Harmonic Raises $17.5M to Defend Against AI Data Harvesting

October 2, 2024 at 08:39AM Harmonic raised $26 million to develop a novel data protection approach with pre-trained, specialized language models. The funding will aid in defending against AI data harvesting. This initiative was reported by SecurityWeek, showcasing the company’s efforts to stay ahead in the field of data protection. Based on the meeting notes, … Read more

Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Peaked at 3.8 Tbps, 2.14 Billion Pps

October 2, 2024 at 08:39AM Cloudflare successfully fought off a record-breaking DDoS attack, reaching 3.8 Tbps and 2.14 billion Pps. Source: SecurityWeek. From the meeting notes, it appears that Cloudflare successfully mitigated a record-breaking DDoS attack, which peaked at 3.8 Tbps and 2.14 billion Pps. This information was reported in an article on SecurityWeek’s website. … Read more

After Code Execution, Researchers Show How CUPS Can Be Abused for DDoS Attacks

October 2, 2024 at 08:39AM Akamai warns of over 58,000 internet-exposed CUPS hosts vulnerable to abuse for significant DDoS attacks, highlighting the potential risks posed by this issue. Research demonstrates the potential for CUPS to be exploited for malicious purposes after code execution, as reported by SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that … Read more

Critical Zimbra Vulnerability Exploited One Day After PoC Release

October 2, 2024 at 06:27AM A critical vulnerability in Zimbra was exploited in the wild to deploy a web shell on vulnerable servers shortly after a proof-of-concept release. This raised significant concerns regarding the security of Zimbra systems. Source: SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that a critical-severity vulnerability in Zimbra … Read more

T-Mobile to Pay Millions to Settle With FCC Over Data Breaches

October 1, 2024 at 11:48AM T-Mobile will invest $15.75 million in cybersecurity and pay the same amount to settle an FCC investigation into four data breaches. The settlement resolves the issue and reflects the company’s commitment to rectifying the situation. This decision comes after T-Mobile’s ongoing efforts to address security concerns. Based on the meeting … Read more

More LockBit Hackers Arrested, Unmasked as Law Enforcement Seizes Servers

October 1, 2024 at 11:48AM LockBit websites that were previously seized have been repurposed to announce further arrests, charges, and infrastructure disruptions. The newest developments include more hackers being arrested and unmasked, with law enforcement seizing servers. This information was reported by SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that more LockBit hackers have … Read more

Microsoft Unveils Copilot Vision AI Tool, but Highlights Security After Recall Debacle

October 1, 2024 at 10:27AM Microsoft has launched a new AI-based web content analysis tool, emphasizing safety and security to address potential concerns. This comes after a recall debacle, highlighting the importance of security. It seems like the meeting notes are highlighting the unveiling of Microsoft’s new AI-based web content analysis tool, which is referred … Read more

Organizations Warned of Exploited SAP, Gpac and D-Link Vulnerabilities

October 1, 2024 at 08:51AM CISA alerted organizations about exploited SAP Commerce, Gpac framework, and D-Link DIR-820 router vulnerabilities, which are years old. This warning highlights the ongoing risk posed by these vulnerabilities in the wild. (47 words) Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that CISA has warned about the exploitation of … Read more

Cracking the Cloud: The Persistent Threat of Credential-Based Attacks

October 1, 2024 at 08:51AM Summary: Despite the implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security, credentials remain the primary target for malicious parties entering systems, posing a persistent threat to cloud environments. This issue was highlighted in the SecurityWeek article “Cracking the Cloud: The Persistent Threat of Credential-Based Attacks.” Based on the meeting notes, … Read more

Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Boost Visibility

October 1, 2024 at 08:51AM Dragos has acquired Network Perception to enhance its platform’s visibility, segmentation, and compliance capabilities, boosting its security capabilities. This acquisition aligns with Dragos’ goal to strengthen its security platform. Based on the meeting notes, it looks like OT security firm Dragos has acquired Network Perception in order to enhance its … Read more