The Parallax

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO—The greatest trick stalkerware, one of the most dangerous forms of malware , ever played was convincing the world that it didn’t exist. Until recently, cybersecurity experts could overlook stalkerware because of the personal nature of how it spreads, its muddled legal status—and how it is detected.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Previously he was staff software engineer and lead for Google’s Open Source Security Team (GOSST). SolarWinds and Log4j have made software supply chain security issues a topic of intense interest and scrutiny for businesses and governments alike. Dan Lorenc is CEO and co-founder of Chainguard. Unauthorized commits.

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CIO

JULY 25, 2024

The already heavy burden born by enterprise security leaders is being dramatically worsened by AI, machine learning, and generative AI (genAI). In the hands of adversaries, AI exploits two attack vectors: It makes a range of existing attacks – such as social engineering, phishing, deep fakes, and malware – faster and much more effective.

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CIO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This necessitates continuous adaptation and innovation across various verticals, from data management and cybersecurity to software development and user experience design. Let’s talk about strengthening the four major pillars from an attacker’s perspective, as they form the core of any organization’s security.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

CTO and founder of Reposify , Yaron Tal is a tech entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert with nearly two decades of experience developing cybersecurity software solutions. A deep dive into these deficiencies points to clear solutions all industries – cybersecurity or otherwise – can embrace to protect themselves.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Cybersecurity firm Dragos has raised $110 million in its Series C, almost triple the amount that it raised two years ago in its last round. About one-third of the company’s employees work in software engineering to build its threat platform. A team photo of Dragos employees. Image Credits: Dragos.

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Palo Alto Networks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Rodney shares more insights on his comparison: “They connect disparate information, and they bring it together in a way that a security analyst doesn't expect. And yet, like skateboarding, open-source software (OSS) also carries substantial risks and vulnerabilities. But first, what exactly is open-source software?

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2023

Cybersecurity cannot stand still, or the waves of innovation will overrun the shores. Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Companies (and VCs ) spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity, but primarily focus on protecting infrastructure or endpoints. That’s not always the right approach in a world where — thanks to the pandemic — data is increasingly distributed across clouds, software-as-a-service apps, and storage systems.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

This leaves us vulnerable to security threats like phishing, identity theft and session hijacking, but many cybersecurity tools were created when the main threats were file viruses, worms and network attacks, said Vivek Ramachandran , the cybersecurity entrepreneur and researcher who discovered the Cafe Latte attack.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2022

Enterprises typically dedicate significant money and talent towards protecting themselves from security breaches. ” Add to this how larger enterprises invest in software to equip their security teams. A company like Goldman Sachs might use more than 40 products, he said.

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The Crazy Programmer

JULY 27, 2021

It has changed the way in which developers approach security and creating code for applications. It has led to projects being secured from start to finish and has increased productivity among developers. DevSecOps stands for Development, Security, and Operations. This can help them create more secure code faster.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 22, 2021

The Internet of Things has a security problem. The past decade has seen wave after wave of new internet-connected devices, from sensors through to webcams and smart home tech, often manufactured in bulk but with little — if any — consideration to security. Security veteran Window Snyder thinks there is a better way.

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Tenable

MARCH 14, 2025

Meanwhile, Tenable did a deep dive on DeepSeeks malware-creation capabilities. And get the latest on vulnerability prioritization; CIS Benchmarks and open source software risks. government sent this week via an advisory to cybersecurity teams, especially those at critical infrastructure organizations. Thats the message the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MAY 11, 2022

Securing the software supply chain is admittedly somewhat of a dry topic, but knowing which components and code go into your everyday devices and appliances is a critical part of the software development process that billions of people rely on every day. But the consequences of a software compromise can be dire and widespread.

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Tenable

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

And get the latest on cloud security, SMBs' MFA use and the CIS Benchmarks. The advisory also offers prevention and mitigation recommendations both to end-user organizations, and to software vendors and developers. Maintain a continuously updated inventory of all your assets – both hardware and software, and on-prem and in the cloud.

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Palo Alto Networks

JANUARY 8, 2025

This blog was originally published on Security Boulevard. Connecting People, Web Browsers and Security The web browser has transformed significantly in recent years, becoming one of the most used tools for work today. Security infrastructures havent evolved as fast as the browser, making them prone to cyberattacks.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

As cybersecurity continues to grow in profile amid an increasingly complex and dangerous landscape of malicious activity, a cybersecurity vendor that specializes in “all-in-one” services covering the many aspects of security IT has closed a big round of funding.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This comes as organizations are racing to ship software as quickly as possible to deliver new features and cloud applications to remain competitive. Speed is great, but not when it comes at the expense of security. The infamous Solar Winds attack occurred because a build system was exploited, and malware was spread to 18,000 clients.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In essence, banks are only as secure as their least protected device. Banks’ biggest concerns are currently malware (40%), phishing and ransomware (both 33%), data theft or misuse (30%) and business email compromise (27%), according to one study. billion in 2023 and forecast to reach $ 285.4 billion by 2032.

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Kaseya

APRIL 15, 2020

Just like the coronavirus outbreak, cybersecurity attacks also take place on a global scale and happen every few seconds. Just like the coronavirus spreads from person to person, cybersecurity malware too can spread rapidly from computer to computer and network to network. Remote Worker Endpoint Security. Cloud Jacking.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Apple has released security updates for iPhones, iPads and Macs to patch against two vulnerabilities, which the company says are being actively exploited to hack people. The technology giant rolled out new software updates, iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS 14.1.2,

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The Crazy Programmer

APRIL 29, 2022

Coding is required in nearly every technology field, and cybersecurity is no different. To accurately assess the activities of dangerous actors on their networks, cybersecurity experts must comprehend a variety of coding principles. Why is Learning Programming Necessary for Cybersecurity?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Cloudflare has announced that it plans to acquire Area 1 Security , a security startup that has developed a product that stops phishing attacks before they land in an employee’s inbox. Cloudflare has developed its own suite of security products with a zero trust security model. This isn’t Cloudflare’s first email product.

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The Parallax

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

That’s the scenario Karamba Security is trying to prevent. Karamba’s secret lies in how its award-winning products , Carwall and SafeCAN, respectively protect cars’ electronic control units, or ECUs, and controller area networks, or CAN buses , which are notorious weak spots in car computer security. READ MORE ON CONNECTED CARS.

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CIO

JULY 25, 2024

However, as ecommerce has proliferated, security threats have increased, elevating cybersecurity to a board-level concern. Early cybersecurity threats were limited in their scope and damage, but current threats can ruin a business. Worldwide responses show that attackers are increasingly able to extract more sensitive data.”

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. What methods are cybersecurity experts using to minimize the impact of these attacks? Let’s dig deeper.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the group’s goals were unclear and differing – fluctuating between amusement, monetary gain, and notoriety – at various times, it again brought to the fore the persistent gaps in security at even the biggest and most informed companies. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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The Parallax

MAY 7, 2018

Malware and antivirus software usually go together like tacos and pickles. Researchers announced on May 1 that when they inspected the ingredients of the North Korean antivirus software for Windows computers, they found a mix of spyware and old code stolen from an antivirus vendor. READ MORE ON SECURITY AND GEOPOLITICS.

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Firemon

APRIL 15, 2025

Network security analysis is essential for safeguarding an organization’s sensitive data, maintaining industry compliance, and staying ahead of threats. This article dives into how to conduct a network security assessment, its importance across industries, and best practices for long-term remediation and security.

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The Crazy Programmer

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Hence, it is one of the vast industries of India that can be suitable to build a secure career path. Software Architect. A software architect is a professional in the IT sector who works closely with a development task. They are responsible for designing, testing, and managing the software products of the systems.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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OTS Solutions

JUNE 21, 2023

However, as more organizations rely on these applications, the need for enterprise application security and compliance measures is becoming increasingly important. Breaches in security or compliance can result in legal liabilities, reputation damage, and financial losses.

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CIO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Thirty years ago, Adobe created the Portable Document Format (PDF) to facilitate sharing documents across different software applications while maintaining text and image formatting. Today, PDF is considered the de facto industry standard for documents that contain critical and sensitive business information.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

Ax Sharma is a security researcher and reporter. His areas of interest include open source software security, malware analysis, data breaches, and scam investigations. Needless to say, the sabotaged versions of node-ipc — now effectively malware — were taken down from the npm registry. Contributor.

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Tenable

AUGUST 16, 2024

And get the latest on Q2’s most prevalent malware, the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang and CVE severity assessments! The post-quantum encryption standards are designed to secure “a wide range of electronic information,” including email messages and e-commerce transactions, the U.S.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“Selling a tenth of your company for north of a quarter-billion may be somewhat common among late-stage software startups with tremendous growth,” he says, but “don’t laugh — the round actually makes pretty OK sense.” 2020 was a disaster, but the pandemic put security in the spotlight. Stage Light on Black.

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