Here’s four tips for organizations protecting the World Cup ecosystem from a major DDoS attack.
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AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
Data Sanitization Challenges Are Increasing in the AI Era
Data sanitization has long played an important role in protecting sensitive information, but growing data volumes and stricter compliance requirements are making secure end-of-life data management more critical than ever. The 2026 State of Data Sanitization Report by Blancco highlights growing concerns among organizations regarding data privacy, regulatory pressure, and end-of-life device management. The report…
Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Zscaler acquires Symmetry Systems to enhance AI security
The acquisition of Symmetry Systems is expected to bolster Zscaler’s cybersecurity offerings, particularly in protecting artificial intelligence applications.
AI, Global Security News
Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups
Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a commitment to publishing evidence of secure fleet deployments. How encrypted backups work These updates build on the company’s HSM-based Backup Key Vault, which provides end-to-end encrypted backups for WhatsApp and Messenger. The system protects…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Anti-DDoS Firm Heaped Attacks on Brazilian ISPs
A Brazilian tech firm that specializes in protecting networks from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks has been enabling a botnet responsible for an extended campaign of massive DDoS attacks against other network operators in Brazil, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The firm’s chief executive says the malicious activity resulted from a security breach and was likely the work…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Risk Management
NCSC launches SilentGlass, a plug-in device to secure HDMI and DisplayPort links
NCSC’s SilentGlass blocks malicious HDMI/DisplayPort links, protecting monitors from hardware attacks. Now commercialized for global use. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched SilentGlass, a new device to protect one of the most overlooked parts of modern IT systems: the physical links between screens and computers. It is a small plug-in security device…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Smashing Security podcast #463: This AI company leaked its own code. It’s also built something terrifying
A hacking group claims to have broken into the flood defence system protecting Venice’s Piazza San Marco – and is offering to sell access to whoever wants it. The asking price? A frankly insulting $600. Meanwhile, Anthropic accidentally leaked the source code for Claude Code via a basic packaging mistake. Oh, and by the way,…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
Best Lightweight Antivirus For Old Computers [EXPERT LIST]
Want the best Antivirus for Old Computers? Read on! Many people overlook protecting their old devices simply because they don’t use them as much as the newer ones. However, these systems need as much protection from viruses and malware as any other. For some people, the problem is usually that they can’t find compatible software.…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
The democratization of AI data poisoning and how to protect your organization
Smart organizations have spent the last three years protecting their AI tools from skilled prompt injection-style attacks. The assumption has been that poisoning the foundational model, the real brains behind AI systems, requires technical expertise, privileged access, or a coordinated threat group. That assumption no longer holds, and it marks a significant shift in how…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Tutorials
Protecting Your Predictive Edge From Digital Threats
In this post, I will talk about protecting your predictive edge from digital threats. Every data-driven decision you make—whether in sports betting, finance, or business—relies on keeping your predictive edge safe from prying eyes and cyberattacks. In 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Digital threats don’t just target banks or tech firms; anyone using…