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## OpenSSF Receives $5 Million for Open Source Software Security Project The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), hosted by the Linux Foundation, has added four new members and received $5 million in funding from Microsoft and Google for the Alpha-Omega project. This initiative aims to improve open source software security by identifying and patching vulnerabilities…
# Internet Security: Experian introduces a fintech-focused version of Hunter to the United States ## Experian‘s Hunter: A Solution to Combat Sophisticated Fraud Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, has introduced a new fintech-focused version of their fraud prevention data network, Hunter, to the United States. The move comes at a time when…
Uber‘s former chief information security officer, Joseph Sullivan, was sentenced on May 4 to three years of probation, 200 hours of community service, and a $50,000 fine for his part in covering up a 2016 data breach that exposed data on over 50 million customers. Sullivan was found guilty last October on two felony counts…
Report: New ‘Greatness’ Phishing-as-a-Service Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts A new phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) tool, called ‘Greatness’, has been deployed to carry out phishing campaigns on Microsoft 365 accounts mainly in US manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and real estate sectors. Since mid-2022, the service has been used in several phishing campaigns in the UK, Australia, Canada, and South…
Palo Alto Networks Unveils Cloud NGFW to Boost Internet Security for Microsoft Azure Customers Palo Alto Networks, the cloud security provider, has launched Cloud NGFW for Azure, a next-generation firewall as a fully managed service to help bolster internet security for Microsoft Azure customers. The Cloud NGFW for Azure solution provides advanced threat prevention, advanced…
ChatGPT-Related Domains Seeing a Rise in Malicious Activities In recent years, hackers have taken advantage of various buzzreplaces such as COVID-19, crypto, and tax season to conduct malicious activities online. With the growing popularity of Open AI and ChatGPT, cybercriminals have now set their sights on these technologies. Check Point Research has revealed that in…
KnowBe4 Launches New Passreplace Kit in Honor of World Password Day The Importance of Strong Passwords in Internet Security Passwords are a crucial tool in everyday life, unlocking access to essential resources like email, bank accounts, and work devices. However, passwords are also a significant vulnerability, with Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report stating that…