Hacker Conversations: Joe Grand – Mischiefmaker, Troublemaker, Teacher

September 25, 2024 at 10:42AM Joe Grand, from a curious child to a seasoned hacker, exhibited mischievous tendencies before redirecting them into ethical hacking. His affiliation with the L0pht hacker collective played a pivotal role in his transformation. Today, as the founder of Grand Idea Studio, he imparts his knowledge and experience to organizations, advocating … Read more

Ransomware Defense Startup Mimic Raises Hefty $27M Seed Round 

May 2, 2024 at 12:40PM Mimic, a Silicon Valley startup, secured $27 million in seed funding from Ballistic Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and others. Led by former Shape Security CEO Derek Smith, the company aims to disrupt ransomware detection and recovery. Their technology detects ransomware early, hides critical assets, and offers automated recovery without paying a … Read more

Airbus Calls Off Planned Acquisition of Atos Cybersecurity Group

March 19, 2024 at 05:45PM The potential purchase would have enhanced Airbus’ ability to combat increasing cyber threats within the aviation and aerospace sector. After reviewing the meeting notes, it is clear that the purchase would have provided Airbus with enhanced capabilities to tackle the escalating cyber threats within the aviation and aerospace industry. Full … Read more

Google Open Sources Magika: AI-Powered File Identification Tool

February 17, 2024 at 02:45AM Google has open-sourced Magika, an advanced AI tool to identify file types, boasting a 30% accuracy boost and up to 95% higher precision on hard-to-identify content. Amid concerns about AI misuse, Google emphasizes the need for balanced regulatory AI usage and adoption. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office also raises concerns … Read more

AI Program Poised to Advance Cybersecurity in Abu Dhabi

January 23, 2024 at 03:06PM Abu Dhabi has established the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) to bolster national cybersecurity and advance its AI and technology sector. With a focus on research, infrastructure, and collaboration, AIATC aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leader in AI. Experts anticipate a pivotal role for cybersecurity within … Read more

CES 2024: Will the Coolest New AI Gadgets Protect Your Privacy?

January 10, 2024 at 05:42PM Consumer electronics manufacturers are rapidly innovating while regulators struggle to keep pace. This innovation has implications for data privacy, which remains in a precarious state. Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that consumer electronics manufacturers are rapidly innovating while regulators are slow to adapt to these changes. The … Read more

Enveedo Closes $3.15M Seed Round to Help Businesses Build and Maintain Cyber Resiliency

December 5, 2023 at 06:41PM Enveedo, a cybersecurity company, secured $3.15 million in seed funding to enhance their SaaS platform, attract talent, and expand market presence. The investment was led by Silverton Partners, with participation from Runtime Ventures and Blu Ventures, confirming Enveedo’s vision to improve cyber resiliency for businesses. Here are the clear takeaways … Read more

Zatik Security Gains Momentum, Announces Co-Founder, CTO, Partner Network

December 4, 2023 at 05:19PM Zatik Security, a recent startup, announced Zack Glick as CTO and outlined partnerships to enhance cybersecurity for small to medium-sized businesses. Glick, formerly of Amazon Web Services, adds cloud security prowess to the team, supporting Zatik’s mission to offer tailored, high-quality security guidance. Clear Takeaways from Meeting Notes: 1. **New … Read more

Google Chrome’s new cache change could boost performance

December 2, 2023 at 11:54AM Google Chrome is changing how its Back/Forward Cache works by ignoring the “Cache-control: no-store” header on HTTPS pages, allowing such pages to be cached for faster navigation. This move aims to improve browsing speed by enabling instant page restoration, though it raises concerns about outdated data and broken developer assumptions … Read more

The Latest Delinea Secret Server Release Boosts Usability With New Features

December 1, 2023 at 05:34PM Delinea announced new features for its Secret Server to enhance usability and facilitate Privileged Access Management adoption. Improvements include a Web Password Filler, enhanced Connection Manager, and mobile app updates for secure, convenient access to privileged credentials, addressing the balance between risk, security, and productivity. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Delinea has … Read more