I published on the 29 Apr 2025 a diary [1] on scanning activity looking for SonicWall and since this publication this activity has grown 10-fold. Over the past 14 days, several BACS students have reported activity related to SonicWall scans…
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Cybersecurity Industry Gains $1.7 Billion to Develop Cutting-Edge Protection Technologies
As digital threats grow in sophistication, the cybersecurity sector has ignited a funding frenzy, with startups raising $1.7 billion in April 2025 alone ahead of the RSA Conference in San Francisco. This influx underscores investor confidence in technologies poised to redefine global…
Stopping States From Passing AI Laws for the Next Decade is a Terrible Idea
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> This week, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee moved forward with a proposal in its budget reconciliation bill to impose a ten-year preemption of state AI…
Introducing the AWS User Guide to Governance, Risk and Compliance for Responsible AI Adoption within Financial Services Industries
Financial services institutions (FSIs) are increasingly adopting AI technologies to drive innovation and improve customer experiences. However, this adoption brings new governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) considerations that organizations need to address. To help FSI customers navigate these challenges, AWS…
Developers Beware: Slopsquatting and Vibe Coding Can Increase Risk of AI-Powered Attacks
Security researchers and developers are raising alarms over “slopsquatting,” a new form of supply chain attack that leverages AI-generated misinformation commonly known as hallucinations. As developers increasingly rely on coding tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and DeepSeek, attackers are exploiting…
Montana Becomes First State to Close the Law Enforcement Data Broker Loophole
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Montana has done something that many states and the United States Congress have debated but failed to do: it has just enacted the first attempt to close…
The End of VPNs — Part 1: Why Reachability is the New Risk
[Part 1 of 2 – Based on an interview with Zscaler CSO Deepen Desai] By Holger Schulze, Cybersecurity Insiders The 2025 RSA Conference floor was buzzing earlier this month—every booth promising maximum security, every vendor claiming AI. But when I…
How Google is Enhancing Security for Android, ‘The World’s Most Popular OS’
The Android operating system, currently installed on billions of devices across the globe, is receiving some significant security enhancements. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How Google is Enhancing Security for Android, ‘The…
Stay Relaxed with Efficient Non-Human Identity Security
Are You Safe With Your Current Non-Human Identity Security? The migration of services to the cloud promises flexibility, scalability, and reduced operational costs. But how confident are you about the security of your data in the cloud? A pivotal aspect…
Building Trust Through Secure NHIs Practices
How Can We Cultivate Trust with Secure NHIs Practices? When we navigate in increased digital interconnection, establishing trust in cybersecurity practices becomes paramount. But how do we foster such trust? The answer lies in secure Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management practices.…
Cultivate Independent Secrets Management Protocols
Why is Independent Secrets Management Crucial for Cybersecurity? How crucial do you believe independent secrets management is to your organization’s cybersecurity strategy? I’ve seen firsthand how managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets can immensely impact an organization’s security posture.…
Continuous Improvement in NHIs Management
Can Continuous Improvement in NHIs Management Be the Key to Securing Your Operations? You’re no stranger to the importance of vigilant cybersecurity. But have you considered the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management in fortifying your organization’s…
The Internet’s Biggest-Ever Black Market Just Shut Down Amid a Telegram Purge
Following a WIRED inquiry, Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for crypto-scam money laundering, including those of Haowang Guarantee, a black market that enabled over $27 billion in transactions. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Android users bombarded with unskippable ads
The Kaleidoscope ad fraud network uses a combination of legitimate and malicious apps, according to researchers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android users bombarded with unskippable ads
Google to pay $1.38 billion over privacy violations
The state of Texas reached a mammoth financial agreement with Google last week, securing $1.375 billion in payments to settle two lawsuits concerning the use of consumers’ data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google…
FIPS 140-3: The Security Standard That Protects Our Federal Data
FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) [1] defines a set of public security standards developed by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) [2] that govern the security requirements for cryptographic modules used in government systems. FIPS 140-3 is the latest…
European Vulnerability Database is Live: What This ‘Essential Tool’ Offers Security Experts
The announcement comes after concerns that the US government would stop funding the operations of MITRE, the nonprofit behind the CVE database. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: European Vulnerability Database is Live:…
Google Cracks Down on Fake ‘Unpaid Toll’ Text Scams with New Android Update
Google’s latest Android update flags fake “unpaid toll” texts to protect users from scams, as fraud reports and losses surge across the U.S. The post Google Cracks Down on Fake ‘Unpaid Toll’ Text Scams with New Android Update appeared first…
U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for…
Identity Theft Surges as Criminals Deploy Advanced Tactics to Steal Personal Data
Identity theft has reached unprecedented levels in 2024, fueled by increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics that exploit technological advancements and systemic vulnerabilities. Recent reports from law enforcement, cybersecurity firms, and regulatory agencies reveal a stark escalation in the volume and complexity…