If there was one phrase that captured the vibe and theme of 2024 — at least in the transportation sector — it was business whiplash. Legacy automakers changed direction on their all-EVs-or-bust strategy, startups pivoted, and some Silicon Valley VCs and executives adjusted their views to a changing political landscape, in which they now are…
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Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension
The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a “wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Why DeepSeek’s new AI model thinks it’s ChatGPT
Earlier this week, DeepSeek, a well-funded Chinese AI lab, released an “open” AI model that beats many rivals on popular benchmarks. The model, DeepSeek V3, is large but efficient, handling text-based tasks like coding and writing essays with ease. It also seems to think it’s ChatGPT. Posts on X — and TechCrunch’s own tests —…
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White House: Salt Typhoon hacks possible because telecoms lacked basic security measures
The White House said Friday that as the U.S. government continues to assess the damage caused by the Salt Typhoon hacks, the breach occurred in large part due to telecommunications companies failing to implement rudimentary cybersecurity measures across their IT infrastructure. Anne Neuberger, the White House’s deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology,…
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Lyft says San Francisco overcharged it $100 million in taxes
Lyft is suing the city of San Francisco, claiming the city unfairly charged the rideshare company over $100 million in taxes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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LG mounts planters on a lamp for apartment growing
LG may have the earliest big press conference of CES, but the Korean electronics giant still can’t help announcing a bunch of products ahead of the show. As ever, the pile of news is a mixed bag with a few interesting additions. These plant lamps undoubtedly qualify as the latter. Details on the products —…
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Watch this four-legged robot adapt to tricky situations like an animal
Researchers at the University of Leeds recently demonstrated a framework for a quadruped robot with a design inspired by the bio-mechanics of four-legged animals. The versatile robot is able to navigate complex environments, maintain stability on uneven ground, and recover after a fall — all without the use of extra-perceptive sensors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All…
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Detection Engineering: A Case Study
In this blog post, we will explore the intricate world of detection engineering. We’ll start by examining the inputs and outputs of detection engineering, and then we’ll illustrate the detection engineering lifecycle. The post Detection Engineering: A Case Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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North Korean Hackers Deploy OtterCookie Malware in Contagious Interview Campaign
North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign have been observed dropping a new JavaScript malware called OtterCookie. Contagious Interview (aka DeceptiveDevelopment) refers to a persistent attack campaign that employs social engineering lures, with the hacking crew often posing as recruiters to trick individuals looking for potential job opportunities into
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Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier
There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes; sync tasks across devices; be more productive; and manage your notes. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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MAGA vs. Musk: Immigration Fight Cracks Populist-Tech Bro Alliance
Tesla CEO’s argument to welcome high-skilled immigrants stokes worries about foreigners taking American jobs.
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Hackers exploit DoS flaw to disable Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Palo Alto Networks is warning that hackers are exploiting the CVE-2024-3393 denial of service vulnerability to disable firewall protections by forcing it to reboot. […]
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Canvas fingerprinting in the wild
Every day, your computer renders dozens of these without you even noticing. Strange patterns, colorful shapes, and emojis—what do you think these are? These are canvas fingerprints, a technique used by the vast majority of websites to fingerprint devices and distinguish humans from bots. What you might not The post Canvas fingerprinting in the wild…
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Top 6 Vendor Risk Management Software for MSPs in 2025
Managing third-party risks is becoming more critical for managed service providers (MSPs) as cybersecurity threats evolve. Vendor risk management (VRM) software simplifies this process, helping MSPs assess, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with third-party vendors. Explore six of the best vendor risk management tools to streamline compliance, enhance security, or protect your client’s sensitive data.…
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Want a cheap EV? Hertz is handing out discounts to renters
Hertz has been contacting people who are in the middle of renting electric vehicles recently to offer them the option to buy the car instead of returning it, reports The Verge. And the offers are pretty sweet, according to some renters who shared the offers on Reddit. One renter was reportedly offered a 2023 Chevy…
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Cybersecurity firm’s Chrome extension hijacked to steal users’ data
At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users. […]
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OpenAI lays out its for-profit transition plans
OpenAI says its corporate structure must evolve to advance its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI that can complete most tasks humans can — benefits all humanity. OpenAI currently has a for-profit org controlled by a nonprofit, with a “capped profit” share for investors and employees. But in a blog post published…
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Best of 2024: CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
In a recent security advisory, Microsoft disclosed a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38063. This critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 9.8, poses a significant… The post CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability appeared first on Strobes Security. The post Best of 2024: CVE-2024-38063: An…
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Record-breaking ransoms and breaches: A timeline of ransomware in 2024
From LoanDepot to Evolve Bank and Blue Yonder, these ransomware attacks affect tens of millions of people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Hackers Are Hot for Water Utilities
The US water sector suffered a stream of cyberattacks over the past year and half, from a mix of cybercriminals, hacktivists, and nation-state hacking teams. Here’s how the industry and ICS/OT security experts are working to better secure vulnerable drinking and wastewater utilities.
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Defining & Defying Cybersecurity Staff Burnout
Sometimes it feels like burnout is an inevitable part of working in cybersecurity. But a little bit of knowledge can help you and your staff stay healthy.
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Quantum Computing Advances in 2024 Put Security In Spotlight
The work on quantum computing hit some major milestones in 2024, making the path to a workable quantum computer seem closer than ever. Google, Microsoft, and other research efforts hit significant milestones this year, but is the cybersecurity world ready?
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CISA’s 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry Collaboration
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s 2024 Year in Review marks Jen Easterly’s final report before resignation
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Cloud Atlas Deploys VBCloud Malware: Over 80% of Targets Found in Russia
The threat actor known as Cloud Atlas has been observed using a previously undocumented malware called VBCloud as part of its cyber attack campaigns targeting “several dozen users” in 2024. “Victims get infected via phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor (CVE-2018-0802) to download and execute malware code,”…
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Apple, China Mobile, Palladyne AI and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
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Palo Alto Releases Patch for PAN-OS DoS Flaw — Update Immediately
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability impacting PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on susceptible devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 (CVSS score: 8.7), impacts PAN-OS versions 10.X and 11.X, as well as Prisma Access running PAN-OS versions. It has been addressed in PAN-OS 10.1.14-h8, PAN-OS 10.2.10-h12, PAN-OS 11.1.5, PAN-OS
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FICORA and Kaiten Botnets Exploit Old D-Link Vulnerabilities for Global Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a spike in malicious activity that involves roping vulnerable D-Link routers into two different botnets, a Mirai variant dubbed FICORA and a Kaiten (aka Tsunami) variant called CAPSAICIN. “These botnets are frequently spread through documented D-Link vulnerabilities that allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands via a GetDeviceSettings
Global Security News
Apache MINA CVE-2024-52046: CVSS 10.0 Flaw Enables RCE via Unsafe Serialization
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has released patches to address a maximum severity vulnerability in the MINA Java network application framework that could result in remote code execution under specific conditions. Tracked as CVE-2024-52046, the vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 10.0. It affects versions 2.0.X, 2.1.X, and 2.2.X. “The ObjectSerializationDecoder in Apache MINA uses…
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Data protection challenges abound as volumes surge and threats evolve
In the global digital economy, data is the most important asset organizations must protect from theft and damage. CISOs are fundamentally guardians of that asset, obligated to keep it secure and available to relevant users when and where they need it. “Every company has become a data company in this day and age; even if…
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Security-Awareness-Trainings – ein Ratgeber
Wenn Ihre erste Verteidigungslinie fällt, haben Cyberschurken leichtes Spiel. Leremy | shutterstock.com Security-Awareness-Schulungen sind für Unternehmen und Organisationen obligatorisch und sollten Teil jeder übergreifenden Cybersecurity-Strategie sein. Zumindest, wenn sämtliche Mitarbeiter möglichst gut über alle relevanten Sicherheitsrisiken aufgeklärt sein und bestmöglich zum Schutz unternehmenskritischer Assets beitragen sollen. Insofern zielen Security-Awareness-Trainings in erster Linie darauf ab, Cyberrisiken…
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AI sales rep startups are booming. So why are VCs wary?
When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they’ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes. But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales development representatives, or AI SDRs.…
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Build Confidence with Advanced Secret Management
Can Advanced Secret Management Accelerate Your Cybersecurity Confidence? As a seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, I can confirm that Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management provide a significant boost to modern cybersecurity strategies. With a rise in digital transformations, the role of NHIs has become pivotal. But how can we build confidence…
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Ensuring Safety with Automated Secrets Handling
How Does Automated Secrets Handling Enhance Security? There’s a pressing puzzle to solve in today’s hyper-connected businesses. How do you ensure the safe management of non-human identities (NHIs) and their secrets in a cloud environment? NHIs are critical components in the cybersecurity landscape. They are machine identities established by combining a secret (a unique encrypted…
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Revolutionizing Cloud Security for Future Threats
Why Do We Need a Paradigm Shift in Cloud Security? The surge in cybersecurity incidents globally has left experts asking: Is it time we change our approach to cloud security, considering that breaches are no longer a question of if, but when? The answer, according to data-driven insights, is a resounding yes. A paradigm shift…
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Watch this robotic ‘Superman Suit’ rotate around a gymnastics bar
Scientists at the Suzumori Endo Robotics lab in Tokyo have developed the Superman Suit: a suit powered by hydraulic artificial muscles that allows it to perform superhuman tasks. In this video, the suit demonstrates the ability to complete 15 rotations around a bar, making anyone into a great gymnast. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.…
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ChatGPT Search can be tricked into misleading users, new research reveals
ChatGPT’s new search feature can be told to generate entirely positive product summaries thanks to hidden code, new research finds. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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South Korea sanctions 15 North Koreans for IT worker scams, financial hacking schemes
The South Korean government has sanctioned more than a dozen individuals and one organization for a wide-ranging global scheme to fund North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs through impersonating IT workers abroad, stealing cryptocurrency and facilitating cyberattacks. South Korean officials on Thursday identified 15 North Korean nationals and the Chosun Geumjeong Economic Information Technology Exchange…
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SaaS SIEM: Transforming Cybersecurity with Seceon’s Innovative ApproachSaaS SIEM
As organizations continue to shift toward digital-first operations, the demand for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, and businesses must remain agile to protect sensitive data and operations. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems have long been a critical tool in this effort. However, the…
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ChatGPT and Sora are down for the second time this month
ChatGPT, Sora, and OpenAI’s developer-facing API went down Thursday for an hour and counting. OpenAI says it started experiencing a major outage at 11 AM PT, and the services still appear to be down at the time of publishing this article, around 12:40 PM PT. Frequent users of ChatGPT may recall that the service went…
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Best of 2024: The Best SIEM Tools To Consider in 2024
What is a SIEM? SIEM solutions enable enterprises to monitor and analyze security-related data from a variety of sources, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security devices. By collecting and analysing this data, companies can spot patterns that may signal a security breach, allowing them to take quick and appropriate action to…
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DeepSeek’s new AI model appears to be one of the best ‘open’ challengers yet
A Chinese lab has created what appears to be one of the most powerful “open” AI models to date. The model, DeepSeek V3, was developed by the AI firm DeepSeek, and was released on Wednesday under a permissive license that allows developers to download and modify it for most applications, including commercial ones. DeepSeek V3…
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Apache warns of critical flaws in MINA, HugeGraph, Traffic Control
The Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address three severe problems that affect MINA, HugeGraph-Server, and Traffic Control products. […]
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The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline
Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Palladyne, Apple and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
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Microsoft and OpenAI have a financial definition of AGI: report
Microsoft and OpenAI have a very specific, internal definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI) based on the startup’s profits, according to a new report from The Information. And by this definition, OpenAI is many years away from reaching it. The two companies reportedly signed an agreement last year stating OpenAI has only achieved AGI when…
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Executive assistants, high salaries, and other ways early-stage founders will trigger a seed VC
While most seed investors believe founders should spend their raised cash however they want to, those VCs will still be judging founders’ cash management. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Elon Musk’s jets made 355 trips in 2024, including 31 to or from the Mar-a-Lago area
Elon Musk’s jets took over 355 flights this year, with 31 of those flights heading to or from near Mar-a-Lago. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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New ‘OtterCookie’ malware used to backdoor devs in fake job offers
North Korean threat actors are using new malware called OtterCookie in the Contagious Interview campaign that is targeting software developers. […]
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Network problems delay flights at two oneworld Alliance airlines
IT problems struck flights at two oneworld Alliance member airlines this week, leading to delays and flight cancellations. Network equipment connecting internal and external systems at Japan Airlines (JAL) malfunctioned early on Dec. 26 after “receiving a large amount of data from an external source,” the company said. Delays due to too much traffic The…
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Achieving CISA BOD 25-01 Compliance and SCuBA Alignment
Learn how to achieve compliance for CISA’s BOD 25-01 and SCuBA alignment with AppOmni, updated for M365 SCuBA compliance checks. The post Achieving CISA BOD 25-01 Compliance and SCuBA Alignment appeared first on AppOmni. The post Achieving CISA BOD 25-01 Compliance and SCuBA Alignment appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Windows 11 installation media bug causes security update failures
Microsoft is warning of an issue when using a media support to install Windows 11, version 24H2, that causes the operating system to not accept further security updates. […]
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SEC Disclosures Up, But Not Enough Details Provided
While companies have responded to the new SEC rules by disclosing incidents promptly, many of the reports don’t meet the SEC’s “material” standard.
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Brazilian Hacker Charged for Extorting $3.2M in Bitcoin After Breaching 300,000 Accounts
A Brazilian citizen has been charged in the United States for allegedly threatening to release data stolen by hacking into a company’s network in March 2020. Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, of Curitiba, Brazil has been charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers and four counts of threatening communications,…
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These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024
Blaming victims, months of silence, and suing security researchers all featured in cybersecurity in 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Emerging Threats & Vulnerabilities to Prepare for in 2025
From zero-day exploits to 5G network vulnerabilities, these are the threats that are expected to persist over the next 12 months.
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Top Cybersecurity Compliance Issues Businesses Face Today
As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the stakes have never been higher. Cybersecurity compliance is necessary to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and avoid costly fines. With a constantly shifting threat landscape, evolving regulations, and the rise of new technologies, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity posture improvement to stay ahead of the curve. Assura……
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Enabling seamless healthcare operations through APIs and composable commerce
Outdated systems and manual processes remain a frustrating reality for Australian healthcare providers, making it harder for professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality care. Thankfully, data interoperability is no longer a distant goal — it’s now essential for improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations. As the healthcare industry evolves to meet growing demands and increasing consumer…
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Enabling seamless healthcare operations through APIs and composable commerce
Outdated systems and manual processes remain a frustrating reality for Australian healthcare providers, making it harder for professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality care. Thankfully, data interoperability is no longer a distant goal — it’s now essential for improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations. As the healthcare industry evolves to meet growing demands and increasing consumer…
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Enabling seamless healthcare operations through APIs and composable commerce
Outdated systems and manual processes remain a frustrating reality for Australian healthcare providers, making it harder for professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality care. Thankfully, data interoperability is no longer a distant goal — it’s now essential for improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations. As the healthcare industry evolves to meet growing demands and increasing consumer…
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Enabling seamless healthcare operations through APIs and composable commerce
Outdated systems and manual processes remain a frustrating reality for Australian healthcare providers, making it harder for professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality care. Thankfully, data interoperability is no longer a distant goal — it’s now essential for improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations. As the healthcare industry evolves to meet growing demands and increasing consumer…
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Predicting the future of cybersecurity for 2025
The cybersecurity landscape is poised for transformative shifts in 2025 driven by technological innovation and evolving threats. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organisations must stay ahead by proactively adopting strategies that prioritise identity security and business resiliency. CyberArk area VP ANZ Thomas Fikentscher outlines his key cybersecurity predictions highlighting a singular truth: businesses must prioritise…
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Predicting the future of cybersecurity for 2025
The cybersecurity landscape is poised for transformative shifts in 2025 driven by technological innovation and evolving threats. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organisations must stay ahead by proactively adopting strategies that prioritise identity security and business resiliency. CyberArk area VP ANZ Thomas Fikentscher outlines his key cybersecurity predictions highlighting a singular truth: businesses must prioritise…
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Predicting the future of cybersecurity for 2025
The cybersecurity landscape is poised for transformative shifts in 2025 driven by technological innovation and evolving threats. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organisations must stay ahead by proactively adopting strategies that prioritise identity security and business resiliency. CyberArk area VP ANZ Thomas Fikentscher outlines his key cybersecurity predictions highlighting a singular truth: businesses must prioritise…
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Predicting the future of cybersecurity for 2025
The cybersecurity landscape is poised for transformative shifts in 2025 driven by technological innovation and evolving threats. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, organisations must stay ahead by proactively adopting strategies that prioritise identity security and business resiliency. CyberArk area VP ANZ Thomas Fikentscher outlines his key cybersecurity predictions highlighting a singular truth: businesses must prioritise…
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Essential tips to elevate your smart home network security
Recent reports about the potential ban of TP-Link products in the U.S. have highlighted a growing concern: the security and reliability of the network devices we rely on daily. As smart devices continue to proliferate in our homes, so do the risks they bring — from cyberattacks to vulnerabilities that expose personal data. With these…
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Essential tips to elevate your smart home network security
Recent reports about the potential ban of TP-Link products in the U.S. have highlighted a growing concern: the security and reliability of the network devices we rely on daily. As smart devices continue to proliferate in our homes, so do the risks they bring — from cyberattacks to vulnerabilities that expose personal data. With these…
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What CIOs Read in 2024
This year’s picks leaned heavily into timeless and often tech-immune topics, from leadership and teamwork to the art and science of doing less.
Global Security News
Infostealers Dominate as Lumma Stealer Detections Soar by Almost 400%
The vacuum left by RedLine’s takedown will likely lead to a bump in the activity of other a infostealers
Global Security News
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025
Weather forecasts will get smarter, EVs could get pricier, crypto will be for everyday investors and AI will be everywhere
Global Security News
Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People—And Making Them Pay
The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.
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Top Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) Tools for 2024
In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, organizations face an ever-evolving threat environment where new vulnerabilities are continuously discovered, and attack surfaces expand with the increasing digitalization of business processes. This is where (CAASM) Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management tools come into play. As we move from 2024 to 2025, the importance of CAASM tools has never…
Global Security News
E-mart, Alibaba Plan Online-Shopping Joint Venture
Alibaba and E-mart will combine the assets of their separate e-commerce platforms, AliExpress Korea and Gmarket, to form a 50-50 joint venture.
Global Security News
Sekisui Chemical to Mass-Produce Solar Films in $2 Billion Project
The Japanese chemical company announced Thursday that it will establish a subsidiary in January to produce perovskite solar cells, which are light and flexible.
Global Security News
DDoS Attacks Surge as Africa Expands Its Digital Footprint
As organizations on the continent expand their use of digital technologies, they increasingly face many of the same threats that entities in other regions have had to deal with for years.
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PharmEasy’s $5.6 billion value shrinks to $456 million, investor data shows
Indian online pharmacy PharmEasy’s valuation now stands at about $456 million, according to disclosures from its investor Janus Henderson, a 92% drop from its peak valuation of $5.6 billion. The British American global asset firm’s Global Research Fund values its holding of 12.9 million shares in PharmEasy at $766,043, according to its latest filing for…
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Bluesky starts testing a trending topics feature
Social network Bluesky said on Christmas day that it launched trending topics feature in beta. The trending topics are available on both desktop and mobile apps of the social network. On the desktop, you can see trending topics on the right sidebar, and on the mobile apps, you can tap on the search button to…
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How are you securing your communications in the wake of the Volt Typhoon revelations?
The FBI recently released information that text messages between Apple and Android texting systems were insecure and that attackers could listen in and access those communications, more fallout from the revelation that a Chinese-affiliated threat actor had breached telecommunications companies. The announcement that the group known as Salt Typhoon had compromised networks of major global…
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Taiwan Blocks Uber’s $950 Million Takeover of Local Foodpanda Business
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies’ planned takeover on anticompetition concerns, thwarting the U.S. company’s efforts to expand in Asia.
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Signify Ordered to Recall Products for Infringing Seoul Semiconductor Patents
The Dutch lighting company has been ordered by a German court to recall products allegedly infringing on patents of Seoul Semiconductor for more than seven years.
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Adobe ColdFusion Any File Read Vulnerability (CVE-2024-53961)
Overview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Adobe issued a security announcement and fixed any file read vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion (CVE-2024-53961). Due to improper restrictions on pathnames in Adobe ColdFusion, unauthenticated attackers can bypass the application’s restrictions to read files or directories outside of the restricted directory. As a result, sensitive information may be disclosed…
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Drive Innovation with Enhanced Secrets Scanning
How Can Secrets Scanning Drive Innovation? Does the thought of data breaches keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. The modern, interconnected business landscape offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. However, it also presents new, complex security risks, especially when it comes to non-human identities (NHIs) and secrets management in cloud…
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Stay Calm and Secure: Secrets Management for the Modern Age
How Effective is Your Modern Secrets Management Strategy? Have you ever wondered about the strength of your modern secrets management? In an age where security is paramount and breaches can mean irrevocable damage, it is essential to ensure your approach to Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets is rock solid. With increasingly sophisticated threats, the…
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Relax with Secure Cloud-Native Solutions
What Does Securing Your Cloud-Native Solutions Mean? Cloud-native solutions are becoming more popular by the day. They are seen as the future of application development and deployment in today’s digital age. But with great innovation comes great responsibility – the responsibility of securing these cloud-native solutions. Wondering what ‘securing the cloud’ means in practical terms?…
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Feel Supported: Integrating IAM with Your Security Policies
Why is Integrating IAM Crucial for Your Security Policies? As we move more and more of our activities online, the importance of robust security policies cannot be overstated. And central to these security policies is a concept that remains somewhat nebulous in the minds of many – Identity and Access Management (IAM). So why exactly…
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Elon Musk’s xAI lands $6B in new cash to fuel AI ambitions
Updated December 25, 12:21 p.m. Pacific: Added details of xAI’s valuation and Kingdom Holdings’ contribution. xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has raised $6 billion in a Series C financing round. The company announced this week that Andreessen Horowitz , Blackrock, Fidelity, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA, Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Nvidia,…
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$132K – $149K, here’s what seed-stage founders pay early employees, based on data
Once a startup has raised its seed round, the perennial question becomes how much should the founders pay themselves and their first few employees? Kruze Consulting, a CPA firm that specializes in venture-backed startups, recently analyzed average salary ranges for over 450 seed-stage startups and shared that data with TechCrunch. The following averages are based…
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GV, the VC team backed by Google, has a broad remit, but it can’t do one thing
David Krane is in an enviable position. As the CEO of GV, the venture firm that is funded entirely by Google to the tune of $1 billion a year, his team of roughly 100 gets to make a lot of bets — with just a couple of notable restrictions. During a TechCrunch StrictlyVC event in…
AI, amd, CES, Global IT News, Global Security News, Hardware
AMD’s CES 2025 press conference: How to watch
AMD has its work cut out for it at CES 2025. Competitor Nvidia has been sucking the oxygen out of every room it graces, as the chipmaker remains at the forefront of the AI boom. So, how will AMD compete with Nvidia’s reported RTX 5000 announcement? The company should show of its own next-gen GPU.…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Software
Five lesser known Task Manager features in Windows 11
Windows 11 is far from perfect, but it does make Task Manager significantly better. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at some of our favourite Task Manager features. […]
Global Security News
Ruijie Networks’ Cloud Platform Flaws Could Expose 50,000 Devices to Remote Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered several security flaws in the cloud management platform developed by Ruijie Networks that could permit an attacker to take control of the network appliances. “These vulnerabilities affect both the Reyee platform, as well as Reyee OS network devices,” Claroty researchers Noam Moshe and Tomer Goldschmidt said in a recent analysis. “The…
Exploits, Global Security News
Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Apache Traffic Control Rated 9.9 CVSS — Patch Now
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has shipped security updates to address a critical security flaw in Traffic Control that, if successfully exploited, could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary Structured Query Language (SQL) commands in the database. The SQL injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45387, is rated 9.9 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system.…
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, multi-factor authentication, password manager, Security
Home for the holidays? Share this top cybersecurity advice with friends and family
Sharing security advice can go a long way in protecting your loved ones from the most common and damaging online threats. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Iran’s Charming Kitten Deploys BellaCPP: A New C++ Variant of BellaCiao Malware
The Iranian nation-state hacking group known as Charming Kitten has been observed deploying a C++ variant of a known malware called BellaCiao. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which dubbed the new version BellaCPP, said it discovered the artifact as part of a “recent” investigation into a compromised machine in Asia that was also infected with the…
Global Security News, Weekly update
Weekly Update 431
I fell waaay behind the normal video cadence this week, and I couldn’t care less 😊 I mean c’mon, would you rather be working or sitting here looking at this view after snowboarding through Christmas?! Christmas Day awesomeness in Norway 🇳🇴 Have a great one friends, wherever you are 🧑🎄 pic.twitter.com/F2FtcJYzRC — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt)…
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Happy Hanukkah To Our Friends And Families
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir’s Hanukkah Wishes from the International Space Station: Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate it on Earth! (Originally Published in 2019) Permalink The post Happy Hanukkah To Our Friends And Families appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Happy New Year, holidays, merry christmas, National Holidays, Security Bloggers Network
A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year
The post A Merry Little Christmas And A Happy New Year appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Risk Management
10 essenzielle Maßnahmen für physische Sicherheit
Wenn physische Security nur immer so simpel umzusetzen wäre… Foto: Leremy | shutterstock.com Obwohl CISOs im Allgemeinen eher selten mit dem gesamten Spektrum der Gesundheits- und Arbeitssicherheitsbelange betraut sind, spielen sie diesbezüglich doch eine wichtige, strategische Rolle – insbesondere, wenn es um physische Sicherheitssysteme mit IT-Anbindung und den direkten Zugang zu IT-Assets geht. Die wesentlichen…
Cyberattacks, Hacker Groups, Security, Exploits, Global Security News
The 2024 cyberwar playbook: Tricks used by nation-state actors
In 2024, nation-state cyber activity was off the charts, with Chinese, Russian, and Iranian actors leading the charge. Their campaigns weren’t just relentless — they were innovative, using a crafty mix of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to gain footholds, stay hidden, and spy-like pros. “There was definitely a continued and noted uptick in nation-state…
Global IT News, Global Security News
$2m boost for messaging startup 8seats aims to ‘transform business communication’
Next generation messaging platform startup for businesses 8seats has raised A$2 million in seed funding from a consortium of investors including Black Nova, former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, and tech entrepreneurs Mike Priddis and Greg Miller, with the funding to enable the homegrown startup to scale its platform and accelerate its go-to-market strategy in preparation…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Unmasking the Risks: Auditing Your Web Pixel Usage
In our last post, we discussed the powerful, yet potentially risky nature of web pixels. Now, let’s dive into how you can assess your organization’s use of these digital trackers and uncover potential privacy vulnerabilities. Conducting a Thorough Audit Think of this audit as a detective investigation, where you need to gather all the clues…