Daniel Ruskin started his career when he was a mere 14 years old as an engineer for Coinbase. As he tells it, he was a teenager “who knew how to code and wanted to build cool things.” Obviously too young to get a bank account, Ruskin did freelance development work he found on reddit in…
Global Security News
Google Cloud: CISOs Demand Simplified Security Tools Amid Growing Tech Complexity
Google Cloud announced a number of security products designed to reduce complexity for security leaders
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Polestar EV sales jump in Q1 on discounts like ‘Tesla conquest’ bonus
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar saw its first-quarter sales jump 76% compared to the same period in 2024 after it began offering discounts and other promotions, including ones geared towards locking in Tesla owners. Polestar sold 12,304 cars in the first three months of the year compared to 6,975 in Q1 2024. Sales were relatively…
Global Security News, Security
Russian hackers attack Western military mission using malicious drive
The Russian state-backed hacking group Gamaredon (aka “Shuckworm”) has been targeting a military mission of a Western country in Ukraine in attacks likely deployed from removable drives. […]
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Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
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Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
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Ping Identity Doubles Down on Partner Strategy with New Partner Program and Advisory Board
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Ping’s partner-first investments reinforce commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for partners and customers
Exploits, Global Security News
Incomplete Patch in NVIDIA Toolkit Leaves CVE-2024-0132 Open to Container Escapes
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a case of an incomplete patch for a previously addressed security flaw impacting the NVIDIA Container Toolkit that, if successfully exploited, could put sensitive data at risk. The original vulnerability CVE-2024-0132 (CVSS score: 9.0) is a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability that could lead to a container escape attack and allow for
Global IT News, Global Security News
Avalara Earns TrustRadius Trusted Seller Verification
COMPANY NEWS: The Trusted Seller verification showcases Avalara’s efforts in providing current product information and unbiased reviews on TrustRadius.
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Avalara Earns TrustRadius Trusted Seller Verification
COMPANY NEWS: The Trusted Seller verification showcases Avalara’s efforts in providing current product information and unbiased reviews on TrustRadius.
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Legrand boosts its Data Centre portfolio, acquiring Computer Room Solutions (CRS)
This acquisition reinforces Legrand’s ANZ growth strategy, marking its fourth local acquisition in 18 months COMPANY NEWS: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure Legrand has announced the acquisition of Data Centre infrastructure.company Computer Room Solutions (CRS).
Global Security News
Why Data Privacy Isn’t the Same as Data Security
Failing to distinguish between data privacy and data security leaves businesses vulnerable to regulatory scrutiny and the kinds of breaches that erode consumer trust overnight.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers
Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…
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Infoblox and Google Cloud Announce Partnership to Deliver Cloud-Native Networking and Security Solutions, Reducing Complexity for Enterprise Customers
Companies join forces to help drive innovation in both networking and security—simplifying operations while delivering more visibility, control and protection. Infoblox Universal DDI, the only network services solution providing best-of-breed DNS, DHCP and IPAM services, now integrates with Google’s Cloud WAN, to help ensure maximum performance, simplicity and resiliency. Google Cloud’s new DNS Armor, powered…
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Canoo CEO can buy bankrupt EV startup’s assets, judge rules
The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been approved by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made…
Global Security News
Amazon CEO Says Generative AI Will Reinvent Every Customer Experience
Generative AI is going to reinvent virtually every customer experience and enable entirely new ones that have only been dreamed about, Amazon.com Chief Executive Andy Jassy said.
Global Security News
Over 40% of UK Businesses Faced Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024
The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 has been released by the UK Home Office and DSIT today, reporting a slight decline in incidents compared to 2024 report
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Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
Cybersecurity professionals who participated in discussions over a code of conduct for nations to use commercial hacking tools said the final voluntary guidelines offer modest promise, even if they fall short of what some wanted. The next step for the joint France/U.K.-led Pall Mall Process, which last week got 21 signatories to the code, is…
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Datadog Expands Its Google Cloud Observability Capabilities by Growing BigQuery Monitoring
Joint customers like Forbes and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut can now drive more efficiency for their Google Cloud environments with expanded BigQuery monitoring and six more recently announced features. Datadog was also named a Google Cloud Partner of the Year for the third year in a row.
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Datadog Expands Its Google Cloud Observability Capabilities by Growing BigQuery Monitoring
Joint customers like Forbes and Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut can now drive more efficiency for their Google Cloud environments with expanded BigQuery monitoring and six more recently announced features. Datadog was also named a Google Cloud Partner of the Year for the third year in a row.
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Incident.io raises $62M at a $400M valuation to help IT teams move fast when things break
In the world of tech, some might argue that the term of the decade is AI, but in the bigger scheme of things, beyond this single sector, the most important word may well be “resilience.” How well prepared are people, organizations, and countries for unforeseen, negative economic, geopolitical, social, and environmental developments? It’s a question…
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Trump orders federal investigation into former CISA director Chris Krebs
Trump fired Krebs by tweet in 2020 after he publicly debunked Trump’s false claims of election fraud.
Europe, Global Security News
Tesla Supplier STMicroelectronics to Shed Nearly 3,000 Jobs Amid Sluggish Chip Sales
The Tesla supplier said it would cut nearly 3,000 jobs through 2027 as the European chip maker seeks to revamp its fortunes after months of lackluster sales.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Rubrik Introduces new Cyber Resilient Solution with Google Cloud
In its ongoing commitment to deliver comprehensive cyber resiliency, Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) announces upcoming capabilities designed to help ensure Google Cloud customers can quickly recover their business from a cyberattack or operational disruption.
AI, ai benchmarks, AI reasoning models, Global Security News
The rise of AI ‘reasoning’ models is making benchmarking more expensive
AI labs like OpenAI claim that their so-called “reasoning” AI models, which can “think” through problems step by step, are more capable than their non-reasoning counterparts in specific domains, such as physics. But while this generally appears to be the case, reasoning models are also much more expensive to benchmark, making it difficult to independently…
Global Security News, Security
Sensata Technologies hit by ransomware attack impacting operations
Sensata Technologies (known as Sensata) has suffered a ransomware attack last weekend that encrypted parts of the company network and disrupted operations. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Vulnerabilities
Hackers attempted to steal AWS credentials using SSRF flaws within hosted sites
In a new campaign, threat actors have been trying to access EC2 Instance Metadata, which consists of sensitive virtual server information like IP address, instance ID, and security credentials by exploiting server-side request forgery (SSRF) bugs in websites hosted on AWS. According to observations made by F5 Labs, threat actors exploited Instance Metadata Service version…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Data Management – It’s a High-Stakes Game
GUEST OPINION: In today’s digital-first economy, data can be both a powerful asset and a significant liability.
Global Security News, Network Security
Fortinet embeds AI capabilities across Security Fabric platform
Fortinet has expanded support for AI across its core cybersecurity platform to protect enterprise customers from evolving threats and simplify network and security operations. Specifically, Fortinet has expanded the role its FortiAI technology plays in its Security Fabric platform to offer customers more intelligent automation, proactive defense, and operational efficiencies than the current implementation. Continue reading on…
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What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management
The post What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management appeared first on Votiro. The post What is DSPM? Understanding Data Security Posture Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Startups
Drafted uses AI and video resumes to help early-career professionals land jobs
As the job market continues to get more competitive, it’s taking months for new grads to land employment, with many settling for roles that don’t align with their goals. To address this problem, Drafted, a new startup emerging from stealth, has built a jobs platform for students and early-career professionals, a subset of people who…
Global Security News
Threat Actors Use ‘Spam Bombing’ Technique to Hide Malicious Motives
Darktrace researchers detailed “spam bombing,” a technique in which threat actors bombard targets with spam emails as a pretense for activity like social engineering campaigns.
Global Security News, Hardware, Technology
Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool
Flipper Devices, the company behind the popular Flipper Zero, has launched an open-source productivity tool called Busy Bar, designed to help reduce distractions for people with ADHD. […]
Global Security News
SpyNote Malware Targets Android Users with Fake Google Play Pages
A new Android malware campaign uses fake Google Play pages to distribute the SpyNote Trojan
Global Security News
Malicious npm Package Targets Atomic Wallet, Exodus Users by Swapping Crypto Addresses
Threat actors are continuing to upload malicious packages to the npm registry so as to tamper with already-installed local versions of legitimate libraries to execute malicious code in what’s seen as a sneakier attempt to stage a software supply chain attack. The newly discovered package, named pdf-to-office, masquerades as a utility for converting PDF files…
Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware
Ransomware-Attacken stoßen in Windows-Lücke
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PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data
If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…
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PCI DSS Tokenization vs Encryption: Key Differences to Protect Payment Data
If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally different ways. This blog will…
Global Security News, Security
CISA under review: Trump memo spurs scrutiny and uncertainty
The Trump administration has issued a directive against Christopher Krebs, the founding director and former head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for weaponizing and abusing his government authority during his tenure. The memorandum issued by the government has not only called for the suspension of Krebs’ security clearance but also ordered a…
Cloud Security, Cyberattacks, Ransomware, Exploits, Global Security News
Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
If you didn’t pay much attention to news of the recent Codefinger ransomware attack, it’s probably because ransomware has become so prevalent that major incidents no longer feel notable. But Codefinger is not just another ransomware breach to add to the list of incidents where businesses lost sensitive data to attackers. In key respects, Codefinger…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, Security, VPN
Can VPNs Be Tracked by the Police?
VPNs are popular due to the fact they add security and privacy to what are otherwise fairly open Wi-Fi and public internet channels. But can VPNs be tracked by the police?
Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends
EXCLUSIVE: c/side Launches First Partner Program
Today, the web vulnerability security company c/side is announcing its first formalized partner program. Partner program addresses market at time when risks and compliance are more complex than ever c/side has worked with channel partners, including MSPs, web agencies, and consultants, but this new program is the company’s first true program that incentivizes and supports…
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Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
New domains are up 7.39%, with 2.9 million malicious domains detected. Chinese gambling sites dominate the Top 20 TLDs, while .top remains a hotspot for abuse – this time with a spike in toll road scams. Read the full report here. The post Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 appeared first on Security…
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Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
New domains are up 7.39%, with 2.9 million malicious domains detected. Chinese gambling sites dominate the Top 20 TLDs, while .top remains a hotspot for abuse – this time with a spike in toll road scams. Read the full report here. The post Domain Reputation Update Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 appeared first on Security…
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Guidepoint Security & Enzoic: Taking on the Password Problem
Compromised passwords remain one of the most common—and preventable—ways attackers gain access to systems. Despite advancements in security tools, weak and reused credentials still leave organizations wide open to phishing, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. To tackle this head-on, password monitoring and threat intelligence firm Enzoic has partnered with GuidePoint Security, a top cybersecurity services…
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Guidepoint Security & Enzoic: Taking on the Password Problem
Compromised passwords remain one of the most common—and preventable—ways attackers gain access to systems. Despite advancements in security tools, weak and reused credentials still leave organizations wide open to phishing, credential stuffing, and account takeovers. To tackle this head-on, password monitoring and threat intelligence firm Enzoic has partnered with GuidePoint Security, a top cybersecurity services…
Global Security News
PlayPraetor Reloaded: CTM360 Uncovers a Play Masquerading Party
Overview of the PlayPraetor Masquerading Party Variants CTM360 has now identified a much larger extent of the ongoing Play Praetor campaign. What started with 6000+ URLs of a very specific banking attack has now grown to 16,000+ with multiple variants. This research is ongoing, and much more is expected to be discovered in the coming…
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Browser fingerprinting showdown: Can antidetect tools really beat it?
GUEST OPINION: With the proliferation of internet-enabled technologies, browser fingerprinting is currently one of the most advanced methods of tracking individuals. It discreetly gathers a myriad of information about your device’s configuration and browser settings, which, in turn, creates a unique digital representation known as a fingerprint. Contrarily, VPNs and incognito modes offer scant defense…
Global Security News
The Identities Behind AI Agents: A Deep Dive Into AI & NHI
AI agents have rapidly evolved from experimental technology to essential business tools. The OWASP framework explicitly recognizes that Non-Human Identities play a key role in agentic AI security. Their analysis highlights how these autonomous software entities can make decisions, chain complex actions together, and operate continuously without human intervention. They’re no longer just tools,
Global Security News
Gamaredon Uses Infected Removable Drives to Breach Western Military Mission in Ukraine
The Russia-linked threat actor known as Gamaredon (aka Shuckworm) has been attributed to a cyber attack targeting a foreign military mission based in Ukraine with an aim to deliver an updated version of a known malware called GammaSteel. The group targeted the military mission of a Western country, per the Symantec Threat Hunter team, with…
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AI insurtech Ominimo bags its first investment at a $220M valuation
How do you get talented engineers to work for a startup in a mundane field at a time when more exciting companies are paying well and hiring aggressively? Here’s an answer from one insurance startup out of Poland called Ominimo: make pay competitive, but more importantly, give those engineers the license to apply their talent…
Careers, Certifications, IT Training , Penetration Testing, Exploits, Global Security News
Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Red team careers are in high demand, with companies seeking professionals skilled in penetration testing, offensive security (OffSec), and ethical hacking. To stand out in a competitive job market, cybersecurity professionals should consider earning certifications that validate their expertise. Here’s a look at the top certifications for offensive security today, along with advice on how…
Global Security News
Europol Arrests Five SmokeLoader Clients Linked by Seized Database Evidence
Law enforcement authorities have announced that they tracked down the customers of the SmokeLoader malware and detained at least five individuals. “In a coordinated series of actions, customers of the Smokeloader pay-per-install botnet, operated by the actor known as ‘Superstar,’ faced consequences such as arrests, house searches, arrest warrants or ‘knock and talks,’” Europol said…
Global Security News
AI-Powered AkiraBot Evades CAPTCHA to Spam 80,000 Websites
A new AI-powered framework dubbed “AkiraBot” has successfully spammed 80,000 websites since September 2024
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Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. The post Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. The post Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Government, Government IT, Security, Technology Industry
Trump revokes security clearances for Chris Krebs, SentinelOne in problematic precedent for security vendors
In an ominous development for the cybersecurity industry, US President Donald Trump revoked the security clearance of former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Chris Krebs, now chief intelligence and public policy officer at cybersecurity giant SentinelOne. Trump also revoked any active security clearance held by individuals at entities associated with Krebs, including those…
Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends
Stellar Cyber Launches Open Cybersecurity Alliance
Cybersecurity company Stellar Cyber recently launched its Open Cybersecurity Alliance, built on its Open XDR platform. The alliance will work to streamline security operations, improve interoperability, and enhance threat detection and response for enterprises and MSSPs. New alliance builds API connectivity between leading security solutions The Open Cybersecurity Alliance enables seamless integration and interoperability with…
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. The post AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now
Assess the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and adopt AI-driven defense capabilities to match. Automate where possible. Use AI to prioritise what matters. Invest in processes and talent that enable real-time response and build long-term trust. The post AI is Reshaping Cyber Threats: Here’s What CISOs Must Do Now appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Operation Endgame Continues with Smokeloader Customer Arrests
Police have made more arrests in the ongoing Operation Endgame, cracking down on malware customers
Global Security News, US Channel News
Cloudflare Acquires Outerbase to Boost Developer Tools
Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase, a developer database company, to strengthen the application development capabilities of its connectivity cloud service platform. Developers receive enhanced experience This acquisition is designed to significantly enhance developers’ work within Cloudflare’s platform, making it much easier to build and deploy sophisticated applications. Specifically, developers will now have improved capabilities for creating…
Global Security News, News and Trends
Freshworks Launches New Partner Program
Freshworks, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, recently launched a global partner program for resellers and service delivery partners. Program aims to support partners as they grow revenue The program was established to enable partners to deliver more customer value and rapid impact while being “designed to be as easy to adopt and scale as Freshworks’…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
ChatGPT’s o4-mini, o4-mini-high and o3 spotted ahead of release
OpenAI is preparing to launch as many as three new AI models, possibly called “o4-mini”, “o4-mini-high” and “o3”. […]
Europe, Global Security News, Revent, VC, Venture
Revent rocks the boat with $100M fund to invest in people and the planet
It would appear the environment and society remain relevant, whatever you might hear in some other quarters. At least, that’s one conclusion to be drawn from the news that European specialist VC Revent has closed a €100 million ($109 million) Fund II to invest in “planetary and societal health” startups. Launched out of Berlin in…
Global Security News
AkiraBot Targets 420,000 Sites with OpenAI-Generated Spam, Bypassing CAPTCHA Protections
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform called AkiraBot that’s used to spam website chats, comment sections, and contact forms to promote dubious search engine optimization (SEO) services such as Akira and ServicewrapGO. “AkiraBot has targeted more than 400,000 websites and successfully spammed at least 80,000 websites since September
API security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
The API Security Challenge in AI: Preventing Resource Exhaustion and Unauthorized Access
Agentic AI is transforming business. Organizations are increasingly integrating AI agents into core business systems and processes, using them as intermediaries between users and these internal systems. As a result, these organizations are improving efficiency, automating routine tasks, and driving innovation. But these benefits come at a cost. AI agents rely on APIs to access…
API security, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
The API Security Challenge in AI: Preventing Resource Exhaustion and Unauthorized Access
Agentic AI is transforming business. Organizations are increasingly integrating AI agents into core business systems and processes, using them as intermediaries between users and these internal systems. As a result, these organizations are improving efficiency, automating routine tasks, and driving innovation. But these benefits come at a cost. AI agents rely on APIs to access…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials
Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials The post Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials
Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials The post Amazon Gift Card Email Hooks Microsoft Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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A fresh $100M rolls into DIG Ventures as it bids to woo early-stage European startups
The number of “operator VCs” — former founders turned VCs — in Europe in recent years. This is common in the U.S., where the majority of VCs are former founders. The reverse is true in Europe, where most come from banking or finance. Recent examples in Europe include Wise founder Taavet Hinrikus, Glovo founder Oscar…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Security-KPIs und -KRIs: So messen Sie Cybersicherheit
Cybersicherheit zu messen, ist kein Kinderspiel. Foto: Ultraskrip – shutterstock.com Eine wichtige Säule jedes ausgereiften Cyberrisk-Programms ist die Fähigkeit, die Performance der IT-Security und registrierte Bedrohungen zu messen, zu analysieren und zu melden. Die Cybersecurity zu messen, ist allerdings kein leichtes Unterfangen: Einerseits, weil sich viele Führungskräfte ohne entsprechenden Background schwer tun, IT-Risiken zu verstehen.…
AI, Global Security News, Grok, grok 3 api, xAI
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, launches an API for Grok 3
Billionaire Elon Musk has just been countersued by OpenAI, but that isn’t stopping his AI company, xAI, from making its flagship Grok 3 model available via an API. It has been several months since xAI unveiled Grok 3, the company’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini. Grok 3 can analyze images and respond to questions,…
AI, autonomous vehicles, Global Security News, Nissan, Transportation, wayve
Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to Nissan vehicles
Nissan said it will use self-driving software developed by Wayve to beef up its advanced driver assistance system starting in 2027, a landmark deal for the buzzy UK startup that has raised more than $1.3 billion from Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank Group, and Uber. Nissan will integrate Wayve’s software as well as sensors, including lidar from an undisclosed…
Email Security, Phishing, Security, Global Security News
Targeted phishing gets a new hook with real-time email validation
Crooks behind some credential-stealing phishing campaigns are trying to increase their success rate by sophisticated targeting. According to researchers at Cofense, instead of blasting out mass messages to a list of email addresses they’ve collected or bought, these threat actors only target addresses that have been verified as active, legitimate, and often high-value. Cofense calls…
Global Security News
My Daughter Is Ready for Her First Smartphone. I’m Not Ready to Give It to Her.
At 11, she still goes bike-riding with me and lets me hold her hand. Why would I want her to hold a phone instead?
defense tech, Global Security News, mach industries, Sequoia Capital, Startups
How a hydrogen explosion led a teenage founder to become Sequoia’s first defense tech investment
As Sequoia Capital’s first defense tech investment, Mach Industries is an industry darling, raising over $80 million since its founding in 2023. Its founder, Ethan Thornton, now 21, began Mach as a teenage MIT student before dropping out to focus full-time on his startup. But a few months before landing a seed investment from Sequoia…
AI, DeepMind, gemini, Global Security News, Google, mcp
Google to embrace Anthropic’s standard for connecting AI models to data
Just a few weeks after OpenAI said it would adopt rival Anthropic’s standard for connecting AI models to the systems where data resides, Google is following suit. In a post on X on Wednesday, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said Google would add support for Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, or MCP, to its Gemini models…
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Solid, which claimed to be the ‘AWS of fintech,’ files for bankruptcy after raising nearly $81M in funding
Banking-as-a-service startup Solid (formerly called Wise) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on April 7. Founded in 2018, the fintech company had raised a total of nearly $81 million in funding from investors such as FTV Capital and Headline.…
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Smashing Security podcast #412: Signalgate sucks, and the quandary of quishing
QR codes are being weaponised by scammers — so maybe think twice before scanning that parking meter. And in a blunder so dumb it makes autocorrect look smart, the White House explains how it leaked war plans on Signal because an iPhone mistook a journalist for a government insider. Plus! Don’t miss our featured interview…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Windows 11 tests sharing apps screen and files with Copilot AI
Copilot on Windows 11 is testing OS-level integration that would allow you to share your favourite apps’ screen with Copilot. […]
Global Security News
Google Merges Security Offerings Into a Cohesive Suite
Google Unified Security brings together threat detection, AI-powered security, secure browser features, and Mandiant services, the company said at its Cloud Next conference.
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Trump signs order stripping Chris Krebs of security clearance
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Wednesday revoking the security clearance of former CISA leader Chris Krebs, with the White House saying he was a “significant bad-faith actor who weaponized and abused his government authority” during his time leading the agency. The order also suspends any active security clearance held by employees at SentinelOne, where…
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OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, calls for enjoinment from ‘further unlawful and unfair action’
The dramatic tiff between OpenAI and its estranged co-founder, billionaire Elon Musk, shows no sign of letting up. In a filing on Wednesday, attorneys for OpenAI and other defendants in the case, including CEO Sam Altman, called for Musk to be enjoined from “further unlawful and unfair action” and “held responsible for the damage he…
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At NerdioCon, All Eyes Are On AI Readiness & Adoption
Amid conversations, keynotes, and breakout sessions, AI was, unsurprisingly, a dominant theme at this year’s NerdioCon. But even as AI continues to be the buzzy, trendy tech topic, many leaders remain focused on ensuring customers adopt AI solutions efficiently and securely. Channel Insider spoke with multiple executives to gain insights into AI adoption within the…
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Advanced Preparation Was Key to a Secure Paris Olympics
The security teams associated with the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris focused on in-depth penetration testing, crisis management exercises, and collaboration to defend against potential cyberattacks.
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US Comptroller Cyber ‘Incident’ Compromises Org’s Emails
A review of the emails involved in the breach is still ongoing, but what has been discovered is enough for the Treasury Department to label it a “major cyber incident.”
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a16z backs Base Power in $200M round for home backup batteries
The money will fund a rapid expansion, including dozens more megawatt-hours of battery storage and plans for a domestic battery factory.
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Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former director of Global Public Policy for Facebook and author of the recently released tell-all book “Careless People,” told U.S. senators during her testimony on Wednesday that Meta actively targeted teens with advertisements based on their emotional state. This claim was first documented by Wynn-Williams in her book, which documents…
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A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-through lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi.…
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Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams accuses Meta of colluding with China
Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s former head of Global Public Policy, testified before the U.S. Senate today about the company’s relationship with China. According to Wynn-Williams, the company now known as Meta worked directly with the Chinese Community Party (CCP) to “undermine U.S. national security and betray American values,” she said. She alleges that Facebook created custom-built…
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 134 Vulnerabilities, Including 1 Zero-Day
One CVE was used against “a small number of targets.” Windows 10 users needed to wait a little bit for their patches.
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Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts. […]
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CrushFTP Exploitation Continues Amid Disclosure Dispute
Attacks on a critical authentication bypass flaw in CrushFTP’s file transfer product continue this week after duplicate CVEs sparked confusion.
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Nvidia’s H20 AI chips may be spared from export controls — for now
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears to have struck a deal with the Trump administration to avoid export restrictions on the company’s H20 AI chips. The H20, the most advanced Nvidia-produced AI chip that can still be exported from the U.S. to China, was reportedly spared thanks to a promise from Huang to invest in new…
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Threads is testing a feature that lets you follow the same creators you follow on X
Meta is starting to test a new feature in Threads that lets users follow the same creators they follow on X, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. “We’re currently testing a way for you to find and follow creators from other platforms on Threads, making it easier to connect with the people and conversations that matter…
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Proactive Secrets Rotation to Avoid Data Breaches
Why Is Proactive Secrets Rotation a Vital Part of Your Cybersecurity Strategy? Nearly every professional in cybersecurity will highlight the growing threat of data breaches. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and relentless, a reactive approach to security is no longer sufficient. Amidst a sea of security measures, where does proactive secrets rotation come into…
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Proactive Secrets Rotation to Avoid Data Breaches
Why Is Proactive Secrets Rotation a Vital Part of Your Cybersecurity Strategy? Nearly every professional in cybersecurity will highlight the growing threat of data breaches. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and relentless, a reactive approach to security is no longer sufficient. Amidst a sea of security measures, where does proactive secrets rotation come into…
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Innovations in Managing Cloud Machine Identities
Can Innovations in Machine Identity Management Reshape Cloud Security? Cloud technology has transformed the way we work, store data, and build software, revolutionizing various industries from vending to mobile automation. Nevertheless, this digital shift brings forth novel cybersecurity challenges. One particularly important aspect often overlooked is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). So, what exactly…
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Innovations in Managing Cloud Machine Identities
Can Innovations in Machine Identity Management Reshape Cloud Security? Cloud technology has transformed the way we work, store data, and build software, revolutionizing various industries from vending to mobile automation. Nevertheless, this digital shift brings forth novel cybersecurity challenges. One particularly important aspect often overlooked is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). So, what exactly…