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APIs Drive the Majority of Internet Traffic and Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Application programming interfaces (APIs) are the connective tissue behind digital modernization, helping applications and databases exchange data more effectively. The State of API Security in 2024 Report from Imperva, a Thales company, found that the majority of internet traffic (71%) in 2023 was API calls. What’s more, a typical enterprise site saw an average of 1.5 billion…
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From Deepfakes to Malware: AI’s Expanding Role in Cyber Attacks [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Large language models (LLMs) powering artificial intelligence (AI) tools today could be exploited to develop self-augmenting malware capable of bypassing YARA rules. “Generative AI can be used to evade string-based YARA rules by augmenting the source code of small malware variants, effectively lowering detection rates,” Recorded Future said in a new report shared with The Hacker News.Read…
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Airbus Pulls Out of Deal to Buy Atos Cybersecurity Unit Eduard Kovacs
Atos shares tank after Airbus decides not to move ahead with discussions to acquire its cybersecurity business. The post Airbus Pulls Out of Deal to Buy Atos Cybersecurity Unit appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations Ionut Arghire
Earth Krahang, likely a penetration team of Chinese government contractor I-Soon, has compromised 48 government entities worldwide. The post Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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BigID Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation Eduard Kovacs
Data security firm BigID raises $60 million in a growth round that brings the total to $320 million and values the company at over $1 billion. The post BigID Raises $60 Million at $1 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Nations Direct Mortgage Data Breach Impacts 83,000 Individuals Ionut Arghire
Nations Direct informs 83,000 individuals that their personal information was compromised in a data breach. The post Nations Direct Mortgage Data Breach Impacts 83,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Preparing Society for AI-Driven Disinformation in the 2024 Election Cycle Rik Ferguson
The rapid evolution of AI and analytics engines will put campaign-year disinformation into hyperspeed in terms of false content creation, dissemination and impact. The post Preparing Society for AI-Driven Disinformation in the 2024 Election Cycle appeared first on SecurityWeek. Read More
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Crafting and Communicating Your Cybersecurity Strategy for Board Buy-In [email protected] (The Hacker News)
In an era where digital transformation drives business across sectors, cybersecurity has transcended its traditional operational role to become a cornerstone of corporate strategy and risk management. This evolution demands a shift in how cybersecurity leaders—particularly Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)—articulate the value and urgency of cybersecurity investments to their boards.&Read More
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Hackers Exploiting Popular Document Publishing Sites for Phishing Attacks [email protected] (The Hacker News)
Threat actors are leveraging digital document publishing (DDP) sites hosted on platforms like FlipSnack, Issuu, Marq, Publuu, RelayTo, and Simplebooklet for carrying out phishing, credential harvesting, and session token theft, once again underscoring how threat actors are repurposing legitimate services for malicious ends. “Hosting phishing lures on DDP sites increases the likelihoodRead More
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Suspected Russian Data-Wiping ‘AcidPour’ Malware Targeting Linux x86 Devices [email protected] (The Hacker News)
A new variant of a data wiping malware called AcidRain has been detected in the wild that’s specifically designed for targeting Linux x86 devices. The malware, dubbed AcidPour, is compiled for Linux x86 devices, SentinelOne’s Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade said in a series of posts on X. “The new variant […] is an ELF binary compiled…