Epic Games is escalating its efforts to pressure Apple to allow its game Fortnite into its App Store, with a new court filing asking Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to require that Apple “accept any compliant version of Fortnite onto the U.S. storefront of the App Store.” Epic and Apple have been engaged in a years-long…
Month: May 2025
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BSidesLV24 – GroundFloor – Adversaries Also Lift & Shift: Cloud Threats Through The Eyes Of An Adversary
Authors/Presenters: Roei Sherman, Adi inov Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesLV24 – GroundFloor – Adversaries Also Lift & Shift: Cloud Threats Through The Eyes…
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Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is back on the hunt for AI agent employees, after a previous attempt to hire one didn’t go as planned.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
New ‘Defendnot’ tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called ‘Defendnot’ can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. […]
Global Security News
To Prove They Don’t Cheat With AI, Students Are Turning to…AI
It’s a battle of the bots: Teachers use AI detection to spot cheating while students use it to maintain innocence.
Global Security News
AI Agents Face One Last, Big Obstacle
To perform complex tasks, like booking a flight, AI agents will need permissions to work on behalf of a person.
Global Security News
What Is Big Tech Trying to Hide?
Amazon, Apple, Google are all being accused of abusing legal privilege in battles to strip away their power.
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Build, don’t bind: Accel’s Sonali De Rycker on Europe’s AI crossroads
Sonali De Rycker, a general partner at Accel and one of Europe’s most influential venture capitalists, is bullish about the continent’s prospects in AI. But she’s wary of regulatory overreach that could hamstring its momentum. At a TechCrunch StrictlyVC evening earlier this week in London, De Rycker reflected on Europe’s place in the global AI…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Nvidia to Set Up Research Center in Shanghai, Maintaining Foothold in China
The plan follows the Trump administration’s recent move to tighten curbs on China’s access to Nvidia’s high-end AI chips.
Global Security News
Coming to a Brain Near You: A Tiny Computer
In the next 12 months, the number of people with a brain-computer interface is set to double
Global Security News, Imperva Threat Research, Security Bloggers Network
Beware! A threat actor could steal the titles of your private (and draft) WordPress posts!
As of today, almost a billion sites have been built using WordPress, powering businesses and organizations of all sizes. That makes any newly discovered vulnerability especially concerning—like the one recently found and reported by Imperva researchers, which could affect any WordPress site. In this blog post, we’ll explain the attack itself, the conditions that made…
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OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is poised to help develop a staggering 5-gigawatt data center campus in Abu Dhabi, positioning the company as a primary anchor tenant in what could become one of the world’s largest AI infrastructure projects, according to a new Bloomberg report. The facility would reportedly span an astonishing 10 square miles and consume power equivalent…
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Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — of course — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Earlier…
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Thousands of people have embarked on a virtual road trip via Google Street View
It’s Friday afternoon and I’m listening to Bowdoin College’s radio station, interspersed with ambient car honking noises. I am not in Maine. I am not in a car. I am at my desk. This is Internet Roadtrip. Internet Roadtrip is what I will call a MMORTG (massive multiplayer online road trip game). Neal Agarwal, the…
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How Silicon Valley’s influence in Washington benefits the tech elite
Since Donald Trump took office, more than three dozen employees, allies, and investors of Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have taken roles at federal agencies, helping direct billions in contracts to their companies.
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Weekly Update 452
Funny how excited people can get about something as simple as a sticker. They’re always in hot demand and occupy an increasingly large portion of my luggage as we travel around. Charlotte reckoned it would be the same for other merch too, so, while I’ve been beavering away playing code monkey on the rebranded HIBP…
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Coinbase Hacked and Turns the Tables on the Cybercriminals!
This is how you handle cybercrime digital extortion! Coinbase was compromised by trusted 3rd party partners, which exposed customer data — but customer keys to their assets were still safe. The cyber criminals then attempted to extort $20 million from Coinbase, to keep the attack secret. Coinbase’s answer: NO! Instead, they are creating a $20 million…
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US man who hacked SEC’s X account to spike Bitcoin price sentenced to prison
The Department of Justice announced Eric Council Jr. was sentenced to 14 months in prison for the hack.
Global Security News
Coinbase Extorted, Offers $20M for Info on Its Hackers
Coinbase is going Liam Neeson on its attackers, potentially setting a new precedent for incident response in the wake of crypto- and blockchain-targeting cyberattacks.
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AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
AI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based platform that develops enterprise tools for automating certain kinds of high-level market research. Sully Omarr, one of the founders of Ottogrid, announced the deal Friday in a post on X. He didn’t disclose the terms. Ottogrid will sunset its product, according to Omarr, but give customers “ample…
Global Security News
Australian Human Rights Commission Leaks Docs in Data Breach
An internal error led to public disclosure of reams of sensitive data that could be co-opted for follow-on cyberattacks.
Global Security News, Government, Policy
DOGE could scrap identity protections for those impacted by OPM breach, senator warns
The post DOGE could scrap identity protections for those impacted by OPM breach, senator warns appeared first on CyberScoop.
Global Security News
Dynamic DNS Emerges as Go-to Cyberattack Facilitator
Scattered Spider and other phishers and hacking groups are using rentable subdomains from dynamic DNS providers to obfuscate their activity and impersonate well-known brands.
Arc, electric boats, electric vehicles, EVs, Global Security News, Transportation
Arc’s new 24-foot electric boat is its cheapest yet
Electric boat startup Arc has a new model that is its cheapest and most approachable watercraft yet. The new boat is called the Arc Coast, and it will start at $168,000. The company is taking preorders now and says the Coast will ship in 2026. The Coast is what’s known as a “center console” boat,…
Global Security News
Attacker Specialization Puts Threat Modeling on Defensive
Specialization among threat groups poses challenges for defenders, who now must distinguish between different actors responsible for different facets of an attack.
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Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. […]
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Orca Security Acquires Opus to Gain AI Agent Orchestration Technology
Orca Security this week revealed it has acquired Opus to gain access to technologies capable of orchestrating artificial intelligence (AI) agents that are trained to automate a range of cybersecurity tasks. Opus previously has been employing that core capability to drive a vulnerability management platform that Orca Security now plans to sunset. Orca Security CEO..…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Google’s Gemini is coming to your car, chaos comes for Luminar, and the Amazonification of Uber 2.0
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! OK, who placed their bet on General Motors being the landing spot for Aurora co-founder and chief product officer Sterling Anderson? Not me. But here we are.…
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The Nuclear Company raises $51M to develop massive reactor sites
The funding round arrives as tech companies and utilities are struggling to secure power for data centers.
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Nvidia to Set Up Research Center in Shanghai, Maintaining Foothold in China
The plan follows the Trump White House’s recent move to tighten curbs on China’s access to Nvidia’s high-end AI chips.
Global Security News, Tech Companies
SAS COO Highlights Global Momentum, Microsoft Partnership
SAS, a data and AI company, has been celebrating nearly 50 years of innovation and growth and is seeking to continue that momentum over the next few decades through partnerships with companies like Microsoft, global collaborations, and emerging technologies. At the organization’s annual conference, SAS Innovate 2025, Channel Insider met with Gavin Day, the company’s…
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FCC commissioner blasts Trump administration censorship policies
When Donald Trump was on the campaign trail, he argued that coordination by the Biden administration and social media companies on disinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic and elections amounted to political censorship. He claimed that supposed censorship stifled the free and unencumbered exchange of ideas essential to democracy, and posed a clear threat to the…
AI, Fundraising, generative ai, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, moonvalley, Startups
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Roughly a month after Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based startup developing AI tools for video creation, said it secured $43 million in new funding, the company has raised more, according to a filing with the SEC. The filing, submitted Thursday, reveals that Moonvalley actually landed (so far) around $53 million total from a group of 14 unnamed…
Crypto, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, extortion, Financial, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware
Coinbase flips $20M extortion demand into bounty for info on attackers
Coinbase responded to a security incident with combative measures Thursday after the company said cybercriminals bribed some of the cryptocurrency exchange’s international support staff to steal data on customers. The unnamed threat group stole personally identifiable information and other sensitive data on less than 1% of Coinbase’s monthly users, the company said in a blog…
Global Security News
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Doximity, Eutelsat, Alibaba, Applied Materials and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
CryptoCurrency, Exploits, Global Security News, Legal
Israel arrests new suspect behind Nomad Bridge $190M crypto hack
An American-Israeli national named Osei Morrell has been arrested in Israel for his alleged involvement in exploiting the Nomad bridge smart-contract in August 2022 that allowed hackers to siphon $190 million. […]
Europe, Global Security News, Startups
TechCrunch and VivaTech Partner for the VivaTech Innovation of the Year
TechCrunch is joining forces with VivaTech, Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, to select startups for the prestigious VivaTech Innovation of the Year at VivaTech 2025. This partnership will highlight exceptional creativity, technological ingenuity, and industry-transforming potential among exhibiting startups. The VivaTech Innovation of the Year Award acknowledges and celebrates exhibiting startups at VivaTech 2025…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
ChatGPT rolls out Codex, an AI tool for software programming
OpenAI is rolling out ‘Codex’ for ChatGPT, which is an AI agent that automates and delegates programming tasks for software engineers. […]
Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, Podcast, Spotify
Spotify responds to creator backlash at public podcast play counts
Spotify announced last week that it would roll out public play counts on all podcasts as a way of “helping attract new fans.” But podcasters swiftly responded with criticism of the new feature — mainly, that it would further promote podcasts that already have large audiences while making smaller shows less appealing to new listeners.…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Hackers exploit VMware ESXi, Microsoft SharePoint zero-days at Pwn2Own
During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, competitors earned $435,000 after exploiting zero-day bugs in multiple products, including Microsoft SharePoint, VMware ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Mozilla Firefox. […]
AI, ai coding, Global Security News, openai
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT
OpenAI announced on Friday it’s launching a research preview of Codex, the company’s most capable AI coding agent yet. Codex is powered by codex-1, a version of the company’s o3 AI reasoning model optimized for software engineering tasks. OpenAI says codex-1 produces “cleaner” code than o3, adheres more precisely to instructions, and will iteratively run…
Global Security News
OpenAI Launches New AI Coding Agent
The company behind ChatGPT is making a big push into one of the most popular AI domains: software engineering.
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After adding its own billing option on iOS, Apple asks Patreon to move it to an external browser
Creator platform Patreon has to modify its app to comply with Apple’s guidelines after a recent update allowed U.S. users to make purchases via the web. The company says that its own web-based checkout option is now the default for U.S. fans, but it has to update its app so that this checkout option opens in…
Global Security News, Security
Printer maker Procolored offered malware-laced drivers for months
For at least half a year, the official software supplied with Procolored printers included malware in the form of a remote access trojan and a cryptocurrency stealer. […]
Canoo, electric vehicles, EVs, Global Security News, Transportation
Mystery investor’s attempt to stop Canoo asset sale shot down by judge
The judge in Canoo’s bankruptcy case has blocked an attempt by a mysterious financier to disrupt the sale of the EV startup’s assets. In a hearing Tuesday, Judge Brendan Linehan Shannon ruled the financier, a UK-based man named Charles Garson, lacked standing to request the sale to Canoo’s own CEO be vacated. While Garson had…
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Consensus forms on reauthorizing 2015 cyber info-sharing law now, upgrading it later
The message was consistent at a House cybersecurity hearing Thursday: pass legislation extending an expiring information-sharing law before it lapses in September, and worry about improving it later. Both lawmakers and witnesses at the hearing of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection shared that view about the pending expiration of the 2015…
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The Nuclear Company raises $46M to develop massive reactor sites
The funding round arrives as tech companies and utilities are struggling to secure power for data centers.
Global Security News
How to Develop and Communicate Metrics for CSIRPs
A well-documented cybersecurity incident response program (CSIRP) provides the transparency needed for informed decision-making, protecting the organization in a constantly changing threat environment.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Ransomware gangs increasingly use Skitnet post-exploitation malware
Ransomware gang members increasingly use a new malware called Skitnet (“Bossnet”) to perform stealthy post-exploitation activities on breached networks. […]
Global Security News
MIT Says It No Longer Stands Behind Student’s AI Research Paper
The university said it has no confidence in a widely circulated paper by an economics graduate student.
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Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores
Epic Games claims that Apple is blocking its Fortnite app from the U.S. and E.U. App Stores. After winning a decisive victory for app developers in a legal battle with Apple, forcing the tech giant to allow external payments in its U.S. App Store without charging commission, Epic Games attempted to resubmit Fortnite to the…
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Chipotle president Jack Hartung joins Tesla’s board ahead of Tesla Diner launch
Veteran Chipotle executive Jack Hartung was appointed a member of Tesla’s board of directors Thursday, according to a Tesla filing with the SEC. Hartung’s addition to the board comes as Tesla quietly works to finish its 1950s-style diner and charging station in Los Angeles. Hartung brings over two decades of experience as a Chipotle CFO,…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Tech Companies
Cork Protection & Rewst Integration Boosts MSP Efficiency
Cork Protection and Rewst have announced an integration of their products aligned to meet MSP demand for an automated approach to security. Integration offers automated approach to security vulnerabilities Cork Protection’s risk insight engine analyzes real-time data points across client environments, providing MSPs with a comprehensive understanding of their security posture and surfacing actionable insights…
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Newgen Software announced that United Community Bank selected its banking solution, simplifying small business lending
COMPANY NEWS: Newgen Software, a global provider of an AI-first unified digital transformation platform, announced that United Community (United) selected the company’s banking solution to simplify its small business lending. The collaborative efforts optimised the bank’s loan management operations, maximising efficiency and enhancing customer experience across its entire loan portfolio.
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Linux Foundation Shares Framework for Building Effective Cybersecurity Teams
The Linux Foundation this week made available a customizable reference guide intended to help organizations identify critical cybersecurity skills requirements. The post Linux Foundation Shares Framework for Building Effective Cybersecurity Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News
Getting Bored With Your Old Products? You Don’t Have to Replace Them
We constantly feel compelled to buy new stuff when we get bored with what we have. There’s a better way.
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Coinbase Says Breach May Cost $400 Million, Issues $20 Million Bounty
The major data breach of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase could cost the company as much as $400 million, it told the SEC. However, rather than pay the $20 million extortion demand, Coinbase issued a $20 million bounty on the hackers. The post Coinbase Says Breach May Cost $400 Million, Issues $20 Million Bounty appeared first on…
Global Security News
How Gulf Sheikhs Played Their Trump Cards Into a Massive AI Chip Deal
The U.A.E.’s ruling family used headline-grabbing investment numbers, deals with Trump family businesses and ties with tech executives to score an Nvidia deal.
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Is it Illegal to Listen to a Podcast or Watch a Movie Online?
Defining wire communications, and whether the wiretap statute makes it illegal to listen to a podcast or watch a movie online? The post Is it Illegal to Listen to a Podcast or Watch a Movie Online? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Preparing for the post-quantum era: a CIO’s guide to securing the future of encryption
Quantum computing is on the verge of revolutionizing the technology landscape, much like AI did in 2024. By the end of 2025, quantum computing will emerge as a defining force, ushering in a new era filled with both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges in securing digital assets. While state-of-the-art quantum computers aren’t yet capable of…
Global Security News
US Officials Impersonated Via SMS and Voice Deepfakes
The FBI has warned about an ongoing smishing and vishing scheme using AI deepfakes to impersonate US officials
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
New HTTPBot Botnet Launches 200+ Precision DDoS Attacks on Gaming and Tech Sectors
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China. “Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks,” NSFOCUS said in a report…
Global Security News
Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’ Claims Apple Blocked Submission, Now Unavailable on iOS
Popular video game, Fortnite, claims Apple is preventing its availability on iOS.
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Prescription for disaster: Sensitive patient data leaked in Ascension breach
Ascension, one of the largest private healthcare companies in the United States, has confirmed that the personal data of some 437,329 patients has been exposed following an attack by cybercriminals. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
Global Security News, Ransomware, Security
‘Would rather pay bounty than ransom’: Coinbase on $20M extortion attempt
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, is offering a $20 million bounty for information leading to those behind a May 2025 breach that compromised customer data. In a Wednesday evening filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it was informed, on May 11, of a breach affecting its customers’…
Global Security News
Forget Humanoids. At MIT, Worms and Turtles Are Inspiring a New Generation of Robots
Daniela Rus, the director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, is developing robots that take more cues from nature than science fiction.
Global Security News
UK Cyber Vacancies Growing 12% Per Year
An analysis by Robert Walters found there are around 17,000 cybersecurity vacancies in the UK currently, with organizations struggling to fill open positions
Europe, Global Security News
EU Seeks Feedback on Microsoft’s Offer to End Teams Antitrust Investigation
The request for feedback follows an investigation by the European Union into how the company makes its Teams platform available to customers in the bloc.
Global Security News
Top 10 Best Practices for Effective Data Protection
Data is the lifeblood of productivity, and protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data privacy regulations tightening, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive to safeguard their most valuable assets. But how do you build an effective data protection framework? In this article, we’ll explore data protection best…
Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, IT Governance, Risk Management, Global Security News
How to establish an effective AI GRC framework
Enterprise use of artificial intelligence comes with a wide range of risks in areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, bias and discrimination, ethics, and regulatory compliance. As such, organizations that create a governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) framework specifically for AI are best positioned to get the most value out of the technology while minimizing…
Global Security News
Russian Espionage Operation Targets Organizations Linked to Ukraine War
In Operation RoundPress, the compromise vector is a spearphishing email leveraging an XSS vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript code into the victim’s webmail page
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Hacker stehlen BVG-Kundendaten
Kunden der Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) sind von einer Datenpanne betroffen. Media centre BVG Die Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) haben ihre Kunden kürzlich über ein Datenleck informiert. Wie eine BVG-Sprecherin gegenüber dem Tagesspiegel betonte, erfolgte der IT-Angriff nicht auf die internen Systeme der BVG, sondern auf einen externen Dienstleister. Dem Bericht zufolge haben die Täter dabei unter…
Global Security News
Silicon Valley’s New Hold on Washington
See how allies of four tech titans are staffing the agencies meant to regulate them, raising ethics flags and securing billions.
Global Security News
Healthcare Cyber-Attacks Intensify, Sector Now Prime Target
New data from Darktrace showed that cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organizations increased in intensity in 2024
Exploits, Global Security News
Researchers Expose New Intel CPU Flaws Enabling Memory Leaks and Spectre v2 Attacks
Researchers at ETH Zürich have discovered yet another security flaw that they say impacts all modern Intel CPUs and causes them to leak sensitive data from memory, showing that the vulnerability known as Spectre continues to haunt computer systems after more than seven years. The vulnerability, referred to as Branch Privilege Injection (BPI), “can be…
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
US charges 12 more suspects linked to $230 million crypto theft
Twelve more suspects were charged in a RICO conspiracy for their alleged involvement in the theft of over $230 million in cryptocurrency and laundering the funds using crypto exchanges and mixing services. […]
Global Security News, News and Trends
Commvault & Deloitte Join Forces on Cyber Resilience
Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, and Deloitte, a professional services organization, have strategically partnered to help organizations build resiliency and stay ahead of evolving threats. Partnership offers new capabilities across cyber threat management The duo will see the integration of Commvault’s advanced cyber resilience solutions with…
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IBM Reasserts Its Identity: A Modern Security Partner Rooted in Experience
In an industry currently full of noise, new logos and two-letter slides, IBM is proving that real security transformation in the AI revolution takes more than a lofty latte imbued vision. The post IBM Reasserts Its Identity: A Modern Security Partner Rooted in Experience appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
CISA tags recently patched Chrome bug as actively exploited
On Thursday, CISA warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser. […]
Global Security News
Fileless Remcos RAT Delivered via LNK Files and MSHTA in PowerShell-Based Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new malware campaign that makes use of a PowerShell-based shellcode loader to deploy a remote access trojan called Remcos RAT. “Threat actors delivered malicious LNK files embedded within ZIP archives, often disguised as Office documents,” Qualys security researcher Akshay Thorve said in a technical report. “The attack chain…
Global Security News
GlobalWafers Plans Additional $4 Billion Investment in U.S.
The Taiwanese chip-materials maker plans to further grow its U.S. presence, in line with the Trump administration’s efforts to boost manufacturing.
Exploits, Global Security News
[Webinar] From Code to Cloud to SOC: Learn a Smarter Way to Defend Modern Applications
Modern apps move fast—faster than most security teams can keep up. As businesses rush to build in the cloud, security often lags behind. Teams scan code in isolation, react late to cloud threats, and monitor SOC alerts only after damage is done. Attackers don’t wait. They exploit vulnerabilities within hours. Yet most organizations take days…
Global Security News
Turkish APT Exploits Chat App Zero-Day to Spy Kurds
Even after their zero-day vulnerability turned into an n-day, attackers known as Marbled Dust or Sea Turtle continued to spy on military targets that had failed to patch Output Messenger.
AI, Global Security News, Grok, Social, xAI
xAI blames Grok’s obsession with white genocide on an ‘unauthorized modification’
xAI blamed an “unauthorized modification” for a bug in its AI-powered Grok chatbot that caused Grok to repeatedly refer to “white genocide in South Africa” when invoked in certain contexts on X. On Wednesday, Grok began replying to dozens of posts on X with information about white genocide in South Africa, even in response to…
Global Security News
Meta Battles an ‘Epidemic of Scams’ as Criminals Flood Instagram and Facebook
Fake puppies and phony offers of mouthwatering bargains are often seeded by overseas crime networks; employees says company is reluctant to impede its advertising juggernaut
Email Security, Security, Global Security News
Proofpoint buying Hornetsecurity in a play to expand email security scope
More than of 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with emails, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), making them a critical asset that enterprises must protect. Cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint is looking to expand its reach in this area, announcing its intent to purchase Hornetsecurity Group, a European email security rival. The move…
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
Leak confirms OpenAI’s ChatGPT will integrate MCP
ChatGPT is testing support for Model Context Protocol (MCP), which will allow the AI to connect to third-party services and use them as context. […]
Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Are You Using the Right SSPM Software? | Grip Security
Not all SSPM tools and SSPM software technology are created equal. Learn what an SSPM should do, and how to choose a solution that keeps up with your SaaS use. The post Are You Using the Right SSPM Software? | Grip Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, Software
ChatGPT will soon record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings
OpenAI may be planning to challenge Microsoft Teams Copilot integration with a new “Record” feature in ChatGPT. […]
AI, ChatGPT, Global Security News, sam altman, Sequoia Capital, TC
Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out a big vision for the future of ChatGPT at an AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia earlier this month. When asked by one attendee about how ChatGPT can become more personalized, Altman replied that he eventually wants the model to document and remember everything in a person’s life.…
AI, Congress, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, deepfakes, FTC, Global Security News, Government, North America, Take It Down Act
FTC wants a new, segregated software system to police deepfake porn
The head of the Federal Trade Commission described to lawmakers Thursday new technology, personnel and infrastructure the agency needs as it prepares to implement and enforce the Take It Down Act, placing the FTC’s enforcement wing at the forefront of the fight against nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The FTC’s proposed budget holds funding at $425.7 million,…
Europe, Global Security News, hornetsecurity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft 365, Money, proofpoint, thoma bravo, Uncategorized
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion
Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $1 billion. The acquisition, described as the largest in Proofpoint’s history, comes amid accelerating consolidation in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to broaden their offerings to enterprise customers…
AI, Global Security News, TC, Windsurf
Vibe-coding startup Windsurf launches in-house AI models
On Thursday, Windsurf, a startup that develops popular AI tools for software engineers, announced the launch of its first family of AI software engineering models, or SWE-1 for short. The startup says it trained its new family of AI models — SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini — to be optimized for the “entire software engineering process,”…
Advanced Persistent Threats, Cyberattacks, Global Security News
After helping Russia on the ground North Korea targets Ukraine with cyberespionage
North Korea’s involvement in the war in Ukraine extends beyond sending soldiers, munitions, and missiles to Russia, as cybersecurity researchers warn of recent cyberespionage campaigns against Ukrainian government entities by a known North Korean state-sponsored actor. “Proofpoint assesses TA406 is targeting Ukrainian government entities to better understand the appetite to continue fighting against the Russian…
Global Security News, Identity Continuity, Security Bloggers Network
Securing ICAM in spacecraft-based missions
Whether your operations are orbiting Earth or heading for the Moon, there’s risk if you’re waiting for a login to time out. In space, where communication can be delayed by minutes or even hours, identity becomes just as critical as propulsion or navigation. That’s why ICAM in DDIL environments — Disconnected, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited……
Apple, Apps, developers, EU, Global Security News
Viral outrage over Apple’s EU payment warnings misses key fact
Apple says the warning messages now appearing next to EU App Store listings that use third-party payment systems are not actually new. According to a number of recent reports, Apple added a warning with a red exclamation mark next to apps that it found were not using its own “private and secure payment system.” The…
Blog, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
O que é um ataque cibernético? Tipos e prevenção
A segurança digital se tornou uma prioridade inegociável. Com o avanço da tecnologia, surgem também novas ameaças digitais e uma das mais perigosas é o ataque cibernético. Empresas, governos e até mesmo usuários comuns estão constantemente na mira de criminosos digitais que buscam explorar vulnerabilidades. Mas afinal, o que é ataque cibernético, quais são os…
Global Security News, Microsoft
Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggering BitLocker Recovery after install
The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it’s installed and the computer restarted. […]
AI, Bessemer Venture Partners, data science tools, Exclusive, Global Security News, Harvard Business School, Startups, Twitter
Fake fired Twitter worker ‘Rahul Ligma’ is a real engineer with an AI data startup used by Harvard
The morning after Elon Musk’s 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X), reporters encountered two men with boxes outside the company’s headquarters. One introduced himself as recently laid-off Twitter engineer “Rahul Ligma.” His real name is Rahul Sonwalker but the prank went viral. He piled on his character’s notoriety when he went to the Bahamas to…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Why Digital Workplace Transformation Can’t Wait – Insights from Lenovo
New research reveals why most organisations are falling behind — and what it takes to unleash Gen AI’s full potential. As Generative AI (Gen AI) reshapes how work gets done, companies that delay modernising their digital workplaces risk falling behind. Lenovo’s latest global research report, Igniting Real Workplace Transformation reveals a stark reality: organisations recognise…