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Apple has recently released a new feature called Rapid Security Response, which is a type of software release for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to an article in Naked Security on May 1, 2023, these new releases deliver critical security improvements between software updates. These updates can also be used to rapidly mitigate security issues…
The Importance of Establishing Concrete Executive Authority in Cybersecurity Risk Management Introduction Boards of directors need a sophisticated understanding of risk and must set a low risk tolerance level that is directly linked to appropriate changes to the enterprise’s risk position to mitigate cybersecurity threats. While increased cybersecurity funding is a necessary move, it is…
## Hacking AI Models: AI Companies Open Their Models to Attack at DEF CON 31 Artificial intelligence companies including Anthropic, Google, Hugging Face, Microsoft, NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Stability AI in the United States plan to open their AI models to red-teaming at this year’s DEF CON hacking conference. This move is part of a White…
Mac Malware-for-Hire Targets Cryptocoins and Passreplaces Overview As threats to cybersecurity continue to emerge, a new trend has surfaced with the rise of “malware-for-hire,” whereby cybercriminals rent malware toolkits to other cybercriminals for a fee. Researchers at dark web monitoring firm Cyble discovered one such toolkit, dubbed Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), specifically built to target…
#in-depth report Google Introduces New Cybersecurity Certificate Program to Address Skills Gap In an effort to address the critical skills gap in the cybersecurity field, Google has launched a new certification program as part of its existing Google Career Certificates initiative. The program will prepare learners for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity in less than six…
Microsoft‘s May 2023 security update includes a patch for a vulnerability in Outlook that allows attackers to easily bypass a fix the company issued in March for a critical privilege-escalation bug in Outlook that attackers have already exploited (CVE-2023-23397). The March patch essentially prevented the Outlook client from making connections that would lead to coercion…
In the world of cybersecurity, getting access to security products is not always easy. More often than not, practitioners are required to attend demos, sign multi-year contracts, and commit to minimum spends before accessing products. This sales model is contributing significantly to the talent shortage in the industry, and cybersecurity companies need to rethink the…
North Korean Threat Group APT37 Adopts LNK Tactic for Malware Delivery North Korean cyber threat group, APT37, has adapted their malware delivery tactics to utilize LNK files, commonly known as shortcut files, in response to Microsoft’s blocking of macros by default since 2022. Check Point Research, which has been tracking APT37, reported seeing the group…
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…
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…