A former U.S. NSA employee has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell classified documents to Russia. Jareh Sebastian Dalke (32), of Colorado Springs, is a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)…
Lawsuits After Ransomware on the Rise, Comparitech Says
Ransomware attacks are an expensive proposition for any company. For example, a report this week by cybersecurity firm Sophos found that while the percentage of companies that were victims of ransomware this year has dropped slightly, the recovery costs –…
TikTok Viewed As Chinese Influence Tool By Most Americans – Poll
Most people in the United States view TikTok as a Chinese influence tool a poll reveals, so why do so many Americans use it? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Viewed As Chinese…
Infosec biz boss accused of BS’ing the world about his career, anti-crime product, customers
Intrusion investors went through Blount farce trauma, says SEC Jack Blount, the now-ex CEO of Intrusion, has settled with the SEC over allegations he made false and misleading statements about his infosec firm’s product as well as his own background…
Cuttlefish malware targets enterprise-grade SOHO routers
A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. Researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new malware family, named Cuttlefish, which targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO)…
Ex-NSA employee sentenced to 262 months for attempting to transfer classified documents to Russia
A former U.S. NSA employee has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell classified documents to Russia. Jareh Sebastian Dalke (32), of Colorado Springs, is a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)…
Speaking Freely: Rebecca MacKinnon
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> *This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Rebecca MacKinnon is Vice President, Global Advocacy at the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that hosts Wikipedia. Author of…
Traceable AI Raises $30 Million to Safeguard Cloud APIs
Traceable AI has raised $110 million since launching in 2018 with ambitious plans in the competitive API security and observability space. The post Traceable AI Raises $30 Million to Safeguard Cloud APIs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Oasis Security Raises $35 Million to Tackle Non-Human Identity Management
New York startup Oasis Security banks $35 million in a Series A extension round led by Accel, Cyberstarts, and Sequoia Capital. The post Oasis Security Raises $35 Million to Tackle Non-Human Identity Management appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Product Release: PreVeil 5.0
To see the complete list of changes and video clips, visit our Support page. The post Product Release: PreVeil 5.0 appeared first on PreVeil. The post Product Release: PreVeil 5.0 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Ofcom Confirms OnlyFans Investigation Over Age Verification
UK regulator confirms it is investigating whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children accessing pornography This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ofcom Confirms OnlyFans Investigation Over Age Verification
Which Programming Language to Choose for AI?
Python? C++? Java? JavaScript? R? Julia?… As is usually the case, it depends on your context, methods, and use-case which programming language is right for your AI project. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article:…
Muddling Meerkat Group Suspected of Espionage via Great Firewall of China
By Deeba Ahmed Uncover the “Muddling Meerkat,” a China-linked threat actor manipulating the DNS. Infoblox research reveals a sophisticated group with deep DNS expertise and potential ties to the Great Firewall. Learn their tactics and how to stay protected. This…
Quantum Technology: Implications for Digital Security
In our modern, highly connected world, where online transactions are everywhere, the looming presence of quantum computing casts a momentous shadow. Unlike classical computers, which rely on bits to process information, quantum computers leverage the peculiar properties of quantum…
Ex Google Staff Fired Over Israel Protest File NLRB Complaint
Dismissed staff file complaint with a US labor board, and allege Google unlawfully terminated their employment This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ex Google Staff Fired Over Israel Protest File NLRB Complaint
US charges 16 over ‘depraved’ grandparent scams
Vulnerable elderly people tricked into paying tens of thousands over fake car accidents Sixteen people are facing charges from US prosecutors for allegedly preying on the elderly and scamming them out of millions of dollars.… This article has been indexed…
The US Government Is Asking Big Tech to Promise Better Cybersecurity
The Biden administration is asking tech companies to sign a pledge, obtained by WIRED, to improve their digital security, including reduced default password use and improved vulnerability disclosures. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
CISA and Partners Release Fact Sheet on Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity
Today, CISA, in collaboration with U.S. and international partners, published a joint fact sheet, Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity. This fact sheet provides information and mitigations associated with cyber operations conducted by pro-Russia hacktivists who seek to…
A flaw in the R programming language could allow code execution
A flaw in the R programming language enables the execution of arbitrary code when parsing specially crafted RDS and RDX files. A vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-27322 (CVSS v3: 8.8), in the R programming language could allow arbitrary code execution upon deserializing specially crafted R…
What’s hot at RSAC 2024: 8 SSCS talks you don’t want to miss
In the span of just a few years, software supply chain security has evolved from being a niche security topic to a top priority for development organizations, security practitioners and CISOs alike. That shift is evident when you take a…
Fraudulent npm Packages Deceive Software Developers into Malware Installation
A new cyber threat dubbed DEV#POPPER is currently underway, targeting software developers with deceitful npm packages disguised as job interview opportunities, aiming to dupe them into downloading a Python backdoor. Securonix, a cybersecurity firm, has been monitoring this activity…
Vulnerabilities in employee management system could lead to remote code execution, login credential theft
Talos also recently helped to responsibly disclose and patch other vulnerabilities in the Foxit PDF Reader and two open-source libraries that support the processing and handling of DICOM files. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the…
Cyber-attacks in the APAC region driven by espionage motives
Verizon Business conducted a survey revealing a concerning trend: the APAC region and its businesses were the primary targets of espionage-related cyber-attacks. These attacks, orchestrated by cybercriminals, aimed at gathering intelligence to be passed on to adversaries. Surprisingly, Europe and…
Cybersecurity Startup Resonance Secures Funding To Meet Its Ambitious Growth Targets
Image source: Resonance Security Having experienced business growth since launching its beta offering last year, Resonance Security aims to become the go-to security platform for Web2 and Web3 businesses. According to a press release shared with Cybersecurity Insiders, the…