A few months ago this year, I wrote about an AI Security Incident tabletop exercise led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). This exercise brought together industry leaders and government agencies. CISA used the insights gained from these exercises to develop an AI Security Incident Collaboration … [Read more...] about Contributing to CISA’s JCDC AI Efforts
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Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation
Jan 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Vulnerability Microsoft has shed light on a now-patched security flaw impacting Apple macOS that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed an attacker running as "root" to bypass the operating system's System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. The … [Read more...] about Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation
Navigate Cyber Threats with Cisco XDR: From Chaos to Clarity
In an era where cyber threats evolve at breakneck speed, organizations face unprecedented challenges in protecting their data, systems, and operations. The stakes have never been higher, with cyberattacks capable of disrupting critical services, compromising sensitive information, and inflicting severe financial and reputational damage. Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and … [Read more...] about Navigate Cyber Threats with Cisco XDR: From Chaos to Clarity
Hackers Exploit Aviatrix Controller Vulnerability to Deploy Backdoors and Crypto Miners
Jan 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Cloud Security A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting the Aviatrix Controller cloud networking platform has come under active exploitation in the wild to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. Cloud security firm Wiz said it's currently responding to "multiple incidents" involving the weaponization of … [Read more...] about Hackers Exploit Aviatrix Controller Vulnerability to Deploy Backdoors and Crypto Miners
Protecting California’s workforce: EDD’s cybersecurity evolution after COVID-19
Enhancing cybersecurity resilience and operational efficiency with ElasticThe Employment Development Department (EDD) of California plays a vital role in administering essential services, including unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid family leave, tax collection, and job matching. The onset of COVID-19 and subsequent surge in cyber threats prompted a significant … [Read more...] about Protecting California’s workforce: EDD’s cybersecurity evolution after COVID-19
Microsoft Sues Hacking Group Exploiting Azure AI for Harmful Content Creation
Jan 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananAI Security / Cybersecurity Microsoft has revealed that it's pursuing legal action against a "foreign-based threat–actor group" for operating a hacking-as-a-service infrastructure to intentionally get around the safety controls of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) services and produce offensive and harmful content. The tech giant's … [Read more...] about Microsoft Sues Hacking Group Exploiting Azure AI for Harmful Content Creation
DoJ Indicts Three Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Used in Cybercrime Laundering
Jan 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananFinancial Crime / Cryptocurrency The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged involvement in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko and Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik were arrested on December 1, 2024, in coordination with the … [Read more...] about DoJ Indicts Three Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Used in Cybercrime Laundering
Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf
January 10, 2025 UPDATE Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf Apple Arcade is kicking off the new year with an exciting slate of game launches, along with big updates to existing hits. Today, seven new titles are available, all with no ads or in-app purchases, including Skate City: New York, the ultimate skateboarding experience … [Read more...] about Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf
Google Project Zero Researcher Uncovers Zero-Click Exploit Targeting Samsung Devices
Jan 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Android Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a now-patched security flaw impacting Monkey's Audio (APE) decoder on Samsung smartphones that could lead to code execution. The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-49415 (CVSS score: 8.1), affects Samsung devices running Android versions 12, 13, and 14. "Out-of-bounds … [Read more...] about Google Project Zero Researcher Uncovers Zero-Click Exploit Targeting Samsung Devices
Latest Product Updates and Features in Logz.io
Introducing Our New Support Help Center We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new and improved Support Help Center, designed to streamline how you interact with our support team and access the resources you need. This enhanced platform empowers users to: Submit and track support tickets, ensuring full visibility into your requests and their progress. Find answers to … [Read more...] about Latest Product Updates and Features in Logz.io