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TLDR: The House is set to consider reauthorizing the Section 702 surveillance program before it expires on April 19. There is debate around privacy concerns and civil liberties advocates pushing for better

TLDR: Zscaler Inc, CrowdStrike Holdings, and Tenable Holdings are three cybersecurity stocks with “Strong Buy” ratings worth considering. The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow, making these stocks potentially lucrative investments.

TLDR: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users of a vulnerability in F5’s BIG-IP, which could allow a remote attacker to execute craft DNS queries or cause a Denial

Summary of Microsoft Employee Discovering ‘Backdoor’ in Open Source Software TLDR: A Microsoft employee, Andres Freund, discovered a potential ‘backdoor’ in open source XZ Utils software that could have impacted millions of

TLDR: Ransomware attacks targeting virtual machines, like VMware ESXi, are causing widespread disruption in enterprises. Panera, Omni Hotels, and Chilean hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost all experienced ransomware attacks encrypting virtual machines. The

TLDR: Nearly 4 in 10 compliance professionals in the financial services sector have not evaluated AI as a cybersecurity risk. Survey findings show concerns about compliance with SEC cybersecurity rules and uncertainty

TLDR: The Army has selected Akamai to develop prototype cybersecurity software for combat units under the T-ICAM project. T-ICAM aims to bring modern “zero trust” cybersecurity to battlefield networks, allowing for individualized

TLDR: Small businesses face unique challenges in cybersecurity due to limited resources. Prioritizing security awareness, software, and data protection, along with implementing quick and free boosters, can help strengthen their security program.

TLDR: Initial access brokers are cybercriminals targeting Australians, selling usernames and passwords to ransomware gangs. They have become a significant cybersecurity threat, costing the economy $29 billion a year. Access brokers streamline

TLDR: Generative AI poses new and enhanced risks to cybersecurity. Cybersecurity measures need to adapt to combat the evolving threats posed by GenAI. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing the internet landscape, presenting