September 20, 2024 at 08:17AM Mastercard recently announced its acquisition of cybersecurity firm Recorded Future for $2.65 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition. Recorded Future’s threat intelligence capabilities are expected to enhance Mastercard’s security services, offering real-time analytics and AI to detect and prevent cyber threats. The move aligns with Mastercard’s focus on bolstering its AI-enabled … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 10:21AM The security landscape faces an unknown challenge: adversarial use of AI. BlackBerry’s whitepaper delves into AI and its threat, including deepfakes, gen-AI malware, and phishing. The paper stresses the need for effective AI detection and prevention systems to counter the evolving AI threats and the urgency of global, societal solutions. … Read more
September 12, 2024 at 09:36AM Financial services giant Mastercard has announced a $2.6 billion acquisition of Recorded Future, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence company. This move aims to enhance Mastercard’s cybersecurity services and expand its use of AI to combat fraud. The acquisition is set to close in the first quarter of 2025, reinforcing Mastercard’s commitment … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 12:55PM The US faces a significant cybersecurity talent shortage, prompting federal initiatives to address the gap. The “Service for America” initiative aims to recruit and prepare Americans for cybersecurity, technology, and AI roles by removing degree requirements and emphasizing skills-based hiring. Efforts also focus on supporting neurodivergent and visually impaired candidates. … Read more
August 25, 2024 at 11:36PM Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure sectors are on the rise in India, with a significant increase in incidents against finance and government systems. The banking and financial sectors consider cybersecurity a top challenge, with concerns about financial stability, data breaches, and the speed of information flow. India is urged to strengthen … Read more
August 8, 2024 at 02:12PM Ann Johnson and Sherrod DeGrippo presented at Black Hat on “Security in the Age of AI.” They tackled the recent CrowdStrike outage and highlighted the community’s response. Microsoft’s focus on collaborating with customers and peers, particularly in combating threat actors like Scattered Spider, was emphasized. The discussion emphasized the importance … Read more
August 8, 2024 at 04:27AM SANS Institute is organizing Network Security 2024 from September 4-9 in Las Vegas and online, focusing on cybersecurity training and AI integration. The event includes specialized courses, GIAC certifications, an AI Cybersecurity Summit, and immersive cyber villages. Attendees will receive an exclusive Cyber Bundle to celebrate SANS Institute’s 35th anniversary. … Read more
July 14, 2024 at 03:42PM Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is close to acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, potentially its largest acquisition. Wiz, an Israeli company, offers cloud security software, and the acquisition would strengthen Alphabet’s cybersecurity portfolio, including recent acquisitions like Mandiant and Siemplify. This move aligns with Google’s strategy to expand … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 10:04AM Inside the Mind of a CISO 2024 survey, commissioned by Bugcrowd and undertaken by Quest Mindshare, aims to understand modern CISO thinking and priorities. The report challenges common myths about CISOs, including their stance on ethical hacking, technical expertise, organization size, and views on AI. It also raises questions about … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 09:36AM Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity by outsmarting advanced cyber threats. “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI” webinar, led by Censys Security Researcher Aidan Holland, will showcase CensysGPT – a cutting-edge tool enabling quicker threat detection, simplified competitor searches, and actionable insights from network data. Attend … Read more