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Lookout Statement on European Union’s Digital Markets Act

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Online Privacy, Technology, Security, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Caesar, Social engineering, Risk, Intelligence, Freedom, Organization, MGM, IOS, DMA, European, Attack, Digital Markets Act, Online shopping

Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, issued the following statement regarding the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), gatekeepers’ obligations and what organizations can do to remain secure.

Key Points: 
  • Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, issued the following statement regarding the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), gatekeepers’ obligations and what organizations can do to remain secure.
  • “While the European Union’s Digital Markets Act will help ensure fair competition and provide mobile users with more freedom of choice when it comes to accessing apps, it also presents a great deal of risk for those users and the companies for which they work.
  • Striking a balance between user freedom and maintaining a secure ecosystem is crucial, and any potential changes should prioritize protecting user privacy and data security.
  • The malicious apps could be used to track user activity, harvest personal data or even enable remote control of the device.

QuSecure Launches Crypto-Agile Post-Quantum Cryptography Protection for Cisco Router Network Encryption

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Technology, White House, Federal Government, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Homeland Security, Public Policy, Government, Telecommunications, Crypto, QKD, PQC, Algorithm, Organization, Software as a service, Face, Attack, Entrepreneurship, Federation, Risk, Orchestration, IPsec, Telemetry, Research, Running, SKIP, Agile management, NIST, Architecture, Internet Key Exchange, Movement, Core Security Technologies, Cryptocurrency

QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today unveiled QuProtect Core Security, a product designed to fortify existing Cisco router-to-router communications against emerging quantum threats.

Key Points: 
  • QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today unveiled QuProtect Core Security, a product designed to fortify existing Cisco router-to-router communications against emerging quantum threats.
  • Leveraging advanced crypto-agile post-quantum cryptography, QuProtect Core Security offers a seamless and robust security layer, delivering best-in-class protection for critical network infrastructures for enterprises, government, and telecommunications providers.
  • The White House has already mandated for federal government agencies to begin upgrading networks to quantum-safe encryption.
  • The paper gives a technical overview of the solution architecture and describes a live demonstration completed between QuSecure and Cisco.

Amida Unveils Specialized Business Unit for advancing Microelectronics Cybersecurity

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Semiconductor, Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, CHIPS, Attack, Health, EDA, SBIR, Artificial intelligence, Microelectronics, Schmitt, Government, Medical device

This new unit, which will be led by Margaret Schmitt, draws on the company’s expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • This new unit, which will be led by Margaret Schmitt, draws on the company’s expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
  • Responding to the urgent need for security measures to identify and mitigate semiconductor vulnerabilities prior to fabrication, Amida has pioneered a groundbreaking microelectronics security solution, Achilles.
  • “The creation of the Microelectronics Security business unit underscores our dedication to advancing cybersecurity measures that keep pace with the rapid advancements and increasing complexities of digital threats.
  • We are excited to be launching a new business unit fully dedicated to developing and commercializing our semiconductor cybersecurity technology,” Levin said.

Fueling Cybersecurity Innovation: Vivek Ramachandran Takes on Black Hat Arsenal Review Board Role with a Mission to Mentor and Motivate the Next Generation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Chrome Web Store, Culture, Growth, Arsenal, Latte, Knowledge, Research, Attitude, Acquisition, Fortune 500, Attack, Information Age, Hacking, Black, Medical device

BlackHat Arsenal has specially emerged as a premier platform where authors from across the globe present their innovative tools, engaging directly with the community.

Key Points: 
  • BlackHat Arsenal has specially emerged as a premier platform where authors from across the globe present their innovative tools, engaging directly with the community.
  • This interaction not only enriches the tools but also nurtures a culture of collaboration and advancement within the cybersecurity community.
  • Vivek Ramachandran , known for his pioneering work in offensive cybersecurity, has been at the forefront of this evolving landscape.
  • His recent invitation to join the Black Hat Arsenal review board aligns with this mission, providing him with another platform to mentor emerging talent in the field and influence the future direction of cybersecurity.

NEW CYBER THREATS TO CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR IN 2024

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Automation, Poisoning, Face, Attack, Intelligence, Light, AI, Disclosure, QR, Denial-of-service attack, Legislation

RESTON, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, today announced the findings of its annual Global Intelligence Office report, Navigating Cyber 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to long-standing threat vectors, new threats are continuing to emerge that will have disruptive implications for the sector.
  • DDoS attacks are continuing to increase in size, scope, and sophistication, with 35% of all DDoS attacks targeting the financial services sector in 2023.
  • "The financial services sector operates in a cyber landscape that is endlessly dynamic, as cybercrime and fraud converge, and emerging technologies create additional opportunities for exposure.
  • The Navigating Cyber 2024 report is sourced from FS-ISAC's thousands of member financial firms in 75 countries and further augmented by analysis by the Global Intelligence Office.

NEW CYBER THREATS TO CHALLENGE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR IN 2024

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Automation, Poisoning, Face, Attack, Intelligence, Light, AI, Disclosure, QR, Denial-of-service attack, Legislation

RESTON, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FS-ISAC, the member-driven, not-for-profit organization that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, today announced the findings of its annual Global Intelligence Office report, Navigating Cyber 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to long-standing threat vectors, new threats are continuing to emerge that will have disruptive implications for the sector.
  • DDoS attacks are continuing to increase in size, scope, and sophistication, with 35% of all DDoS attacks targeting the financial services sector in 2023.
  • "The financial services sector operates in a cyber landscape that is endlessly dynamic, as cybercrime and fraud converge, and emerging technologies create additional opportunities for exposure.
  • The Navigating Cyber 2024 report is sourced from FS-ISAC's thousands of member financial firms in 75 countries and further augmented by analysis by the Global Intelligence Office.

Scale Computing and AI EdgeLabs Partner to Empower Enterprises With New Solution for Containerized Applications

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Organization, Attack, Partnership, Internet of things, DNA, AI, Architecture, Denial-of-service attack, Computer security, Privacy, Medical device

INDIANAPOLIS, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions, and AI EdgeLabs, a next-generation edge cybersecurity solution provider, today announced the partnership of Scale Computing Platform's (SC//Platform) highly available technology with AI EdgeLabs' security expertise. Together, Scale Computing and AI EdgeLabs create a secure edge computing platform that goes beyond conventional capabilities, providing real-time threat detection, continuous monitoring, high availability, and scalability with fleet management.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Scale Computing and AI EdgeLabs create a secure edge computing platform that goes beyond conventional capabilities, providing real-time threat detection, continuous monitoring, high availability, and scalability with fleet management.
  • Our partnership with AI Edge Labs creates an unparalleled edge computing solution that seamlessly integrates the power of SC//Platform for edge computing with the advanced edge security capabilities of AI EdgeLabs," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.
  • Holistic Approach to Security: By deploying SC//Platform's high availability with AI EdgeLabs' advanced security features, the solution provides a holistic approach to edge computing security.
  • To learn about how Scale Computing and AI EdgeLabs are helping distributed enterprise teams deploy and secure application containers at the edge, please visit https://www.scalecomputing.com/ai-edge-labs .

Malwarebytes Named a Major Player in 2024 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Organization, Attack, Doc, Blog, IDC, MES, Trust, Traction, Security, Risk management

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, today announced that Malwarebytes was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50521323, February 2024).

Key Points: 
  • New IDC MarketScape Study Assesses Endpoint Security Vendors Across Prevention, Protection, Detection and Response, and Recovery Capabilities
    SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes , a global leader in real-time cyber protection, today announced that Malwarebytes was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US50521323, February 2024).
  • The IDC MarketScape noted regarding Malwarebytes' strengths, "IDC commends Malwarebytes on several capabilities, which include the recently introduced device vulnerability management, patch management, mobile threat defense, security advisory, and agent anti-tampering."
  • The IDC study represents a vendor assessment of modern endpoint security for midsize businesses – ranging from 100 to 2,499 employees globally – through the IDC MarketScape model.
  • Vendors were also evaluated against a broad set of endpoint security capabilities, including prevention, protection, detection and response, and recovery.

NashTech announces the 25th edition of the Digital Leadership Report

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
CIO, Aircraft, Growth, Attack, Digital, Bletchley Park, Research, Policy, Operational technology, Woman, Future, Medical device

LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- These findings are revealed in the 25th annual NashTech Digital Leadership Report, the world's largest and longest-running annual survey of technology leadership. Over the last 25 years, the research has taken in the views of over 50,000 technology leaders.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- These findings are revealed in the 25th annual NashTech Digital Leadership Report , the world's largest and longest-running annual survey of technology leadership.
  • Our report aims to provide leaders with the insights and strategies necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital world and drive sustainable growth.
  • That's why, as our report shows, having a technology specialist like the CIO on the executive committee delivers measurable benefits.
  • The "Digital Leadership: Navigating the Future" report is now available for download, offering valuable resources for leaders seeking to excel in today's digital-first environment.

Akamai Research Finds 29% of Web Attacks Target APIs

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Cloud, Cross-site scripting, Organization, Attack, AKAM, Risk, File inclusion vulnerability, Internet, SQL, Research, XSS, Commerce, Behavior, Heart, LFI, API, Posture, APJ, Legislation, Risk management

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today released a new State of the Internet (SOTI) report. Lurking in the Shadows: Attack Trends Shine Light on API Threats highlights the array of attacks that are targeting APIs and finds that 29% of overall web attacks targeted APIs from January through December 2023. Commerce is the most attacked vertical with 44% of API attacks, followed by business services at nearly 32%.

Key Points: 
  • Lurking in the Shadows: Attack Trends Shine Light on API Threats highlights the array of attacks that are targeting APIs and finds that 29% of overall web attacks targeted APIs from January through December 2023.
  • Commerce is the most attacked vertical with 44% of API attacks, followed by business services at nearly 32%.
  • The new SOTI notes that these attacks will continue to spike as the demand for API use increases, and urges organizations to properly account for and secure their APIs.
  • The SOTI series provides expert insights on the cloud security and web performance landscapes, based on data gathered from Akamai Connected Cloud.