Tag: technology
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KernelSnitch: Uncovering a New Side-Channel Attack on Data Structures
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in SecurityNewsResearchers at Graz University of Technology have uncovered a groundbreaking software-based side-channel attack,KernelSnitch, which exploits timing variances in Linux kernel data structures. Unlike hardware-dependent attacks, KernelSnitch targets hash tables, radix trees, and red-black trees, enabling unprivileged attackers to leak sensitive data across isolated processes, as per a report by a Researcher Published on Github. The…
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The Technology Blueprint for CIOs: Expectations and Concerns
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in SecurityNewsProtiviti-CII CIO Insights Reveal AI and Cybersecurity as Top Priorities for CIOs. AI, security and sustainable technology are set to be the defining trends for the digital future. This technological evolution is fueled by rapid advancements in AI-powered automation, the adoption of zero trust security frameworks and a growing focus on ESG integration in digital…
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Google Cloud KMS Adds Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures to Defend Against Future Threats
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in SecurityNewsGoogle Cloud has announced quantum-safe digital signatures in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS) for software-based keys as a way to bulletproof encryption systems against the threat posed by cryptographically-relevant quantum computers.The feature, currently in preview, coexists with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC) First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
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Tags: breach, business, ceo, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, cybersecurity, finance, governance, group, guide, healthcare, infrastructure, jobs, risk, service, skills, startup, strategy, technology, trainingTransformational, as in program-builders or turnaround agents.Operational, often early-career CISOs who are closer to the technology and work at small-to-midsize companies where they still perform some technical duties.Compliance, that is, risk experts typically found in highly regulated industries.Steady-state CISOs, who, in opposition to the transformational type, keep everything on an even keel.Customer-facing CISOs, usually found…
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Google Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS
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Tags: cloud, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, encryption, google, service, technology, tool, updateGoogle Cloud has unveiled a critical cybersecurity upgrade:quantum-safe digital signaturesvia its Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), now available in preview. This move aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) 2024 post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, offering developers tools to safeguard encryption against future quantum threats. Quantum-Resistant Signatures Enter the Mainstream Google’s latest update…
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MDR, EDR Markets See Wave of M&A as Competition Intensifies
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in SecurityNewsVendors Consolidate Endpoint, Managed Offerings to Combat Major Industry Players. Rising competition from CrowdStrike and Microsoft is driving MDR and EDR providers to consolidate. Companies such as Sophos and Arctic Wolf are acquiring endpoint or managing security technology to enhance detection and response capabilities, signaling a shift toward full-stack security solutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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GOP megadonor becomes new Clearview AI co-CEO
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in SecurityNewsHoan Ton-That has been succeeded by Hal Lambert and Richard Schwartz atop facial recognition technology company Clearview AI, known for its controversial contracts with law enforcement agencies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/clearview-ai-new-top-executives
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Apple Withdraws Strong Encryption Feature for All UK Users
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in SecurityNewsUS Technology Giant Reportedly Received UK Government Demand for Global Backdoor. Amidst the ever-rising tide of cyberattacks and data breaches, Apple is deactivating a key data security feature for all U.K. users, rather than accede to a reported demand from the British government that the technology giant give it on-demand backdoor access to any user’s…
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Is Vibe Coding The Future of Software Development
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in SecurityNewsDigital Technology is evolving faster than ever, and the way we interact with it is transforming dramatically. With the rise of AI-driven development, no-code/low-code platforms,…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/02/is-vibe-coding-the-future-of-software-development/
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News alert: INE Security’s focus on practical security training enhances career stability in tech
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in SecurityNewsCary, NC, Feb. 19, 2025, CyberNewswire, 2025 marks a time of unprecedented volatility in the technology job market. On one hand, dependence on technology is soaring. The growth of AI and machine learning is propelling a surge in new… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/news-alert-ine-securitys-focus-on-practical-security-training-enhances-career-stability-in-tech/
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Tech investment firm Insight Partners discloses data breach
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in SecurityNewsThe company holds investments in several major technology companies, such as Wiz and Kaseya. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/tech-investment-firm-insight-partners-discloses-data-breach/740320/
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How Blockchain Games Ensure Transparency and Fairness
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in SecurityNewsThe advancement of technology has also impacted sectors like gaming. Blockchain technology has surfaced as an asset that… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-blockchain-games-ensure-transparency-fairness/
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Wie man PKI in bestehende Infrastrukturen integriert: 5 Schritte zum Erfolg
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in SecurityNewsDie Einbindung moderner Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in bestehende Produktionsumgebungen stellt viele Unternehmen vor erhebliche Herausforderungen. Besonders in Brownfield-Umgebungen mit veralteter OT-Hardware und -Software erschweren etablierte Praktiken und Bedenken hinsichtlich der Komplexität die nahtlose Integration innovativer Sicherheitslösungen. BxC Security, ein Cybersicherheitsunternehmen im Bereich der Operational Technology (OT) und Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), hat… First…
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EY: Industrial companies worldwide stunted in emerging technology use
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Tags: technologyBusinesses globally are spending more on emerging technologies year-on-year, but struggle to expand experimental use cases, finds EY’s sixth annual Reimagining Industry Futures study First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619381/EY-Industrial-companies-worldwide-stunted-in-emerging-technology-use
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Privacy Constraints Are Keeping Banks From Tackling Scams
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in SecurityNewsM&T Bank’s Karen Boyer on Need for Shared Responsibility with Telecoms, Tech Firms. Technology solutions can help banks fight fraud, but privacy constraints are preventing them from doing an effective job to ferret out scammers, said Karen Boyer, senior vice president at M&T Bank. She supports a new Australian law that also places responsibility on…
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3 Steps to Take to Meet DORA Compliance Before April 30, 2025
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in SecurityNewsChief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face an important milestone on April 30th, 2025: ensuring their organizations are ready to meet the strict requirements of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). By April 30th, companies must have established comprehensive registers of information related to their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services. This involves not only……
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Best Policy Templates for Compliance: Essential Documents for Regulatory Success
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in SecurityNewsPolicy management is the sturdy scaffolding that supports governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) objectives while shaping corporate culture and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. Yet, many organizations struggle with a disjointed approach”, policies scattered across departments, processes misaligned, and technology underutilized. Why Policy Management Maturity Matters Organizations with disconnected policies end up with fragments of…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025
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Tags: access, antivirus, api, apple, attack, breach, business, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, law, leak, malware, microsoft, military, network, password, phishing, privacy, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 – 15 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Fintech giant Finastra notifies victims of October data breach
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in SecurityNewsFinancial technology giant Finastra is notifying victims of a data breach after their personal information was stolen by unknown attackers who first breached its systems in October 2024. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fintech-giant-finastra-notifies-victims-of-october-data-breach/
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Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average
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Tags: access, business, credentials, data, encryption, espionage, exploit, extortion, government, group, healthcare, Intruder, malicious, malware, metric, monitoring, network, ransom, ransomware, service, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayThe initial point of access for the attackers and the privileges it provided themHow easy it is to reach other network segments and systems from the initially compromised assetWhether access into the environment was resold to a ransomware operator by an initial access brokerWhether the attackers decided to operate only outside the victim’s regular business…
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How to evaluate and mitigate risks to the global supply chain
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Tags: access, business, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, framework, governance, government, intelligence, international, ISO-27001, kaspersky, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, office, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, service, soc, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityMaintain a diversified supply chain: Organizations that source from international technology suppliers need to ensure they are not overly reliant on a single vendor, single region or even a single technology. Maintaining a diversified supply chain can mitigate costly disruptions from a cyberattack or vulnerability involving a key supplier, or from disruptions tied to regulatory…
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UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking
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in SecurityNewsIn this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse……
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Google Chrome Introduces AI to Block Malicious Websites and Downloads
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has taken a significant step in enhancing internet safety by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its >>Safe Browsing
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Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams
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in SecurityNewsOnce a conversation starts and a personal connection is established, scammers behind a screen can lure their targets into video call scams utilizing high-quality deepfake technology First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/law-enforcement-cant-save-you-from-romance-scams/
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PDI AI technology: Your AI-Driven Ally in Proactive Cyber Defense
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in SecurityNewsImagine you’re part of a cybersecurity team that just received an alert about a potential breach. The clock is ticking, and your team is flooded with data and alerts from multiple sources. Sorting through this overwhelming volume of information to find the real threat could take hours”, time you don’t have. This is a perfect…
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Government renames AI Safety Institute and teams up with Anthropic
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in SecurityNewsAddressing the Munich Security Conference, UK government technology secretary Peter Kyle announces a change to the name of the AI Safety Institute and a tie-up with AI company Anthropic First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619238/Government-renames-AI-Safety-Institute-and-teams-up-with-Anthropic
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CISO success story: How LA County trains (and retrains) workers to fight phishing
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Tags: ai, awareness, breach, business, chatgpt, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, computing, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, dos, election, email, endpoint, government, hacker, healthcare, incident response, jobs, law, lessons-learned, malicious, marketplace, network, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability(The following interview has been edited for clarity and length.)At first glance, LA County’s reporting structure who reports to whom seems, well, fairly complex.We have a federated model: I report to the county CIO. Each department acts as an independent business and has its own department CIO and information security officer. Their job is to…