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  • The Cloudflare Blog: Take control of public AI application security with Cloudflare’s Firewall for AI

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    Source URL: https://blog.cloudflare.com/take-control-of-public-ai-application-security-with-cloudflare-firewall-for-ai/ Source: The Cloudflare Blog Title: Take control of public AI application security with Cloudflare’s Firewall for AI Feedly Summary: Firewall for AI discovers and protects your public LLM-powered applications, and is seamlessly integrated with Cloudflare WAF. Join the beta now and take control of your generative AI security. AI Summary and Description:…

  • Hacker News: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act

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    Source URL: https://www.euractiv.com/section/tech/news/hungarys-use-of-facial-recognition-violates-eu-ai-act/ Source: Hacker News Title: Hungary’s use of facial recognition violates EU AI Act Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the controversy surrounding Hungary’s amendments to its Child Protection Act, particularly its implications for the use of facial recognition technology at pride events. This raises significant concerns…

  • Cloud Blog: Google + Wiz: Strengthening Multicloud Security

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-announces-agreement-acquire-wiz/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Google + Wiz: Strengthening Multicloud Security Feedly Summary: Today, Google Cloud announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz to better provide businesses and governments with more choice in how they protect themselves. Together with Wiz, we are excited about the potential to provide customers with…

  • Hacker News: Alphabet in Talks to Buy Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $33B

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    Source URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-17/alphabet-in-talks-to-buy-cloud-security-firm-wiz-for-33-billion Source: Hacker News Title: Alphabet in Talks to Buy Cloud Security Firm Wiz for $33B Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Alphabet Inc.’s potential acquisition of cloud security company Wiz for $33 billion highlights a strategic move to enhance Google Cloud’s cybersecurity capabilities amidst stiff competition from Amazon and…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: StilachiRAT analysis: From system reconnaissance to cryptocurrency theft

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/17/stilachirat-analysis-from-system-reconnaissance-to-cryptocurrency-theft/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: StilachiRAT analysis: From system reconnaissance to cryptocurrency theft Feedly Summary: Microsoft Incident Response uncovered a novel remote access trojan (RAT) named StilachiRAT, which demonstrates sophisticated techniques to evade detection, persist in the target environment, and exfiltrate sensitive data. This blog primarily focuses on analysis of the WWStartupCtrl64.dll…

  • ISC2 Think Tank: DeepSeek Deep Dive: Uncovering the Opportunities and Risks

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    Source URL: https://www.isc2.org/professional-development/webinars/thinktank?commid=638002 Source: ISC2 Think Tank Title: DeepSeek Deep Dive: Uncovering the Opportunities and Risks Feedly Summary: In January 2025, the Chinese open-source artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek caused huge ripples in the AI market, granting user organizations affordable access to powerful LLMs. While this industry-disrupting innovation is indicative of the myriad opportunities that open-source…

  • The Register: FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China in ways that CISA used to

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/16/infosec_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China in ways that CISA used to Feedly Summary: PLUS: Alleged Garantex admin arrested in India; Google deletes more North Korean malware Infosec In Brief United States Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr has unveiled plans to form a…

  • Hacker News: Strengthening AI Agent Hijacking Evaluations

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    Source URL: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2025/01/technical-blog-strengthening-ai-agent-hijacking-evaluations Source: Hacker News Title: Strengthening AI Agent Hijacking Evaluations Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines security risks related to AI agents, particularly focusing on “agent hijacking,” where malicious instructions can be injected into data handled by AI systems, leading to harmful actions. The U.S. AI Safety…

  • Slashdot: End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities With Tough Choice

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/03/15/016220/end-of-windows-10-leaves-pc-charities-with-tough-choice?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities With Tough Choice Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The transition away from Windows 10, following the end of free security updates, poses significant security risks for users, particularly low-income individuals relying on refurbishing charities. The Shift from Windows to…

  • Krebs on Security: ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps

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    Source URL: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/03/clickfix-how-to-infect-your-pc-in-three-easy-steps/ Source: Krebs on Security Title: ClickFix: How to Infect Your PC in Three Easy Steps Feedly Summary: A clever malware deployment scheme first spotted in targeted attacks last year has now gone mainstream. In this scam, dubbed “ClickFix," the visitor to a hacked or malicious website is asked to distinguish themselves from…