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Nation-State Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky on Government Phones Canada has announced a ban on popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky on government smartphones and other mobile devices. The decision was made due to the privacy and security risks that these applications pose. The Chief Information Officer of Canada determined that WeChat…
The White House’s Executive Order on AI Aims to Address Security Risks The White House has released a long-awaited executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) that seeks to mitigate security risks while harnessing the potential benefits of the technology. The order comes nearly a year after ChatGPT, a viral chatbot, captured public attention and sparked…
The Gap in Cybersecurity Expertise on Corporate Boards A recent study has highlighted a major gap in the expertise needed to keep organizations secure. Only 12% of S&P 500 companies have board directors with relevant cyber credentials, leaving a significant shortfall in the knowledge and skills necessary to protect assets in today’s digital and cloud-first…
Vulnerabilities Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 The Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 Hacking Competition The annual Pwn2Own hacking competition concluded in Toronto this year, with hackers showcasing their skills and earning substantial rewards. The competition, organized by the Zero Day Initiative, lasted four days and saw participants exploit various devices such as routers,…
## Biden Signs Executive Order to Address AI Concerns In a significant move to guide the development of artificial intelligence (AI), President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on Monday. The order requires the industry to develop safety and security standards, introduces new consumer protections, and assigns federal agencies a comprehensive to-do list to…
CrowdStrike Strengthens Cloud Security Offerings with Bionic Acquisition Introduction CrowdStrike, a leading extended detection and response (XDR) company, is expanding its cloud security capabilities through its recent acquisition of Bionic last month. This acquisition marks a significant move for CrowdStrike into the world of application security and proactive cloud security. By integrating Bionic’s technology into…
Massachusetts Receives Grant to Strengthen Cybersecurity Resiliency Introduction The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts has announced a $2.3 million grant to support cybersecurity resiliency for local communities and develop a talent pipeline at Massachusetts colleges and universities. The grant, provided through the MassTech Collaborative’s MassCyberCenter, has been awarded to CyberTrust Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Applying Game Theory on the Front Lines Applying Game Theory on the Front Lines By | October 27, 2023 Introduction In the wake of ever-evolving adversarial threats, governments worldwide have invested trillions to safeguard their nations. But how can decision-makers effectively allocate limited defensive resources to protect vital targets while adversaries aim to exploit vulnerabilities?…
The Changing Landscape of Hacktivist Cyber Activities in the Israel-Hamas Conflict Introduction In recent months, the hacktivist cyber activities surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict have experienced a significant slowdown. While some groups have ceased plotting attacks altogether, others have shifted their focus to targets outside of Israel. This transformation is evident through an analysis of Dark…
Enterprise AI Security Firm Cranium Raises $25 Million in Series A Funding Rapid Growth in the AI Industry In a press release issued on October 26th, Cranium, the leading enterprise AI security and trust software firm, announced that it has successfully raised $25 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Telstra Ventures,…