A report published today by Zimperium, a provider of a platform for securing mobile devices and applications, today finds devices running the Android operating system that have enabled root-level privileges are 3.5 times more likely to be attacked, resulting in 250 times more cybersecurity incidents. The post Report: More Attacks Aimed at Android Devices Configured…
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Microsoft Won’t Fix This Bad Zero Day (Despite Wide Abuse)
Satya says NO: Redmond blames Windows users, rather than solve 30-year-old bug—exploited since 2017. The post Microsoft Won’t Fix This Bad Zero Day (Despite Wide Abuse) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows Security Flaw
Amost a dozen state-sponsored threat groups from Russia, China, and North Korea have been exploiting a security flaw in WIndows in attacks on governments and critical infrastructure that date back to 2017. According to Trend Micro’s VDI unit, Microsoft has no plans to patch the vulnerability. The post China, Russia, North Korea Hackers Exploit Windows…
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Red Canary Report Surfaces Sharp Increase in Cyberattacks Involving Identity
An analysis of 93,000 threats published this week by Red Canary, a provider of a managed detection and response (MDR) service, finds the number of cyberattacks seeking to compromise an identity increased by a factor of four in 2024. The post Red Canary Report Surfaces Sharp Increase in Cyberattacks Involving Identity appeared first on Security…
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Trend Micro Open Sources Cybertron LLM for Cybersecurity
Trend Micro today announced it will open source a Cybertron large language model (LLM) specifically trained to automate a wide range of cybersecurity tasks. The post Trend Micro Open Sources Cybertron LLM for Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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HP Intros Printers with Protection Against Quantum Cyberattacks
HP this week introduced new HP printers that include protections against cyberthreats posed by future quantum computers, which could arrive earlier than expected thanks to recent developments. With the new printers, HP also is addressing connected devices that often are overlooked when it comes to cybersecurity. The post HP Intros Printers with Protection Against Quantum…
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HUMAN Security Applies AI to Combatting Malicious Bots
HUMAN Security this week revealed it is applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data modeling to bot management as part of an effort to provide cybersecurity teams more granular insights into the origins of cyberattacks. The post HUMAN Security Applies AI to Combatting Malicious Bots appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Google Agrees to Acquire Wiz in $30B Deal
Google today revealed it has acquired Wiz, a provider of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) for $32 billion cash after initially being rebuffed last year. The post Google Agrees to Acquire Wiz in $30B Deal appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Prompt Security Adds Ability to Restrict Access to Data Generated by LLMs
Prompt Security today extended its platform to enable organizations to implement policies that restrict the types of data surfaced by a large language model (LLM) that employees are allowed to access. The post Prompt Security Adds Ability to Restrict Access to Data Generated by LLMs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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New Akira Ransomware Decryptor Leans on Nvidia GPU Power
A software programmer developed a way to use brute force to break the encryption of the notorious Akira ransomware using GPU compute power and enabling some victims of the Linux-focused variant of the malware to regain their encrypted data without having to pay a ransom. The post New Akira Ransomware Decryptor Leans on Nvidia GPU…
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Bedrock Security Embraces Generative AI and Graph Technologies to Improve Data Security
Bedrock Security today revealed it has added generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities along with a metadata repository based on graph technologies to its data security platform. The post Bedrock Security Embraces Generative AI and Graph Technologies to Improve Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Symantec Uses OpenAI Operator to Show Rising Threat of AI Agents
Symantec threat researchers used OpenAI’s Operator agent to carry out a phishing attack with little human intervention, illustrating the looming cybersecurity threat AI agents pose as they become more powerful. The agent learned how to write a malicious PowerShell script and wrote an email with the phishing lure, among other actions. The post Symantec Uses…
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FCC Takes on China Threats with New National Security Council
The FCC is launching a new agency council to push back on Chinese-backed cyberthreats like Salt Typhoon by pushing telecoms to harden their defense, reduce their reliance on trade with foreign adversaries, and ensure continued U.S. leadership is key areas like AI, the IoT, quantum computing, and 5G and 6G networks. The post FCC Takes…
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Hackers Use Trump’s Coin, Binance’s Name in Crypto Phishing Scam
Threat actors are running an email phishing scam to entice victims to install Binance software in hopes of collecting TRUMP coins. However, if they try, they instead get the ConnectWise RAT installed on their systems, which could let the malware steal sensitive information from the compromised machines. The post Hackers Use Trump’s Coin, Binance’s Name…
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Suspected North Korea Group Targets Android Devices with Spyware
A North Korea-backed threat group, APT37, disguised KoSpy as utility apps in Google Play to infect Android devices, using the spyware for such activities as gathering sensitive information, tracking locations, capturing screenshots, recording keystrokes, and accessing files. The post Suspected North Korea Group Targets Android Devices with Spyware appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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No, Elon — X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine
X marks the botnet: Outage outrage was a Ukrainian cyberattack, implies our favorite African billionaire comedy villain. The post No, Elon — X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Sysdig Report Details Scope of Cybersecurity Challenges
A report published today by Sysdig finds that 60% of organizations maintain risky service accounts that have administrator-level access without implementing rotating access keys. The post Sysdig Report Details Scope of Cybersecurity Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Sony Removes 75,000 Deepfake Items, Highlighting a Growing Problem
Sony Music told UK regulators that it had to remove more than 75,000 deepfake songs and other material, the latest example of the burgeoning problem of AI-generated false videos, images, and sound that threaten everything from national security to business to individuals. The post Sony Removes 75,000 Deepfake Items, Highlighting a Growing Problem appeared first…
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‘Ban These Chinese Routers NOW,’ Cries House Committee
Sino stoppage scheme: TP-Link in crosshairs, along with other brands. The post ‘Ban These Chinese Routers NOW,’ Cries House Committee appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Indictments of Chinese Cyber Spies Reveal Hacker-For-Hire Operation
The U.S. DOJ indicted a dozen Chinese nationals for their role in a years-long hacker-for-hire campaign that included the Chinese government using private companies and freelance hackers to steal data from U.S. and other governments while obscuring its role in the attacks. The post Indictments of Chinese Cyber Spies Reveal Hacker-For-Hire Operation appeared first on…
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Hackers Made $600,000 Selling Stolen Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Employees of a third-party company hacked into StubHub’s computer system, stole almost 1,000 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other events, and emailed them to conspirators in New York, who then sold them on StubHub in a scheme that brought them $635,000 in profit. The post Hackers Made $600,000 Selling Stolen Taylor Swift Concert…
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OpenText Adds AI Threat Detection Module to Platform
OpenText added a threat detection module to its core platform that makes use of artificial intelligence to more accurately surface anomalies. The post OpenText Adds AI Threat Detection Module to Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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BreachRx Brings Generative AI to Security Incident Management
BreachRx this week added generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities to a security incident platform that promises to streamline workflows across all the stakeholders that need to collaborate. The post BreachRx Brings Generative AI to Security Incident Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Apple vs. UK — ADP E2EE Back Door Faceoff
Won’t Tim Think of the Children? End-to-end encryption battle continues. The post Apple vs. UK — ADP E2EE Back Door Faceoff appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Cybereason CEO Resigns Amid Funding Dispute with Investors
Eric Gan, who last month filed a lawsuit against top Cybereason investors for rejecting multiple financing plans, reportedly resigned as the company’s CEO after months of turmoil within the cybersecurity company’s boardroom. The post Cybereason CEO Resigns Amid Funding Dispute with Investors appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Eleven11bot Captures 86,000 IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks
The massive Eleven11bot has compromised more than 86,000 IoT devices, including security cameras and network video recorders, to launch hundreds of DDoS attacks, and security researchers say the threat actors behind the botnet are trying to grow it even more. The post Eleven11bot Captures 86,000 IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia
The Trump Administration’s orders to the DoD and CISA to halt cyber operations and investigations against Russia is a gift to the United States’ longtime foreign adversary and makes the country less safe, according to cybersecurity professionals. The post Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia appeared first on…
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Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia
The Trump Administration’s orders to the DoD and CISA to halt cyber operations and investigations against Russia is a gift to the United States’ longtime foreign adversary and makes the country less safe, according to cybersecurity professionals. The post Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia first appeared on…
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Cisco Infuses Security into Networking with New Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield Integration
At Cisco Live EMEA 2025 in Amsterdam this month, Cisco unveiled the Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield integration, a two-in-one solution that it says addresses the mounting security management pains amid sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in data centers. The post Cisco Infuses Security into Networking with New Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield Integration appeared…
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Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto
Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: It’s been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tim’s crew is yet to fix the bugs. The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Survey: Nearly Half of Data Breaches Involved Third-Party Remote Access
A survey of 1,942 IT and IT security practitioners finds nearly half (47%) work for organizations that have experienced a data breach or cyberattack in the past 12 months that involved a third-party that has access to their network. The post Survey: Nearly Half of Data Breaches Involved Third-Party Remote Access appeared first on Security…
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2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Cybercriminals Are Shifting Tactics – Are You Ready?
CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the findings of the 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report, revealing a dramatic shift in cyber adversary tactics, with attackers leveraging stolen identity credentials, AI-generated social engineering, and hands-on keyboard intrusions to bypass traditional security measures. The post 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Cybercriminals Are Shifting Tactics – Are You Ready?…
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DISA Breach Highlights Need for Stronger Oversight: AppOmni CSO
Employment screening company DISA says data of 3.3 million people was exposed in a data breach lasts year, prompting AppOmni CSO Cory Michal to say that data collection companies like DISA and National Public Data need more oversight, regulations, and penalties. The post DISA Breach Highlights Need for Stronger Oversight: AppOmni CSO appeared first on…
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Rust vs. C — Linux’s Uncivil War
Kernel Panic in the Rust Belt. Memory safety: GOOD. Cheese motion: BAD. The post Rust vs. C — Linux’s Uncivil War appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Google Cloud Takes Steps to Guard Against Quantum Security Risks
Google Cloud is putting quantum-safe digital signatures into its Key Management Service, the latest steps int the cloud giant’s plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography through its portfolio to mitigate security risks that likely will come with the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The post Google Cloud Takes Steps to Guard Against Quantum Security Risks appeared…
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Hacks Bybit, Steals $1.5 Billion in Crypto
North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group reportedly stole $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from the Bybit exchange in what is being called the largest hack in the controversial market’s history. It came the same day Coinbase executives said the SEC was dropping its investigation of their company. The post North Korea’s Lazarus Group Hacks Bybit, Steals $1.5…
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Cases of China-Backed Spy Groups Using Ransomware Come to Light
Cyberattacks detected by Trend Micro and Orange Cyberdefense find hackers using malware linked to China-backed groups and ransomware, adding more evidence that nation-state cyberespionage groups are also now using ransomware and further blurring the line between the two. The post Cases of China-Backed Spy Groups Using Ransomware Come to Light appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?
Google Cloud recently announced that it will require all users to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) by the end of 2025, joining other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in mandating this critical security measure. The post Google Cloud’s Multi-Factor Authentication Mandate: Setting a Standard or Creating an Illusion of Security?…
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PAN-PAN-PAN-OS: Palo Alto Firewalls Under Attack (Again)
Time to Declare an Emergency? Scrotes chain three flaws to take full control—seems pretty easy. The post PAN-PAN-PAN-OS: Palo Alto Firewalls Under Attack (Again) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist
Cybersecurity professionals continue to command high salaries, but there are rising concerns over career growth, workplace flexibility and retention in the industry, according to a report from IANS Research and Artico Search. The post Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CrowdStrike Charlotte AI Detection Triage Aims to Boost SOC Efficiency
CrowdStrike launched Charlotte AI Detection Triage, a platform based on agentic AI, which automates detection triage — the aim is to reduce workloads for security operations centers (SOCs). The post CrowdStrike Charlotte AI Detection Triage Aims to Boost SOC Efficiency appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Versa Networks’ Sovereign SASE Targets Nation-State Threats With On-Prem Architecture
Versa Networks today announced the general availability of Versa Sovereign SASE (secure access service edge) deployment model. The post Versa Networks’ Sovereign SASE Targets Nation-State Threats With On-Prem Architecture appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware
Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) now accounts for 57% of all cyberthreats, marking a 17% increase from the first half of 2024, according to Darktrace’s Annual Threat Report. The post CaaS Surges in 2025, Along With RATs, Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns
Two security flaws found in Xerox VersaLink MFPs could allow hackers to capture authentication credentials and move laterally through enterprise networks and highlight the often-overlooked cyber risks that printers and other IoT devices present to organizations. The post Flaws in Xerox VersaLink MFPs Spotlight Printer Security Concerns appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Fortinet Extends Scope and Reach of SOC Platform
Fortinet today expanded the scope of its platform for security operations center (SOC) teams to add generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, along with additional integrations with third-party platforms and other Fortinet services. The post Fortinet Extends Scope and Reach of SOC Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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US Military, Defense Contractors Infected with Infostealers: Hudson Rock
A report by cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock says hundreds of computers from the U.S. Army and Navy and defense contractors like Honeywell and Boeing are infected with infostealer malware, endangering the security of the systems and threatening third-party players. The post US Military, Defense Contractors Infected with Infostealers: Hudson Rock appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Facts, Schmacts – Meta Joins X in Ceasing Content Moderation
On January 6, 2025, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, formally announced that it would cease its “fact-checking” operations, and allow the internet itself, through comments posted, to be the final arbiter of what is true and false. The post Facts, Schmacts – Meta Joins X in Ceasing Content Moderation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Rowing in the Same Direction: 6 Tips for Stronger IT and Security Collaboration
Each IT and security team has its function, but unless they row in unison — aligning on strategy, focus and execution — the organization will flounder. The post Rowing in the Same Direction: 6 Tips for Stronger IT and Security Collaboration appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities
Proper GenAI governance will control and manage the risks associated with NHI growth, bringing equilibrium and balance between security and AI innovation to IT ecosystems. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware Side Hustle
A Chinese threat actor who targeted an Asian software company used the same toolset for the ransomware attack that was found in multiple cyberespionage incidents, leaving Symantec analysts to believe the hacker was a Chinese spy who used the malicious tools to earn some money on the side. The post Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools…
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Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum
Just meet me at the ADP: Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Andy Biggs got no love for the United Kingdom The post Congress is PISSED at British Backdoor Bid, but Apple Stays Shtum appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Grip Security Adds SaaS Security Posture Management Offering
Grip Security today extended its portfolio of tools for securing software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to provide an ability to proactively identify misconfigurations and enforce best cybersecurity practices. The post Grip Security Adds SaaS Security Posture Management Offering appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Sophos Sheds 6% of Employees After Closing Secureworks Deal
Cybersecurity firm Sophos closed its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks earlier this month and soon after cut 6% of the combined company’s workforce, with many of job losses related to either overlapping positions created by the deal or roles that were no longer needed after Secureworks delisted as a public company. The post Sophos Sheds…
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Palo Alto Networks Unifies Cloud Security Portfolio
Palo Alto Networks today updated its Cortex Cloud platform to integrate the company’s cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) known as Prisma Cloud into a platform that provides a wider range of cloud security capabilities. The post Palo Alto Networks Unifies Cloud Security Portfolio appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Lines Between Nation-State and Cybercrime Groups Disappearing: Google
Threat researchers with Google are saying that the lines between nation-state actors and cybercrime groups are blurring, noting that gangs backed by China, Russia, and others are using financially motivated hackers and their tools while attacks by cybercriminals should be seen as national security threats. The post Lines Between Nation-State and Cybercrime Groups Disappearing: Google…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks
As Valentine’s Day approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit consumers through romance scams, phishing campaigns and fraudulent e-commerce offers. The post Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Check Point, Wiz Partner on Enterprise Cloud Security
Check Point Software Technologies and cloud security provider Wiz are teaming up to enhance cloud security for enterprises by integrating cloud network protection with Cloud Native Application Protection (CNAPP). The post Check Point, Wiz Partner on Enterprise Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Cybereason CEO: Mnuchin, SoftBank Pushing Company To Bankruptcy
Eric Gan, the ex-SoftBank executive, who took over as CEO of Cybereason in 2023, is suing SoftBank and Liberty Capital, claiming its largest investors are blocking much-needed financial proposals and driving the cybersecurity firm toward bankruptcy. The post Cybereason CEO: Mnuchin, SoftBank Pushing Company To Bankruptcy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Nametag Adds Ability to Verify Identity of New Remote Workers
Nametag extended its identity verification platform enabling organizations to verify the identity of a remote worker they are considering. The post Nametag Adds Ability to Verify Identity of New Remote Workers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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In Defense of Oversight – The President and the PCLOB
In late January 2025, President Trump fired the Democratically (big D) appointed members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent watchdog entity designed to provide input and oversight to the Intelligence Community (IC). The post In Defense of Oversight – The President and the PCLOB appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians
With “Operation Phobos Aetor,” international law enforcement, including the US DOJ and Europol, arrest four Russian nationals and seize infrastructure connected to the 8Bbase ransomware group, the largest affiliate of the prolific Phobos RaaS operation. The post Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Attackers Use 2.8 Million Devices in Major Brute Force Attack
Threat actors are using as many as 2.8 million edge and IoT devices from around the world in a massive brute force attack that is targeting edge security systems from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, SonicWall, and other vendors, according to the Shadowserver Foundation. The post Attackers Use 2.8 Million Devices in Major Brute Force Attack…
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Hey, UK, Get Off of My Cloud
The United Kingdom has made a bold demand to Apple, purporting to require the company to create a backdoor to access encrypted cloud backups of all users worldwide. The post Hey, UK, Get Off of My Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ransom Payments Fell 35% in 2024 After LockBit, BlackCat Takedowns
Law enforcement actions, better defenses, and a refusal by victims to pay helped to reduce the amount of ransoms paid in 2024 by $35%, a sharp decline from the record $1.25 billion shelled out in 2023, according to researchers with Chainalysis. The post Ransom Payments Fell 35% in 2024 After LockBit, BlackCat Takedowns appeared first…
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FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud
KYC isn’t a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling “illegal robocall scheme.” The post FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Barracuda Networks Adds Ability to Scan Outbound Email Messages
Barracuda Networks has added an ability to analyze outbound messages for anomalies to its email protection platform. The post Barracuda Networks Adds Ability to Scan Outbound Email Messages appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management
Qualys introduced TotalAppSec, an AI-powered application risk management solution designed to unify API security, web application scanning and web malware detection across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The post Qualys TotalAppSec Strengthens Application Risk Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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NJ Lawmakers Advance Anti-Deepfake Legislation
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would make it a crime to knowingly create and distribute AI-generated deepfake visual or audio content for nefarious purposes, the latest step in an ongoing push at the state and national level to address the rising threat. The post NJ Lawmakers Advance Anti-Deepfake Legislation appeared first on Security…
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Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks
Technology infrastructure services company Kyndryl has launched end-to-end Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services as a market offering that supports Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE services. The post Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Consolidation Improves Efficiency, Threat Mitigation
Enterprises are shifting toward security tool consolidation as cyberthreats grow in complexity, opting for integrated platforms over fragmented, multi-vendor solutions. The post Security Consolidation Improves Efficiency, Threat Mitigation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization
Cybersecurity risk management company Tenable announced plans to acquire Vulcan Cyber for approximately $147 million in cash and $3 million in restricted stock units. The post Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber, Building on AI-Powered Risk Prioritization appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Survey Sees Organizations Being Overwhelmed by Remediation Challenges
A survey of 150 security decision makers in the U.S., published today, finds that close to two thirds of cybersecurity incidents (62%) involved issues that were previously known to be a potential threat. Conducted by ZEST Security, the survey finds half of respondents work for organizations where 56% of risks identified can’t for one reason..…
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Canadian Man Stole $65 Million in Crypto in Two Platform Hacks, DOJ Says
A 22-year-old Canadian man is indicted by the U.S. DOJ for using borrowed cryptocurrency and exploiting vulnerabilities on the KyberSwap and Indexed Finance DeFi platforms to steal $65 million in digital assets in two schemes between 2021 and 2023. The post Canadian Man Stole $65 Million in Crypto in Two Platform Hacks, DOJ Says appeared…
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Orca Security Adds Additional CNAPP Deployment Options
Orca Security has extended the reach of its agentless cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) to include multiple options that eliminate the need to aggregate data in a software-as-service (SaaS) platform. Cybersecurity teams can now take advantage of a hybrid cloud computing through which metadata is processed using the Orca Security Cloud Platform as a..…
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CISA/FDA Warn: Chinese Patient Monitors Have BAD Bugs
China crisis? Stop using this healthcare equipment, say Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and Food & Drug Administration. The post CISA/FDA Warn: Chinese Patient Monitors Have BAD Bugs appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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DOJ, Allies Seize Cybercrime Forums Affecting 17 Million-Plus Americans
Investigators from the United States and other countries seized and shut down two online cybercriminal marketplaces, Cracked and Nulled, that they said affected more than 17 million Americans by selling hacking tools and stolen information to bad actors. The post DOJ, Allies Seize Cybercrime Forums Affecting 17 Million-Plus Americans appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Critical ‘Backdoor’ Discovered in Widely Used Healthcare Patient Monitors
On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. The post Critical ‘Backdoor’ Discovered in Widely Used Healthcare Patient Monitors appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim
Bloody hell: New York Blood Center Enterprises crippled by ransomware scrotes unknown. The post Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Fenix24 Acquires vArmour to Boost Cyber Resiliency Services
Fenix24 this week acquired vArmour to add an ability to detect the relationship between software, as part of an effort to extend the services it provides to enable organizations to recover faster from a cyberattack. The post Fenix24 Acquires vArmour to Boost Cyber Resiliency Services appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Searchlight Cyber Acquires Assetnote to Accelerate Remediation
Searchlight Cyber this week revealed it has acquired Assetnote as part of an effort to unify attack surface management with its platform for detecting stolen data that has been published on the Dark Web. The post Searchlight Cyber Acquires Assetnote to Accelerate Remediation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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JumpCloud Acquires Stack Identity to Extend Access Management Reach
JumpCloud this week revealed it has acquired Stack Identity to fuel an effort to add identity security and access visibility capabilities to its directory. The post JumpCloud Acquires Stack Identity to Extend Access Management Reach appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Hiya AI Phone App Protects Against Deepfakes, Other Scams
Mobile security solutions company Hiya is rolling out its Hiya AI Phone app that uses trained AI models to smoke out deepfakes and other mobile scams and alerts the user to the potential threat. In addition, it will automatically transcribes and summarizes calls. The post Hiya AI Phone App Protects Against Deepfakes, Other Scams appeared…
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Network Security Market to Hit $38 Billion by 2029: Cloud, AI Drive Growth
The global network security market is on track to reach $38 billion by 2029, growing at a 10% annual rate, according to a report from Dell’Oro Group. The post Network Security Market to Hit $38 Billion by 2029: Cloud, AI Drive Growth appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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TikTok’s Project Clover Evolves With PETs, Data Access Controls
The popular and controversial Chinese social media app TikTok is pushing forward with Project Clover, a €12 billion, 10-year initiative aimed at bolstering the protection of European user data. The post TikTok’s Project Clover Evolves With PETs, Data Access Controls appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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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Survey Surfaces Extent of Financial Damage Caused by Ransomware Scourge
A global survey of 2,547 IT and cybersecurity practitioners finds 88% work for organizations that experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the past three months to more than 12 months, with well over half (58%) needing to, as a result, shut down operations and 40% reporting a significant loss of revenues. Conducted by the..…
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Ransomware Threats, Led by FunkSec, Rise to New Heights
Ransomware attacks surged to a record high in December 2024, with 574 incidents reported, according to an NCC Group report. FunkSec, a newly identified group combining hacktivism and cybercrime, accounted for over 100 attacks (18% of the total), making it the most active group that month, ahead of Cl0p, Akira and RansomHub. The industrial sector..…
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Google Issues Cloud Security Wake-Up Call as Threats Evolve
A report published by Google Cloud found nearly half (46%) of the observed security alerts involved a service account that was overprivileged. The post Google Issues Cloud Security Wake-Up Call as Threats Evolve appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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U.S. Shuts Down Another N. Korean IT Worker Scam, Indicting 5
The DOJ, which has move aggressively over the past year to find and shut down North Korea’s numerous IT worker scams, indicts two U.S. citizens and three others for running a six-year operation the stole more than $866,000 from 10 U.S. companies that thought they were hiring legitimate IT pros. The post U.S. Shuts Down…
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Hackers Use Malicious PDFs, pose as USPS in Mobile Phishing Scam
A large-scale phishing campaign is using PDF files and hidden malicious links, as well as posing at the U.S. Postal Service, in phishing campaign targeting mobile device users in hope that victims will divulge credentials and personal information, Zimperium researchers say. The post Hackers Use Malicious PDFs, pose as USPS in Mobile Phishing Scam appeared…
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Exabeam Extends Generative AI Reach to LogRhythm SIEM
Exabeam has extended the reach of its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities to its LogRhythm security information event management platform which is designed to be deployed by internal IT teams. The post Exabeam Extends Generative AI Reach to LogRhythm SIEM appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Palo Alto Networks Makes Post Quantum Cryptography API Available
Palo Alto Networks this week released an open application programming interface (API) framework that organizations can use to more easily deploy encryption keys that are not likely to be broken by a quantum computer. The post Palo Alto Networks Makes Post Quantum Cryptography API Available appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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GhostGPT: A Malicious AI Chatbot for Hackers
A malicious generative AI chatbot dubbed “GhostGPT” is being advertised to cybercriminals on underground forums as a tool for more quickly and efficiently creating malware, running BEC attacks, and other nefarious activities, lowering the barrier for less-skilled hackers to launch attacks. The post GhostGPT: A Malicious AI Chatbot for Hackers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Trump Has Had a Light Touch on Cybersecurity – So Far
President Trump has made sweeping changes in his first days in office, but as of yet, he’s kept intact much of the government’s cybersecurity structure and policies, including the two executives orders President Biden issued at the beginning and end of his term. The post Trump Has Had a Light Touch on Cybersecurity – So…
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Trump U-Turn: TikTok’s On-Again/Off-Again U.S. Ban
Not For You: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act shouldn’t be enforced, orders President Trump. The post Trump U-Turn: TikTok’s On-Again/Off-Again U.S. Ban appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Forescout Report Detail Hunters International Ransomware Gang Tactics
An analysis of the operations of Hunters International, the ransomware-as-a-service platform that has been used to compromise more than 200 organizations, conducted by Forescout Technologies reveals the cybercriminal syndicate that created it is employing a wide range of new and old tactics and techniques. The post Forescout Report Detail Hunters International Ransomware Gang Tactics appeared…
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Almost 10% of GenAI Prompts Include Sensitive Data: Study
A study by cybersecurity startup Harmonic Security found that 8.5% of prompts entered into generative AI models like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini last year included sensitive information, putting personal and corporate data at risk of being leaked. The post Almost 10% of GenAI Prompts Include Sensitive Data: Study appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Individual, Company for Data Breaches
The U.S. Treasury sanction a Chinese bad actor for participating in the hack of the agency’s networks and a Chinese for its involvement with Salt Typhoon’s attacks on U.S. telecoms. Meanwhile, the FCC calls for stronger cybersecurity measures for ISPs. The post U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Individual, Company for Data Breaches appeared first on Security…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Politics of Biden’s Cybersecurity Order
President Biden in the last few days of his administration issued an expansive cybersecurity EO that touched on issues like software supply chain, AI, and foreign adversaries. Many approved of the effort, though there were concerns that the incoming administration will simply shelve it. The post The Good, the Bad, and the Politics of Biden’s…
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This is HUGE: Biden’s Cybersecurity Exec. Order — Big Parting Gift to Trump
Wow. Just Wow.: Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. hits the emergency “do something” button. The post This is HUGE: Biden’s Cybersecurity Exec. Order — Big Parting Gift to Trump appeared first on Security Boulevard.