Vulnerabilities & Threats

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Vulnerabilities & Threats
NSA Gives Assessment of Cyber Threats from Russia, China, and AINSA Gives Assessment of Cyber Threats from Russia, China, and AI

International adversaries present ever more aggressive risks to cybersecurity while generative AI might accelerate attacks -- and possibly defense efforts.

byJoao-Pierre S. Ruth, InformationWeek
May 5, 2023
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Computer System Used To Hunt Fugitives Is Still Down 10 Weeks After HackComputer System Used To Hunt Fugitives Is Still Down 10 Weeks After Hack
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AI Pioneer Quits Google to Warn Humanity of the Tech's Existential ThreatAI Pioneer Quits Google to Warn Humanity of the Tech's Existential Threat
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FBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget RequestFBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget Request
byNate Nelson, Dark Reading
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The Hidden Risk of Open Source: Transitive DependenciesThe Hidden Risk of Open Source: Transitive Dependencies
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Apr 19, 2023
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What Is Ransomware? How It Works and How To Prevent It
What Is Ransomware? How It Works and How To Prevent It
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byBrien Posey
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How To Prevent Quiet Quitting in Cybersecurity
How To Prevent Quiet Quitting in Cybersecurity
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Is Generative AI the Next Big Threat to Open Source Software?
Is Generative AI the Next Big Threat to Open Source Software?
Apr 11, 2023
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byChristopher Tozzi, Technology analyst
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byBrien Posey
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Free AI Programs Prone to Security Risks, Researchers Say
Free AI Programs Prone to Security Risks, Researchers Say
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
VeroWay Prepares for Quantum Security Threats
VeroWay Prepares for Quantum Security Threats
Mar 28, 2023
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability Could Be 2023's 'It' Bug
Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability Could Be 2023's 'It' Bug
Mar 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading, Nathan Eddy
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Kronos Malware: What You Need To Know So You’re Not Affected
Kronos Malware: What You Need To Know So You’re Not Affected
Mar 20, 2023
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byBrien Posey
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Infostealer Malware Fuels the Cybercriminal Underground
Infostealer Malware Fuels the Cybercriminal Underground
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byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: The Good, the Bad, and the Careful
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: The Good, the Bad, and the Careful
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Overworked CISOs May Harm Organizations’ Overall Security
Overworked CISOs May Harm Organizations’ Overall Security
Mar 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Top 10 Open Source Software Security Risks for IT Pros
Top 10 Open Source Software Security Risks for IT Pros
Mar 8, 2023
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byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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Prepare for Innovative Security Threats in the Metaverse
Prepare for Innovative Security Threats in the Metaverse
Feb 27, 2023
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byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
1 in 4 CISOs Wants To Say Sayonara to Security
1 in 4 CISOs Wants To Say Sayonara to Security
Feb 22, 2023
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byDark Reading, Ericka Chickowski
Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams
Vulnerabilities & Threats
Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams
Patching & Passwords Lead the Problem Pack for Cyber Teams
Feb 6, 2023
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byDark Reading, Nathan Eddy
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Nearly All Firms Have Ties With Breached Third Parties
Nearly All Firms Have Ties With Breached Third Parties
Feb 2, 2023
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byRobert Lemos, Dark Reading
Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins
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Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins
Convincing, Malicious Google Ads Look to Lift Password Manager Logins
Jan 30, 2023
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byJai Vijayan, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Post-infection Remediation Needed to Combat Ransomware Attacks
Post-infection Remediation Needed to Combat Ransomware Attacks
Jan 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say
Fewer Companies Are Paying Ransoms to Hackers, Researchers Say
Jan 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBloomberg News
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
IT Security Challenges Emerge in Smart Cities
IT Security Challenges Emerge in Smart Cities
Jan 19, 2023
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byAlyse Burnside, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Veracode State of Software Security Report Identifies How to Improve DevSecOps
Veracode State of Software Security Report Identifies How to Improve DevSecOps
Jan 12, 2023
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bySean Michael Kerner, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How To Fight Security Tool Sprawl
How To Fight Security Tool Sprawl
Jan 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
8 Proactive Cybersecurity Technologies to Watch in 2023
8 Proactive Cybersecurity Technologies to Watch in 2023
Jan 3, 2023
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Ransomware Defense a Top 2022 Cybersecurity Trend, Challenge
Ransomware Defense a Top 2022 Cybersecurity Trend, Challenge
Dec 30, 2022
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Top 10 Stories About Enterprise Threat Management in 2022
Top 10 Stories About Enterprise Threat Management in 2022
Dec 22, 2022
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byHenry Chapman, Contributor
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Systemic Risk Threatens Every Organization
Systemic Risk Threatens Every Organization
Dec 2, 2022
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byLucia Milică, Proofpoint
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Ransomware, at Your Service
Ransomware, at Your Service
Dec 1, 2022
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Pushwoosh Software in Apps: How Much Risk?
Pushwoosh Software in Apps: How Much Risk?
Nov 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byCarrie Pallardy, InformationWeek
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
SandboxAQ Wins Pentagon Contract to Probe Quantum Threats
SandboxAQ Wins Pentagon Contract to Probe Quantum Threats
Nov 18, 2022
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byBloomberg News

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