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Cranium launched Detect AI, an AI discovery tool at scale. With this launch, Cranium is extending its platform capabilities to include visibility and access across an organization’s AI instances, which enables security and compliance teams to uncover and label all AI systems within hours, instead of days or weeks. “Large organizations are integrating AI into thousands of instances within their digital ecosystem. With incoming and existing regulations, we are seeing companies racing to discover and … More →

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SailPoint launched SailPoint Machine Identity Security, a new Identity Security Cloud product. SailPoint Machine Identity Security is a dedicated product built specifically for machine accounts such as service accounts and bots. Built on SailPoint Atlas, Machine Identity Security unifies the process of identity security for both machine and human identities, allowing enterprises to manage all identities in a more simplified, holistic manner. SailPoint’s recent research report, “Machine identity crisis: The challenges of manual processes and … More →

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By ingesting Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) data – a list of all software components – the Kusari platform presents a timeline of the software to identify where impacts are likely to surface. In creating a single source of truth, Kusari is helping security, engineering, legal, finance, and regulatory teams gain visibility into their software, so they can quickly detect vulnerabilities, identify open source licensing issues, and conduct compliance checks. “Kusari takes a proactive approach … More →

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As hybrid cloud-, AI-, and quantum-related risks upend the traditional data security paradigm, IBM is launching IBM Guardium Data Security Center – allowing organizations to protect data in any environment, throughout its full lifecycle, and with unified controls. IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides a common view of organizations’ data assets, empowering security teams to integrate workflows and address data monitoring and governance, data detection and response, data and AI security posture management, and cryptography management together … More →

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cPacket Networks launched Packet Capture cStor 200S, the latest addition to its Packet Capture and analytics portfolio. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of enterprise data centers, high-frequency trading platforms, and mission-critical networks, the Packet Capture cStor 200S delivers 200Gbps concurrent packet capture, indexing, and analytics, ensuring security and performance for cPacket customers. While competitors struggle to operate at 100Gbps, the cStor 200S breaks through these limitations, setting a new bar for high-performance packet capture, … More →

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Broadcom has released new patches for previously fixed vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-38812, CVE-2024-38813) in vCenter Server, one of which hasn’t been fully addressed the first time and could allow attackers to achieve remote code execution. The vulnerabilities were privately reported by zbl & srs of team TZL – researchers who participated in the 2024 Matrix Cup in June 2024. Broadcom maintains that they are not currently aware of exploitation “in the wild.” CVE-2024-38812 and CVE-2024-38813 VMware vCenter … More →

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The convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) and the digital transformation of OT have created new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in critical Industrial Automation and Control Systems. However, these advancements also broaden the potential attack surface, making it even more crucial to improve and extend security for OT environments. Palo Alto Networks introduced new capabilities in its OT Security solution, including the industry’s only fully integrated, risk-based guided virtual patching solution, powered by … More →

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Attackers have exploited an XSS vulnerability (CVE-2024-37383) in the Roundcube Webmail client to target a governmental organization of a CIS country, Positive Technologies (PT) analysts have discovered. The vulnerability was patched in May 2024, in Roundcube Webmail versions 1.5.7 and 1.6.7. The email carrying the exploit was sent in June 2024. About CVE-2024-37383 Roundcube is an open-source, browser-based IMAP client with a user interface that makes it look like a standalone application. CVE-2024-37383 is a … More →

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Ivanti introduced Ivanti Neurons for App Control, which safeguards devices from unauthorized applications. In addition, Ivanti released new analytics in the Ivanti Neurons platform and new features for Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management to enhance security and ensure compliance. With Ivanti’s innovations and focus on exposure management, organizations can proactively safeguard themselves in today’s complex and evolving threat landscape. Organizations are witnessing a fast-growing ecosystem of IT assets on their networks — making attack surfaces … More →

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Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and APIs against highly disruptive data and query floods. Fastly’s DDoS Protection leverages the powerful, proven techniques behind protecting Fastly’s global network from massive DDoS attacks to offer a tailored protection product directly to customers. Modern DDoS attacks can bring even … More →

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Government information technology leaders find themselves at a challenging balance point: On one end of the scale are increasing threats from cyber actors, bolstered by advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI); on the other end is a longstanding commitment to providing transparent services to residents via digital means, including access to public records, reports, meeting minutes, and more. Over a third (34%) of state and local governments were hit by ransomware this year, according to … More →

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Phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other threat activity designed to exploit unassuming victims take center stage as the US election approaches, according to Fortinet. “As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, it’s critical to recognize and understand the cyberthreats that may impact the integrity and trustworthiness of the election process and the welfare of the participating citizens. Cyber adversaries, including state-sponsored actors and hacktivist groups, are increasingly active leading … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that deter women from pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Dr Jones also outlines the diverse skills, mentorship, and outreach programs that empower women to thrive in cybersecurity careers. What are some common misconceptions or biases that may deter women from pursuing a career in cybersecurity? One misconception is the stereotype of a … More →

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AI adoption and integration has continued its rapid momentum within the hacking community, according to Bugcrowd. Nevertheless, it continues to pose both benefits and unfortunate cyber risks. This year’s report revealed a significant shift in the perceived value of AI in hacking compared to the previous year. While only 21% of hackers believed that AI technologies enhance the value of hacking in 2023, 71% reported it to have value in 2024. Additionally, hackers are increasingly … More →

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The ultimate guide to AI security: key AI security risks, vulnerabilities and strategies for protection. 61% of companies use AI, but few secure it. This whitepaper covers the key AI risks being overlooked from LLMs to RAG. Inside the Securing GenAI whitepaper: GenAI attack surface – Covers where we are in handling AI security as an industry, where we have major gaps, and the dilemmas faced by security professionals as new AI features are introduced … More →

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Graylog unveiled significant security advancements to drive smarter, faster, and more cost-efficient security operations. The company’s latest capabilities include advanced data routing, asset-based risk scoring, and AI-generated investigation reports. These enhancements, and many others in the Fall 2024 release, help organizations realign their time and financial investment with security objectives, empowering security teams to confidently reduce risk. With a detailed understanding of the threat landscape at both user and system levels, Graylog enables organizations to … More →

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In the last couple of days, Fortinet has released critical security updates for FortiManager, to fix a critical vulnerability that is reportedly being exploited by Chinese threat actors. Security updates are trickling out The company, which is known for pushing out fixes for critical vulnerabilities before disclosing their existence to the public, has privately notified select customers a week ago and shared temporary mitigation advice. The advice apparently includes configuring FortiManager to prevent devices with … More →

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Cybersecurity troubles are not over for the Internet Archive (IA), the nonprofit organization behind the popular digital library site: after the recent DDoS attacks, defacement and data breach, an email sent via its Zendesk customer service platform has shown that some of its IT assets remain compromised. The initial attacks Two weeks ago, the Internet Archive was made inaccessible by several DDoS attacks claimed by pro-Palestinian hacktivists. In the days before the first one, a … More →

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Ataccama announced Ataccama ONE v15.3, an update to its data management platform that significantly increases the ROI for customers. Ataccama ONE v15.3 empowers data teams to monitor, manage, and utilize data to enhance security and compliance and expand their customer value and footprint. “Data leaders are focused on maximizing the power of quality data to boost productivity and support better decision-making across their enterprises. With v15.3, we focused on delivering the tools and functionality our … More →

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In this Help Net Security interview, Ian Swanson, CEO of Protect AI, discusses the concept of “secure AI by design.” By adopting frameworks like Machine Learning Security Operations (MLSecOps) and focusing on transparency, organizations can build resilient AI systems that are both safe and trustworthy. The idea of “secure AI by design” is becoming more prominent. What does this look like in practice? Can you give specific examples of how organizations can embed security from … More →

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