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fromArs Technica
3 days agoHackers exploit a blind spot by hiding malware inside DNS records
Even sophisticated organizations with their own in-network DNS resolvers have a hard time delineating authentic DNS traffic from anomalous requests, so it's a route that's been used before for malicious activity.
Privacy professionals
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Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 months agoCyber attacks in 2025: SaaS is a blind spot, China advances
Cyber threats increasingly exploit legitimate tools, with significant growth from new global actors, notably China and Kazakhstan.
CrowdStrike emphasizes a proactive stance in tracking and naming emerging cyber threats.
#deepfakes
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 month agoMastering AI risk: An end-to-end strategy for the modern enterprise
AI customization in attacks enhances fraud effectiveness; deepfakes seriously threaten corporate security, particularly targeting executives; a life-cycle management approach is essential.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 month agoIllicit crypto-miners pouncing on insecure DevOps tools
Up to 25% of cloud users at risk of having resources exploited for cryptocurrency mining.
Attackers exploit misconfigurations in DevOps tools, particularly targeting open-source applications.
JINX-0132 identified as the threat actor behind the campaign.
Publicly accessible applications are vulnerable to attacks, especially when insecurely configured.
fromNew York Post
1 month agoBarfly in fear after thieves snatched her phone and whisked it off to China - and then started sending her threatening texts
It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.
NYC startup
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Information security
fromDatabreaches
4 months agoMedusa ransomware gang demands $2M from UK private health services provider
Medusa ransomware gang threatens to leak stolen data from HCRG unless a ransom is paid.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month agoAI agent adoption is driving increases in opportunities, threats, and IT budgets
Data security is essential for trust and innovation in an AI-driven economy.
Organizations are increasing security budgets to manage evolving threats and compliance complexities.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
3 months agoBakerHostetler's 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report Finds Less Malware Used in 2024
Companies are successfully combating ransomware with fewer attacks and quicker recovery times.
Forensic investigation costs have significantly decreased, representing a three-year low.
The focus has shifted to compromised credentials, necessitating stronger access controls.
Post-breach class action lawsuits have slightly decreased, indicating a trend.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month agoAI agent adoption is driving increases in opportunities, threats, and IT budgets
Data security is essential for trust and innovation in an AI-driven economy.
Organizations are increasing security budgets to manage evolving threats and compliance complexities.
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
3 months agoBakerHostetler's 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report Finds Less Malware Used in 2024
Companies are successfully combating ransomware with fewer attacks and quicker recovery times.
Forensic investigation costs have significantly decreased, representing a three-year low.
The focus has shifted to compromised credentials, necessitating stronger access controls.
Post-breach class action lawsuits have slightly decreased, indicating a trend.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
4 months agoDelft-based Q*Bird and Eurofiber secure 1M grant to advance quantum-secured communication - Silicon Canals
Delft-based Q*Bird and partners secured â¬1M for advancing Quantum Key Distribution technology, enhancing digital security essential for the digital economy.
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