Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform that has targeted organisations around the world. Read more about it in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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5 Best Endpoint Detection & Response Solutions for 2025
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) software is the best way to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks. Endpoint detection and response software is a security solution that protects against malware and other threats.
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13,000 MikroTik Routers Hijacked by Botnet for Malspam and Cyberattacks
A global network of about 13,000 hijacked Mikrotik routers has been employed as a botnet to propagate malware via spam campaigns, the latest addition to a list of botnets powered by MikroTik devices. The activity “take[s] advantage of misconfigured DNS records to pass email protection techniques,” Infoblox security researcher David Brunsdon said in a technical…
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Oracle To Address 320 Vulnerabilities in January Patch Update
Critical flaws include those in Oracle Supply Chain products
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ChatGPT API flaws could allow DDoS, prompt injection attacks
OpenAI-owned ChatGPT might have a vulnerability that could allow threat actors to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on unsuspecting targets. According to a discovery made by German security researcher Benjamin Flesch, the ChatGPT crawler, which OpenAI uses to collect data from the internet to improve ChatGPT, can be tricked into DDoSing arbitrary websites. …
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Sysdig Named Customers’ Choice in Gartner “Voice of the Customer” CNAPP Report
With a perfect 5 out of 5 score for Support Experience, Sysdig becomes the only company to achieve top customer ratings for both CNAPP and CSPM by Gartner Peer Insights
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LogicMonitor and OpenAI supercharge data centre operations
COMPANY NEWS: The collaboration will transform ITOps and empower the workforce of tomorrow with cutting-edge AI technologies.
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A business owner’s guide to integrating SASE for improved data governance and compliance
GUEST OPINION: Data governance and compliance have become critical priorities for modern businesses as regulatory requirements tighten and cyber threats grow more sophisticated. For business owners navigating these challenges, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offers a powerful solution. SASE’s unified architecture combines advanced security and networking capabilities, enabling organizations to protect sensitive data, enforce compliance…
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Russian Ransomware Groups Deploy Email Bombing and Teams Vishing
Sophos has warned of IT impersonation vishing attacks designed to remotely deploy ransomware
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Australian businesses are asking more difficult questions of GenAI
GUEST OPINION:The honeymoon is over for generative AI, with users demanding more grounded responses and better performance at a whole-of-organisation level.
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HPE investigating security breach after hacker claims theft of sensitive data
A well-known hacker claims to have stolen source code and user data from the enterprise IT giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Private and secure: How to fortify your organisation’s data protection regimen in 2025
GUEST OPINION: As authorities at home and abroad continue to enforce ever-more-stringent regulations, Australian businesses can ill afford to get it wrong
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Exabeam Continues to Deliver Real AI-Driven Cybersecurity with Launch of LogRhythm Intelligence Copilot
COMPANY NEWS: Exabeam, a global cybersecurity leader that delivers AI-driven security operations, today announced the launch of LogRhythm Intelligence Copilot, a generative AI-powered feature delivering actionable insights to empower security teams and accelerate workflows. This release solidifies Exabeam as a trusted innovator, providing real AI to automate cybersecurity while competitors underdeliver. LogRhythm Intelligence Copilot harnesses purpose-driven…
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MoneyHash, which provides single access to payment services in MENA, banks $5.2M
When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles. That’s given rise to companies to…
Global Security News
Ex-CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Sharing Top-Secret Data with Unauthorized Parties
A former analyst working for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) pleaded guilty to transmitting top secret National Defense Information (NDI) to individuals who did not have the necessary authorization to receive it and attempted to cover up the activity. Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was an employee of the CIA since 2016 and…
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The Future of Automotive Cybersecurity: Why Learning Car Hacking is Essential
As vehicles become smarter, the stakes for securing them grow higher. Learning car hacking is no longer a niche skill — it’s a necessity for anyone interested in the future of cybersecurity. The post The Future of Automotive Cybersecurity: Why Learning Car Hacking is Essential appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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HackGATE: Setting New Standards for Visibility and Control in Penetration Testing Projects
Imagine receiving a penetration test report that leaves you with more questions than answers. Questions like, “Were all functionalities of the web app tested?” or ” Were there any security issues that could have been identified during testing?” often go unresolved, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the security testing. This frustration is common among…
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Cyber Hygiene: Strengthening Your Digital Immune System Through Routine Maintenance
Good cyber hygiene isn’t a one-time effort; it’s an ongoing process that requires diligence, awareness and consistency. The post Cyber Hygiene: Strengthening Your Digital Immune System Through Routine Maintenance appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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7 top cybersecurity projects for 2025
As 2025 dawns, CISOs face the grim reality that the battle against cyberattackers never ends. Strong and carefully planned cybersecurity projects are the best way to stay a step ahead of attackers and prevent them gaining the upper hand. “Urgency is the mantra for 2025,” says Greg Sullivan, founding partner of cybersecurity services firm CIOSO…
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Most European Privacy Teams Are Understaffed and Underfunded
ISACA research claims privacy budgets are set to decline further in 2025
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Apple’s Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share
The U.S. tech giant’s fourth-quarter iPhone sales fell 18% in the world’s largest smartphone market.
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Staying Ahead: Key Cloud-Native Security Practices
Can Effective Non-Human Identities and Secrets Management Bolster Your Cloud-Native Security Practices? The revolution in technology has seen a significant shift in business operations, with many organizations adopting cloud-native applications. These applications offer various benefits, including scalability, versatility, and cost-efficiency. However, they also open a Pandora’s box of security threats. In the sea of these…
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Getting Better: Advances in Secrets Rotation Tech
Why is Secrets Rotation Technology Crucial in the Data Security Landscape? The safety of sensitive information matters more than ever. With the proliferation of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and a marked increase in cyber threats, the management of these identities is an integral part of the data management ecosystem. This is where Secrets Rotation technology shines,…
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Feel Reassured with Robust Machine Identity Protocols
Why Are Machine Identity Protocols Crucial for Robust Security Measures? Imagine opening your virtual “front door,” only to find unknown software entities exploring your data terrain. Chilling, isn’t it? Well, that’s where Machine Identity Protocols step in. They act as vigilant watchmen, identifying authorized non-human identities (NHIs) and keeping unauthorized ones at bay. So, let’s…
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EU to take aim at healthcare cyber threat
The European Commission is presenting an action plan to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare as one of its key priorities in the first 100 days of the commission’s new mandate. The healthcare sector has been under increasing pressure from cyberattacks in the past few years, with 309 cybersecurity incidents reported by member states in 2023. Ransomware…
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PNGPlug Loader Delivers ValleyRAT Malware Through Fake Software Installers
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a series of cyber attacks that have targeted Chinese-speaking regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China with a known malware called ValleyRAT. The attacks leverage a multi-stage loader dubbed PNGPlug to deliver the ValleyRAT payload, Intezer said in a technical report published last week. The infection chain commences…
Global Security News
CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests for Fraudulent Security Audits
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) is warning of ongoing attempts by unknown threat actors to impersonate the cybersecurity agency by sending AnyDesk connection requests. The AnyDesk requests claim to be for conducting an audit to assess the “level of security,” CERT-UA added, cautioning organizations to be on the lookout for such social…
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Karmen secures $9.4 million for its revenue-based financing products
French startup Karmen has secured a small funding round so that it can improve its instant financing products. The company offers short-term loans to small companies facing a working capital crunch. It’s a €9 million equity-and-debt round ($9.4 million at today’s exchange rates) with Seventure Partners buying a stake in the small startup. Financière Arbevel…
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So geht Tabletop Exercise
Übung macht den Incident-Response-Meister. Foto: GaudiLab – shutterstock.com Die Bedrohungslage entschärft sich bekanntermaßen nie – umso wichtiger ist es, dass Sicherheitsentscheider und ihre Teams nicht in eine Schockstarre verfallen, wenn ein Ernst-, beziehungsweise Notfall auftritt. An dieser Stelle kommen Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises ins Spiel. In diesem Artikel lesen Sie: wie sich Tabletop-Übungen definieren, wie Sie…
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Weekly Update 435
If I’m honest, I was in two minds about adding additional stealer logs to HIBP. Even with the new feature to include the domains an email address appears against in the logs, my concern was that I’d get a barrage of “that’s useless information” messages like I normally do when I load stealer logs! Instead,…
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President Trump signs exec order to make Musk’s DOGE commission more official
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory commission spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk recommending deep cuts to federal agencies, could soon become more official, should an executive order signed by President Donald Trump pass legal muster. On Monday evening, Trump signed an order that renames the U.S. Digital Service, which was created in 2014…
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Trump signs exec order, delaying TikTok enforcement action for 75 days
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring TikTok service in the U.S. The order instructs relevant government agencies to “pursue a resolution” that “protects national security” while “saving [TikTok.]” Via the order, Trump is instructing the U.S. Attorney General not to take any action for 75 days to enforce the Protecting…
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President Trump repeals Biden’s AI executive order
During his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden that sought to reduce the potential risks AI poses to consumers, workers, and national security. Biden’s executive order directed the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to author guidance that helps companies…
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UK to unveil ‘Humphrey’ assistant for civil servants with other AI plans to cut bureaucracy
A week after the U.K. government announced a sweeping plan to make big investments into AI, it’s laying out more details around how this will take shape in the public sector. On the agenda: AI assistants to speed up public services; data sharing deals across siloed departments; and a new set of AI tools —…
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OpenAI’s agent tool may be nearing release
OpenAI may be close to releasing an AI tool that can take control of your PC and perform actions on your behalf. Tibor Blaho, a software engineer with a reputation for accurately leaking upcoming AI products, claims to have uncovered evidence of OpenAI’s long-rumored Operator tool. Publications including Bloomberg have previously reported on Operator, which…
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Friend delays shipments of its ‘AI companion’ pendant
Friend, a startup creating a $99, AI-powered necklace designed to be treated as a digital companion, has delayed its first batch of shipments until Q3. Friend had planned to ship devices to pre-order customers in Q1. But according to co-founder and CEO Avi Schiffman, that’s no longer feasible. “As much as I would liked to…
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US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation
A U.S. federal safety regulator has “upgraded” its investigation into Ford’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system known as BlueCruise — a required step before a recall can be issued. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation launched a probe into Ford BlueCruise last April after the agency confirmed the system was active…
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At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a ‘hype’ tunnel
An arena. A hype tunnel, the kind through which NBA players typically streak. A competitor dressed in a jersey patterned with a six-pack abs. In a new piece, the New York Times takes readers to an event that organizers call the Microsoft Excel World Championship, a 40-minute, Las Vegas-based competition featuring 12 contestants — all…
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Powering profits with sunshine: How businesses are leading the Solar Revolution
GUEST OPINION: As the global push for sustainability intensifies, businesses are stepping up to the challenge, not just out of environmental responsibility but for strategic economic advantage. Solar energy has emerged as a cornerstone of this transformation, offering companies a chance to cut costs, boost profits, and enhance their reputations. Welcome to the solar revolution,…
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DOGE Got Sued Three Times While Elon Musk Watched The Trump Inauguration
In less than 30 minutes on Monday, Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency were hit with three different lawsuits over the legal status of the effort to find federal regulations to eliminate and federal employees to fire. The lawsuits landed as Musk rubbed elbows with fellow billionaires at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.…
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Individual, Company for Data Breaches
The U.S. Treasury sanction a Chinese bad actor for participating in the hack of the agency’s networks and a Chinese for its involvement with Salt Typhoon’s attacks on U.S. telecoms. Meanwhile, the FCC calls for stronger cybersecurity measures for ISPs. The post U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Individual, Company for Data Breaches appeared first on Security…
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Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in October
Microsoft has reminded admins that Exchange 2016 and Exchange 2019 will reach the end of extended support in October and shared guidance for those who need to decommission outdated servers. […]
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GlobalConnect joins Nordic Arctic fibre project to link Europe, Asia, US
Swedish fibre-based broadband operator GlobalConnect has joined a consortium of five Nordic organisations planning to build a fibre cable linking Northern Europe, East Asia and the US via the Arctic.
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Macquarie invests A$80 million for stake in broadband operator Brazil TecPar
Australian tech investment group Macquarie Capital has agreed to invest A$80 million into Brazilian fixed broadband operator Brazil TecPar to expand its optical fibre network.
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HPE investigates breach as hacker claims to steal source code
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is investigating claims of a new breach after a threat actor said they stole documents from the company’s developer environments. […]
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Flipboard’s new app Surf adds its own video feed, too
After the TikTok ban went into effect on Sunday, social network Bluesky launched a custom feed for videos on its platform. Now, Flipboard’s newest app, Surf, which is dedicated to browsing the open social web and decentralized services like Mastodon and Bluesky, is taking advantage of that move to introduce a video feed of its…
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DeepSeek claims its reasoning model beats OpenAI’s o1 on certain benchmarks
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has released an open version of DeepSeek-R1, its so-called reasoning model, that it claims performs as well as OpenAI’s o1 on certain AI benchmarks. R1 is available from the AI dev platform Hugging Face under an MIT license, meaning it can be used commercially without restrictions. According to DeepSeek, R1 beats…
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RedNote, Flip, Clapper and Likee claim the top of the App Store as TikTok comes back online
TikTok may be back, but that hasn’t prevented other Chinese competitors from gaining users. In the lead up to a ban on TikTok — which kicked off Sunday and lasted a day — a number of other video apps rose through the ranks and now dominate the App Store’s Top Charts. The Chinese app RedNote…
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Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2022 bug breaking device boot
Microsoft has fixed a bug that was causing some Windows Server 2022 systems with two or more NUMA nodes to fail to start up. […]
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Name That Toon: Incentives
Feeling creative? Have something to say about cybersecurity? Submit your caption and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 gift card.
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Meta confirms it will keep fact-checkers outside the U.S. ‘for now’
Meta says it plans to keep its fact-checking program in place outside the U.S. for the time being, though it could eventually expand it elsewhere. “We’ll see how that goes as we move it out over the years,” Meta’s head of global business Nicola Mendelsohn told Bloomberg in a report from Davos on Monday. “So…
Global Security News
HPE Launches Investigation After Hacker Claims Data Breach
HPE is investigating claims of data breach by hacker IntelBroker, who offered stolen files for sale
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Executive Order 14144 on Cybersecurity: Building on 2021’s Foundation with Advanced NHI Security
Building on EO 14028, EO 14144 advances U.S. cybersecurity with actionable steps for NHI security and secrets management. Learn what this means for you. The post Executive Order 14144 on Cybersecurity: Building on 2021’s Foundation with Advanced NHI Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Indian APT Group DONOT Misuses App for Intelligence Gathering
Android apps, linked to APT group DONOT, disguised as a chat platform for intelligence gathering
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American TikTokers Get a Taste of Chinese Censorship as They Rush to RedNote
Users looking for a TikTok alternative learn about daily life in China, but some posts are taboo.
Global Security News
Unsecured Tunneling Protocols Expose 4.2 Million Hosts, Including VPNs and Routers
New research has uncovered security vulnerabilities in multiple tunneling protocols that could allow attackers to perform a wide range of attacks. “Internet hosts that accept tunneling packets without verifying the sender’s identity can be hijacked to perform anonymous attacks and provide access to their networks,” Top10VPN said in a study, as part of a collaboration…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 3 of Year 2025
This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 12 JAN 2025 – 18 JAN 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Here are the types of AI companies enterprise VCs want to back in 2025
The AI startup market is sprawling, from companies looking to develop new chips, to those using AI to build robots, to others looking to use AI to create niche solutions for industry-specific workflows. There are a lot of potential areas for venture capitalists to invest in, but there are clearly a few subsectors they are…
Global Security News
DoNot Team Linked to New Tanzeem Android Malware Targeting Intelligence Collection
The Threat actor known as DoNot Team has been linked to a new Android malware as part of highly targeted cyber attacks. The artifacts in question, named Tanzeem (meaning “organization” in Urdu) and Tanzeem Update, were spotted in October and December 2024 by cybersecurity company Cyfirma. The apps in question have been found to incorporate…
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US Ban on Automotive Components Could Curb Supply Chain
The US Department of Commerce will prohibit the import of components for connected vehicles from China or Russia, as the US continues to ban technology it sees as potential national security threats.
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New Relic appoints Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia-Pacific and Japan
New Relic, the Intelligent Observability company, has announced the appointment of Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ).
Global Security News
China Signals It Is Open to a Deal Keeping TikTok in U.S.
The founder of the app’s parent, Beijing-based ByteDance, met with Elon Musk last year.
Global Security News
Ukraine’s State Registers Restored Following Cyber-Attack
The December 2024 cyber-attack on the country’s state registers, was attributed to Russian military intelligence services
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Cyberangriff auf Bundesdruckerei-Tochter
2476561975 TippaPatt – Shutterstock.com Die D-Trust GmbH fungiert als Trustcenter der Bundesdruckerei. Nach eigenen Angaben stellte das Unternehmen am 13. Januar fest, dass das Antragsportal für Signatur- und Siegelkarten von Cyberkriminellen angegriffen wurde. Bei dem Angriff seien möglicherweise personenbezogene Daten von Antragstellern entwendet worden, heißt es in einer offiziellen Mitteilung. Berichten zufolge teilte D-Trust in…
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Private Internet Access VPN Review: How Good Is PIA VPN?
When it comes to privacy and security, PIA VPN is among the best. Discover its features, performance, pricing, and more with this in-depth review.
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Upgrading legacy systems to cloud solutions: Securing the future of defence supply chains
GUEST OPINION: Operational efficiency and cybersecurity are critical to defence suppliers in manufacturing. Third-party supply chain participants in the sector, from small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) to large enterprises, play a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem.
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Rimini Street ‘honoured by clients and industry’ with Buyer’s Choice, Service and Leadership Awards
Company continues to lead the third-party software support and innovation solutions market, focusing on delivering strategic, operational and financial success for its clients COMPANY NEWS: Rimini Street, a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced it has been honoured…
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Sources: AI vision startup Metropolis is buying Oosto (formerly known as AnyVision) for just $125M
The general hype around all things AI is not lifting all boats: certain startups continue to struggle and are looking for exits. In one of the latest developments, TechCrunch has heard from a reliable source that Metropolis, an AI-powered parking platform, is buying Oosto, the controversial computer vision company that used to be known as…
Global Security News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]
As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intelligence moves show a reality where malware and fake news are used as tools in global politics. Every cyberattack now seems to have deeper political consequences. Governments are facing new, unpredictable threats that…
Global Security News
US Sanctions Chinese Hackers for Treasury, Telecom Breaches
The US has issued sanctions against an individual and a company involved in recent high-profile compromises of government officials by Chinese state-affiliated hackers
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Top networking trends for 2025: AI, automation, and the future of Data Connectivity
GUEST OPINION by Bruce Bennie, Vice President & General Manager, Australia & New Zealand at Juniper Networks: 2024 saw a rapid adoption in AI and sustainable innovation as more businesses looked to better streamline operations, transform customer experiences and optimise energy consumption.
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Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashing when writing emails
Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue that causes classic Outlook to crash when writing, replying to, or forwarding an email. […]
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The 2025 Themes on Data GPS
With the continued mainstreaming of data privacy concerns, nearly all consumer-facing organizations will be forced to treat data GPS as a first-class initiative within their businesses. The post The 2025 Themes on Data GPS appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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HPE’s sensitive data exposed in alleged IntelBroker hack
IntelBroker has struck again. This time, the notorious BreachForums bigwig, which has a long list of high-profile victims, including Europol, Cisco, and GE, has claimed to have breached IT giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The suspected Serbian-origin hacker is offering to sell on BreachForums, sensitive data allegedly stolen from HPE including product source codes and…
Global Security News
Product Walkthrough: How Satori Secures Sensitive Data From Production to AI
Every week seems to bring news of another data breach, and it’s no surprise why: securing sensitive data has become harder than ever. And it’s not just because companies are dealing with orders of magnitude more data. Data flows and user roles are constantly shifting, and data is stored across multiple technologies and cloud environments.…
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Vectra AI launches scholarship programme to foster the next Generation of talent in AI and cybersecurity
The Vectra AI Scholars Programme will empower students to develop creative solutions that harness the power of AI to identify patterns of attacker behaviour across the expanding hybrid attack surface COMPANY NEWS: Vectra AI, the leader in AI-driven XDR (extended detection and response), today announced the launch of the Vectra AI Scholars Programme, a scholarship…
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Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Sharing Top Secret Files
CIA analysts Asif William Rahman has pleaded guilty to sharing classified documents about an Israeli attack
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From Dark Web to Jackpot: How Cybercriminals Exploit Stolen Credentials in iGaming
It is essential to address credential stuffing directly and collaborate with the broader iGaming community to mitigate its risks. The post From Dark Web to Jackpot: How Cybercriminals Exploit Stolen Credentials in iGaming appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Blinkit signals costly battle ahead in Indian quick commerce market
Zomato’s quick commerce unit Blinkit is accelerating its expansion and expects continued losses as competition intensifies in India’s instant delivery market. Blinkit now aims to reach 2,000 dark stores – small warehouses in residential areas that exclusively service online orders – by December 2025, a year ahead of its previous guidance, after exceeding 1,000 stores…
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Data on Half a Million Hotel Guests Exposed After Otelier Breach
At least half a million accounts have been compromised after a breach at hotel management software firm Otelier
Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Tencent, TikTok, Reach and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
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X is rolling out a dedicated vertical video feed for US users
Social network X is trying to capitalize on the removal of ByteDance apps like TikTok and Lemon8 from U.S. app stores by launching a dedicated vertical video feed. The company is adding a video tab in the app’s bottom bar for users in the U.S. to let them quickly access video content on the platform.…
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How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint’s unicorn exit
At a recent investor meeting, early-stage African investor Oui Capital informed limited partners that it had returned its $4 million debut fund following the sale of some shares in the business banking platform Moniepoint. The African fintech unicorn has so far proven to be a standout investment for five-year-old Oui Capital. When it launched its…
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Considerations for Selecting the Best API Authentication Option
Implementing API authentication is one of the most critical stages of API design and development. Properly implemented authentication protects data, user privacy, and other resources while streamlining compliance, preventing fraud, and establishing accountability. In fact, broken authentication is one of the leading causes of API-related breaches. Ultimately, by applying robust authentication mechanisms, organizations can dramatically…
Application Security, Software Development, Global Security News
How organizations can secure their AI code
In 2023, the team at data extraction startup Reworkd was under tight deadlines. Investors pressured them to monetize the platform, and they needed to migrate everything from Next.js to Python/FastAPI. To speed things up, the team decided to turn to ChatGPT to do some of the work. The AI-generated code appeared to function, so they…
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Midsize firms universally behind in slog toward DORA compliance
Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, all EU financial institutions are now required to operate in compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The EU directive aims to increase cybersecurity in the financial industry. However, studies show that many companies are still struggling with implementation. According to a November 2024 survey from metafinanz, the average level…
Global Security News
Hackers Deploy Malicious npm Packages to Steal Solana Wallet Keys via Gmail SMTP
Cybersecurity researchers have identified three sets of malicious packages across the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that come with capabilities to steal data and even delete sensitive data from infected systems. The list of identified packages is below – @async-mutex/mutex, a typosquat of async-mute (npm) dexscreener, which masquerades as a library for accessing…
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Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos
It is the product shipping time for all social networks with TikTok’s services in the restoration phase, and the app still unavailable in the App Store and the Play Store. Bluesky said Sunday that it is launching a custom feed for vertical video in its app. Users can see a trending videos section in the explore tab…
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Diese Security-Technologien haben ausgedient
Zeit für eine Frischzellenkur? JL_OFF | shutterstock.com Sicherheitsentscheidern steht eine ständig wachsende Auswahl von digitalen Tools zur Verfügung, die sie dabei unterstützen, Cyberattacken abzuwehren. Und wie aktuelle Zahlen von Gartner belegen, nutzen sie diese auch ausgiebig: Demnach prognostizieren die Marktforscher für das Jahr 2025 einen Anstieg der Ausgaben für Cybersicherheit um 15 Prozent von 87,5…
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How to stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day 2025
Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on Monday in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., once again. The event takes place at noon ET and is expected to attract considerable attention from both supporters and opponents. How to stream Trump’s inauguration You can watch the inauguration live with cable or…
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How to talk to your teen about online safety: a guide from Snap
With students soon returning to school after the summer holidays, many with their own mobile phones for the first time, lots of parents will be navigating new conversations with their teens about how to stay safe online as the new school year begins. Here’s guidance how to broach the topic, from Snapchat’s global head of platform…
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Why Australia’s AI future must look beyond data centres
The explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, creating machines capable of answering questions or creating multi-media content that will be integral to Australia’s future economy. As AI becomes more embedded in everyday life, the ubiquity of compute power is critical for the technology to truly take off.
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The Importance of Zero Trust Security in Protecting Against Advanced Threats
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations of all sizes. With the increasing number of advanced threats and latest security exploits, it is crucial for businesses to implement a robust security strategy to protect their sensitive data and assets. One of the most effective approaches to cybersecurity is the concept…
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Nokia to connect TenneT North Sea offshore wind farms with optical network
Nokia has been selected by Dutch government owned offshore transmission systems operator TenneT to provide the optical networking technology for eight new 2GW wind energy platforms in the Dutch North Sea.
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From recruiting for Palantir to landing a plane on Highway 85: meet defense tech’s wildest power broker
Peter Conway has recruited for some of the buzziest defense and hard tech firms in Silicon Valley over the last decade, like Palantir and Mach Industries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Cisco unveils solution to secure AI transformation of enterprises
Networking hardware giant Cisco has unveiled a solution to protect against security threats during AI transformation within enterprises.
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AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI
An organization developing math benchmarks for AI didn’t disclose that it had received funding from OpenAI until relatively recently, drawing allegations of impropriety from some in the AI community. Epoch AI, a nonprofit primarily funded by Open Philanthropy, a research and grantmaking foundation, revealed on December 20 that OpenAI had supported the creation of FrontierMath.…
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The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’
Leading AI developers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are threading a delicate needle to sell software to the United States military: make the Pentagon more efficient, without letting their AI kill people. Today, their tools are not being used as weapons, but AI is giving the Department of Defense a “significant advantage” in identifying, tracking,…
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Meta announces a new video editing app called Edits amidst TikTok and CapCut ban
Meta today announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban. Instagram head Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said on Threads that the app will launch next month on iOS, with an Android version…
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TikTok is back up in the US after Trump says he will extend deadline
TikTok is back up in the United States after Trump announced today that he would extend a 90-day deadline for the company to find a U.S. purchaser. […]