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Boardy AI raises $8M seed round months after closing pre-seed
Months after announcing a $3 million pre-seed, the AI networking startup Boardy is back with an $8 million seed announcement led by Creandum. The company connects users with other people when they call an AI agent who chats with them for a bit and then connects them with others it thinks they ought to know.…
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Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk
App stores are filled with different services that are designed to help you cut down on your screen time and count your steps. A new iOS app called Steppin combines these two ideas to help users do both at the same time to bridge the gap between physical and mental health. Steppin blocks your social…
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Amazon Web Services Launches Infrastructure Region in Mexico
The cloud business of Amazon.com has launched an infrastructure cloud region in Mexico and plans to invest $5 billion in the country over the next 15 years.
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Thoras helps companies reach reliability without overspending on cloud costs
For years, twin sisters Nilo Rahmani and Jen Rahmani swapped stories — and commiserated — over the pain points they were facing in their respective engineering jobs. Nilo told TechCrunch that a frequent topic of conversation was about frustrations over the reliability platforms they were using at work. When they noticed the reliability landscape starting…
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AWS pledges to spend $5B in Mexico, launches new Mexico server region
In an announcement Tuesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, said it plans to invest $5 billion in Mexico over the next 15 years as a part of a “long-term commitment” in the region. A portion of that investment is a new server region in Mexico launching today, AWS Mexico, that will allow…
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Microsoft 365 apps crash on Windows Server after Office update
Microsoft says a known issue is causing Classic Outlook and Microsoft 365 applications to crash on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019 systems. […]
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Syncro to Bring IT Management Platform to Internal IT Teams
Syncro, a provider of managed service provider (MSP) solutions, has launched a version of its IT management platform designed specifically for internal IT departments. “While our platform was originally developed for MSPs, we have seen increasing demand from internal IT departments as their operational needs are very similar,” said Michael George, CEO of Syncro. “In…
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Phishing-Klickrate massiv gestiegen
Im Vergleich zum Vorjahr hat die Phishing-Klickrate im Jahr 2024 stark zugenommen. janews – Shutterstock.com Seit Jahren investieren Unternehmen in Awareness-Programme, um ihre Mitarbeiter darin zu schulen, Phishing-Versuche zu erkennen und zu melden. Laut einem Bericht von Netskope hat sich jedoch die Phishing-Klickrate im Jahr 2024 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr verdreifacht. Der Sicherheitsanbieter stellte auf…
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Powerset gives founders $1 million to invest in other startups
Powerset, founded in late 2022, is an investment program with a simple hypothesis: what if the best investors aren’t venture capitalists but other founders, scribbling off checks in between late night coding sessions and board meetings? © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Commvault Adds Ability to Recover Entire Instances of Active Directory
Commvault today added an ability to automatically recover the instances of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) that have become primary targets of cybersecurity attacks. The post Commvault Adds Ability to Recover Entire Instances of Active Directory appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deploys fake job seekers
A joint international statement provides the first official confirmation that North Korea was behind the $235M hack of WazirX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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UK plans to ban public sector organizations from paying ransomware hackers
The Home Office has proposed a ‘targeted ban’ on ransom payments following a wave a cyberattacks targeting the UK © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Windscribe VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
We evaluate the features, performance, security, and pricing of Windscribe VPN to help you determine if it’s a reliable VPN service for your needs.
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Critical Infrastructure Seeing Benefits of Government Program, CISA Says
CISA in two years has seen the number of critical infrastructure organizations signing up for its CPG services double, which has improved the overall security in most sectors, but more needs to be done to strengthen what has become a target adversarial state-sponsored threat groups. The post Critical Infrastructure Seeing Benefits of Government Program, CISA…
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Manchester Law Firm Leads 15,000 to Sue Google and Microsoft over AI Data
Barings Law is planning to sue the two tech giants over numerous alleged violations of data misuse, including for AI training
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Venture funding remains stable in France thanks to AI startups
Alex Dewez, a partner at 20VC, just released its highly anticipated State of the French tech ecosystem report. This is a nice followup to Atomico’s State of European Tech report, with a more granular view on French startups in particular. As a reminder, the bottom line of Atomico’s report is that European startups raised $45…
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BSIMM15: New focus on securing AI and the software supply chain
Explore key trends in the BSIMM15 report, such as securing AI and the software supply chain, plus recommendations for enhancing your software security program. The post BSIMM15: New focus on securing AI and the software supply chain appeared first on Blog. The post BSIMM15: New focus on securing AI and the software supply chain appeared…
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UK Considers Ban on Ransomware Payments by Public Bodies
A UK government consultation has proposed banning public sector and critical infrastructure organizations from making ransomware payments to disincentivize attackers from targeting these services
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UK’s CMA slaps Google Search and its 90%+ market share with an antitrust investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority — the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog — is wasting no time in lodging its first official investigation of 2025 under its new rules that came into effect this month. It’s looking into the market dominance of Google in Search, including the new work it’s doing in AI search as well as…
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Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore Porn
A webpage on the State of Louisiana’s official site appears to be advertising “animal porn Porn Videos.” The online home of the Federal Judicial Center offers “free how to sex videos,” with a closed captioning feature. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s SimpleReport, identified as an “official website of the United States government” in…
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Macquarie to Invest Up to $5 Billion in Applied Digital AI Data Centers
The deal follows strong investor interest in businesses connected to the AI boom.
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2025 Prediction 3: Digital Security Will Expand Beyond Privacy Concerns To Include Holistic, Integrated Cyber and Physical Protection
On January 7, we published a press release to share our five predictions for cybersecurity in 2025. Over the next few weeks, we’ll publish a blog series that provides additional commentary on each prediction. This is the second blog in the series. Check out the first and second blogs here. Prediction Key Takeaways: We…
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Google Comes Under U.K. Investigation Over Search Services
It will be the first investigation under a new digital markets competition regime that could force the company to change its conduct.
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Backbase Unveils Six Bold Predictions To Drive $1 trillion+ Industry Transformation in 2025
GUEST OPINION: Future-focused C-suite banking forecasts: major shifts in customer experience, revenue models, and tech infrastructure
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Bioptimus raises $41M to develop a ‘GPT for biology’
A fledgling French AI startup has raised $41 million to develop a foundational AI model for biology. Just as OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the world by storm for a super-smart generative AI tool capable of natural language conversation in text form, Bioptimus is taking that concept but training its model specifically for downstream biological applications…
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Remediation Times Drop Sharply as Cyber Hygiene Take Up Surges
CISA claims US critical infrastructure providers are improving cyber hygiene and remediation activities
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4 Reasons Your SaaS Attack Surface Can No Longer be Ignored
What do identity risks, data security risks and third-party risks all have in common? They are all made much worse by SaaS sprawl. Every new SaaS account adds a new identity to secure, a new place where sensitive data can end up, and a new source of third party risk. Learn how you can protect…
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UK Registry Nominet Breached Via Ivanti Zero-Day
The .uk registry Nominet has been breached by a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti products
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Illicit HuiOne Telegram Market Surpasses Hydra, Hits $24 Billion in Crypto Transactions
The Telegram-based online marketplace known as HuiOne Guarantee and its vendors have cumulatively received at least $24 billion in cryptocurrency, dwarfing the now-defunct Hydra to become the largest online illicit marketplace to have ever operated. The figures, released by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, show that monthly inflows have increased by 51% since July 2024. Huione…
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Zero-Day Vulnerability Suspected in Attacks on Fortinet Firewalls with Exposed Interfaces
Threat hunters are calling attention to a new campaign that has targeted Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices with management interfaces exposed on the public internet. “The campaign involved unauthorized administrative logins on management interfaces of firewalls, creation of new accounts, SSL VPN authentication through those accounts, and various other configuration changes,” cybersecurity firm
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Critical Infrastructure Urged to Scrutinize Product Security During Procurement
A joint government advisory has set out steps critical infrastructure firms should take to ensure any OT products they purchase are secure by design
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The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace
Nisos The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace Nisos routinely monitors mainstream and alternative social media platforms, as well as cloud-based messaging applications and dark web forums… The post The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace appeared first on Nisos by Nisos The post The Insider Threat Digital Recruitment Marketplace appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Gen AI strategies put CISOs in a stressful bind
Senior executive perceptions on the promise of generative AI are proving to be a siren song for many CISOs. According to a recent survey from NTT Data, 89% of C-suite executives “are very concerned about the potential security risks associated with gen AI deployments.” But, the report found, those same senior execs believe “the promise…
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Future-Proofing Cloud Security: Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond
In this article, we touch on the trends and predictions that in the year 2025 and beyond will fashion cloud security. The post Future-Proofing Cloud Security: Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Fifteen Best Practices to Navigate the Data Sovereignty Waters
Fifteen Best Practices to Navigate the Data Sovereignty Waters josh.pearson@t… Tue, 01/14/2025 – 08:04 Data sovereignty—the idea that data is subject to the laws and regulations of the country it is collected or stored in—is a fundamental consideration for businesses attempting to balance harnessing the power of data analytics, ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent regulations,…
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LemFi moves remittances further into Asia and Europe with $53M in new funding
For many emerging market economies, remittances have become a lifeline. Inflows surpassed $669 billion in 2023, according to World Bank research, and they now represent significant portions of GDP in these countries, often outpacing foreign direct investment as the primary source of foreign exchange. Traditional banks and agents maintain a firm grip on the remittance…
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Conveying Your Security Needs to the Board in Six Minutes or Less
CISOs must take advantage by making the most of their limited time with effective and informative messaging. The post Conveying Your Security Needs to the Board in Six Minutes or Less appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How Barcelona became an unlikely hub for spyware startups
Barcelona’s mix of affordable cost of living and quality of life has helped create a vibrant startup community — and become a hotbed for the creation of surveillance technologies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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China Officials Internally Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Musk
Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal with the owner of X.
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Act fast to blunt a new ransomware attack on AWS S3 buckets
CISOs are being warned to make sure employees take extra steps to protect their AWS access keys after word that a threat actor is using stolen login passwords for ransomware attacks. In a report issued today, researchers at Halcyon said the target is Amazon S3 buckets and the attack uses AWS’ own encryption to make…
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TikTok Refugees Find an Alternative—in China
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.
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Second Biden cyber executive order directs agency action on fed security, AI, space
A draft cybersecurity executive order would tackle cyber defenses in locations ranging from outer space to the U.S. federal bureaucracy to its contractors, and address security risks embedded in subjects like cybercrime, artificial intelligence and quantum computers. The draft, a copy of which CyberScoop obtained, constitutes one big last stab at cybersecurity in the Biden…
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CISA Adds Second BeyondTrust Flaw to KEV Catalog Amid Active Attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a second security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-12686 (CVSS score: 6.6), a medium-severity bug that could
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China is reportedly open to Elon Musk acquiring TikTok US
Chinese government officials have reportedly discussed a scenario where ByteDance sells TikTok’s United States arm to Elon Musk, should the Supreme Court uphold the law banning the app on January 19. Bloomberg reports that China would strongly prefer for TikTok to stay under ByteDance’s ownership, but says government officials have considered a sale to Musk…
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How to scale AI in Australia’s financial services industry
The Australian financial services (FSI) industry has been at the forefront of innovation, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). While several industries have also been on this journey, FSIs have shown the strongest appetite for AI-led solutions. This is further fuelled by the industry’s highly proactive regulatory environment and dynamic financial market.
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Microsoft sues overseas threat actor group over abuse of OpenAI service
Microsoft has filed suit against 10 unnamed people (“Does”), who are apparently operating overseas, for misuse of its Azure OpenAI platform, asking the Eastern District of Virginia federal court for damages and injunctive relief. The suit was filed in late December but was not made public until last Friday, when the initial sealed filings were…
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Zuckerberg Debuts ‘Real Mark’ in Push to Woo Trump
Meta’s ‘MAGA makeover’ is the latest political pivot for a company that once banned the now-president-elect from its platforms.
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As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it’s time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives. The law gives TikTok parent company…
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Robinhood agrees to pay $45M in SEC settlement
Robinhood has agreed to fork out $45 million to settle an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission over several alleged violations, reported the Wall Street Journal on Monday. The settlement is being made via two of Robinhood’s brokerage units. One of the violations relates to Robinhood’s November 2021 confirmation that it was hacked “with…
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Microsoft forms new internal dev-focused AI org
Microsoft has created a new engineering org aimed at accelerating AI infrastructure and software development within the company. According to Bloomberg, Jay Parikh, previously VP and global head of engineering at Meta, will lead the new division. He’ll report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and oversee groups including the company’s AI platform and developer teams.…
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OneBlood confirms personal data stolen in July ransomware attack
Blood-donation not-for-profit OneBlood confirms that donors’ personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack last summer. […]
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Oracle Chief Corporate Architect Edward Screven to Retire
Screven gave his notice Jan. 8 and intends to depart in February, the cloud software company said Monday. Screven has worked at Oracle for 38 years.
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IAC to Spin Off Stake in Angi, Longtime CEO to Step Down
Angi CEO Jeff Kip will continue to head the company as IAC’s 10th fully independent company, IAC said.
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CISA Releases the Cybersecurity Performance Goals Adoption Report
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K2 Secures Navy SeaPort Next Generation Contract
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Grupo Bimbo Ventures Announces Investment in NanoLock Security
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Robinhood to Pay $45 Million SEC Settlement Over Data Breach, Other Violations
Millions of customer names and emails were exposed by a 2021 hack.
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Fancy Bear spotted using real Kazak government documents in spearpishing campaign
A hacking group linked to Russian intelligence has been observed leveraging seemingly legitimate documents from the Kazakhstan government as phishing lures to infect and spy on government officials in Central Asia, according to researchers at Sekoia. The files, laced with malware, include draft versions of diplomatic statements, correspondence letters, internal administrative notes and other documents…
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Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use
According to the tech giant, it has observed a threat group seeking out vulnerable customer accounts using generative AI, then creating tools to abuse these services.
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US Chip Export Rule Proposes Limits to Thwart Chinese GPUs
The Biden administration states the rule will prevent U.S. chips from passing to China through countries loosely allied or not politically allied with the U.S.
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Why Scalability Matters in Non-Human Identity and Access Management
6 min readFrom dynamic workloads to API-driven systems, managing non-human identities requires a new approach to security at scale. The post Why Scalability Matters in Non-Human Identity and Access Management appeared first on Aembit. The post Why Scalability Matters in Non-Human Identity and Access Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CISA orders agencies to patch BeyondTrust bug exploited in attacks
CISA tagged a vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) as actively exploited in attacks, ordering agencies to secure their systems within three weeks. […]
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The CIA’s first CTO, Nand Mulchandani, prepares for the Trump administration
In April 2022, the CIA decided to swipe right on Nand Mulchandani, appointing him as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. It was a good look for the CIA. Mulchandani, who previously served as the CTO and acting director of the Defense Department’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, is something of a rare breed in Washington. Before…
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OpenAI presents its preferred version of AI regulation in a new ‘blueprint’
OpenAI on Monday published what it’s calling an “economic blueprint” for AI: a living document that lays out policies the company thinks it can build on with the U.S. government and its allies. The blueprint, which includes a forward from Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s VP of global affairs, asserts that the U.S. must act to attract…
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Cloud Attackers Exploit Max-Critical Aviatrix RCE Flaw
The security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-50603, which rates 10 out of 10 on the CVSS scale, enables unauthenticated remote code execution on affected systems, which cyberattackers are using to plant malware.
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Stolen Path of Exile 2 admin account used to hack player accounts
Path of Exile 2 developers confirmed that a hacked admin account allowed a threat actor to change the password and access at least 66 accounts, finally explaining how PoE 2 accounts have been breached since November. […]
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HHS Proposes Major Overhaul of HIPAA Security Rule in the Wake of Change Healthcare Breach
The new rules come in the wake of the Change Healthcare breach, which exposed the electronic personal health information of about 100 million Americans. The post HHS Proposes Major Overhaul of HIPAA Security Rule in the Wake of Change Healthcare Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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SK Telecom launches new on-demand AI cloud service SKT GPUaaS
South Korean telecoms provider SK Telecom (SKT) has launched an on-demand AI cloud service called SKT GPUaaS at its AI Data Center (AIDC) in Seoul.
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FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI
A new ransomware group called FunkSec claimed 85 victims in December but its members appear to be lesser-skilled hackers using generative AI and inflated attack numbers to bolster their capabilities and reputation, according to Check Point researchers. The post FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Biden administration unveils export controls on AI models, chips
The post Biden administration unveils export controls on AI models, chips appeared first on CyberScoop.
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Experimenting with Stealer Logs in Have I Been Pwned
TL;DR — Email addresses in stealer logs can now be queried in HIBP to discover which websites they’ve had credentials exposed against. Individuals can see this by verifying their address using the notification service and organisations monitoring domains can pull a list back via a new API. Nasty stuff, stealer logs. I’ve written about them and…
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Hotel chain ditches Google search for DuckDuckGo — ‘subjected to fraud attempts daily’
At the end of 2021, Nordic Choice Hotels, now renamed Strawberry, was hit by a major ransomware attack that paralyzed operations for just over a week. Everything had to be done manually, says Martin Belak, who is responsible for the hotel chain’s technical security. “The receptionists worked with whiteboards to keep track of which rooms…
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Govt and NBN Co to upgrade remaining network to full fibre for A$3.8B
Australian government owned fibre network wholesaler NBN Co will upgrade the remaining FTTN (fibre to the node) network across Australia, using A$800 million of its own funds plus a commitment of up to A$3 billion from the government.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are slamming Meta over its fact-checking policy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have joined the ranks of those displeased with Meta’s changes to fact-checking and have released a statement saying that the changes “directly underminds free speech.” “Meta’s changes to its ‘Hateful Content Policies’ do not protect free expression but instead foster an environment where abuse and hate speech silence and threaten…
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Top New York VC Ben Lerer says more mid-sized VC firms are heading for failure
Ben Lerer, managing partner of one of New York’s most prestigious seed-stage venture firms, Lerer Hippeau, shared some predictions with Fortune’s Leo Schwartz. He believes venture firms will continue to see a bifurcation as money pours mostly into top funds like Thrive and a16z, as well as into smaller more bespoke funds. “Where you go…
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The first AI chip startup to go public in 2025 will be Blaize
Blaize, an AI chip manufacturer founded by former Intel engineers, is set to IPO on the NASDAQ on January 14. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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US attacks ransomware supply chain with indictment of three cryptocurrency mixer operators
The US Department of Justice indicted three Russian citizens on Friday for allegedly running services that helped criminals launder cryptocurrency; the services are suspected to have been used to hide the proceeds of ransomware attacks. The US Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had previously sanctioned the two cryptocurrency mixer services the…
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Microsoft: macOS bug lets hackers install malicious kernel drivers
Apple recently addressed a macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. […]
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Pastor’s “dream” crypto scheme alleged to be a multi-million dollar scam
Imagine trusting your pastor with your savings, only to find out he’s running a crypto scam. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Trump and others want to ramp up cyber offense, but there’s plenty of doubt about the idea
In recent months, incoming Trump administration national security adviser Mike Waltz and some lawmakers have suggested that in response to Chinese cyber breaches, the United States needs to prioritize taking more aggressive offensive actions in cyberspace rather than emphasizing defense. It’s been said before. And it’s easier said than done. Experts that spoke with reporters…
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Hackers exploit critical Aviatrix Controller RCE flaw in attacks
Threat actors are exploiting a critical remote command execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50603, in Aviatrix Controller instances to install backdoors and crypto miners. […]
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A new campaign aims to safeguard social media from billionaires using Bluesky’s underlying tech
As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to reshape the social media space, a group of international tech entrepreneurs and advocates has launched a campaign to protect social media from the control and influence of billionaires. The initiative, Free Our Feeds, aims to protect Bluesky’s underlying technology, the AT Protocol, and leverage it to create…
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‘Free Our Feeds’ campaign aims to billionaire-proof Bluesky’s tech
As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to reshape the social media space, a group of international tech entrepreneurs and advocates has launched a campaign to protect social media from the control and influence of billionaires. The initiative, Free Our Feeds, aims to protect Bluesky’s underlying technology, the AT Protocol, and leverage it to create…
Global Security News
Cyberattackers Hide Infostealers in YouTube Comments, Google Search Results
Threat actors are targeting people searching for pirated or cracked software with fake downloaders that include infostealing malware such as Lumma and Vidar.
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Clearwater Analytics, Universal Music Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
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Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices
Managing network configurations and changes is a critical component of modern IT operations, ensuring organizations maintain security, operational efficiency, and business continuity. In today’s fast-paced and complex technology environments, even… The post Network Configuration and Change Management Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Raspberry AI raises $24M from a16z to accelerate fashion design
The world of fashion is moving at a faster pace each year. Most retailers introduce new styles each season, and fast-fashion companies like Shein, H&M and Zara update their collections continuously. To keep pace with the rapid demand for new styles, brands and manufacturers have been turning to tech to accelerate their design process. Raspberry…
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A 24-year-old who exited his first company to Coinbase, raises $3M for his next venture
At 24 years old, Pryce Yebesi already has one exit: selling his crypto invoicing company Utopia Labs to Coinbase for an undisclosed amount. Some founders don’t just have one company in them. On Monday, Yebesi announced the launch of his new company, OpenLedger, which embeds automated accounting software into products enterprises and small businesses already…
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UK domain registry Nominet confirms breach via Ivanti zero-day
Nominet, the official .UK domain registry and one of the largest country code registries, has confirmed that its network was breached two weeks ago using an Ivanti VPN zero-day vulnerability. […]
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Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B
Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of…
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Biden administration proposes sweeping new restrictions on exporting AI chips
With a week left in office, President Joe Biden introduced a new set of guidelines and restrictions for exporting U.S.-made AI chips. On Monday the administration announced its Interim Final Rule on AI diffusion. This ruling is meant to “provide clarity to allied and partner nations about how they can benefit from AI” and streamline…
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How to generate safe, useful test data for Amazon Redshift
Amazon Redshift enables massive data warehousing capabilities, but creating quality mock data designed to mimic data stored in Redshift comes with significant challenges. Here are the problems involved and tools you need to tackle each with expertise. The post How to generate safe, useful test data for Amazon Redshift appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Telefonica Breach Exposes Jira Tickets, Customer Data
The Hellcat ransomware group has stolen roughly 5,000 documents, potentially containing confidential information, from the telecom giant’s internal database.
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How to create realistic test data for Databricks with Tonic
Learn how to create realistic test data for Databricks with Tonic’s latest integration! Yes, you read that right: We’re the only data masking and synthesis platform to offer a native streamlined Databricks integration. The post How to create realistic test data for Databricks with Tonic appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Biden admin snubs Tesla’s $100 million big-rig charging funding request — again
The Department of Transportation announced Friday another $636 million in funding that will be awarded to 49 applicants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure — and Tesla’s application for nearly $100 million to fund a big rig charging corridor was once again passed over. Tesla’s name was not among the list of recipients released, and its partner…
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New scams prevention framework puts the onus on enterprises to protect their customers
GUEST OPINION: Australia recently became one of the first countries in the world to mandate that large enterprises make a sustained effort to prevent scams in the digital realm and take steps to protect consumers from such crimes.
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Russian Malware Campaign Hits Central Asian Diplomatic Files
Diplomatic entities in Kazakhstan and Central Asia have been targeted by UAC-0063 using weaponized Word docs deploying HATVIBE malware
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How to create realistic, safe, document-based test data for MongoDB
Safely generating NoSQL test data designed to mirror existing document collections entails significant challenges when data privacy and data utility are at stake. Here’s what you need to know to successfully de-identify and synthesize your data in MongoDB. The post How to create realistic, safe, document-based test data for MongoDB appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram, hits no. 1 on the App Store as TikTok faces US shutdown
On the heels of TikTok’s looming shut down on January 19 over its ownership in the U.S. (unless the Supreme Court intervenes), it looks like another Chinese app is catching some attention. American users are flocking Chinese short-form video app Xiaohongshu (known as RedNote in English). The app today surged to the number-one spot for…