellites of its commercial constellation Firefly. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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DJI Flip is a $439, fully foldable camera drone
Four short months after introducing the truly palm-size Neo, DJI is back with another pint-sized consumer drone. The Flip continues the drone giant’s interest in foldable form factors, with a quartet of propeller guards that essentially stack up, for maximum portability. The new Flip continues to blur the lines in DJI’s existing consumer portfolio, combing…