Yet, despite the dire warnings, AI-driven manipulation failed to upend elections in 2024. While there were alarming examples — including deepfake robocalls impersonating US President Joe Biden to suppress voter turnout and AI-generated hoaxes targeting Taiwanese elections — most incidents… Read More "AI disinformation didn’t upend 2024 elections, but the threat is very real"
Over three-fifths of US and British water and electricity firms were targeted by cyber-attacks in the past year, with a majority suffering serious disruption, according to Semperis. The security vendor polled IT and security professionals at 350 water treatment plants… Read More "Over Half of Attacks on Electricity and Water Firms Are Destructive"
Apr 03, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Mobile Security Counterfeit versions of popular smartphone models that are sold at reduced prices have been found to be preloaded with a modified version of an Android malware called Triada. “More than 2,600 users… Read More "Triada Malware Preloaded on Counterfeit Android Phones Infects 2,600+ Devices"
NICCS continues, “Veterans’ backgrounds in managing high-pressure situations, attention to detail, and understanding of secure communications make them particularly well-suited for this career path.” Gretchen Bliss, director of cybersecurity programs at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), speaks… Read More "Veterans are an obvious fit for cybersecurity, but tailored support ensures they succeed"
The explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has transformed our world in countless ways, from smart factories to connected healthcare systems. According to recent projections by IoT Analytics, the number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach 40… Read More "Anomaly Detection in IoT Networks: Securing the Unseen Perimeter"
Apr 03, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Threat Intelligence Threat hunters are warning of a sophisticated web skimmer campaign that leverages a legacy application programming interface (API) from payment processor Stripe to validate stolen payment information prior to exfiltration. “This tactic ensures… Read More "Legacy Stripe API Exploited to Validate Stolen Payment Cards in Web Skimmer Campaign"
It starts with the commitment to a cybersecurity culture discussed above, but CISOs I spoke with also worked with CIOs, line of business managers, and human resources folks to create the right workflows, automations, reports, messaging, and even employee compensation… Read More "10 best practices for vulnerability management according to CISOs"
Businesses set up fake systems, data, and devices that mimic real ones within the network. These are often referred to as decoys. Examples include fake files, credentials, or devices such as printers, servers, and IoT devices. These fake systems are… Read More "Deception vs. Traditional Threat Detection: A Detailed Comparison"
FBI untersucht den Vorfall Laut einem Bericht von Bloomberg untersucht das FBI den Fall bei Oracle Health und die Versuche der Angreifer, betroffene medizinische Dienstleister zu erpressen. „Hacker sind in die Computersysteme von Oracle Corp. eingedrungen und haben Patientendaten gestohlen,… Read More "Oracle Health warnt vor Datenleck"
Fidelis Network DLP offers complete network visibility, including all ports, protocols, and even encrypted traffic. It uses machine learning and context-aware detection to detect threats with precision and minimize false positives. With real-time automated response, it blocks data leaks in… Read More "Legacy DLP vs. Fidelis Network DLP: Overcoming Modern Data Protection Challenges"
