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https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/21/training_in_spanish_for_cyber/
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Cybercrime is a global phenomenon, but the effectiveness of measures put in place to fight it varies considerably from one region to another. In a recent analysis covering Latin America the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) notes that serious attacks continue to ravage the area, including last year's ransomware attacks on Costa Rica which crippled the country's medical, government, and commercial systems.
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https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06169-8
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Researchers are using AI to decode the language of Chicago gangs. Next they’ll look for opportunities to intervene before online aggression turns deadly. Researchers are using AI to decode the language of Chicago gangs. Next they’ll look for opportunities to intervene before online aggression turns deadly.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/05/22/the-risks-and-rewards-of-artificial-intelligence-in-cybersecurity/
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Fene Osakwe is one of Africa's most sought-after cybersecurity advisors, best-selling author, a vCISO, global speaker and cyber mentor.
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When I think about artificial intelligence (AI), the movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines comes to mind. The ability of a system or systems to...
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https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2023/11/an-industry-perspective-on-cisas-latest-plan-to-get-more-software-security-assurances-from-vendors/
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Starting sometime next year, companies that want to sell software to the government will need to sign new attestations - certifying that they have taken certain steps to make sure their software is secure. Earlier this month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its latest draft of the form companies will need to submit.
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https://www.internetsafetystatistics.com/firewall-and-vpn/
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Firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs) stand as two crucial components of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, safeguarding our online activities from unauthorized access, surveillance, and cyberattacks.
A firewall acts as a gatekeeper, filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic...
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/06/05/katie-boswell-ai-security-podcast/
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Katie Boswell spent years on the front lines securing the most critical national infrastructure in energy and life sciences. Yet, earlier in her career, she was told that senior leadership was not for her if she planned on becoming a mother. Despite early gender-based criticism she persevered and...
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https://www.newswise.com/articles/slu-professor-and-doctoral-candidate-launch-company-network-security-mobile-app?sc=rssn
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Newswise — ST. LOUIS - A Saint Louis University professor and a doctoral student have launched an app to help everyday users manage their wireless networks and learn about cybersecurity. Flavio Esposito, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science at SLU, and his doctoral student Alessandro Sangiorgi launched WeeNet, a comprehensive network utility application for Android, earlier this fall.
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https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/01/ai-powered-security-capabilities/
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Security is critical to enterprise digital transformation strategy, enabling sustainable growth, performance and competitive differentiation. It's clear that AI will continue to shape modern cybersecurity drastically, driving both advantages and risks for businesses. From securing AI, to safely developing with AI, to safely consuming AI, the use of AI is widespread and will only continue to accelerate.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hackers-threat-national-security-1.6949645?cmp=rss
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Organized cybercrime groups are likely to pose a threat to the nation's security and economy over the next two years, and ransomware attacks now constitute the most disruptive form of cyberattack facing Canada, a new report warns.The report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS),...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6756/4/1/8
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1. Introduction The fields of cyber behavioral sciences, integrating psychology, cyberpsychology, IT, cybersecurity, and digital forensics are pivotal for understanding human aspects in cyber interactions. Together they shed light on behavioral patterns, motivations, and intentions in cyberspace,...
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https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2023/11/eaton-launches-gigabit-network-card-network-m3/
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Eaton has unveiled its latest innovation, the Gigabit Network Card (Network-M3), combining enhanced features with innovative cybersecurity elements. The Network-M3 card offers web-based monitoring and alerts, transforming IT power system oversight in response to evolving security needs. "Cybersecurity challenges and threats keep on growing for all connected devices.
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/01/18/n-able-mdr/
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VMware: Plug critical Aria Automation hole immediately! (CVE-2023-34063) Attribute-based encryption could spell the end of data compromise Skytrack: Open-source aircraft reconnaissance tool Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management The power of AI in cybersecurity.
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https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/02/21/biden-is-boosting-cybersecurity-at-us-ports-where-online-attacks-can-be-more-ravaging-than-storms/
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By Colleen Long | The Associated Press
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better securing the nation's ports from potential cyberattacks.
The administration is outlining a set of cybersecurity regulations that port operators must comply...
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https://betanews.com/2023/09/01/uk-schools-not-doing-their-homework-on-email-security/
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As students at schools and colleges in the UK begin to return after the summer break, new research shows that 96 percent of the top 50 state secondary schools, 92 percent of the top 50 sixth-form colleges and 80 percent of the top 50 universities in the UK are lagging behind on basic cybersecurity measures, leaving students, staff and partners at risk of email-based impersonation attacks.
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https://www.globalvillagespace.com/tech/what-vcs-seek-in-the-next-wave-of-cybersecurity-startups-gvs/
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stands for "already implemented." Security vendors have used AI-based technologies to use existing knowledge databases and address talent gaps. As an investor who focuses on backing expansion stage B2B enterprise startups in cybersecurity, AI, and DevOps, with recent investments in cybersecurity company Huntress and AI startup Weights & Biases, I feel fortunate to have a unique vantage point on both AI and cybersecurity companies set to take off in 2024 and beyond.
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/06/05/traceable-ai-api-security-reference-architecture-for-zero-trust/
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Traceable AI announced API Security Reference Architecture for Zero Trust. This reference architecture serves as a guide for security leaders as the industry addresses the urgency of integrating API Security into zero trust security initiatives.
Zero trust, a cybersecurity framework that...
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https://www.theregister.com/2024/03/08/magnet_goblin_ivanti/
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There's yet another group of miscreants out there hijacking insecure Ivanti devices: A new, financially motivated gang dubbed Magnet Goblin has emerged from the shadowy digital depths with a knack for rapidly exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities before vendors have issued a fix. The cybercrime crew has targeted US medical, manufacturing, and energy-sector organizations, according to Check Point, which said it spotted Magnet Goblin abusing security holes in Ivanti's code to break into networks back in January just one day after a proof-of-concept, or PoC, exploit was made public.
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https://slate.com/technology/2014/11/big-data-underground-railroad-history-says-unfettered-collection-of-data-is-a-bad-idea.html
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In the fall of 1769, Thomas Jefferson lost a slave. His name was Sandy, and he was a runaway. Sandy was “about 35 years of age.” He worked as a...
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https://cfotech.co.nz/story/cloud-native-security-threats-concern-75-of-it-security-leaders
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New research by Venafi, a cybersecurity firm, reveals that 83% of IT and security leaders expect Kubernetes to play a pivotal role as the principal platform for application development. Nevertheless, 75% are concerned about the pace and complexity of Kubernetes, hinting at potential security...
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/24/nsw-cashless-gambling-trial-to-focus-on-data-security-after-hack-of-smaller-pilot-program
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Cybersecurity will be a key focus for the yet-to-be-appointed independent panel to oversee the New South Wales government's cashless gambling trial, after a smaller pilot program was hit by hackers.The state's gaming minister, David Harris, made the assurances after a trial at a major Newcastle...
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https://betanews.com/2024/03/14/chrome-real-time-safe-browsing-password-checkup-updates/
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Google has announced significant updates to its Chrome web browser aimed at bolstering cybersecurity for its users. In response to the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, Chrome will now feature real-time Safe Browsing protections and enhanced password security measures, particularly for desktop and iOS users.
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https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/cyber-security-today-week-in-review-for-the-week-ending-friday-july-21-2023/543124
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Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It's Friday, July 21st, 2023. I'm Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.In a few minutes David Shipley of New Brunswick's Beauceron Security will be here to discuss some of the headlines. But first a review of headlines from the past seven days:.