Qualcomm Releases Security Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Qualcomm has addressed 17 vulnerabilities, including three critical ones, and warned about actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in their components, urging OEMs to promptly deploy patches.
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Global Security and Risk Management Spending to Grow 14% in 2024
Global spending on security and risk management is projected to reach $215 billion in 2024, driven by factors such as the adoption of cloud technology, the rise of hybrid workforces, the use of generative AI, and the evolving regulatory environment.
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Russian Hacktivist Groups Pose Increasing Threat to Cybersecurity
Russian hacktivist groups, such as KillNet and NoName, are carrying out DoS and DDoS attacks against public and private organizations in Ukraine and NATO member countries, with the goal of drawing attention to their political cause and escalating the conflict.
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NSA Establishes AI Security Center to Safeguard U.S. Security Infrastructure
The National Security Agency (NSA) has created an AI Security Center to ensure the secure integration of AI technology into U.S. security infrastructure, collaborating with industry, academia, and international partners to defend against cyberattacks.
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The State of Cybersecurity: Increase in Cyber-Attacks and Shortage of Skilled Professionals
Over half of cybersecurity professionals report a rise in cyber-attacks, primarily due to a lack of human resources, while organizations face a global workforce shortfall of 3.4 million in cybersecurity, highlighting the urgent need for proactive measures to strengthen defenses and address the skills gap.
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CIISec Secures Funding to Expand CyberEPQ Programme for 2023-24 Academic Year
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) has received funding from the UK government to triple the number of students enrolled in its CyberEPQ programme, aiming to attract a more diverse range of talent into the cybersecurity industry and incorporate advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain.
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Cybersecurity Experts Concerned about EU Cyber Resilience Act’s Vulnerability Disclosure Requirements
Industry experts express concerns over potential misuse of disclosed vulnerabilities by governments for intelligence or surveillance purposes in the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act.
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FBI Warns of Rising Dual Ransomware Attacks and Custom Data Theft Tools
The FBI issues a warning about the increasing use of dual ransomware attacks and custom data theft tools by cybercriminals, posing significant harm to compromised systems and organizations.
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Lazarus Group’s New Backdoor Malware LightlessCan Discovered by ESET Researchers
ESET researchers have discovered LightlessCan, a new backdoor malware used by the state-sponsored threat group Lazarus Group for cyber espionage purposes, highlighting their evolving capabilities and the ongoing threat they pose.
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Data Theft Overtakes Ransomware as Top Concern for IT Decision Makers
Over half of IT decision makers identify data theft as their biggest concern, surpassing ransomware attacks, according to a survey conducted by Integrity 360.
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Zscaler ThreatLabz Discovers New Fileless Loader Malware Known as BunnyLoader
Zscaler ThreatLabz has discovered a new fileless loader malware called BunnyLoader, which is being actively developed and poses a challenge for experts due to its fileless execution.
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API Security Incidents on the Rise, According to New Report
A recent report by Noname Security reveals that 74% of organizations have experienced at least three API-related data breaches in the past two years, highlighting the increasing number of API security incidents and the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks.
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PCI Standards Security Council Developing Version 4.0 of Data Security Standards
PCI DSS v4.0 is being developed to combat cybercrime and enhance payment information security, with a focus on authentication, encryption, monitoring requirements, and testing of critical controls.
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Zanubis Android Banking Trojan Targets Financial and Cryptocurrency Users in Peru
Zanubis is a sophisticated Android banking trojan that disguises itself as legitimate apps, gains full control over devices, and poses a significant threat to financial and cryptocurrency users in Peru.
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