Tag: technology
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Companies are using ‘Summarize with AI’ to manipulate enterprise chatbots
Pushing falsehoods: A factor driving the recent popularity of recommendation poisoning appears to be the availability of open-source tools that make it easy to hide this function behind website Summarize buttons.This raises the uncomfortable possibility that poisoned buttons aren’t being added as an afterthought by SEO developers who get carried away. More likely, the intention…
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Hackers Use LLM to Create React2Shell Malware, the Latest Example of AI-Generated Threat
Darktrace researchers caught a sample of malware that was created by AI and LLMs to exploit the high-profiled React2Shell vulnerability, putting defenders on notice that the technology lets even lesser-skilled hackers create malicious code and build complex exploit frameworks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/hackers-use-llm-to-create-react2shell-malware-the-latest-example-of-ai-generated-threat/
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What elements ensure stability in NHI Lifecycle Management
How Can Organizations Achieve Stability Through NHI Lifecycle Management? How can organizations secure their digital infrastructures effectively? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) presents a formidable challenge, when they necessitate a nuanced approach that addresses every stage of their lifecycle. With technology advances, these machine identities become critical components in safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining robust cybersecurity……
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London Assembly member: Police should halt facial-recognition technology use
Tags: technologyIn lieu of a full-blown ban on the technology, Green London Assembly member Zoë Garbett has called for a number of new safeguards to be implemented that she feels would protect Londoners from ‘escalating’ biometric surveillance First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639000/London-Assembly-member-Police-should-halt-facial-recognition-technology-use
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DPRK Operatives Impersonate Professionals on LinkedIn to Infiltrate Companies
The information technology (IT) workers associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are now applying to remote positions using real LinkedIn accounts of individuals they’re impersonating, marking a new escalation of the fraudulent scheme.”These profiles often have verified workplace emails and identity badges, which DPRK operatives hope will make their fraudulent First seen…
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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
Tags: attack, cisa, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, infrastructure, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the attack highlighted threats from vulnerable edge devices to operational technology and industrial control systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/cisa-warning-russian-cyberattack-poland-power-grid/
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Artificial intelligence now finance sector’s ‘connective tissue’
Major study finds debate over AI adoption is over as almost every finance firm in the world is already using the technology First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638913/Artificial-intelligence-now-finance-sectors-connective-tissue
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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Zscaler Bolsters Zero-Trust Arsenal with Acquisition of Browser Security Firm SquareX
Cloud security titan Zscaler Inc. has acquired SquareX, a pioneer in browser-based threat protection, in an apparent move to step away from traditional, clunky security hardware and toward a seamless, browser-native defense. The acquisition, which did not include financial terms, integrates SquareX’s browser detection and response technology into Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. Unlike traditional..…
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UAE’s TII challenges big tech dominance with open source Falcon AI models
Through its Falcon models and an open, efficiency-driven research strategy, the Technology Innovation Institute is positioning the UAE as a producer of foundational AI, not merely a consumer of global platforms First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638759/UAEs-TII-challenges-big-tech-dominance-with-open-source-Falcon-AI-models
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NIS2: Supply chains as a risk factor
Why supply chains are particularly vulnerable: The supply chain is an attractive target for attackers for several reasons. External partners often have privileged access, work with sensitive data, or are deeply integrated into operational processes. At the same time, they are often not subject to the same security standards as large organizations.Furthermore, there is a structural lack…
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‘Encrypt It Already’ Campaign Pushes Big Tech to Prioritize E2E Encryption
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging major technology companies to follow through on their promises to implement end-to-end encryption (E2E) by default across their services, as privacy concerns mount amid increased AI use. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/encrypt-it-already-pushes-big-tech-e2e-encryption
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Encrypt It Already Campaign Pushes Big Tech to Prioritize E2E Encryption
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging major technology companies to follow through on their promises to implement end-to-end encryption by default across their services, as privacy concerns mount amid increased AI use. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/encrypt-it-already-pushes-big-tech-e2e-encryption
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CISA gives federal agencies 18 months to purge unsupported edge devices
Tags: authentication, cisa, cyber, data, exploit, firmware, Hardware, infrastructure, monitoring, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, software, technology, threat, updateImplementation hurdles: Sunil Varkey, advisor at Beagle Security, warns of implementation complexities. “The operational reality of removing legacy systems is not straightforward,” Varkey said. “Legacy devices continue to exist not by design, but by necessity.”He pointed to orphaned systems that remain live and embedded in workflows but lack clear ownership, and operational technology environments where…
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Romania’s oil pipeline operator confirms cyberattack as hackers claim data theft
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted parts of its technology infrastructure and knocked its website offline earlier this week, adding that oil transport operations were not affected. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/romania-conpet-oil-pipeline-ransomware-attack
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Global Cybersecurity Incidents and Policy Shifts
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, government, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, technologyAs the first week of February 2026 concludes, The Cyber Express weekly roundup examines the developments shaping today’s global cybersecurity landscape. Over the past several days, governments, technology companies, and digital platforms have confronted a wave of cyber incidents ranging from disruptive attacks on public infrastructure to large-scale data exposures and intensifying regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence systems. First…
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The silent security gap in enterprise AI adoption
Tags: access, ai, api, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, credentials, cryptography, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, finance, group, healthcare, infrastructure, malicious, risk, service, technology, threat, toolInfoWorld explains in its analysis of why AI is all about inference now.This shift has happened quickly. In many organizations, AI systems have moved from pilot projects to core infrastructure in less than two years. Yet security architectures have not evolved at the same pace. The result is a widening gap between where sensitive data…
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How SCSU Is Rebuilding Campus Technology for the AI Era
Southern Connecticut State University CIO Tom Armstrong on Modernization Priorities. Like other schools, Southern Connecticut State University is under pressure to modernize legacy systems, strengthen security and adopt AI. CIO Tom Armstrong must balance expanding research ambitions, student expectations and operational efficiency in an increasingly complex risk environment. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Ukraine tightens controls on Starlink terminals to counter Russian drones
Ukraine has rolled out a verification system for Starlink satellite internet terminals used by civilians and the military after confirming that Russian forces have begun installing the technology on attack drones. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-tightens-starlink-controls-counter-russian-drones
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MomentProof Deploys Patented Digital Asset Protection
Washington, DC, February 4th, 2026, CyberNewsWire MomentProof, Inc., a provider of AI-resilient digital asset certification and verification technology, today announced the successful deployment of MomentProof Enterprise for AXA, enabling cryptographically authentic, tamper-proof digital assets for insurance claims processing. MomentProof’s patented technology certifies images, video, voice recordings, and associated metadata at the moment of capture, ensuring…
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OT attacks surge as threat actors embrace cloud and AI, warns Forescout
Cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) environments rose sharply in 2025, according to new research from Forescout, highlighting growing risks to critical infrastructure as attackers adapt to cloud services, AI platforms and increasingly distributed attack infrastructure. Forescout’s 2025 Threat Roundup Report, produced by its research arm Vedere Labs, analysed more than 900 million cyberattacks observed globally…
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Beyond the Chatbot: Why NIST is Rewriting the Rules for Autonomous AI
The chatbot era has ended. For two years, we’ve interacted with digital assistants that summarize emails and suggest recipes, but the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now draws a definitive line between machines that talk and machines that act. Their newly released Request for Information (RFI) signals a fundamental paradigm shift in how..…
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Zero trust in practice: A deep technical dive into going fully passwordless in hybrid enterprise environments
Tags: access, attack, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, credentials, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, lessons-learned, network, password, phishing, phone, risk, service, technology, update, windows, zero-trustArchitecture decisions: Hybrid authentication flows and Windows Hello for Business: Once your prerequisites are in place, you face critical architectural decisions that will shape your deployment for years to come. The primary decision point is whether to use Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2 security keys or phone sign-in as your primary authentication mechanism.In my experience,…
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One Identity Appoints Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer
Alisa Viejo, United States, February 4th, 2026, CyberNewsWire One Identity, a leader in unified identity security, today announced the appointment of Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer. Munasinghe brings more than 15 years of experience leading global engineering organizations and delivering large-scale, customer-centric software platforms. In this role, he will lead the engineering organization and set…
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One Identity Appoints Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer
Alisa Viejo, United States, 4th February 2026, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/one-identity-appoints-gihan-munasinghe-as-chief-technology-officer/
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One Identity Appoints Gihan Munasinghe as Chief Technology Officer
Alisa Viejo, United States, 4th February 2026, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/one-identity-appoints-gihan-munasinghe-as-chief-technology-officer/
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NDSS 2025 BinEnhance
Tags: china, conference, data, detection, framework, Internet, network, software, technology, vulnerabilitySession 11B: Binary Analysis Authors, Creators & Presenters: Yongpan Wang (Institute of Information Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Hong Li (Institute of Information Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Xiaojie Zhu (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi…