Tag: cybersecurity practices

  • Cloud Blog: Welcome to Google Public Sector Summit 2024

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/welcome-to-google-public-sector-summit-2024/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Welcome to Google Public Sector Summit 2024 Feedly Summary: Today, Google Public Sector is gathering customers and partners in Washington, D.C. for its annual Google Public Sector Summit, an event focusing on the “art of the possible” in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis for government customers. In 2023,…

  • The Register: Asian tech ministers fear effective AI regulation will prove elusive

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/ai_regulations_apac_ministerial_opinions/ Source: The Register Title: Asian tech ministers fear effective AI regulation will prove elusive Feedly Summary: New Zealand isn’t bothering. Singapore fears harms are inevitable At a conference in Singapore on Tuesday, ministers from around the world mused that they may have missed the chance to regulate AI effectively.… AI Summary and…

  • CSA: AI Application Security & Fundamental Cyber Hygiene

    Source URL: https://www.tenable.com/blog/securing-the-ai-attack-surface-separating-the-unknown-from-the-well-understood Source: CSA Title: AI Application Security & Fundamental Cyber Hygiene Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the emerging risks associated with LLM (Large Language Model) and AI applications, emphasizing the necessity for foundational cybersecurity practices and clear usage policies to mitigate vulnerabilities. It highlights the unique security…

  • The Register: Would banning ransomware insurance stop the scourge?

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/ransomware_insurance_ban/ Source: The Register Title: Would banning ransomware insurance stop the scourge? Feedly Summary: White House official makes case for ending extortion reimbursements Ransomware attacks are costing businesses and governments billions of dollars and putting people’s lives at risk – in some cases, reportedly causing their deaths.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: ​​Cyber Signals Issue 8 | Education under siege: How cybercriminals target our schools​​

    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/10/10/cyber-signals-issue-8-education-under-siege-how-cybercriminals-target-our-schools/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: ​​Cyber Signals Issue 8 | Education under siege: How cybercriminals target our schools​​ Feedly Summary: ​This edition of Cyber Signals delves into the cybersecurity challenges facing classrooms and campuses, highlighting the critical need for robust defenses and proactive measures. From personal devices to virtual classes and research…

  • The Register: Marriott settles for a piddly $52M after series of breaches affecting millions

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/09/marriott_settlements_data_breaches/ Source: The Register Title: Marriott settles for a piddly $52M after series of breaches affecting millions Feedly Summary: Intruders stayed for free on the network between 2014 and 2020 Marriott has agreed to pay a $52 million penalty and develop a comprehensive infosec program following a series of major data breaches between…

  • Alerts: Microsoft Releases October 2024 Security Updates

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/10/08/microsoft-releases-october-2024-security-updates Source: Alerts Title: Microsoft Releases October 2024 Security Updates Feedly Summary: Microsoft released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following and apply necessary updates: Microsoft…

  • The Register: ‘Critical’ CUPS vulnerability chain easy to use for massive DDoS attacks

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/07/critical_cups_vulnerability_chain_easy/ Source: The Register Title: ‘Critical’ CUPS vulnerability chain easy to use for massive DDoS attacks Feedly Summary: Also, rooting for Russian cybercriminals, a new DDoS record, sneaky Linux server malware and more Infosec In Brief The critical vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) reported last week might have required some…

  • Slashdot: CrowdStrike Overhauls Testing and Rollout Procedures To Avoid System Crashes

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/09/24/195217/crowdstrike-overhauls-testing-and-rollout-procedures-to-avoid-system-crashes?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: CrowdStrike Overhauls Testing and Rollout Procedures To Avoid System Crashes Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: CrowdStrike has enhanced its testing, validation, and update processes following a significant July outage affecting Windows systems globally. The company’s vice president emphasized new protocols designed to ensure more controlled software…

  • Alerts: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/09/13/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog Source: Alerts Title: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog Feedly Summary: CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-8190 Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance OS Command Injection Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and…