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Monitoring Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles with Radio Waves: A New Method for Treaty Compliance Introduction In a world where nuclear disarmament is a critical priority, the ability to effectively monitor and verify compliance with international treaties is of utmost importance. A team of researchers from various institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction In today’s interconnected world, the importance of maintaining strong cybersecurity practices cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, businesses face an ever-increasing number of threats, both external and internal, to the security of their digital infrastructure. Consequently, regulatory frameworks have been developed to guide organizations in safeguarding…
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…
Are Smart Speakers Compromising Your Privacy? An Unexpected Use of Smart Speaker Data Smart speakers have become a ubiquitous presence in many households, offering convenience and entertainment with just a simple voice command. However, recent research conducted by Umar Iqbal and his team at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis…
Rise of Generative AI Poses Nightmare for Security Teams Introduction The Halloween season has brought with it a new terror for chief information security officers (CISOs) – the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI tools, such as deepfakes and sophisticated phishing emails, have unleashed a new era of cyber threats that can be…
IoT Security: Hackers Earn $350k on Second Day at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 On the second day of the Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 competition, hackers successfully exploited a variety of IoT devices, earning approximately $350,000 in rewards. The devices that were hacked included smart speakers, printers, routers, NAS devices, and mobile phones. This highlights…
Artificial Intelligence AI Security Firm Cranium Raises $25 Million Cranium, a leading AI cybersecurity firm, has recently secured $25 million in Series A funding, bringing the total investment in the company to $32 million. The funding round was led by Telstra Ventures, with participation from KPMG and SYN Ventures. Cranium specializes in securing AI applications…
Google Announces Bug Bounty Program and Other Initiatives to Secure AI October 26, 2023 Google has recently made significant efforts to address the safety and security concerns associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant announced the launch of a bug bounty program and a $10 million fund dedicated to improving AI security. These initiatives…
Hackers Earn $400k on First Day at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 The Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 hacking contest commenced yesterday, and participants wasted no time in successfully hacking a range of devices, including NAS devices, printers, IP cameras, speakers, and mobile phones. The first day of the competition saw a total of more than $400,000 in rewards…
Censys Banks $75M for Attack Surface Management Technology Making Strides in Application Security Censys, a Michigan-based startup, has recently secured $75 million in new funding, signaling a growing interest from venture capital investors in attack surface management technologies. The funding includes a $50 million Series C venture round and $25 million in debt funding. Leading…