UK organizations are significantly increasing cybersecurity budgets, with a projected 31% growth in the next year
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SOC Analysts – Reimagining Their Role Using AI
The job of a SOC analyst has never been easy. Faced with an overwhelming flood of daily alerts, analysts (and sometimes IT teams who are doubling as SecOps) must try and triage thousands of security alerts—often false positives—just to identify a handful of real threats. This relentless, 24/7 work leads to alert fatigue, desensitization, and…
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Major AI Security Breach: DeepSeek’s Database Exposed Sensitive Data
DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence startup that has recently garnered significant attention for its AI chatbot, which rivals leading models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. DeepSeek has encountered several issues recently. The U.S. Navy has banned its members from using the DeepSeek app due to concerns over potential security and ethical issues, fearing that sensitive user…
Global Security News
DeepSeek AI Database Exposed: Over 1 Million Log Lines, Secret Keys Leaked
Buzzy Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek, which has had a meteoric rise in popularity in recent days, left one of its databases exposed on the internet, which could have allowed malicious actors to gain access to sensitive data. The ClickHouse database “allows full control over database operations, including the ability to access internal data,”…
Global Security News
NCSC Calls on Vendors to Eradicate “Unforgivable” Vulnerabilities
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has released a new paper making it easier to assess if a flaw is “unforgivable”
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Transforming Healthcare Security: Why Zero-Trust is Essential
In recent years, the healthcare sector has emerged as a primary target for cyberattacks, which is mainly due to the highly sensitive nature of medical information. The post Transforming Healthcare Security: Why Zero-Trust is Essential appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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India lauds Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, plans to host its models on local servers
India’s IT minister on Thursday praised DeepSeek‘s progress and said the country will host the Chinese AI lab’s large language models on domestic servers, in a rare opening for Chinese technology in India. “You have seen what DeepSeek has done — $5.5 million and a very very powerful model,” IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on…
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Cybersecurity Responsibilities Across the C-Suite: A Breakdown for Every Executive
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative that affects every department within an organization. Organizations must direct the responsibility for security beyond the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to all leaders throughout the C-Suite because cyber threats evolve and regulations grow strict. Each executive within the company contributes to enhancing security…
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Top 6 DMARC Solutions for MSPs in 2025
Discover the top 6 DMARC solutions for MSPs to improve email security, prevent spoofing, and streamline DMARC monitoring for your clients. The post Top 6 DMARC Solutions for MSPs in 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Unpatched PHP Voyager Flaws Leave Servers Open to One-Click RCE Exploits
Three security flaws have been disclosed in the open-source PHP package Voyager that could be exploited by an attacker to achieve one-click remote code execution on affected instances. “When an authenticated Voyager user clicks on a malicious link, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the server,” Sonar researcher Yaniv Nizry said in a write-up published…
Global Security News
Fake Videos of Former First Lady Scam Namibians
Amateurish financial scams are common across Africa, and Namibia’s influential former first lady, Monica Geingos, has emerged as a particularly effective host body for these messages.
Cyberattacks, Data Breach, Fraud, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
What is Magecart? How this hacker group steals payment card data
Magecart definition Magecart is a consortium of malicious hacker groups who target online shopping cart systems, usually the Magento system, to steal customer payment card information. This is known as a supply chain attack. The idea behind these attacks is to compromise a third-party piece of software from a VAR or systems integrator or infect…
Exploits, Global Security News
New Aquabot Botnet Exploits CVE-2024-41710 in Mitel Phones for DDoS Attacks
A Mirai botnet variant dubbed Aquabot has been observed actively attempting to exploit a medium-severity security flaw impacting Mitel phones in order to ensnare them into a network capable of mounting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-41710 (CVSS score: 6.8), a case of command injection in the boot process that could…
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European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B
French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that…
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American CISOs should prepare now for the coming connected-vehicle tech bans
In a groundbreaking shift in automotive supply chain regulation, the White House announced a new rule issued by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) a week before the end of the Biden administration that will ban in-vehicle connectivity system (VCS) hardware and software from China (including Hong Kong) or Russia from US…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
AI – Top-of-Mind in 2025
AI – Top-of-Mind in 2025 madhav Thu, 01/30/2025 – 05:25 “Round and round and round we go. Where we stop, nobody knows,” goes the popular children’s refrain. The same could be said of the AI merry-go-round as security analysts, lawmakers, and consumers alike process its break-neck evolution and hold tight for the ride ahead. But…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Microsoft, Meta Talk Up Their Big AI Ambitions and Spending Plans
The tech giants vow to barrel ahead despite the jolt from China’s DeepSeek.
Global Security News
DeepSeek’s Chatbot Works Like Its U.S. Rivals—Until You Ask About Tiananmen
The new Chinese AI tool gives more limited, and propaganda-infused, information on sensitive topics.
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5 teure Threat-Intelligence-Fehler
Fehlgeleitete Threat-Intelligence-Programme lassen (nicht nur) Ihr Security-Budget schmelzen. Vitalii Stock | shutterstock.com Ausgeprägte Fähigkeiten im Bereich Threat Intelligence (TI) können dazu beitragen, Ihre Cybersecurity-Initiative auf die nächste Stufe zu heben. Das kann nicht nur dabei helfen, Bedrohungen schneller zu erkennen – Sicherheitsentscheider können so außerdem ihre Risikoexposition besser verstehen und künftige Investitionen priorisieren. Kein Wunder…
Global Security News
SoftBank in Talks to Invest as Much as $25 Billion in OpenAI
The biggest investment so far in the ChatGPT maker would help cover its commitment to the Stargate AI infrastructure venture.
Global Security News
Microsoft and Meta AI Splurge Still Not Enough for Nvidia
The tech giants are keeping capital spending plans in line as DeepSeek raises questions about future computing needs.
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SoftBank in talks to invest as much as $25B in OpenAI, report says
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI as part of a broader partnership that could see the Japanese conglomerate spend more than $40 billion on AI initiatives with the Microsoft-backed startup, according to Financial Times. The potential investment would make SoftBank OpenAI’s largest single backer, the report said, surpassing Microsoft…
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New Mirai botnet fires off DDoS attacks via compromised Mitel phones, notifies command & control when detected
A third variant of the Mirai-based Aquabot malware is apparently taking over Mitel phones to create a remote-controlled botnet that can fire off distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Dubbed Aquabotv3, the malware is actively exploiting a known vulnerability in the devices to access their session initiation protocol (SIP) function, according to Akamai’s Security Intelligence…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
New Aquabotv3 botnet malware targets Mitel command injection flaw
A new variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware Aquabot has been observed actively exploiting CVE-2024-41710, a command injection vulnerability in Mitel SIP phones. […]
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
Solana Pump.fun tool DogWifTool compromised to drain wallets
DogWifTools has disclosed on its official Discord channel that its software has been compromised by a supply chain attack that impacted its Windows client, infecting users with malware. […]
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Meta says end of fact-checking hasn’t impacted ad spend
Meta says its controversial decision to put an end to its fact-checking program hasn’t impacted advertiser spend. On its Q4 2024 call, Meta CFO Susan Li assured investors that advertiser demand remains strong and the company’s commitment to brand safety remains unchanged, despite the new measures. Meanwhile, CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted that the community notes…
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Smashing Security podcast #402: Hackers get hacked, the British Museum IT shutdown, and social media kidnaps
What happens when eager computer enthusiasts unknowingly download a trojanized hacking tool and find themselves on the wrong side of cybersecurity? A former employee’s actions led to chaos and raise urgent questions about the security of cultural treasures. And join us as we explore the alarming trend of social media influencers staging fake kidnappings. All…
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One Explanation for DeepSeek’s Dramatic Savings: IP Theft
OpenAI and Microsoft suspect theft, highlighting the need for better AI security The post One Explanation for DeepSeek’s Dramatic Savings: IP Theft appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing Across More U.S. Cities
Alphabet-owned Waymo plans to test its autonomous taxis in cities including Las Vegas and San Diego this year.
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The Journey gadget range lets you charge with confidence and in style
An epic journey deserves epic equipment. Whether you travel for business or leisure, you’ll want to pack smartly. Journey’s range of clever tech helps you keep all your devices powered with a minimum of cables.
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Zuck shrugs off DeepSeek, vows to spend hundreds of billions on AI
Meta is doubling down on AI spending despite markets briefly panicking over concerns DeepSeek will reduce AI demand. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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LinkedIn passes $2B in premium revenues in 12 months, with overall revenues up 9% on the year
LinkedIn, the social platform where people look for and talk about work, may be less visible in Microsoft’s earnings compared to the years when it was an independent company. But around earnings time, LinkedIn often reveals some figures that point to how it continues to grow. On Wednesday, as Microsoft reported its Q2 numbers, the…
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Elon Musk claims Tesla will launch a self-driving service in Austin in June
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that his company will launch a paid ride-hailing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas this coming June, the latest in a long line of sky-high promises he has yet to meet about autonomy. Musk was unsurprisingly light on details. He said that there will be no people in the cars,…
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Threads adds another 20M monthly users since December, reaching 320M
Threads, Meta’s microblogging service, is growing at a fast pace as users gravitate to the app over rivals like X. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings presentation on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads now has 320 million monthly active users (MAUs), up from 300 million last month. The app had 275 million monthly active…
Global Security News
Meta Platforms Sales Soar to Record, Bolstering Zuckerberg’s AI Spending Spree
Revenue grows to $48.4 billion, helping fuel the chief executive’s bets on augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Global Security News
PrintNightmare Aftermath: Windows Print Spooler is Better. What’s Next?
While Microsoft has boosted the security of Windows Print Spooler in the three years since the disclosure of the PrintNightmare vulnerability, the service remains a spooky threat that organizations cannot afford to ignore.
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Hackers are hijacking WordPress sites to push Windows and Mac malware
A cybersecurity company says hackers are pushing Mac and Windows malware through sites that are using outdated versions of WordPress. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ensuring Compliance with Secure Secrets Vaulting
Why is Secure Secrets Vaulting a Critical Factor? The requirement to manage Non-Human Identifiers (NHIs) and their secrets with utmost precision is more vital than ever. With the surge of massive amounts of data traversing through numerous channels, wouldn’t you agree that the need to secure these volumes is of paramount importance? One of the…
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Empower Your Security with Advanced NHI Detection
Why is NHI Detection Crucial in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? Imagine being able to mitigate security risks, meet regulatory compliance, save on operational costs, and increase efficiency, all by refining one aspect of your cybersecurity strategy. Sounds promising, doesn’t it? This is precisely what effective Non-Human Identities (NHIs) detection and management can accomplish for your organization.…
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Scalable Solutions for Global Secrets Management
Are Your Secrets Secure in a Cloud World? Where robust digital identities govern access to resources, the effective management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes paramount. But how significantly does the approach to secure these identities and their secrets impact global cloud security? As a result, is it possible that scalable solutions for global secrets management…
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Staying Ahead with Enhanced IAM Protocols
Staying Ahead in a Fraught Landscape? Is it possible to stay ahead with cybersecurity threats? With the increased digitization of systems, our reliance on machines has skyrocketed, necessitating the need for an enhanced Identity Access Management (IAM) strategy. Addressing this need, Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Security Management emerges as a critical component of a…
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Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max: The AI Marathoner Outpacing DeepSeek and Catching OpenAI’s Shadow
Discover how Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max AI model with Mixture-of-Experts architecture outperforms DeepSeek V3 in key benchmarks, challenges OpenAI, and revolutionizes healthcare, finance, and content creation. Explore technical breakthroughs and industry implications. The post Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max: The AI Marathoner Outpacing DeepSeek and Catching OpenAI’s Shadow appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Researchers Uncover Lazarus Group Admin Layer for C2 Servers
The threat actor is using a sophisticated network of VPNs and proxies to centrally manage command and control servers from Pyongyang.
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Threat actors using Google Gemini to amplify attacks: Report
Government-backed threat actors are currently using Google’s Gemini AI service to expand their capabilities, part of an effort by hackers of all skill levels to leverage publicly-available generative artificial intelligence (genAI) models for crime and espionage, That’s the conclusion of a report issued today by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, which shows how threat actors are…
Global Security News
Microsoft Reports Its Quarterly Results
Microsoft reported that its flagship cloud computing business experienced a slowdown in growth amid constraints on data center supply.
Global Security News, News and Trends
ServiceNow Launches New Agentic AI Offerings, Google Cloud, Oracle & Visa Partnerships
ServiceNow has continued its commitment to deploying and leveraging agentic AI with new offerings announced in conjunction with its earnings call in late January. The company also unveiled new partnerships following recent changes to its partner program. Agentic AI ‘control tower’ built to centralize a slew of custom and pre-built agents The key piece of…
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Microsoft brings a DeepSeek model to its cloud
Microsoft’s close partner and collaborator, OpenAI, might be suggesting that DeepSeek stole its IP and violated its terms of service. But Microsoft still wants DeepSeek’s shiny new models on its cloud platform. Microsoft today announced that R1, DeepSeek’s so-called reasoning model, is available on Azure AI Foundry service, Microsoft’s platform that brings together a number…
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Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC seeking $1B for new fund
8VC, a venture firm led by Palantir founder Joe Lonsdale, is seeking nearly $1 billion for its sixth fund, according to a regulatory filing. The Austin-based firm’s latest fund aims to raise nearly 14% more than its previous $880 million flagship vehicle, which closed in February 2023. TechCrunch has reached out to the firm for…
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1GLOBAL taps Nokia voice and packet core for network operations
Global telecommunication services provider 1GLOBAL has selected Nokia core and security solutions to enhance network operations in existing markets like Australia, UK and US, while rolling out services in new territories such as Brazil.
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FBI seizes major cybercrime forums in coordinated domain takedown
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with several other international law enforcement departments, has seized control of several high-profile online platforms linked to cybercrime in a sweeping operation aimed at disrupting digital marketplaces for stolen credentials and hacking tools. The domains of forums Cracked[.]io and Nulled[.]to now redirect to FBI-controlled servers, signaling efforts to dismantle…
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DeepSeek might have a trademark problem in the U.S.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has been accused of IP theft, faced privacy inquiries in Europe, and has been the target of an enormous cyberattack. Now, it appears the company has a new headache on its hands: a U.S. trademark conflict. On Tuesday, DeepSeek filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeking…
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What DeepSeek, China, and Trump mean for Apple ahead of its Q1 earnings
These days, nothing is certain about the tech market or the world at large. Even NVIDIA’s seemingly bulletproof stock took a hammering on Monday, enduring a $589 billion market cap decline after China-based DeepSeek raised questions for investors about more efficient AI models. But Apple’s stock has remained steady ahead of its first quarter earnings…
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Ericsson launches into open-source AI research with Cognitive Labs
Telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson has launched an open source AI research initiative called Cognitive Labs, which will focus on leading edge technologies, such as Geometric AI and Machine Learning, that have applications in telecommunications.
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DeepSeek Chatbot Beats OpenAI on App Store Leaderboard
The Chinese firm said training the model cost just $5.6 million. Alibaba Cloud followed with a new generative AI model, while Microsoft alleges DeepSeek ‘distilled’ OpenAI’s work.
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MoviePass might pivot to crypto
After MoviePass’s historic implosion, subscribers to the “Netflix for movie theaters” were already cautious around the company’s 2023 relaunch. These moviegoers may grow even more skeptical after MoviePass sent out an email blast on Wednesday, which surveyed customers about their interest in web3. “Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies are transforming the business landscape at an unprecedented…
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Introducing WAF Rule Tester: Test with Confidence, Deploy without Fear | Impart Security
Security teams can now validate WAF rules before they hit production, thanks to Impart Security’s new WAF Rule Tester. No more crossing fingers and hoping for the best when deploying new rules. The Old Way: Hope-Driven Security Traditionally, testing WAF rules has been a nerve-wracking experience: – Push rules to production in monitor mode…
Global Security News
Unpatched Zyxel CPE Zero-Day Pummeled by Cyberattackers
VulnCheck initially disclosed the critical command-injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-40891) six months ago, but Zyxel has yet to mention its existence or offer users a patch to mitigate threats.
Global Security News, Security
Laravel admin package Voyager vulnerable to one-click RCE flaw
Three vulnerabilities discovered in the open-source PHP package Voyager for managing Laravel applications could be used for remote code execution attacks. […]
Global Security News
Oh Dear, Did Someone Steal Something From OpenAI?
OpenAI is investigating whether DeepSeek used its work to build its model—an ironic twist for a company that’s built plenty on, well, other people’s work.
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The OWASP NHI Top 10 and AI risk: What you need to know
Identity management has long been a pillar of any sound cybersecurity program, ensuring that only authorized persons and machines have access to specific data and systems. Today, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is making it much more complicated to manage the identities of machines, making the appearance of the OWASP Non-Human Identities Top…
Global Security News
DeepSeek’s Big Question: Where Does AI’s True Value Reside?
The $1 trillion stock selloff sparked by startup DeepSeek’s powerful new reasoning model goes beyond questions of training costs and capital investment levels for artificial intelligence, and right to the heart of perhaps the biggest question of all for AI: Where does value in AI reside?
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Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk. These startups want to extinguish it
Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Microsoft investigates Microsoft 365 outage affecting users, admins
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage preventing users and admins from accessing some Microsoft 365 services and the admin center. […]
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Omega Systems CEO on PE Funding, Compliance Offerings & Channel Innovation
Omega Systems is a premier technology solutions provider and MSSP based across the northeastern U.S. After years of partnership with one private equity group, Omega announced in January it had received a new infusion from the firm Revelstoke. Channel Insider spoke with Omega Systems CEO Mike Fuhrman to learn more about how the continued equity…
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Waymo reportedly testing robotaxis in 10 new cities in 2025
Waymo plans to start testing autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego, according to The Verge. Although this doesn’t mean the company will launch commercial operations in any of these cities — or even test them in autonomous mode. Waymo told The Verge it will send less…
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Instagram, Meta, Social
Instagram gives creators more insight into their reels’ performance
Meta continues to target creators in the days following the U.S. TikTok ban. In addition to paying TikTok creators big bonuses to publish reels, Instagram announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing new ways for creators to better understand how their short videos are performing. The platform is introducing additional metrics that allow creators to see…
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Anthropic’s CEO says DeepSeek shows that U.S. export rules are working as intended
In an essay on Wednesday, Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, weighed in on the debate over whether Chinese AI company DeepSeek’s success implies that U.S. export controls on AI chips aren’t working. Amodei, who recently made the case for stronger export controls in an op-ed co-written with former U.S. deputy national security advisor Matt…
Exploits, Global Security News
Mirai Variant ‘Aquabot’ Exploits Mitel Device Flaws
Yet another spinoff of the infamous DDoS botnet is exploiting a known vulnerability in active attacks, while its threat actors are promoting it on Telegram for other attackers to use as well, in a DDoS-as-a-service model.
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SLAP/FLOP: Apple Silicon’s ‘Son of Spectre’ Critical Flaws
Watch this: Want more “speculative execution” bugs? You’re gonna be in a great mood all day. The post SLAP/FLOP: Apple Silicon’s ‘Son of Spectre’ Critical Flaws appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Report: Majority of U.S. teens have lost trust in Big Tech
American teens have lost their faith in Big Tech, according to a new report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit offering reviews and ratings for media and technology, which more recently includes AI products. In the study released Wednesday, the organization surveyed over 1,000 teens on whether major technology companies like Google, Apple, Meta, TikTok,…
Global Security News, Security
FBI seizes domains for Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums
The FBI has seized the domains for the infamous Cracked.io and Nulled.to hacking forums, which are known for their focus on cybercrime, password theft, cracking, and credential stuffing attacks. […]
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Netflix adds a convenient feature for iOS users to download an entire TV season at once
Netflix announced on Wednesday that it’s giving iOS users a new feature that allows them to download an entire season of their favorite TV show with one tap. The feature first became available to Android users. The Season Download button is available in the Netflix app, located next to the Share button on a show’s…
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Health insurance startup Alan keeps growing at a rapid pace
With its 700,000 customers, Alan could be considered as a mature company. But the health insurance company that wants to become a digital companion for your health is still growing like a startup. On Wednesday, the company shared some financial metrics. The most impressive one is its top-line revenue. In 2024, the company generated €505…
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Resolution Games announces Battlemarked, an upcoming VR Dungeons & Dragons game
Last year, Wizards of the Coast and Resolution Games announced an exciting development: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), is being adapted for virtual reality. Until now, specific details about the new game have been kept closely under wraps. However, on Wednesday, the companies finally unveiled the official title and more…
Global Security News
Lazarus Group Uses React-Based Admin Panel to Control Global Cyber Attacks
The North Korean threat actor known as the Lazarus Group has been observed leveraging a “web-based administrative platform” to oversee its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, giving the adversary the ability to centrally supervise all aspects of their campaigns. “Each C2 server hosted a web-based administrative platform, built with a React application and a Node.js API,” SecurityScorecard’s
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MGM Resorts settles lawsuits after millions of customer records stolen in data breaches
A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Windows 11’s Start menu is getting iPhone and Android integration
Windows 11’s Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration. […]
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Ireland and Italy send data watchdog requests to DeepSeek: ‘The data of millions of Italians is at risk’
The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or part of an elaborate plan by its hedge fund parent company to short Nvidia and other tech stocks. Whichever it might be (maybe both?), DeepSeek and its large language model have made some major waves. And now, it’s…
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Our Digital Footprints are Breadcrumbs for Mapping our Personal Behavior
The Government Accountability Office states that customers are usually unaware of the potential privacy risks and biases that arise from use of personal information. The post Our Digital Footprints are Breadcrumbs for Mapping our Personal Behavior appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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AI Surge Drives Record 1205% Increase in API Vulnerabilities
AI-related API vulnerabilities surged 1,205% in 2024, with 99% tied to API flaws, according to a new report by Wallarm
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UVeye racks up another $191 million for its vision-based ‘MRI for cars’
UVeye started as a play to scan cars for security threats, but the Israeli startup really hit its stride when its founders realized the AI-powered computer vision systems could perform more typical vehicle inspections. Now, the company is evolving its funding strategy. UVeye announced Wednesday morning a $191 million extension to its 2023 Series D…
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This Bay Area startup is using AI to help families navigate long-term care planning
Lily Vittayaruksku was studying aerospace engineering when her aunt was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Her aunt had lived under the same roof as Vittayaruksku while she was growing up and helped raise her. “We went all in on her care,” she recalled. Post-chemotherapy, Vittayaruksku’s aunt “became very frail,” so her family – originally from…
Global Security News
Nation-State Hackers Abuse Gemini AI Tool
Google highlighted significant abuse of its Gemini LLM tool by nation state actors to support malicious activities, including research and malware development
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Vulnerability in popular AI developer could ‘shut down essentially everything you own’
A popular platform for developing AI systems has patched an easily exploitable vulnerability that would have given an attacker remote code execution privileges. Researchers at application security firm Noma detail how the flaw, embedded in Javascript code for Lightning.AI’s development platform, could be manipulated to give an attacker virtually unfettered access to a user’s cloud…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
DeepSeek Scrambles U.S.-China Tech War
The U.S. tried to slow China’s advances, but the startup showed how hard that is.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News
Ransomware: Schwere Versäumnisse in deutschen Unternehmen
Laut einer Umfrage benötigen deutsche Unternehmen mehr Zeit und Geld, um Ransomware-Attacken einzudämmen. HL12 – Shutterstock.com Eine weltweite Umfrage des Sicherheitsanbieters Illumio unter 2.547 IT- und Security-Entscheiderinnen und -Entscheidern zeigt, welche massiven Folgen Ransomware-Attacken mit sich bringen. So gaben 58 Prozent der betroffenen Teilnehmer zu, dass sie ihren Betrieb deshalb herunterfahren mussten. Von den rund…
Global Security News
AI Comes to the Apple Orchard—From Pollinating to Picking
Researchers are developing robots that promise to automate a process that has always relied on human workers—and bees.
Data and Information Security, Enterprise Buyer’s Guides, Network Security, Security, Security Information and Event Management Software, Global Security News
Download our security information and event management (SIEM) tools buyer’s guide
From the editors of CSO, this enterprise buyer’s guide helps IT security staff understand what SIEM can do for their organizations and how to choose the right solution.
AI, Crypto, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, Space, Startups, TC, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Venture
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Only 3 days left for 2-for-1 Pass
Only 3 days remain to score the ultimate deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — two of the same ticket types for the price of one! Don’t wait to take advantage of these massive savings. This limited-time offer ends this Friday, January 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT — after that, these 2-for-1 Passes will be gone.…
Global Security News
The Old Ways of Vendor Risk Management Are No Longer Good Enough
Managing third-party risk in the SaaS era demands a proactive, data-driven approach beyond checkbox compliance.
Global Security News, Security
Uncover Hidden Browsing Threats: Get a Free Risk Assessment for GenAI, Identity, Web, and SaaS Risks
As GenAI tools and SaaS platforms become a staple component in the employee toolkit, the risks associated with data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have skyrocketed. Learn how a complimentary LayerX risk assessment can help identify, assess, and address browsing and SaaS risks in your workplace. […]
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
It’s Not Just DeepSeek. A Guide to the Chinese AI Companies You Need to Know.
DeepSeek is just one of an array of companies developing AI models and applications. Here’s a guide to a number of the biggest players in China.
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Flare Academy is Here!
We’re excited to share that we now offer Flare Academy, an educational hub with free interactive online training for cybersecurity professionals. What is Flare Academy? Flare Academy offers online training modules led by subject matter experts on the latest cybersecurity threats to cybersecurity practitioners interested in progressing their education. These sessions cover various pressing cybersecurity…
Global Security News
New Hellcat Ransomware Gang Employs Humiliation Tactics
Cato Networks highlighted how the recently emerged HellCat ransomware group is using novel psychological tactics to court attention and pressurize victims
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Hackers exploit critical unpatched flaw in Zyxel CPE devices
Hackers are exploiting a critical command injection vulnerability in Zyxel CPE Series devices that is currently tracked as CVE-2024-40891 and remains unpatched since last July. […]
AI, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Security
Clutch grabs $20M to build out its non-human security ID platform
When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, identity is often thought of as a “perimeter” around an organization. So many breaches begin through techniques like password theft, phishing, and credential stuffing; ergo, securing the identities of not only users, but also applications and machines, is the key to securing the whole system. Easier said…
cloud cost management, Enterprise, finops, Finout, Funding, Global IT News, Global Security News, Insight Partners
Finout raises $40M Series C for its cloud cost management service
Even just a few years ago, FinOps — a collection of best practices to manage the costs of cloud computing — wasn’t something that was top of mind for a lot of businesses. Since then, though, businesses have started tightening their purses. Today, FinOps is pretty much a standard discipline, and there are dozens of…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Transportation
On Tesla earnings day, all eyes are Elon, profits, and AI
Tesla earnings day is upon us — the quarterly check in with one of the world’s largest EV makers and its controversial CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings are expected to be released Wednesday after market close. A webcast, in which Tesla management will answer questions from analysts and retail investors, is scheduled…
battery storage, Climate, Exclusive, Fundraising, Global IT News, Global Security News, Niko, QED Investors, Solar Power
Solar startup Niko is building Mexico’s first virtual power plant
After more than a year of helping solar installers sell, plan, and finance panels for residential and small commercial building owners, Niko found another opportunity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Global Security News, Microsoft
January Windows 10 preview update force installs new Outlook
Microsoft has started force-installing the new Outlook email client on Windows 10 systems for users who deploy this month’s KB5050081 non-security preview update. […]