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Ethereum, the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap, is at a crossroads. Once celebrated for its visionary approach, relentless focus on long-term research, and bleeding-edge innovation, Ethereum faces mounting competitive pressures and internal woes. With Bitcoin dominance over 60% and ETH price almost 70% off its all-time-high of three years ago, the Ethereum ship appears…
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect using traditional methods. Security leaders across industries are recognizing artificial intelligence as a transformative force in strengthening defensive capabilities. This paradigm shift is prompting security leaders to integrate AI-powered solutions into their operations to stay ahead of evolving threats.…
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A sophisticated fraud scheme known as SMS pumping is quietly draining millions from businesses worldwide by exploiting SMS verification systems. This cybercrime tactic, similar to a modern-day toll scam, involves artificially inflating SMS traffic through automated means, generating fraudulent revenue while leaving legitimate businesses to absorb unexpected costs. The scheme has become increasingly prevalent as…
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As AI-driven collaboration takes off, small language models can help balance performance, cost, and efficiency while addressing data privacy, compliance, and infrastructure challenges.
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The amount of data being shared by businesses with GenAI apps has exploded, increasing 30x in one year, according to Netskope. The average organization now shares more than 7.7GB of data with AI tools per month, a massive jump from just 250MB a year ago. This includes sensitive data such as source code, regulated data,…
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As Google prepares Android 16 for launch, users are discovering interesting new features in its various betas. The latest one, discovered by Android Authority, allows you to unlock your Google Pixel phone even when its screen is turned off. This is possible on Pixel phones that have an in-display fingerprint sensor and are running Android…
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The vCISO Academy is a free learning platform to equip service providers with training needed to build and expand their vCISO offerings. Learn more from Cynomi on how the Academy helps you launch or expand your vCISO services. […]
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Die Organisation Turning Point of Central California, Inc. meldete am 20. Februar 2025 einen Sicherheitsvorfall beim Generalstaatsanwalt von Kalifornien. Am 31. Mai 2024 wurden verdächtige Aktivitäten im IT-Netzwerk entdeckt. Eine Untersuchung bestätigte, dass Unbefugte am 12. Juni 2024 auf das Netzwerk zugriffen und vertrauliche Verbraucherdaten kopierten. Betroffen sind Namen und Sozialversicherungsnummern. Die genaue Zahl der…
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Brian Krebs / Krebs on Security: An investigation details how Chinese cybercrime groups are turning phished payment card data into new Apple or Google wallets for online and in-store use — Carding — the underground business of stealing, selling and swiping stolen payment card data — has long been the dominion of Russia-based hackers.
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Polygon’s Editor’s Letter is a column from Editor-in-Chief Chris Plante that reflects on the video game and entertainment industries, their communities, and Polygon itself. New editions appear in the first week of each month. The past 12 months will be remembered for an estimated 14,600 layoffs, a drought of venture capital investment, and the first…
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Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.
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Confidence Staveley is turning the tables on Africa’s cybersecurity talent shortage—and redefining what it means to lead in a male-dominated industry. Through her CyberGirls Fellowship, Staveley has trained over 3,000 young women in cybersecurity, helping 60% secure jobs and boosting their incomes by more than 400%. Her work isn’t just about filling jobs; it’s about…
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As we step into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is at a pivotal juncture. The challenges of AI-driven threats, evolving data privacy standards, relentless breaches, and the looming quantum computing era demand vigilance and innovation. Our predictions signal a shift from reactive defense to proactive transformation, where companies and vendors alike prioritize secure-by-design technologies, continuous encryption,…
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Cloud Security , Finance & Banking , Industry Specific
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern, particularly for the manufacturing sector. Recent data highlights a staggering 165% surge in cyber-attack attempts on manufacturing facilities, a rate significantly higher than in other industries. This alarming trend underscores not only the vulnerability of manufacturing operations to cyber threats but also the paramount…
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New macOS threats emerge Threats to Mac computers have been dominated by adware and ransomware for years. These tools, designed to extort money from users, are no longer effective. Instead, cybercriminals have abandoned them in favor of software designed to gather confidential information collected from the system.
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Moreover, CIOs must migrate from “meeting expectations” to “exceeding expectations.” The consensus among my sample set of technology leaders indicates less than 10% of IT organizations are “exceeding expectations” today.
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Gabon holds a referendum on a junta-backed new constitution – Copyright AFP FADEL SENNA
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In today’s data-driven landscape, sensitive information—like PII (Personally Identifiable Information), PHI (Protected Health Information), and PCI (Payment Card Information)—sprawls across enterprise systems. For data teams, keeping tabs on this data has become a formidable task. Sensitive data discovery, the process of locating, classifying, and securing this information, is no longer optional. But with sensitive data…
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A recent report by Adam Martin and Kian Buckley Maher from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has revealed a sophisticated malware loader, PythonRatLoader, that is being used to distribute various types of remote access trojans (RATs), including XWorm, VenomRAT, AsyncRAT, and DCRat. This loader employs multi-layered obfuscation and evasion techniques to execute complex, damaging…