Tag: intelligence
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Facebook’s New AI Tool Asks to Upload Your Photos for Story Ideas, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Facebook, the social network platform owned by Meta, is asking for users to upload pictures from their phones to suggest collages, recaps, and other ideas using artificial intelligence (AI), including those that have not been directly uploaded to the service.According to TechCrunch, which first reported the feature, users are being served a new pop-up message…
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Teardown: How Scattered Spider Hacked a Logistics Firm
Group Amassed Intelligence on CFO to Trick Help Desk and Gain Initial Access. Hackers tied to the cybercrime group Scattered Spider have been taking down fresh victims, including a logistics firm first breached when attackers tricked its help desk, using personal information they amassed for the CFO, reports the security team that responded to the…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, government, group, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, iran, login, mfa, military, mitigation, mitre, network, nist, passkey, password, programming, ransomware, risk, rust, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, warfareCheck out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the…
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ISMG Editors: Et Tu, AI? When Frontier Models Choose Murder
Also: India’s New Privacy Law; Monitoring Operational Technology Environments. In this week’s update, four ISMG editors discussed frontier artificial intelligence models’ propensity to engage in unethical behavior, getting ready for India’s new data protection law and how to improve hardening and security monitoring for operational technology environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-et-tu-ai-when-frontier-models-choose-murder-a-28843
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Ciaran Martin: AI might disturb attacker-defender security balance
The founder of the National Cyber Security Centre spoke with Computer Weekly at Infosecurity Europe 2025 about how artificial intelligence might disturb the attacker-defender security equilibrium First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626443/Ciaran-Martin-AI-might-disturb-attacker-defender-security-balance
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What Makes an AI Driven Pentesting Tool a Must Have in 2025
AI driven penetration testing tool is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern cybersecurity. These advanced tools leverage artificial intelligence to help security teams detect, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities more efficiently. According to Cobalt’s State of Pentesting report, 75% of respondents have already adopted AI tools for penetration testing”, highlighting their growing significance. By automating repetitive…
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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MOVEit Transfer Faces Increased Threats as Scanning Surges and CVE Flaws Are Targeted
Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise is warning of a “notable surge” in scanning activity targeting Progress MOVEit Transfer systems starting May 27, 2025″, suggesting that attackers may be preparing for another mass exploitation campaign or probing for unpatched systems.MOVEit Transfer is a popular managed file transfer solution used by businesses and government agencies to share sensitive…
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6 key trends redefining the XDR market
Tags: access, ai, apache, attack, cloud, country, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, marketplace, microsoft, ml, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, office, open-source, ransomware, service, siem, soc, sophos, threat, toolXDR-as-a-service on the rise: A fully staffed SOC is out of reach for many organizations and that’s why the rise of XDR-as-a-service reflects growing demand for managed, scalable security capabilities.”With stretched teams and expanding attack surfaces, many organizations are turning to trusted providers to deliver round-the-clock detection and response,” says Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher…
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VulnCheck Expands Real-Time KEV Alerts with Broader Integrations, Faster Intelligence, and Scalable API Access
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/vulncheck-expands-real-time-kev-alerts-with-broader-integrations-faster-intelligence-and-scalable-api-access
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Iranian APT35 Hackers Targeting High-Profile Cybersecurity Experts and Professors in Israel
The Iranian threat group Educated Manticore, also tracked as APT35, APT42, Charming Kitten, or Mint Sandstorm, has intensified its cyber-espionage operations targeting Israeli cybersecurity experts, computer science professors, and journalists. Associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Intelligence Organization (IRGC-IO), this advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been under scrutiny by Check Point Research for…
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AI Agents Used in Cybersecurity Need Safeguards Too
Tags: ai, best-practice, ciso, cloud, cybersecurity, defense, google, intelligence, office, trainingGoogle’s Anton Chuvakin Calls for Layered Defenses When Deploying AI Tools. According to Anton Chuvakin, security advisor at Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO, relying solely on artificial intelligence model training or adversarial testing is not enough. Effective AI defense demands a defense-in-depth approach and proven best practices for autonomous actions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Bipartisan bill seeks to ban federal agencies from using DeepSeek, AI tools from ‘foreign adversaries’
A pair of senators introduced a bill that would ban federal agencies from using artificial intelligence tools produced in countries considered “foreign adversaries”, a term that legally covers Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bipartisan-bill-ban-deepseek-federal
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Iranian Spear-Phishing Attack Impersonates Google, Outlook, and Yahoo Domains
Check Point Research has uncovered a renewed global spear-phishing campaign orchestrated by the Iranian threat actor Educated Manticore, also known as APT42, Charming Kitten, and Mint Sandstorm. Linked to the IRGC Intelligence Organization, this group has intensified its operations amid growing Iran-Israel tensions, targeting high-value individuals with meticulously crafted attacks. The campaign, which has seen…
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How AI is Transforming the Legal Profession
AI isn’t replacing lawyers”, it’s liberating them from mundane tasks to focus on strategy and human connection. From transforming document review to democratizing legal expertise for small firms, artificial intelligence is reshaping how legal professionals serve clients and deliver justice. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/how-ai-is-transforming-the-legal-profession/
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MOVEit Transfer Systems Hit by Wave of Attacks Using Over 100 Unique IPs
A dramatic surge in scanning and exploitation activity targeting Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer file-sharing platform has alarmed cybersecurity researchers and enterprise defenders worldwide. Over the past 90 days, threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has detected 682 unique IP addresses targeting MOVEit Transfer systems, with the most intense activity beginning on May 27, 2025″, when scanning activity…
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WhatsApp Adds AI-Powered Message Summaries for Faster Chat Previews
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has added a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature that leverages its in-house solution Meta AI to summarize unread messages in chats.The feature, called Message Summaries, is currently rolling out in the English language to users in the United States, with plans to bring it to other regions and languages later this…
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Threat Actors Distribute Compromised SonicWall SSL VPN NetExtender to Steal Sensitive Data
Threat actors were discovered disseminating a malicious, altered version of SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender application in a complex cyberattack that was discovered through a partnership between SonicWall and Microsoft Threat Intelligence (MSTIC). NetExtender, a critical tool for remote users, facilitates secure connections to corporate networks, enabling seamless access to applications, file transfers, and network resources…
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Role of AI in Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability management is a continuous process of detecting, prioritizing, and addressing security weaknesses in software applications, networks, and systems. This proactive approach is vital for protecting an organization’s digital infrastructure and ensuring overall security. To streamline and enhance this process, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) is key. AI-powered platforms are revolutionizing vulnerability management by enabling quicker……
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Google Cloud Donates A2A Protocol to Linux Foundation for Smarter, Secure Communication
In a landmark move for the artificial intelligence industry, Google Cloud has donated its Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation, marking a significant step toward open, secure, and interoperable communication between AI agents. The announcement was made at the Open Source Summit North America, where the Linux Foundation unveiled the formation of the Agent2Agent…
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Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response
Unstructured Data Management: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Response madhav Tue, 06/24/2025 – 05:44 The world is producing data at an exponential rate. With generative AI driving 90% of all newly created content, organizations are overwhelmed by an ever-growing data estate. More than 181 zettabytes of data now exist globally”, and 80% of it…
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Advanced Malware Campaign Targets WordPress and WooCommerce Sites with Hidden Skimmers
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign during a routine site cleanup, revealing a family of malicious code targeting WordPress and WooCommerce platforms. This campaign, which dates back to September 2023 as per their Threat Intelligence platform, showcases a dynamic and evolving framework with over 20 distinct samples. Sophisticated Malware Framework The…
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OWASP Launches AI Testing Guide to Uncover Vulnerabilities in AI Systems
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a cornerstone of modern industry, the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has announced the release of its AI Testing Guide”, a comprehensive framework designed to help organizations identify and mitigate vulnerabilities unique to AI systems. This initiative addresses the growing need for specialized security, privacy, and ethical testing as…
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Iranian cyber threats overhyped, but CISOs can’t afford to let down their guard
DDoS attacks are the biggest threat: Perhaps Iran’s most prominent cyber tool is distributed denial of service (DDoS), usually in conjunction with so-called hacktivist groups.Hours after the US strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and other watchdogs confirmed that an Iranian-aligned hacktivist group called “313 Team” claimed responsibility for a…
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8 effektive MulticloudTipps
Tags: access, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, detection, google, governance, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, least-privilege, malware, risk, service, siem, skills, strategy, technology, threat, toolMit dem falschen Ansatz kann Multicloud-Security zu einem riskanten Balanceakt ausarten.Eine wachsende Zahl von Unternehmen setzt inzwischen auf eine Multicloud-Strategie in erster Linie, um Workloads genau dort auszuführen, wo es für den jeweiligen Anwendungsfall am günstigsten ist. Und zwar ohne zusätzliche Komplexitäten zu schaffen. Das kann diverse Vorteile realisieren, zum Beispiel in Zusammenhang mit Compliance…
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Asana Fixes Security Flaw in AI Data Integration Tool
MCP Server Paused for Days After Bug Risked Data Leakage Between Users. Asana patched a vulnerability in an artificial intelligence integration feature that could have allowed users to view data from other organizations. The time management company paused the use of Asana Model Context Protocol for nearly two weeks to apply the fix. First seen…