Concentric AI has secured financing of $45 million in a Series B round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $67 million. The funding round was led by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners. CyberFuture, a global CISO…
AuthenticID360 blocks AI-generated IDs during digital onboarding
AuthenticID released AuthenticID360, its new holistic identity verification platform. AuthenticID360 delivers robust verification and risk signaling capabilities, including a 2-second response time for identity transactions. A unified solution for comprehensive identity verification and risk scoring AuthenticID360 combines ID verification, biometric…
Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen
In Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge bestehen mehrere Schwachstellen. Ein Angreifer kann dadurch Sicherheitsmechanismen umgehen, Schadcode ausführen oder den Browser zum Absturz bringen. Für eine erfolgreiche Ausnutzung genügt es, auf einen Link zu einer bösartig gestalteten Webseite zu klicken oder…
7 essential password rules to follow in 2024, according to security experts
What makes a password strong now? How long should it be? How often should you change it? Here’s what the cybersecurity pros at NIST recommend – some of which may surprise you. This article has been indexed from Latest stories…
U.S. CISA adds Cisco ASA and FTD, and RoundCube Webmail bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco ASA and FTD, and RoundCube Webmail bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: This…
MacOS-Focused Ransomware Attempts Leverage LockBit Brand
An unidentified threat actor has attempted to develop ransomware targeting macOS devices, posing as LockBit This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: MacOS-Focused Ransomware Attempts Leverage LockBit Brand
protekt 2024 reagiert auf KRITIS-Bedrohungslage
Erweitertes Themenspektrum auf der protekt 2024: Die Fachkonferenz findet in diesem Jahr am 6. und 7. November 2024 in der Kongresshalle am Leipziger Zoo statt und dient erneut als Plattform, um sich über aktuelle und mögliche Gefahrenlagen zu informieren und…
Qiliin ransomware upgrade, Sharepoint KEV flaw, Rhysida ransoms Easterseals
Researchers reveal upgraded Qilin ransomware-as-a-service CISA adds Microsoft SharePoint flaw to its KEV catalog Rhysida ransoms Easterseals Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, SpyCloud Ransomware continues to impact organizations. A new report released by SpyCloud shares insights from your peers in…
Ransomware threat to Apple MacOS devices
All these days, ransomware criminals have predominantly targeted Windows and Linux operating systems, leading to significant disruptions across various sectors. However, a recent survey conducted by SentinelOne reveals a concerning shift in this trend, highlighting the emergence of ransomware specifically…
Understanding NIS2 and DORA: What executives need to know
These days businesses are subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny, particularly regarding cybersecurity and operational resilience. Two significant EU regulations, NIS2 (Network and Information Systems Directive 2) and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), outline mandatory requirements for organizations. Failure to comply…
Sysdig Predicts Global Cyberattacks Costs Will Exceed $100B in 2025
A report published this week by Sysdig predicts global cyberattacks will cost over $100 billion in 2025 based om the fact that the average cost of a public cloud breach alone has eclipsed $5 million, with the number of attacks…
Safely Scale Your Data Center With These Five Cybersecurity Measures
Datacenter cybersecurity is critical because of the vast industries using these facilities. Healthcare, finance, education, and other sectors rely on this storage solution to protect records and sensitive information. Companies may adjust their storage needs based on demand, so understanding…
Irish Watchdog Imposes Record €310 Million Fine on LinkedIn for GDPR Violations
The Irish data protection watchdog on Thursday fined LinkedIn €310 million ($335 million) for violating the privacy of its users by conducting behavioral analyses of personal data for targeted advertising. “The inquiry examined LinkedIn’s processing of personal data for the…
heise-Angebot: heise security Webinar am Mittwoch: IoT-Gefahren erkennen und abwenden
Viele Router, Cams und IoT-Geräte strotzen nur so von Sicherheitslücken. Verantwortungsbewusste Admins beugen da aktiv vor; dieses Webinar zeigt wie. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: heise security Webinar am Mittwoch: IoT-Gefahren erkennen…
US Energy Sector Faces Growing Cybersecurity Threats
A recent cybersecurity report by SecurityScorecard and KPMG reveals that the US energy sector remains at high risk of cyber threats, particularly from third-party sources. This analysis, evaluating 250 top US energy companies, highlights vulnerabilities across the energy supply chain—from…
A Dangerous Alliance: Scattered Spider, RansomHub Join Forces
ReliaQuest has released a detailed investigation into a cyber intrusion that impacted a manufacturing company in October 2024. The attack has been attributed with high confidence to the predominantly English-speaking cyber collective “Scattered Spider,” now partnering with the notorious “RansomHub”…
AI-Driven Deepfake Scams Cost Americans Billions in Losses
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, cybercriminals are now capable of creating sophisticated “deepfake” scams, which result in significant financial losses for the companies that are targeted. On a video call with her chief financial officer, in which other…
Achieving peak cyber resilience
Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than two months, on average. That’s…
ESET Research Podcast: CosmicBeetle
Learn how a rather clumsy cybercrime group wielding buggy malicious tools managed to compromise a number of SMBs in various parts of the world This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Research Podcast: CosmicBeetle
How to fend off a quantum computer attack
In this Help Net Security video, IEEE member Marc Lijour explains quantum computing and offers insight into how to fend off a quantum computer attack. The post How to fend off a quantum computer attack appeared first on Help Net…
The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for…
How to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks?
Criminal hackers employ ransomware attacks against their targets by encrypting their data and demanding that a ransom be paid within an allotted timeframe or risk losing it forever. When an… The post How to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks? appeared first…
New infosec products of the week: October 25, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Fastly, IBM, Ivanti, Kusari, and Nucleus Security. IBM Guardium Data Security Center protects hybrid cloud and AI IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides a common…
Unclear pricing for GRC tools creates market confusion
Due to widely varying government, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool pricing, enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders must understand four different pricing-tier categories of GRC solutions and apply a scoping framework to further estimate likely costs ahead of vendor selection, according…