In January 2022, KrebsOnSecurity identified a Russian man named Mikhail Matveev as “Wazawaka,” a cybercriminal who was deeply involved in the formation and operation of multiple ransomware groups. The U.S. government indicted Matveev as a top ransomware purveyor a year…
A16z-backed Toka wants to help US agencies hack into security cameras and other IoT devices
An Israeli startup specializing in penetrating IoT devices says it’s hiring to “support new business growth” in the US government market. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-06 20h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops 18:34 : Google uses your personal info to tailor search results. Here’s how to stop it 18:34 : Philip Torr: AI to…
Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops
Need to do some last-minute shopping for the holidays? Found a cool shop with great deals? Check it once, check it twice. Make sure you’re buying from a legitimate online store. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read…
Google uses your personal info to tailor search results. Here’s how to stop it
Personalized search results seem to be on the rise. If you’re concerned about privacy, you can turn it off – for a single search, or for good. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read…
Philip Torr: AI to the people | Starmus Highlights
We’re on the cusp of a technological revolution that is poised to transform our lives – and we hold the power to shape its impact This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Philip Torr: AI to…
Confidential cluster: Running Red Hat OpenShift clusters on confidential nodes
This is the first of a series of articles in which we will share how confidential computing (a set of hardware and software technologies designed to protect data in use) can be integrated into the Red Hat OpenShift cluster. Our…
Salt Typhoon forces FCC’s hand on making telcos secure their networks
Proposal pushes stricter infosec safeguards after Chinese state baddies expose vulns The head of America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to force telecoms operators to tighten network security in the wake of the Salt Typhoon revelations, and to submit an…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-06 19h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 18:2 : Stoli Vodka: Bankrupt After Ransomware Attack 17:35 : Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots Colossus AI Supercomputer Expansion 17:35 : Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops following…
Stoli Vodka: Bankrupt After Ransomware Attack
Absolutely un-fabulous: Smells like Russia is responsible, but reality is a bit more complicated. The post Stoli Vodka: Bankrupt After Ransomware Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Stoli…
Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots Colossus AI Supercomputer Expansion
SEC filing reveals that Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has raised another $6 billion, as it pledges to expand Colossus supercomputer This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots…
Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops following holidays
Need to do some last-minute shopping for the holidays? Found a cool shop with great deals? Check it once, check it twice. Make sure you’re buying from a legitimate online store. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read…
Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications
Secure your internal applications with Escape’s Private Locations. Scan behind firewalls or VPNs using Repeater—no exposure, no compromises. The post Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks
Don’t miss the Linux Foundation’s deep dive into open source software security. Plus, cyber agencies warn about China-backed cyber espionage campaign targeting telecom data. Meanwhile, a study shows the weight of security considerations in generative AI projects. And get the…
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/06/24
Insight #1: The NIST CVE backlog is hogtying CISOs The NIST CVE backlog is a digital plague crippling a critical control layer in an organization’s cybersecurity architecture. CISOs and security leaders are left scrambling, their defenses undermined by the very…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-06 18h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 17:2 : Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in busy month for law enforcement 17:2 : Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI 16:34 : FSB…
Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in busy month for law enforcement
Two operators and 50 servers that were behind an online marketplace where criminals could buy stolen data have been seized This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in…
Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI
Italy’s data protection regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, has cautioned GEDI, a leading Italian media group, to comply with EU data protection laws in its collaboration with OpenAI. Reuters reports that the regulator highlighted the risk…
FSB Uses Trojan App to Monitor Russian Programmer Accused of Supporting Ukraine
A Russian programmer accused of donating money to Ukraine had his Android device secretly implanted with spyware by the Federal Security Service (FSB) after he was detained earlier this year. The findings come as part of a collaborative investigation by…
FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for US Telecoms
The Salt Typhoon hack against US telecommunications firms has prompted the FCC to suggest stricter security rules to protect the sector from future cyber threats This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-06 17h : 14 posts
14 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : Ransomware attacks cost $17 billion in downtime 16:2 : Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security Perspective 16:2 : PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace…
Ransomware attacks cost $17 billion in downtime
Ransomware attacks have been a growing threat to businesses and individuals over the past several years, causing significant financial losses and operational disruptions. The effects of these attacks extend far beyond the immediate ransom demands. Companies and individuals are faced…
Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security Perspective
The world’s first artificial intelligence law, the EU AI Act, finally came into effect on 1 Aug 2024, 4 years after it was initially proposed by the European Commission. After… The post Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security…
PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace Human Creativity
According to the management at PlayStation, though artificial intelligence (AI) may potentially change the world of gaming, it can never supplant the human creativity behind game development. Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, stated that AI will complement but not…