2023-09-01 - Security World Trend Now

Lacework and Google Cloud Unite to Empower Flexible Enterprise Solutions in the Cloud

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

“Lacework Expands Partnership with Google Cloud to Enhance Cloud Security” Introduction Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company, has recently announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud. This collaboration aims to provide joint customers with enhanced security features and increased flexibility in leveraging Lacework‘s platform to innovate securely in Google Cloud environments. With new…

Navigating the Digital Minefield: Unmasking the Top Consumer Security Threats of Summer 2023

Emma Thompson2 years ago07 mins

ReasonLabs Releases Summer 2023 Consumer Cybersecurity Trends Report New York, Aug. 31, 2023 – ReasonLabs, a cybersecurity pioneer, has recently published its Summer 2023 Consumer Cybersecurity Trends Report. The report provides insights into cybersecurity threats faced by consumers globally, analyzing data from May to July 2023. With the increasing amount of time spent online, consumers…

Can AI-powered Voxel AI Tech make the world a better place? Exploring the potential of Voxel AI Tech: Increasing funding to $30M for advancing AI for Good initiatives

Reynolds Alex2 years ago012 mins

Voxel’s Strategic Funding Round Signals Progress in AI for Workplace Safety San Francisco-based AI startup Voxel has announced a $12 million strategic funding round led by manufacturing industry leader Rite-Hite, bringing their total funds raised since 2020 to $30 million. The company, which utilizes computer vision technology to enhance workplace safety, aims to address the…

Ransomware Strikes at the Heart of MSSQL Databases: Exploring the Threat Landscape

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

## A Sophisticated Cyberattack Campaign Compromises MSSQL Databases In a recent investigation by cybersecurity firm Securonix, a highly sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases has been uncovered. The attack campaign, named “DB#JAMMER,” involves a series of steps that ultimately result in the deployment of ransomware and other malicious payloads. ### The Attack…

The Ethical Implications of U.S. AI Chip Export Policies: Examining the Government’s Role

Morgan Sarah2 years ago09 mins

The US Government Denies Banning Sales of AI Chips to the Middle East The US government has denied reports that it is implementing a ban on the sales of artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Nvidia and AMD to nations in the Middle East. Earlier this week, it was reported that the US government had initiated…

The Rise of Car Hackers: The High-Stakes Competition Offering $1M

Morgan Sarah2 years ago09 mins

High-Stakes Cybersecurity Competition Takes Aim at Car Systems The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has recently announced an upcoming hacking contest that will focus on car systems, called Pwn2Own Automotive. With more than $1 million in cash and prizes up for grabs, the competition aims to incentivize automotive research and encourage vendors to participate in the…

The Rise and Fall of Key Group Ransomware: A New Decryptor Saves the Day

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

The Rise and Fall of Key Group Ransomware: A Low-Sophisticated Threat Group Introduction The fight against ransomware continues to evolve as researchers at EclecticIQ have developed a tool to decrypt compromised data affected by the most recent Key Group ransomware variant. Key Group, a Russian language ransomware operator that first emerged in January, has now…

The Decryptor that Strikes a Major Blow to Key Group Ransomware

Patel Maya2 years ago08 mins

The Demise of Key Group Ransomware: A Triumph in Cybersecurity An Overview of Key Group Ransomware Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly prominent threat in the digital age, with cybercriminals leveraging encryption techniques to hold victims’ data hostage in exchange for a ransom payment. However, a recent development offers a glimmer of hope in the…

Unleashing the Power of AI: Navigating the Consequences of an Arms Race

Patel Maya2 years ago010 mins

The Arms Race Threatening the Machine Learning Ecosystem The Dangers of Data Scraping and Intentional Pollution The current machine learning ecosystem is facing a significant threat – an arms race between companies focused on creating AI models by scraping published content and creators who want to defend their intellectual property by polluting that data. This…

NYC Subway Suspends Trip-History Feature Amidst Growing Privacy Concerns

Morgan Sarah2 years ago07 mins

NYC Subway’s Contactless Payment System Raises Privacy Concerns In a recent report by 404 Media, it was revealed that New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) disabled a feature associated with its contactless payment system for the city’s subway system due to severe privacy concerns. The report highlighted how easily someone could abuse the system to…