Tag: technology
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Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering
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Tags: blockchain, china, crime, crypto, data, data-breach, korea, marketplace, north-korea, scam, technologyA Chinese-language, Telegram-based marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee has facilitated no less than $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022, making it the second major black market to be exposed after HuiOne Guarantee.According to a report published by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, merchants on the marketplace have been found to peddle technology, personal data, and money laundering…
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Cybersecurity incident forces largest US steelmaker to take some operations offline
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in SecurityNewsIn an 8-K filing with federal regulators, Nucor said the incident involved “unauthorized third party access to certain information technology systems” but did not explain further. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyber-incident-forces-nucor-steel-to-take-systems-offline
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Alabama state government says cyber incident’s effects are limited, but response continues
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in SecurityNewsThe state’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) said it has called in two incident response teams for around-the-clock mitigation following a “cybersecurity event” discovered last week. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/alabama-state-government-cyber-incident
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Neue EU-Schwachstellen-Datenbank geht an den Start
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Tags: bug, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, governance, government, infrastructure, mitre, nis-2, risk, sap, software, technology, tool, vulnerabilityDie neue EU-Schwachstellen-Datenbank EUVD soll das CVE-Programm ergänzen.Seit dieser Woche verfügt die Technologiebranche über eine neue Datenbank, um die neuesten Sicherheitslücken in Software zu überprüfen: die European Union Vulnerability Database (EUVD). Das Programm wurde von der Europäischen Agentur für Cybersicherheit (ENISA) zur Umsetzung der EU-Cybersicherheitsrichtlinie NIS2 eingerichtet.Hier stellt sich die Frage: Warum braucht es ein…
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New security paradigm needed for IT/OT convergence
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in SecurityNewsIndustry leaders and policymakers highlight growing cyber threats from the integration of IT and operational technology systems, calling for collaboration and regulatory frameworks to protect critical systems, among other measures First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623862/New-security-paradigm-needed-for-IT-OT-convergence
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Nation-State Actors Target Healthcare Institutions to Sabotage IT and OT Systems
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in SecurityNewsThe nation-state actors have increasingly set their sights on healthcare institutions worldwide, launching sophisticated cyberattacks aimed at disrupting both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. These attacks, often orchestrated by state-sponsored groups with significant resources, pose a severe threat to patient safety, data integrity, and the operational continuity of critical healthcare services. Cybersecurity…
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Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns
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Tags: cyber, espionage, group, healthcare, korea, military, service, software, supply-chain, technologyA cyber espionage group known as Earth Ammit has been linked to two related but distinct campaigns from 2023 to 2024 targeting various entities in Taiwan and South Korea, including military, satellite, heavy industry, media, technology, software services, and healthcare sectors.Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro said the first wave, codenamed VENOM, mainly targeted software service providers,…
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Deepfake 101: Understanding Digital Deception in Today’s World
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in SecurityNewsAs AI makes perfect digital impersonations increasingly accessible, distinguishing reality from fiction becomes harder. This guide breaks down deepfake technology in simple terms and provides practical protection strategies anyone can implement. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/deepfake-101-understanding-digital-deception-in-todays-world/
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12 AI terms you (and your flirty chatbot) should know by now
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in SecurityNews1. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) The ultimate manifestation of AI has already played a featured role in dozens of apocalyptic movies. AGI is the point at which machines become capable of original thought and either a) save us from our worst impulses or b) decide they’ve had enough of us puny humans. While some AI…
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Chinese-speaking hackers disrupt drone supply chains in Taiwan, researchers say
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in SecurityNewsEarth Ammit, as the group is known, launched two waves of campaigns from 2023 to 2024, affecting a range of industries including military, satellite, heavy industry, media, technology, software services and healthcare. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/chinese-hackers-target-taiwan-military-sector
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Chinese-speaking hackers disrupt drone supply chains in Taiwan, researchers say
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in SecurityNewsEarth Ammit, as the group is known, launched two waves of campaigns from 2023 to 2024, affecting a range of industries including military, satellite, heavy industry, media, technology, software services and healthcare. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/chinese-hackers-target-taiwan-military-sector
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AI Agents: Transformative or Turbulent?
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in SecurityNewsDescribed as revolutionary and disruptive, AI agents are the new cornerstone of innovation in 2025. But as with any technology standing on the cutting edge, this evolution isn’t without its trade-offs. Will this new blend of intelligence and autonomy really introduce a new era of efficiency? Or does the ability for AI Agents to act…
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Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity The Solutions You Need
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in SecurityNewsArtificial Intelligence is something that we as organizations need to keep up with our technology-loving contemporaries. After all, it’s the goal of every organization to be its best version and become the king of the room. To do so, we need no setbacks, the most common being the cyberattacks that are driven by AI. Digital……
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Deepfake attacks are inevitable. CISOs can’t prepare soon enough.
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Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, espionage, finance, fraud, governance, grc, identity, incident response, jobs, law, mfa, north-korea, password, privacy, resilience, risk, scam, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, updateReal-world fabrications: Even security vendors have been victimized. Last year, the governance risk and compliance (GRC) lead at cybersecurity company Exabeam was hiring for an analyst, and human resources (HR) qualified a candidate that looked very good on paper with a few minor concerns, says Kevin Kirkwood, CISO.”There were gaps in how the education represented…
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Google Reaches $1.4 Billion Privacy Settlement With Texas
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in SecurityNewsState Accused Tech Giant of Geolocation, Incognito Search, Biometric Violations. Texas has reached a nearly $1.4 billion settlement agreement with technology giant Alphabet after accusing its Google subsidiary of violating state privacy laws via its geolocation, incognito search and biometric data capture and retention practices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/google-reaches-14-billion-privacy-settlement-texas-a-28369
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Philippines Prepares for 2025 Elections with Focus on Digital Integrity and Misinformation
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in SecurityNewsThe Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has teamed up with leading technology firms, including Microsoft, to ensure that the upcoming Philippine elections are protected from cyber threats and misinformation. According to the latest Microsoft report, in the past 18 months, over two billion people around the world have participated in national elections, but the security is…
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The rise of vCISO as a viable cybersecurity career path
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Tags: advisory, business, ceo, cio, ciso, compliance, computer, control, country, cyber, cybersecurity, government, grc, group, guide, healthcare, incident response, infrastructure, ISO-27001, jobs, mobile, network, nist, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, skills, strategy, technology, tool, trainingDamon Petraglia, vCISO and CISO on demand Blue Mantis Damon Petraglia A long-time cybersecurity pro with chops built up in the federal government world and through forensic investigation work, Damon Petraglia works as a vCISO and CISO on demand for the IT services firm Blue Mantis.”Where I am today as a vCISO is a culmination…
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FBI warns that end of life devices are being actively targeted by threat actors
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Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, botnet, china, cisco, control, credentials, cve, data-breach, exploit, firewall, firmware, Hardware, identity, infection, intelligence, Internet, malware, network, password, router, sans, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLinksys E1200, E2500, E1000, E4200, E1500, E300, E3200, E1550, WRT320N, WRT310N, WRT610NCradlepoint E100Cisco M10Threat actors, notably Chinese state-sponsored actors, are successfully exploiting known vulnerabilities in routers exposed to the web through pre-installed remote management software, according to the FBI. They then install malware, set up a botnet, and sell proxy services or launch coordinated attacks.”The…
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The CMMC Rev 2 to Rev 3 Memo: What’s Changed?
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in SecurityNewsThe world of cybersecurity is always changing, with rapid evolution in both threat and response creating a continual churn in knowledge, technology, and standards. Frameworks meant to help protect systems and businesses, especially the government, tend to be comparatively slow. It takes a lot of momentum and effort to get a new framework iteration through……
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US surveillance watchdog says expanded use of facial recognition at airports should be voluntary
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in SecurityNewsA six-year probe of facial recognition technology usage at airport checkpoints found that more transparency is needed and procedures should be improved to further protect the data privacy of passengers and accuracy of results. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-surveillance-watchdog-pclob-airport-facial-recognition-tech
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Kasada Ranks #4 Among Australia’s Best Technology Employers in 2025
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Tags: technologyRecognized as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology for third year in a row. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/kasada-ranks-4-among-australias-best-technology-employers-in-2025/
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UK Government to Shift Away from Passwords in New Security Move
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in SecurityNewsUK government has unveiled plans to implement passkey technology across its digital services later this year, marking a significant shift away from traditional password and SMS-based verification methods. Announced at the government’s flagship cyber security event CYBERUK, this transition aims to enhance security while providing a more streamlined user experience for citizens accessing GOV.UK services.…
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Wi-Fi 7 trials show big performance gains for enterprise networks
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in SecurityNewsThe next generation of wireless technology is getting a real-world test, and the results are promising. Recent trials led by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/09/wi-fi-7-trials-performance-gains-enterprise-networks/
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Unlock Capabilities with Advanced NHIs Management
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in SecurityNewsAre You Fully Utilizing Advanced NHIs for Secure Management? Emerging from the cornerstones of technology and cybersecurity, Non-Human Identities Management (NHIs) is proving to be a game-changer. This advanced security framework centers around safeguarding the machine identities used the NHIs. By creating a secure cloud, it bridges the gap between security and R&D teams,… First…
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Channel Brief: Evergreen Acquires Sterling Technology Solutions
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Tags: technologyFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/channel-brief-evergreen-acquires-sterling-technology-solutions
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From Managing Vulnerabilities to Managing Exposure: The Critical Shift You Can’t Ignore
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Tags: ai, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, computing, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, office, risk, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementVulnerability management remains core to reducing cyber risk, but as the attack surface grows, teams need a risk-driven strategy that looks beyond vulnerabilities to see the bigger picture. Discover how exposure management unifies data and prioritizes real exposures, keeping teams proactive and ahead of cyber threats. The limits of siloed security Over the years, the…
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How Much Does PCI DSS Compliance Cost in 2025?
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in SecurityNewsWhy Are PCI Costs Rising in 2025? Recent trends indicate that achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance has grown notably more expensive. Several factors contribute to this rise: 1. Inflation and General Rising Costs Like many sectors, the cybersecurity industry has not been immune to the effects of inflation. Costs for labor, technology, and services……
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‘Lemon Sandstorm’ Underscores Risks to Middle East Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsThe Iranian state-backed group targeted the operational technology of a critical national infrastructure (CNI) network and persisted in its network for years, but ultimately failed. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/lemon-sandstorm-risks-middle-east-infrastructure