Tag: intelligence
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The AI Security Paradox: Why 85% of AI-Driven Threats Demand AI-First Defense
AI: The Double-Edged Sword in CybersecurityArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in ways we’ve never seen before. But there’s a paradox: the very technology that attackers use to launch sophisticated, adaptive, and automated campaigns is also the most powerful tool defenders have at their disposal. Recent industry reports show that 85% of AI-generated…
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New plan would give Congress another 18 months to revisit Section 702 surveillance powers
Senate Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton wants to put off debate over rewriting a controversial spy program until 2027, sources say, keeping it out of midterm election season while giving a special panel time to make recommendations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fisa-section-702-legislation-sen-tom-cotton-plan
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Unit 221B raises $5 million to help track and disrupt today’s top hacking groups
The seed funding raise will help Unit 221B expand its threat intelligence platform, which tracks the English-speaking youth hacking phenomenon. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/09/22/unit-221b-raises-5-million-to-help-track-and-disrupt-todays-top-hacking-groups/
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BlackLock Ransomware Targets Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi Systems
BlackLock, a rebranded ransomware group formerly known as El Dorado, has emerged as a formidable threat to organizations worldwide. First identified in June 2024 when its Dedicated Leak Site (DLS) began exposing victim data, the gang is believed to have been active since March 2024. The latest analysis by AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) sheds…
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CSO Awards winners highlight security innovation and transformation
Tags: ai, attack, automation, awareness, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, finance, flaw, framework, governance, group, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, login, malicious, metric, mitre, network, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, programming, risk, risk-management, service, siem, skills, soc, software, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementFSU tackles third-party risk with tighter vendor management program: Organization: Florida State UniversityProject: Third-Party Risk Management ProgramSecurity leader: Bill Hunkapiller, CISOOfficials at Florida State University wanted to ensure that data shared with outside entities was well protected. To achieve that, CISO Bill Hunkapiller and his team revamped its third-party risk management program so that the…
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Beware: GitHub repos distributing Atomic Infostealer on macOS
LastPass warns macOS users of fake GitHub repos distributing Atomic infostealer malware disguised as legitimate tools. LastPass warns macOS users about fake GitHub repositories spreading malware disguised as legitimate tools, redirecting victims to download the Atomic macOS infostealer. >>The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation (TIME) team is tracking an ongoing, widespread infostealer campaign targeting…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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Hackers Abuse GitHub Pages to Spread Stealer Malware to macOS Users
A sophisticated malware campaign is targeting Mac users through fraudulent GitHub repositories that masquerade as legitimate software downloads, with threat actors exploiting search engine optimization tactics to deliver malicious links directly to unsuspecting victims. The LastPass Threat Intelligence, Mitigation, and Escalation team has identified an ongoing widespread infostealer operation that specifically targets macOS users through…
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New Texas Law Targets AI, Health Record Storage
New Texas health information legislation that began to go into effect on Sept. 1 includes several noteworthy provisions including requirements related to health record data storage and artificial intelligence, said regulatory attorney Rachel Rose. Rose explains the significance of the new state law. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/new-texas-law-targets-ai-health-record-storage-i-5495
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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Cybersecurity in smart cities under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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MI6 launches darkweb portal to recruit foreign spies
Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has a new darkweb site for foreigners to share “sensitive information on global instability, international terrorism or hostile state intelligence activity.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mi6-darkweb-portal-recruit-foreign-spies
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MI6 launches darkweb portal to recruit foreign spies
Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has a new darkweb site for foreigners to share “sensitive information on global instability, international terrorism or hostile state intelligence activity.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mi6-darkweb-portal-recruit-foreign-spies
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MI6 launches darkweb portal to recruit foreign spies
Britain’s foreign intelligence agency has a new darkweb site for foreigners to share “sensitive information on global instability, international terrorism or hostile state intelligence activity.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mi6-darkweb-portal-recruit-foreign-spies
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What Makes an AI Governance Framework Effective?
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is being adopted at a remarkable pace. Enterprises now use AI in customer service, fraud detection, logistics, healthcare diagnostics, and dozens of other areas. With this adoption comes a new category of risk. AI can improve efficiency and accuracy, but it can also introduce bias, expose sensitive data, create regulatory compliance……
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Cybersecurity in smart cities, under scrutiny
Tags: 5G, attack, breach, ciso, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, governance, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, iot, monitoring, network, service, strategy, technology, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustEnrique DomÃnguez, Accenture Accenture. En la imagen, Enrique DomÃnguez.Rosa DÃaz Moles, director of public sector at S2GRUPO, also highlights smart cities’ complexity and their resulting cybersecurity issues.The digital transformation of public services involves “an accelerated convergence between IT and OT systems, as well as the massive incorporation of connected IoT devices,” she explains, which gives rise…
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Windows 11 Notepad to Receive AI Upgrade for Free Text Writing and Summarizing
Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to Windows 11 Notepad, introducing powerful artificial intelligence features that will revolutionize how users create and edit text. The update brings AI-powered writing assistance directly to the classic text editor, offering capabilities previously available only in premium applications. Windows 11 Notepad now features AI-powered options like write, rewrite, and summarize accessible…
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Windows 11 Notepad to Receive AI Upgrade for Free Text Writing and Summarizing
Microsoft has announced a significant upgrade to Windows 11 Notepad, introducing powerful artificial intelligence features that will revolutionize how users create and edit text. The update brings AI-powered writing assistance directly to the classic text editor, offering capabilities previously available only in premium applications. Windows 11 Notepad now features AI-powered options like write, rewrite, and summarize accessible…
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LLMs can boost cybersecurity decisions, but not for everyone
LLMs are moving fast from experimentation to daily use in cybersecurity. Teams are starting to use them to sort through threat intelligence, guide incident response, and help … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/19/research-ai-llms-in-cybersecurity/
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Researchers believe Gamaredon and Turla threat groups are collaborating
ESET Research has discovered evidence of collaboration between the Gamaredon and Turla threat groups. Both groups are linked to Russia’s primary intelligence agency, the FSB, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/19/gamaredon-turla-threat-groups-collaborating/
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LLMs can boost cybersecurity decisions, but not for everyone
LLMs are moving fast from experimentation to daily use in cybersecurity. Teams are starting to use them to sort through threat intelligence, guide incident response, and help … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/19/research-ai-llms-in-cybersecurity/
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Top 10 Best NGFW (Next”‘Generation Firewall) Providers in 2025
Protecting digital infrastructure is critical in 2025, as cyber threats escalate in complexity and diversity. Next”‘Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) have become the cornerstone for enterprise security, offering not just robust traffic filtering, but also deep packet inspection, advanced threat intelligence, and seamless cloud integration for defense against today’s persistent and evolving threats. Why Top 10 Best…
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CrowdStrike Aims to Define New Security Model Based on AI Agents
CrowdStrike unveiled its Falcon Agentic Security Platform at Fal.Con 2025, ushering in the “agentic era of cybersecurity.” With AI-powered agents, unified data governance, and threat intelligence, the platform aims to counter adversaries exploiting AI to accelerate attacks, securing identities, IT, and data at machine speed. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/crowdstrike-unveils-new-era-of-agentic-security-at-fal-con-2025/
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How Top CISOs Approach Exposure Management in the Context of Managing Cyber Risk
Tags: ai, attack, best-practice, business, ciso, control, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, framework, group, intelligence, leak, metric, monitoring, risk, software, strategy, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementWondering what your peers think of exposure management? New reports from the Exposure Management Leadership Council, a CISO working group sponsored by Tenable, offer insights. Key takeaways The CISOs who make up the Exposure Management Leadership Council see exposure management as a strategic and game-changing approach to unified proactive security. They believe exposure management can…
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Mit Threat-Intelligence, Threat-Hunting und Attack-Surface-Management digitale Angriffsflächen verstehen und absichern
Censys, ein führender Anbieter im Bereich Internet-Intelligence und Attack-Surface-Management, präsentiert seine Lösungen auf der it-sa 2025 in Nürnberg. An Stand erfahren Besucher, wie die Lösungen von Censys beim frühzeitigen Erkennen und Analysieren von Bedrohungen sowie bei der Aufdeckung von Schwachstellen in der eigenen Online-Infrastruktur unterstützen können. Die Censys Platform vereint Lösungen für Threat-Intelligence, Threat-Hunting und…
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AI in Schools: Pros, Cons, And Benefits For Teachers
If you ask K-12 teachers what they think about artificial intelligence (AI), some express optimism, while others are cautious, even worried. AI is a pressing topic today, and educators are at the center of its development for classroom environments. When considering AI in schools, it’s important to look at both sides of the debate. Read…
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AI in Schools: Pros, Cons, And Benefits For Teachers
If you ask K-12 teachers what they think about artificial intelligence (AI), some express optimism, while others are cautious, even worried. AI is a pressing topic today, and educators are at the center of its development for classroom environments. When considering AI in schools, it’s important to look at both sides of the debate. Read…
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Who Owns Threat and Exposure Management in Your Organization?
A study conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia, in partnership with Tenable shows responsibility for exposure management scattered across multiple teams with conflicting priorities. It’s time to build the team of the future, discover what ‘good’ looks like and how to get there. Key takeaways Teams are fragmented, with most organizations lacking…
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Who Owns Threat and Exposure Management in Your Organization?
A study conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, now part of Omdia, in partnership with Tenable shows responsibility for exposure management scattered across multiple teams with conflicting priorities. It’s time to build the team of the future, discover what ‘good’ looks like and how to get there. Key takeaways Teams are fragmented, with most organizations lacking…