March 2024 - Page 2

TLDR: Key Points: Jim Love reflects on the history and future of Artificial Intelligence in a two-part documentary-style episode of Hashtag Trending. Generative AI is highlighted as a transformational technology that will

TLDR: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has invested $15 million in university-based cybersecurity centers focused on enhancing cybersecurity in the energy sector. Six universities will collaborate with industry stakeholders and DOE

TLDR: The CISA-Ivanti cyberattack highlighted the importance of comprehensive vulnerability assessments in cybersecurity practices. Effective patch management, employee training and awareness, implementing MFA, and having a robust incident response plan are crucial

TLDR: The Department of Defense issued a new cybersecurity strategy for the U.S. defense industry. The strategy aims to protect companies providing national security products from cyber attacks and information theft. The

TLDR: Foreign adversaries and cybercriminals are increasingly targeting U.S. political campaigns ahead of the 2024 elections, according to a top cyber official at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Office of

TLDR: A backdoor has been implanted in the two latest versions of XZ Utils software, affecting Linux distributions. The malicious code in versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 of XZ Utils libraries allows for

TLDR: – WarzoneRAT malware makes a comeback despite FBI seizure – Recent campaign uses tax-themed spam emails to spread malware The notorious WarzoneRAT malware has made a comeback, despite the FBI’s recent

TLDR: GitLab has released updated versions for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) to address critical vulnerabilities. A Stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2023-6371) allowed attackers to inject malicious scripts, while another

TLDR: According to the “2024 State of SaaS Security Report” by Wing Security, a shocking 97% of organizations were exposed to attacks via compromised SaaS supply chain applications in 2023. Supply chain

TLDR: Automated penetration testing is now affordable and essential for businesses to identify vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks. Automation and AI in cybersecurity are crucial due to a shortage of skilled professionals and