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Attestiv unveils deepfake detection tool for video
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Attestiv has unveiled a new deepfake detection platform to help individuals and businesses tackle the rise of fake videos amid growing digital deception concerns.
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Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here’s what to do about it
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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industrial control systems
Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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email security
A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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The NSA and international partners have issued guidelines to enhance Active Directory security, a growing target for cyber attacks, with experts underscoring their importance in addressing vulnerabilities.
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NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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storage
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The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.
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Former ReFirm Labs CEO joins NetRise as senior VP
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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cloud services
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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Revamp of cyber security measures needed amid rising global threats
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Organisations must revamp cybersecurity as digital advancements increasingly expose businesses and public services to cyber threats.
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Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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quantum computing
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QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.
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Former NSA Director Joins Duality Advisory Board
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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data protection
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healthtech
Former NSA Director Michael Rogers joins Duality Technologies as advisor for privacy-preserving data collaboration in public and private sectors.
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Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia as CEO of Mandiant
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant and cybersecurity expert, to its board and forms a Security Advisory Council to advise on emerging threats.
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Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei’s role in 5G development.
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'Leaker' behind massive NSA breach possibly still working at agency
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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A cybersecurity expert has said it is a ‘stunning admission’ by the former CIA director about the NSA breach that is being touted as catastrophic.
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Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.
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Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
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Net Neutrality itself might kill our online privacy
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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Advances in net neutrality in the USA could be a Trojan horse for online privacy, amid Snowden's leaks and emerging cyber vulnerabilities.
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Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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government
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fibre
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green party
Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.
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Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
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personal computing devices
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apple
US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.
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Attacks on Google linked to schools
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.