Tag: technology
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Convenience vs. Privacy: Can We Have Both?
In this episode, we discuss if the convenience of modern technology compromises our privacy. Inspired by a thought-provoking Reddit post, we explore how everyday actions like saving passwords, enabling location tracking, and using cloud backups put our personal data at risk. Learn about the trade-offs between convenience and privacy, and get tips on using privacy-focused……
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Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon expansion prompts multinational advisory
Tags: advisory, attack, authentication, breach, china, cisco, communications, container, corporate, country, cyber, data, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, ivanti, malware, military, monitoring, network, password, router, service, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayIvanti, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco flaws exploited: Salt Typhoon has been active since at least 2021, targeting critical infrastructure in telecom, transportation, government, and military bodies around the globe. Notably, a “cluster of activity” has been observed in the UK, according to the country’s National Cyber Security Centre.The group has had “considerable success” with “n-days,”…
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Why OT Security Demands Context, Not Just Controls
Operational technology (OT) security is no longer a niche concern”, it’s front and center in today’s cyber conversations. At Black Hat this year, OT had a real moment, signaling that protecting critical infrastructure has finally caught the broader security community’s attention. Rick Kaun, global director of cybersecurity services at Rockwell Automation, unpacks what makes OT…
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Why OT Security Demands Context, Not Just Controls
Operational technology (OT) security is no longer a niche concern”, it’s front and center in today’s cyber conversations. At Black Hat this year, OT had a real moment, signaling that protecting critical infrastructure has finally caught the broader security community’s attention. Rick Kaun, global director of cybersecurity services at Rockwell Automation, unpacks what makes OT…
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AI and the New Rules of Observability
FPT’s Leonard Bertelli on the Shift From Reactive Monitoring to Predictive Insight. Observability has now become a mission-critical capability for enterprises operating complex, distributed and AI-driven systems. Leonard Bertelli, senior vice president at FPT Americas, shares how observability is changing and why both culture and technology must align to move enterprises forward. First seen on…
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Bridging the IT-OT Security Divide in Manufacturing
CISO Tammy Klotz Discusses the Value of Peer Support in Advance of ManuSec 2025. Manufacturers face many challenges in securing OT and IT systems, from legacy technology to managing vulnerabilities. Tammy Klotz, CISO at Trinseo and last year’s ManuSec Summit event chair, discusses the value of sharing firsthand insights with a cybersecurity community. First seen…
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CrowdStrike Buys Onum for $290M to Boost SIEM Data Ingestion
Buying Spanish Startup Brings Real-Time Data Pipeline Tech to Boost SOC Efficiency. CrowdStrike announced plans to acquire Spanish startup Onum Technology for $290 million. The move brings advanced data pipeline tools into its Falcon platform, speeding up threat detection and consolidating SOC workflows for customers leaving legacy SIEMs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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State of Nevada Faces IT Outage Amid Cyberattack, Offices Suspended
Tags: breach, cyber, cyberattack, government, infrastructure, network, office, security-incident, technologyThe State of Nevada became the target of a significant cyberattack which resulted in a substantial network security incident impacting government infrastructure across multiple agencies. According to an official communication from the Governor’s Technology Office, state officials rapidly identified the breach and immediately commenced continuous recovery efforts aimed at containing the incident and restoring affected…
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Security Leaders are Rethinking Their Cyber Risk Strategies, New Research from Tenable and Enterprise Strategy Group Shows
Tags: business, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, group, risk, strategy, technology, threat, tool, usa, vulnerabilityGet a firsthand look at how 400 security and IT leaders are tackling today’s cyber risk challenges in this latest study from Tenable and Enterprise Strategy Group. From budget allocation and prioritization methods to team structure, organizations are fundamentally rethinking how they manage cyber risk. Why? Because threats, exposures and assets are multiplying at a…
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean IT Worker Network Funding Weapons Programs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Russian national Vitaliy Sergeyevich Andreyev, DPRK official Kim Ung Sun, Chinese entity Shenyang Geumpungri Network Technology Co., Ltd. DPRK-based Korea Sinjin Trading Corporation for their involvement in a sophisticated fraudulent scheme involving information technology workers orchestrated by the Democratic…
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions DPRK IT-Worker Scheme, Exposing $600K Crypto Transfers and $1M+ Profits
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a fresh round of sanctions against two individuals and two entities for their role in the North Korean remote information technology (IT) worker scheme to generate illicit revenue for the regime’s weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.”The North Korean regime…
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The CISO succession crisis: why companies have no plan and how to change that
The technical-to-strategic divide: One major obstacle keeping many mid-level security pros from becoming CISOs isn’t their tech skills, it’s learning to shift from doing hands-on security work to acting as strategic business partners. That change takes a whole new set of skills and a different way of thinking.”I think you see this with a lot…
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The Biggest Technology Risk to Organizations is Failing to Plan for Cybersecurity Chaos
Budget cuts at CISA highlight the urgent need for businesses to strengthen internal cybersecurity strategies. From mapping hybrid networks to embedding a security-first culture, organizations must proactively close the gap between chaos and control to stay resilient against evolving threats and compliance challenges. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/the-biggest-technology-risk-to-organizations-is-failing-to-plan-for-cybersecurity-chaos/
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Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming
Maritime transport, the backbone of global trade, is adapting to shifting economic, political, and technological conditions. Advances in technology have improved efficiency, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/28/maritime-industry-cybersecurity-threats/
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Encryption Vendor Virtru Settles Patent Case With Microsoft
Deal Ends Suit Alleging Microsoft’s Message Encryption Tool Violated Virtru Patents. After three years of litigation, Virtru and Microsoft have settled a patent infringement case involving the tech giant’s email encryption product. The suit claimed Microsoft’s technology infringed Virtru’s patented identity-driven encryption method for seamless, credential-free data access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Global Salt Typhoon hacking campaigns linked to Chinese tech firms
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and partners from over a dozen countries have linked the Salt Typhoon global hacking campaigns to three China-based technology firms. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-salt-typhoon-hacking-campaigns-linked-to-chinese-tech-firms/
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TDL001 – Cybersecurity Explained: Privacy, Threats, and the Future – Chester Wisniewski
Tags: access, ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, computer, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, email, finance, firewall, gartner, government, guide, hacker, hacking, Hardware, infosec, Internet, jobs, linkedin, mail, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, password, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, risk, russia, scam, skills, software, sophos, spam, sql, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, virus, vulnerability, wifi, windowsSummary “The Defenders Log” Episode 1 features host David Redekop and guest Chet Wisniewski discussing the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Wisniewski, with decades of experience, traces his journey from early BBS and phone network exploration to becoming a cybersecurity expert. They delve into the evolution of hacking, the emergence of profitable cybercrime like email spam,…
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Choosing the Right Technology Stack for Your Web Application
Tags: technologyLearn how to choose the right technology stack for your web app. Ensure scalability, performance, and long-term growth with expert guidance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/choosing-the-right-technology-stack-for-your-web-application/
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Choosing the Right Technology Stack for Your Web Application
Tags: technologyLearn how to choose the right technology stack for your web app. Ensure scalability, performance, and long-term growth with expert guidance. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/choosing-the-right-technology-stack-for-your-web-application/
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5 ways to improve cybersecurity function while spending less
Tags: advisory, ai, authentication, ceo, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, firewall, governance, incident response, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, risk, scam, service, siem, skills, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, windows2. Focus on people and processes: “Teamwork and influential leadership are pivotal in Orange County. We work side-by-side as extensions across our departments. We can’t all do everything, and we don’t want to reinvent the wheel. We shoulder the burden together, revisit existing initiatives, and reduce that tech debt,” Cheramie explains. “That’s how you do…
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Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data
Both domestic and foreign technology companies collect vast amounts of Americans’ personal data through mobile applications, according to Incogni. Some apps leverage data for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/27/social-media-apps-data-privacy/
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TDL003 – Breaking Barriers: IPv6 Adoption and DNS Transformation with Tommy Jensen
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, banking, browser, business, ceo, chrome, ciso, compliance, computer, computing, control, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, dns, encryption, endpoint, google, government, group, international, Internet, jobs, law, microsoft, mobile, network, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, radius, risk, service, smishing, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, vpn, windows, zero-trustSummary This episode of the Defender’s Log features special guest Tommy Jensen, an internet technologist specializing in IPv6, Zero Trust, and standards. Jensen’s career path, from an AppleCare contractor to a key figure in advancing internet technologies, is explored. The discussion highlights the critical importance and challenges of migrating to IPv6 and the necessity of…
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Zero Trust Security Is a Mindset, Not a Technology
Zero Trust security isn’t something you buy. It’s something you do. Or more accurately, it’s something you commit to doing every day, across every part of your network. If that… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/zero-trust-security-is-a-mindset-not-a-technology/
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Broadcom Extends Reach and Scope of Cybersecurity Portfolio
Tags: ai, communications, compliance, conference, cybersecurity, framework, intelligence, technology, update, vmware, zero-trustBroadcom today added a slew of cybersecurity updates, including a technology preview of an update to VMware vDefend that secures communications between artificial intelligence (AI) agents, promising to improve overall resiliency and automate compliance workflows. Announced at the VMware Explore 2025 conference, the update to vDefend introduces a zero-trust framework for AI agents. Additionally, Broadcom..…
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Zero Trust Microsegmentation with ColorTokens’ Progressive Segmentation for IT and OT Convergence in Industry 4.0
The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in Industry 4.0 (allows for smart manufacturing and the creation of intelligent factories) environments, such as manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure, drives efficiency but introduces significant cybersecurity risks. These risks pose a threat to operations, sensitive systems, and regulatory compliance. ColorTokens Xshield Enterprise Microsegmentation Platform,……
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Okta makes AI identity play with Axiom acquisition
Okta says Axiom Security’s technology will reinforce its own offerings in privileged access management, especially when it comes to the growing number of non-human identities First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366629921/Okta-makes-AI-identity-play-with-Axiom-acquisition
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New Sni5Gect Attack Crashes Phones and Downgrades 5G to 4G without Rogue Base Station
A team of academics has devised a novel attack that can be used to downgrade a 5G connection to a lower generation without relying on a rogue base station (gNB).The attack, per the ASSET (Automated Systems SEcuriTy) Research Group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), relies on a new open-source software toolkit…