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Cybersecurity Working Group to Probe AI Risks and Applications The R Street Institute Launches Working Group The R Street Institute, a Washington think tank, has announced the launch of a new working group focused on exploring the cybersecurity risks and applications of artificial intelligence (AI). The six-month-long working group aims to bring together members from…
Vulnerabilities Google Rushes to Patch New Zero-Day Exploited by Spyware Vendor Google has recently rushed to patch a new zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser, which was exploited by a commercial spyware vendor. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-5217, was described as a “heap buffer overflow in vp8 encoding in libvpx”. The issue was reported to…
Microsoft Delivers on Promise of Passwordless Authentication with Passkeys in Windows 11 Microsoft has released a preview version of Windows 11 version 23H2, which introduces support for passwordless authentication using passkeys. This update, set to become generally available by the end of 2023, allows users to generate passkeys using biometric authentication, a PIN, or third-party…
The Evolution of CAPTCHA and the Need for Proton CAPTCHA The Role of CAPTCHAs in Internet Security For the past fifteen years, CAPTCHAs and reCAPTCHAs have played a vital role in internet security. These resource gatekeepers have served the purpose of distinguishing between humans and bots, preventing the creation of fake accounts, spamming of forms,…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Sheds Light on Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users The Importance of Internet Security As our lives become increasingly interconnected, the need for strong internet security measures becomes paramount. With cyber threats on the rise, it is essential for all users, regardless of their device or operating system,…
DDoS Attacks on the Rise: A Growing Threat in an Evolving Landscape Introduction In the first half of 2023, approximately 7.9 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks were launched globally, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in cyberattacks is a cause for concern, especially in light of recent global…
Fortinet Establishes Veterans Program Advisory Council to Support Military Veterans in Cybersecurity Introduction Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader, recently announced the formation of the Veterans Program Advisory Council. The council, comprised of esteemed members from organizations that support the military veterans community across the Five Eyes countries (United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and…
Fortinet Launches Veterans Program Advisory Council to Address Cybersecurity Skills Gap SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Sep 27, 2023 — Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the formation of the Veterans Program Advisory Council. With a focus on the Five Eyes countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, the council…
Radiant Logic Announces Integration of Brainwave GRC, Solidifying Entrance in Identity Analytics Market Introduction Radiant Logic, the Identity Data Fabric company, has recently completed the integration of Brainwave GRC after acquiring it in April 2023. This integration marks a significant milestone for Radiant Logic, as it positions the company in the Identity Governance and Administration…
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server Expose Critical Security Risks Introduction Researchers have recently uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server, one of which has the potential for remote code execution (RCE), while the other allows an attacker to gain administrator privileges. The severity of these vulnerabilities, the potential for exploitation, and the large number…