VC firm Accel raises $650 million to invest in AI, cybersecurity startups – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110112332,imgsize-115054,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/vc-firm-accel-raises-650-million-to-invest-in-ai-cybersecurity-startups.jpg Venture capital firm Accel said on Tuesday it has raised a $650 million fund to invest in early-stage companies in Europe and Israel with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The new fund will be Accel’s eighth since opening its London office in ...
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India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors, IT Security News, ET CISO
India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors, IT Security News, ET CISO Corporate India is on the hunt for cybersecurity talent. Amid data breaches, progressive regulatory expectations and introduction of generative artificial intelligence platforms making security controls and processes vulnerable, companies are beefing up their cybersecurity teams across levels. They are hiring experts in threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, ...
Read More »India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors – ET CISO
India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110071265,imgsize-173768,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/india-inc-hunts-for-new-cyber-warriors.jpg Corporate India is on the hunt for cybersecurity talent. Amid data breaches, progressive regulatory expectations and introduction of generative artificial intelligence platforms making security controls and processes vulnerable, companies are beefing up their cybersecurity teams across levels. They are hiring experts in threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, cloud ...
Read More »FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT
FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/browser.png The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been observed leveraging malicious Google ads spoofing legitimate brands as a means to deliver MSIX installers that culminate in the deployment of NetSupport RAT. “The threat actors used malicious websites to impersonate well-known brands, including AnyDesk, WinSCP, BlackRock, Asana, ...
Read More »FBI working towards nabbing Scattered Spider hackers, official says – ET CISO
FBI working towards nabbing Scattered Spider hackers, official says – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110028488,imgsize-27466,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/fbi-working-towards-nabbing-scattered-spider-hackers-official-says.jpg The U.S. FBI is working towards charging hackers from the aggressive Scattered Spider criminal gang who are largely based in the U.S. and western countries and have breached dozens of American organisations, a senior official said. The young hackers grabbed headlines last year when they broke into ...
Read More »What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?, IT Security News, ET CISO
What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?, IT Security News, ET CISO By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced AI models, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Government and ...
Read More »CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar)
CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar) https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/webinar.jpg May 10, 2024The Hacker NewsArtificial Intelligence / Threat Hunting Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity, and those leading the charge are using it to outsmart increasingly advanced cyber threats. Join us for an exciting webinar, “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI,” where you’ll explore how AI tools ...
Read More »EU asks for more details on X’s content moderation activities, resources – ET CISO
EU asks for more details on X’s content moderation activities, resources – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-109968526,imgsize-14330,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/grc/eu-asks-for-more-details-on-xs-content-moderation-activities-resources.jpg The European Commission on Wednesday sent Elon Musk-run X a request for information (RFI) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), seeking more details on the company’s content moderation activities and resources, on the risk assessment conducted by it about the implementation of generative AI tools ...
Read More »Dinesh Kamble takes charge as CISO & Head Infosec at RBL Bank
Dinesh Kamble takes charge as CISO & Head Infosec at RBL Bank In his new role at RBL Bank, Kamble will mitigate cyber risks and ensure regulatory compliance. He will be focused on selecting and governing security technologies while fostering a security-conscious culture within the organization, championing employee awareness and best practices.
Read More »A SaaS Security Challenge: Getting Permissions All in One Place
A SaaS Security Challenge: Getting Permissions All in One Place https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/as.png Permissions in SaaS platforms like Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 are remarkably precise. They spell out exactly which users have access to which data sets. The terminology differs between apps, but each user’s base permission is determined by their role, while additional permissions may be granted based on tasks ...
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