Tag: intelligence
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How bots and fraudsters exploit free tiers in AI SaaS
The latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI) improvements significantly improved the quality of models for image and text generation. Several companies, such as OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Claude provide services, often in the form of software as a service (SaaS) that make it easy for users to interact with these AI First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways.But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value?With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs. That’s why…
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Meta Plans to Restrict High-Risk AI Models
‘Frontier AI Framework’ Identifies Risk Categories, Action Plan. Meta has set new limits on the release of its advanced artificial intelligence models, establishing a framework detailing the criteria for restricting systems deemed too dangerous for public release. Meta’s Frontier AI Framework identifies two risk categories: high and critical. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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CISO Forum Webinar: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope
Join this panel of CISOs and threat-intel professionals for a deep-dive on aligning incident response and threat intelligence with broader business objectives. The post CISO Forum Webinar: Defenders on the Frontline Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ciso-forum-webinar-defenders-on-the-frontline-incident-response-and-threat-intel-under-the-microscope/
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Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns, Citing Data Leakage Risks
Taiwan has become the latest country to ban government agencies from using Chinese startup DeepSeek’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, citing security risks.”Government agencies and critical infrastructure should not use DeepSeek, because it endangers national information security,” according to a statement released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, per Radio Free Asia.”DeepSeek First seen on thehackernews.com…
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…
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When Checks and Balances Fail: The State’s Role in Preserving Constitutional Order
Today, my Senator, Susan Collins, failed in her oath and duty to uphold the Constitution. She voted for the appointment of a traitor to head national intelligence, and is supporting someone for director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) who openly wants to dismantle the foundations of American government. She has… First seen…
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What you can do to prevent workforce fraud
In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/04/benjamin-racenberg-nisos-workplace-fraud/
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Meet Rule Architect: Your AI-Powered WAF Rule Expert – Impart Security
One of the most complex aspects of running a WAF is managing its security rules effectively. That’s where Rule Architect, our AI-powered WAF rule expert, comes in. With a distinct personality that combines deep security expertise with a dash of wit, Rule Architect takes the headache out of WAF rule management. Think of Rule Architect…
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New Microsoft Unit to Navigate Impact of AI
‘Advanced Planning Unit’ to Focus on Societal, Economic, Workplace Implications. Microsoft has created a new research-focused entity as part of its artificial intelligence division to analyze and anticipate the technology’s societal, economic and workplace implications. It will report directly to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/new-microsoft-unit-to-navigate-impact-ai-a-27436
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Sophos finalizes $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks
Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks. The deal makes Sophos one of the largest providers of managed detection and response (MDR) services, with the company now supporting more than 28,000 businesses around the world.According to the companies, the acquisition will enable Sophos to offer a best-in-class, open, and scalable…
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Singapore to Probe DeepSeek’s High-End Nvidia Chip Purchases
US to Investigate Whether DeepSeek Bypassed Export Controls to Obtain Nvidia Chips. Singapore has vowed to investigate allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek flouted U.S. export controls to obtain high-performance Nvidia chips to power its flagship R1 reasoning application through intermediaries based in the island nation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/singapore-to-probe-deepseeks-high-end-nvidia-chip-purchases-a-27434
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3rd February Threat Intelligence Report
Mizuno USA, giant sports equipment manufacturer, has confirmed a cyber-attack that resulted in the theft of personal information from its network between August and October 2024. The data breach included names, Social […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/3rd-february-threat-intelligence-report/
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.Gov No More: Government Domains Weaponized in Phishing Surge
A recent Cofense Intelligence report has uncovered a troubling trend: threat actors are increasingly abusing .gov top-level domains First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/gov-no-more-government-domains-weaponized-in-phishing-surge/
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So nutzen Hacker Googles generative KI für ihre Zwecke
Die Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) hat den Bericht »Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI« veröffentlicht, in dem die Sicherheitsexperten darüber aufklären, wie Bedrohungsakteure derzeit generative KI wie Gemini für ihre Angriffe nutzen. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse zusammengefasst: Die Bedrohungsakteure experimentieren mit Gemini, um ihre Operationen zu unterstützen und werden dadurch produktiver, entwickeln aber noch keine neuen……
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Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI: How APTs Are Experimenting with AI for Cyber Operations
A new Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) report titled “Adversarial Misuse of Generative AI” provides a detailed analysis First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/adversarial-misuse-of-generative-ai-how-apts-are-experimenting-with-ai-for-cyber-operations/
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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Searchlight Cyber Bolsters Threat Intel With Assetnote Buy
Expanded Attack Surface Management Prowess Fuels Real-Time Vulnerability Validation. The acquisition of Assetnote enables Searchlight Cyber to provide more proactive cyber risk detection. By integrating Assetnote’s active vulnerability validation with Searchlight’s darkweb intelligence, customers receive more accurate threat prioritization and faster response capabilities. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/searchlight-cyber-bolsters-threat-intel-assetnote-buy-a-27399
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Russian APT28 Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities to Target Government and Security Sectors
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, military, russia, strategy, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, zero-dayA detailed analysis from Maverits, a leading cybersecurity firm, reveals a significant evolution in the strategies and objectives of APT28, a cyber-espionage group linked to Russia’s GRU military intelligence unit. Covering activities from 2022 to 2024, the report highlights APT28’s integration of advanced tools, evolving methodologies, and intensified campaigns against Ukraine and its allies. Operating…
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Threat Actors Exploit Government Website Vulnerabilities for Phishing Campaigns
Cofense Intelligence has continually observed the abuse or usage of legitimate domain service exploitation. This report highlights observed phishing threat actor abuse of .gov top-level domains (TLDs) for different countries over two years from November 2022 to November 2024. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/threat-actors-exploit-government-website-vulnerabilities-for-phishing-campaigns/
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New phishing campaign targets users in Poland and Germany
An ongoing phishing campaign, presumably by an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, is seen dropping a new backdoor on victim systems enabling stealthy C2 operations.The backdoor, which Cisco’s Talos Intelligence Unit is tracking as TorNet, was found connecting victim machines to the decentralized and anonymizing TOR network for C2 communications.”Cisco Talos discovered an ongoing malicious…
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New Aquabot Malware Actively Exploiting Mitel SIP phones injection vulnerability
Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) has uncovered a novel variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware, dubbed Aquabotv3, actively targeting Mitel SIP phones via a critical vulnerability. This marks the third observed iteration of Aquabot, which now showcases unique capabilities not previously seen in Mirai derivatives. The malware exploits CVE-2024-41710, a command injection vulnerability…
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Cyber Insights 2025: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is upending cybersecurity. It is used by adversaries in their attacks, and by defenders in their defense. The post Cyber Insights 2025: Artificial Intelligence appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cyber-insights-2025-artificial-intelligence/
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Google Researchers Breakdowns Scatterbrain Behind PoisonPlug Malware
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in collaboration with Mandiant has revealed critical insights into ScatterBrain, a sophisticated obfuscation tool utilized by China-nexus cyber espionage groups, specifically APT41, to deploy the advanced backdoor family POISONPLUG.SHADOW. This analysis underscores the significant evolution of obfuscation techniques from earlier counterparts like ScatterBee, making ScatterBrain a primary contributor to the…
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Premium Panel Phishing Toolkit Exposed: Two Years of Global Attacks
Intrinsec’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team has uncovered a sophisticated phishing toolkit, named >>Premium Panel
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DeepSeek’s Rise Shows Limits of US Chip Controls
China’s DeepSeek AI Model Sparks US Policy Debate Amid Growing Industry Concerns. The global artificial intelligence race saw a historic Sputnik moment this week when the Chinese startup DeepSeek claimed to develop a competitive model with $6 million and a stockpile of old Nvidia semiconductors – defying export restrictions and raising alarms about China’s ability…