CIA Director William Burns says AI tech will augment humans, not replace them. The agency’s first chief technology officer, Nand Mulchandani, is marshaling the tools. The post Insider Q&A: CIA’s Chief Technologist’s Cautious Embrace of Generative AI appeared first on…
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OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack
Semiconductor giant OmniVision Technologies says personal information was stolen in a September 2023 ransomware attack. The post OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Google Cites ‘Monoculture’ Risks in Response to CSRB Report on Microsoft
Google is invoking the ‘monoculture’ word in response to a scathing U.S. government report on Microsoft’s inadequate cybersecurity practices. The post Google Cites ‘Monoculture’ Risks in Response to CSRB Report on Microsoft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Vulnerability Found in Fluent Bit Utility Used by Major Cloud, Tech Companies
Linguistic Lumberjack (CVE-2024-4323) is a critical vulnerability in the Fluent Bit logging utility that can allow DoS, information disclosure and possibly RCE. The post Vulnerability Found in Fluent Bit Utility Used by Major Cloud, Tech Companies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Eric Goldstein Leaving CISA for Private Sector Role
CISA executive assistant director for cybersecurity Eric Goldstein is leaving the agency after more than three years. The post Eric Goldstein Leaving CISA for Private Sector Role appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
CyberArk to Acquire Machine Identity Firm Venafi for $1.54 Billion
CyberArk agreed to acquire machine identity management Venafi from Thoma Bravo for $1.54 billion. The post CyberArk to Acquire Machine Identity Firm Venafi for $1.54 Billion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for First Half of May 2024
Roundup of the cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals announced in the first half of May 2024. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for First Half of May 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
2.4 Million Impacted by WebTPA Data Breach
Health insurance firm WebTPA says the personal information of 2.4 million individuals was compromised in a data breach. The post 2.4 Million Impacted by WebTPA Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
American Radio Relay League Hit by Cyberattack
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has been targeted in a cyberattack that resulted in disruption and possibly a data breach. The post American Radio Relay League Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information
MediSecure says data related to prescriptions distributed until November 2023 was compromised in a ransomware attack. The post MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth
These strategies can help cybersecurity startups navigate the current market dynamics, focusing on modern buyer behavior, updated KPIs, brand awareness, and effective sales and marketing alignment. The post Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth appeared first on…
A Former OpenAI Leader Says Safety Has ‘Taken a Backseat to Shiny Products’ at the AI Company
Jan Leike, who ran OpenAI’s “Super Alignment” team believes there should be more focus on preparing for the next generation of AI models, including on things like safety The post A Former OpenAI Leader Says Safety Has ‘Taken a Backseat…
User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training
Slack reveals it has been training AI/ML models on customer data, including messages, files and usage information. It’s opt-in by default. The post User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
In Other News: MediSecure Hack, Scattered Spider Targeted by FBI, New Wi-Fi Attack
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: FBI is targeting Scattered Spider, Australia’s MediSecure hacked, new Wi-Fi attack. The post In Other News: MediSecure Hack, Scattered Spider Targeted by FBI, New Wi-Fi Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Critical Flaw in AI Python Package Can Lead to System and Data Compromise
A critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-34359 and dubbed Llama Drama can allow hackers to target AI product developers. The post Critical Flaw in AI Python Package Can Lead to System and Data Compromise appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
CISA Warns of Exploited Vulnerabilities in EOL D-Link Products
CISA has added two vulnerabilities in discontinued D-Link products to its KEV catalog, including a decade-old flaw. The post CISA Warns of Exploited Vulnerabilities in EOL D-Link Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery
The Black Basta group abuses remote connection tool Quick Assist in vishing attacks leading to ransomware deployment. The post Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
New ‘Antidot’ Android Trojan Allows Cybercriminals to Hack Devices, Steal Data
The Antidot Android banking trojan snoops on users and steals their credentials, contacts, and SMS messages. The post New ‘Antidot’ Android Trojan Allows Cybercriminals to Hack Devices, Steal Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment
C/side has emerged from stealth mode with $1.7 million in pre-seed funding from Scribble Ventures and angel investors The post C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Woman Accused of Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Hundreds of US Firms
The US government has announced charges, seizures, arrests and rewards as part of an effort to disrupt a scheme that generates revenue for North Korea. The post Woman Accused of Helping North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Hundreds of US Firms…