Tag: technology
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7 cutting-edge encryption techniques for reimagining data security
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Tags: ai, computer, cryptography, data, dns, encryption, government, ibm, identity, nist, office, privacy, risk, software, technology, trainingPrivate information retrieval: Securing a database is fairly straightforward. Protecting the privacy of the users, however, is a bit more difficult. Private information retrieval algorithms make it possible for people to search the database for specific blocks of data without revealing too much to the database owner.This extra layer of protection relies on scrambling larger…
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Die 10 häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler
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in SecurityNewsVon ungepatchten Sicherheitslücken bis hin zu unzureichenden Backups: Lesen Sie, wie sich die häufigsten IT-Sicherheitsfehler vermeiden lassen. Verschlüsselte Dateien und eine Textdatei mit einer Erpresser-Nachricht zeigen klar und deutlich: Ein Unternehmen ist einer Cyberattacke zum Opfer gefallen. Dabei ist das nur das Ende einer langen Angriffskette. Die Tätergruppe bewegt sich oft seit mehreren Wochen oder Monaten…
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Commerce limits 19 Chinese, Taiwanese companies from buying U.S. tech
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in SecurityNewsThe sanctions place the companies under a strict licensing regime meant to limit their access to foundational technology for quantum computing, cloud and AI. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/commerce-sanctions-chinese-firms-quantum-computing-ai-cloud/
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Military AI caught in tension between speed and control
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in SecurityNewsThe use of artificial intelligence in military contexts can unlock a range of benefits for defence organisations, but also highlights a clear tension between speed and control baked into the technology First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621215/Military-AI-caught-in-tension-between-speed-and-control
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The 7 technology trends that could replace passwords
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in SecurityNews230M stolen passwords met complexity requirements”, and were still compromised. Passwords aren’t going away for now, but there are new technologies that may increasingly replace them. Learn more from Specops Software about how to protect your passwords. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-7-technology-trends-that-could-replace-passwords/
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New IOCONTROL Malware Let Attackers Control Critical Infrastructure Gain Remote Access
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in SecurityNewsA new malware strain called IOCONTROL has emerged, posing a significant threat to Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT) systems, particularly those in critical infrastructure. First observed in December 2024, IOCONTROL is allegedly created by the anti-Israeli and pro-Iranian hacktivist group >>Cyber Av3ngers.
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Mit GenAI zum Insider-Threat
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Tags: ai, best-practice, ciso, cloud, cyersecurity, data-breach, framework, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, mitre, password, risk, risk-management, technology, threat, toolViele Unternehmen haben nicht auf dem Schirm, welche Sicherheitsprobleme durch die Nutzung von GenAI entstehen.Einer Analyse von Netskope zufolge sind GenAI-Daten-Uploads in Unternehmen innerhalb eines Jahres um das 30-Fache gestiegen. Darunter befinden sich demnach auch sensible Informationen wie Quellcodes, regulierte Daten, Passwörter und Schlüssel sowie geistiges Eigentum.Zudem nutzen drei von vier Unternehmen Apps mit integrierten…
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Defense contractor to pay $4.6 million over third-party provider’s security weakness
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in SecurityNewsA technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the latest defense contractor to reach a settlement with the U.S. government for failing to meet federal cybersecurity requirements. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-contractor-to-pay-millions-over-cyber-practices
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Clevo Devices Vulnerable as Boot Guard Private Key Leaks via Firmware Updates
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in SecurityNewsA recent investigation has revealed that several Clevo-based devices are vulnerable due to a leak of Boot Guard private keys. This vulnerability was first reported on the Win-Raid forum and involves firmware updates containing sensitive Boot Guard Key Manifest (KM) and Boot Policy Manifest (BPM) private keys. Boot Guard is a security technology used by…
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Legal impact on cybersecurity in 2025: new developments and challenges in the EU
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Tags: 5G, authentication, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, dora, finance, framework, fraud, identity, law, network, regulation, resilience, risk, service, strategy, technology, theftDORA Regulation: digital operational resilience in the financial sector: Regulation 2022/2554 (DORA) focuses on increasing the “Digital Operational Resilience” of financial institutions. Approved on 14 December 2022, DORA seeks to strengthen the security and robustness of financial sector entities’ information systems, with the aim of reducing technological risks and cyberthreats.As mentioned, DORA is applicable to…
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Rising attack exposure, threat sophistication spur interest in detection engineering
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, banking, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, LLM, malware, mitre, network, programming, ransomware, RedTeam, risk, sans, siem, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayMore than the usual threat detection practices: Proponents argue that detection engineering differs from traditional threat detection practices in approach, methodology, and integration with the development lifecycle. Threat detection processes are typically more reactive and rely on pre-built rules and signatures from vendors that offer limited customization for the organizations using them. In contrast, detection…
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Getting the Most Value Out of the OSCP: The PEN-200 Labs
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Tags: access, ai, attack, compliance, container, cyber, cybersecurity, dns, docker, exploit, firewall, guide, hacking, Hardware, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, kubernetes, microsoft, mitigation, network, open-source, oracle, penetration-testing, powershell, risk, security-incident, service, siem, skills, technology, tool, training, vmware, vulnerability, windowsHow to leverage the PEN-200 simulated black-box penetration testing scenarios for maximal self-improvement and career success. Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements. I have not been sponsored or incentivized in any way to recommend or oppose any…
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Data Connect announces vSOC Assure to streamline cyber risk assessments and increase cyber resilience
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in SecurityNewsData Connect, a leading cyber security services provider underpinned by elite cyber practitioners and technology, today announced the launch of vSOC Assure. The platform has been developed in response to the growing need for robust, ongoing security assessments and it goes beyond traditional cyber security audits, offering a structured, year-round approach to risk identification, remediation…
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Gartner Names CYREBRO in Emerging Tech Report for Detection Response Startups
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in SecurityNewsRamat Gan, Israel, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire CYREBRO, the AI-native Managed Detection and Response (MDR), today announced its recognition as a leading detection and response startup in the Gartner report, Emerging Tech: Techscape for Detection and Response Startups. This acknowledgment highlights CYREBRO’s innovative approach to cybersecurity, leveraging advanced technology and expert analysis to combat evolving…
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Privacy-boosting tech could prevent breaches, data misuse with government aid, report says
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in SecurityNewsThe New America Open Technology Institute report comes amid DOGE access to sensitive government agency information that has alarmed experts. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/privacy-boosting-tech-could-prevent-breaches-data-misuse-with-government-aid-report-says/
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NIST Facing Challenges in Managing CVE Backlog in National Database
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in SecurityNewsThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently issued an update on its efforts to manage the backlog of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). While NIST has regained its pre-summer 2024 processing speed for incoming CVEs, a significant increase in submissions has left the organization struggling to keep…
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Trump shifts cyberattack readiness to state and local governments in wake of info-sharing cuts
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Tags: advisory, cio, cisa, ciso, communications, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, election, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, metric, office, resilience, risk, russia, strategy, technology, threatCreating a national resilience strategy The EO requires the assistant to the President for national security affairs (APNSA), in coordination with the assistant to the President for economic policy and the heads of relevant executive departments and agencies, to publish within 90 days (by June 17) a National Resilience Strategy that articulates the priorities, means,…
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CISOs are taking on ever more responsibilities and functional roles has it gone too far?
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Tags: ai, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, framework, fraud, governance, healthcare, infosec, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, law, mitigation, nist, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, supply-chain, technology, threatth century alongside technology and internet-enabled threats, morphing to meet the demands of the moment. But the position hasn’t just matured; in many cases it has expanded, taking on additional domains.”The CISO role has expanded significantly over the years as companies realize that information security has a unique picture of what is going on across…
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How Counterfeiters Use Technology to Fake Product Labels (and Strategies to Combat Fraud)
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in SecurityNewsCounterfeit products are a growing problem in today’s market. With advancements in technology, counterfeiters have become more skilled… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/counterfeiters-technology-fake-product-labels-combat-fraud/
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11 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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Tags: access, attack, automation, business, cloud, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, incident response, infosec, intelligence, Internet, jobs, linux, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, remote-code-execution, resilience, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsOffensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE): OffSec’s Offensive Security Certified Expert consists of three courses: Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation, Advanced Evasion Techniques and Breaching Defenses, and Windows User Mode Exploit Development. The format for each course exam is the same: Candidates have 48 hours to compromise a given target using various techniques. No formal prerequisites exist for any of the…
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Why Google and Wiz Struck a Deal Now After 2024 Talks Caved
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in SecurityNewsMajor Competitive, Regulatory, Economic and Technological Changes Fueled This Deal The fact a $32 billion acquisition agreement between Google and Wiz was reached speaks to major changes that have occurred in the market around the competitive landscape, the regulatory environment, the macroeconomic environment, customer buying behavior, and the technology itself. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Choosing the Right Cloud Security Provider: Five Non-Negotiables for Protecting Your Cloud
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Tags: attack, business, cloud, control, corporate, data, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, risk, service, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityProtecting your cloud environment for the long term involves choosing a security partner whose priorities align with your needs. Here’s what you need to know. As organizations embrace multi-cloud and hybrid environments, the complexity of securing that landscape increases. However, the overlooked risks may not come solely from threat actors. Choosing a security provider that…
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Cloudflare unveils tools for safeguarding AI deployment
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in SecurityNewsThe cybersecurity vendor’s new suite helps businesses, developers and content creators deploy AI technology at scale safely and securely. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366621009/Cloudflare-unveils-tools-for-safeguarding-AI-deployment