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Passbolt raises $8M to modernize password and credential access management

Kyt Dotson — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:10:52 +0000

Passbolt SA, the developer of credential and password access management software for organizations, said Thursday it has raised $8 million in early-stage funding to help companies meet complex securities needs when handling passwords. The Series A round was led by new investor Airbridge Equity Partners and joined by existing investors Expon Capital’s Digital Tech Fund, […]

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Prioritizing AppDev resilience in 2025: Insights from theCUBE Research

Paul Nashawaty and Christophe Bertrand — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:24:15 +0000

As the digital landscape evolves throughout 2025, theCUBE Research’s new insights reveal a year of transformation and interconnectedness in application security trends, focusing on development, cyber resiliency and data protection. The interplay between these domains reflects a clear industry shift: Organizations are prioritizing resilience and efficiency while addressing the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. From AI-augmented […]

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SentinelOne report highlights shared tactics between HellCat and Morpheus ransomware groups

Duncan Riley — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:58 +0000

A new report out today from cybersecurity company SentinelOne Inc. is drawing attention to the evolving tactics of two prominent ransomware-as-a-service operations that have gained notoriety for targeting high-value sectors, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and government entities. Ransomware-as-a-service groups operate by providing ready-made ransomware tools and platforms to affiliates or clients, who then undertake ransomware attacks […]

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Citrix acquires thin-client provider Unicon to strengthen endpoint management and security

Duncan Riley — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:21:15 +0000

Citrix Systems Inc., a business unit of Cloud Software Group Inc., today announced that it had acquired Unicon GmnH, a thin client provider, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1993 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Unicon specializes in hybrid client software, offering services including security endpoint operating system eLux and enterprise platform Scout. The company’s eLux […]

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DryRun Security raises $8.7M to advance AI-driven application security

Duncan Riley — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:18 +0000

Artificial intelligence-native application security startup DryRun Security Co. announced today that it has raised $8.7 million in new funding to grow its go-to-market operations. Founded in 2023, DryRun specializes in AI-driven AppSec that empowers development and security teams to identify and address risks in their code. The company’s Contextual Security Analysis combines static, change and […]

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ChatGPT API vulnerability could enable large-scale DDoS attacks, security researcher warns

Duncan Riley — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:19:41 +0000

A security flaw in OpenAI’s ChatGPT application programming interface could be used to initiate a distributed denial-of-service attack on websites, according to a researcher. The discovery was made by Benjamin Flesch, a security researcher in Germany, who detailed the vulnerability and how it could be exploited on GitHub. According to Flesch, the flaw lies in the […]

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Mitiga secures $30M to expand cloud and SaaS incident response capabilities

Duncan Riley — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:03:39 +0000

Cloud incident response company Mitiga Security Inc. today announced that it has raised $30 million in new funding to drive growth, enhance its artificial intelligence-driven platform and forge strategic alliances. Founded in 2019, Mitiga offers a cloud software-as-a-service incident platform that performs continuous hunts for emerging attacks based on a cloud attack scenario library, a database dedicated […]

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Inside Cloudflare’s security strategy: Evolving security in a shifting threat landscape

Victor Dabrinze — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:12:23 +0000

A rigid focus on known defense techniques proves ineffective as attackers evolve novel attack tools, practices and vectors aimed squarely at the enterprise. As such, cybersecurity isn’t just about defense; it’s about constant evolution and transparency. Cloudflare Inc. has adopted the radical transparency mindset as it secures a global network that serves 22% of internet traffic […]

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HPE investigating potential breach after hacker claims to steal data

Maria Deutscher — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:10:56 +0000

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. is investigating a potential breach of its network after a hacker offered to sell data purportedly stolen from the company. TechCrunch reported the cyberattack today, citing a post on a cybercrime forum dated Jan. 16. In the post, a hacker with the username “IntelBroker” is offering to sell data stolen from […]

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Cribl explores deepfakes, laptop farms and AI’s impact on cybersecurity

Brian Njuguna — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:38:50 +0000

Deepfakes are a critical concern in cybersecurity because they exploit advanced artificial intelligence technology to create highly realistic fake media, often with malicious intent. Since deepfakes represent an evolving cybersecurity challenge, they require high-level awareness and a combination of technological and societal responses to address effectively, according to Myke Lyons (pictured), chief information security officer […]

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Payment fraud risks increase as cybercriminals exploit e-skimming and scam e-commerce

Duncan Riley — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:43 +0000

A new report out today from the Insikt Group, the research division of Recorded Future Inc., highlights the growing risk of fraud payments through 2024. It’s driven by the increasing sophistication of cybercriminal tactics, including digital e-skimming, scam e-commerce websites and surges in stolen payment data on dark web marketplaces. The Annual Payment Fraud Intelligence Report: […]

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New Mirai variant ‘Murdoc_Botnet’ targets AVTECH cameras and Huawei routers

Duncan Riley — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:41 +0000

Researchers at cybersecurity software provider Qualys Inc. are warning of a new Mirai botnet variant that’s being used to target vulnerabilities in AVTECH Cameras and Huawei HG523 routers. The variant, dubbed “Murdoc_Botnet,” was first detected in July and has already been found to have affected at least 1,300 devices globally, especially in Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico and Indonesia. Like […]

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Cybersecurity startup Tenex launches with an AI-powered cloud MDR service

Maria Deutscher — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:07:36 +0000

Cybersecurity startup Tenex.AI Inc. launched today with a managed detection and response service powered by artificial intelligence. The company is backed by an undisclosed amount of funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Shield Capital and a group of angel investors. Tenex is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Eric Foster. He was previously the president of […]

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Moving beyond disaster recovery: Cohesity’s take on cyber resiliency

Victor Dabrinze — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:31:35 +0000

Cyber resiliency has emerged as an essential pillar in organizational cybersecurity strategies. With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, businesses can no longer rely on traditional disaster recovery frameworks alone. Instead, they must adopt a proactive and holistic approach to mitigate the impact of inevitable attacks, according to James Blake (pictured), vice president of cyber resiliency […]

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Tackling cybersecurity risks: Insights from Recolabs on building resilience

Victoria Gayton — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:15:36 +0000

As the cybersecurity landscape continues evolving, organizations grapple with increasingly complex challenges. From managing risks across sprawling software-as-a-service ecosystems to navigating the rise of cyberattacks fueled by artificial intelligence, the stakes have never been higher. This “democratized insecurity” reflects how readily available artificial intelligence tools are lowering the barrier for attackers. Amid this complexity, resilience has […]

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Unpacking Cisco AI Defense: its implications for customers and the company

Zeus Kerravala — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:29:25 +0000

Cisco Systems Inc. this week held its first AI Summit, a thought leadership event on the pivotal topics shaping the future of artificial intelligence — this one focused on the security of AI systems. The summit was small and intimate, with about 150 attendees, including executives from about 40 Fortune 100 companies. I understand why the […]

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FTC orders GoDaddy to strengthen security practices after years of data breaches

Duncan Riley — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:38:09 +0000

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered well-known web hosting provider GoDaddy Inc. to implement a robust information security program to settle charges that the company failed to secure its website-hosting service against attacks that could harm its customers. In a complaint filed Wednesday, the FTC alleged that since 2018, GoDaddy has failed to implement […]

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Biden signs executive order to strengthen national cybersecurity in last days in office

Duncan Riley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:30:29 +0000

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden signed a cybersecurity-related executive order today that’s aimed at strengthening national cybersecurity and making it easier to pursue foreign adversaries and hacking groups that try to undermine U.S. systems. The “Executive Order on Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity” covers a range of initiatives designed to address the […]

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Cracking the code of human risk in cybersecurity

Devony Hof — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:16:20 +0000

Even as cybersecurity becomes ever more high-tech, KnowBe4 Inc. knows that companies cannot stay completely secure unless all the humans are on board as well. About 70 to 90 percent of data breaches come down to some level of human involvement, according to Perry Carpenter (pictured), chief human risk management strategist at KnowBe4, which helps […]

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Building a cyber-resilient culture: Flipping the script on attackers

Brian Njuguna — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:43:38 +0000

In today’s digital landscape, a cyber-resilient culture is critical because it ensures that organizations are better prepared to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to continuously changing cyber risks. As a result, fostering a cyber-resilient culture requires leadership support, continuous training, updated technologies and clear communication of cybersecurity best practices across all levels of the […]

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How Broadcom and VMware are redefining cyber resilience with private cloud

Devony Hof — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:50:57 +0000

Since its acquisition by Broadcom Inc., VMware has homed in on cybersecurity through its VMware Cloud Foundation. The project is part of a strategy to adapt to a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, according to Vijay Ramachandran (pictured), vice president of product management, core infrastructure, at Broadcom. “The attacks have become a lot more sophisticated,” he […]

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Study finds nearly one in 10 generative AI prompts in business disclose potentially sensitive data

Duncan Riley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:55 +0000

A new study released today by data protection startup Harmonic Security Inc. has found that nearly one in 10 prompts used by business users when using artificial intelligence disclose potentially sensitive data. The finding came from a study of business users undertaken in the fourth quarter of 2024 across generative artificial tools, including Microsoft Copilot, […]

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New Contrast Security tools targets vulnerabilities in production environments

Duncan Riley — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:55 +0000

Application security startup Contrast Security Inc. today announced the release of Application Vulnerability Monitoring, a new application detection and response capability that catches vulnerabilities in products before an attack. Said to be the first solution of its kind that works within applications to find application and application programming interface vulnerabilities in products, AVM correlates vulnerabilities with known […]

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How AI and automation are transforming business security: The inside scoop from theCUBE analysts

Chad Wilson — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:05:49 +0000

Business security is undergoing a transformative shift as organizations face escalating threats such as ransomware and operational disruptions. Cyber resilience has emerged as a critical strategy, leveraging innovations in artificial intelligence, automation and real-time analytics to redefine how companies safeguard their operations. No longer a mere contingency plan, resilience is now a foundational element of […]

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Ensuring cyber resilience for decades: The Ocean Observatories Initiative’s data journey

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:17:07 +0000

Managing petabytes of data collected over decades, with exponential growth on the horizon, demands a mission-critical focus on cyber resilience. In an era where data fuels discovery, the Ocean Observatories Initiative stands out as a model of strategic foresight, technological innovation and collaboration, ensuring that vital data remains accessible, secure and valuable for generations to […]

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How training and awareness are reshaping cyber defense strategies

Victoria Gayton — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:56:05 +0000

Social engineering isn’t just a cyber risk — it’s the cyber risk. Despite advancements in security technologies, attackers continue to exploit human vulnerabilities with remarkable success, bypassing technical defenses through clever deception, according to Roger Grimes (pictured), data-driven defense evangelist at KnowBe4 Inc. “Since the beginning of computers, social engineering has been the number one […]

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Infinidat fights cyberattacks with security-rich, high-end storage

Devony Hof — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:35:54 +0000

With cyberattacks growing in frequency and sophistication, organizations must rethink their approach to data security, ensuring every layer of their infrastructure is fortified. Infinidat Ltd., one of the finalists for theCUBE Technology Innovation Awards, is combating the increasing rates of cyberattacks with its InfiniSafe Cyber Detection technology. The company takes pride in offering high-end, low-cost storage […]

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Orca Security unveils Sensor for enhanced cloud runtime protection

Duncan Riley — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:20 +0000

Cloud cybersecurity startup Orca Security Ltd. today announced the launch of Orca Sensor, a lightweight security solution that integrates runtime visibility and protection with the Orca Cloud Security Platform. Orca Sensor has been designed as a non-intrusive extended Berkeley Packet Filter-based sensor that provides runtime visibility and protection natively integrated with the Orca Cloud Security Platform. The sensor […]

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Microsoft reveals macOS vulnerability that allowed System Integrity Protection bypass

Duncan Riley — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:59:15 +0000

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has revealed details of a now patched but previously unknown macOS vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to bypass Apple Inc.’s System Integrity Protection in macOS by loading third-party kernel extensions. System Integrity Protection is a macOS security feature that is designed to prevent unauthorized modifications to system files and processes, even […]

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Microsoft sues cybercriminal operation that developed tools to bypass AI safety guardrails

Duncan Riley — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:27:24 +0000

Microsoft Corp.’s Digital Crime Unit has taken legal action to disrupt a cybercriminal operation that developed tools specifically designed to bypass the safety guardrails of generative artificial intelligence services. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia in December, claims that the unnamed cybercriminals violate U.S. law and the Acceptable Use Policy and Code […]

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