The group of startups below aced the Big Problem Challenge by zeroing in on real-world problems that can shake up established markets. These startups are all focused on emerging cyber-security threats and what to do about them. In Challenge #2, 42 startups participated, and 20 passed this test. For the startups that didn’t move on... The post Big50 2023 Challenge #2 Winners – Group 3 appeared first on Startup 50.| Startup 50
Today, we look at the final five startups chosen by AI. ChatGPT selected these companies based on the startups’ answers about macro-economic pressures, their VC funding, the track record of their management team, and the growth potential of their market sector. I also used my own picks as models for ChatGPT to “learn” from. You... The post Challenge #1 Winners: Group 6 appeared first on Startup 50.| Startup 50
The startups featured today are five that I selected based on their answers about macro-economic pressures on startups, as well as factors such as funding, named customers, and the founders’ track records. I then used these to fine-tune ChatGPT’s selection skills to select the next and final batch of winners, which will be featured on... The post Challenge #1 Winners: Group 5 appeared first on Startup 50.| Startup 50
Researchers at the University of Vienna uncovered a weakness in WhatsApp’s contact discovery process that let them confirm more than 3.5 billion active accounts across 245 countries. The team relied on the same basic mechanism that helps users find contacts through phone numbers. WhatsApp checks each number against its registry. The researchers found that the system allowed an unusually high volume of lookups from a single source, which opened the door to automated enumeration at a massive ...| Digital Information World
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has ordered a parliamentary probe into Meta over 'hidden' Android tracking and announces strict 2026 laws, labeling social media a 'failed state.' The post Spain Orders Investigation into Meta, PM Sánchez Calls Social Media a ‘Failed State’ appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
Azure CTO Mark Russinovich confirms the forensic tool will become a native "Optional Feature" serviced by Windows Update, eliminating manual binary management while introducing local NPU-driven inferencing. The post Microsoft Integrates System Monitor (Sysmon) into Windows 11 appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
X is replacing DMs with 'Chat,' adding video calls and end-to-end encryption. But the platform admits it has major security holes, leaving users vulnerable. The post X Rolls Out Encrypted ‘Chat’ to Replace DMs, But Admits Critical Security Flaws appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
A recent report from Anthropic reveals an unprecedented cyberattack where the attackers utilized sophisticated AI capabilities to infiltrate numerous global targets. This attack highlights the rapid advancement of AI models and their potential for malicious use.| Rafeeq Rehman | Cyber Security | Board Advisory
Vehere has announced the appointment of Gateworx as its authorised distribution partner in Egypt.| International Security Journal
When a group of thieves recently stole gold and jewels from the Louvre in Paris, it left the world stunned. This was the Louvre, the fortress of art and history, protected by layers of surveillance, guards, and technology worth millions. Yet a small, organized team found a forgotten weakness: an upper-floor window that wasn’t as secure as the rest.| Action1 | Action1 Risk-based Patch Management
Replicate’s backers include Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Sequoia and Y Combinator. Read more: Cloudflare acquires Replicate to simplify AI deployment| Silicon Republic
What are some simple ways you can keep your Microsoft environment safe from attackers? Learn in this blog!| Miska Kytö - Microsoft MVP
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The “All of Us” database contains the personal health data of more than 1 million people, including electronic health records and genomic data. The post NIH database needs cybersecurity improvements, watchdog finds appeared first on FedScoop.| FedScoop
When the ebb and flow of cybersecurity goes wrong, even a well-prepared company can be surprised by a new form of exploit. Strong systems and practices are table stakes, as the risks of getting it wrong are significant and the potential costs are material and lasting. Expecting and responding to disruption has become the normal […]| The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Just as you need to practice good personal hygiene to keep infections and illnesses away, it is vital to follow the best cyber hygiene practices to defend your business against… Continue reading Cyber Hygiene Made Simple: Keep Your Business Safe from Online Threats The post Cyber Hygiene Made Simple: Keep Your Business Safe from Online Threats appeared first on Security Briefing.| Security Briefing
You ever get one of those parking tickets that just… feels wrong? The kind that shows up under your wiper like a quiet accusation. Half the time, people don’t even… Continue reading Why personalized parking violation notifications are essential The post Why personalized parking violation notifications are essential appeared first on Security Briefing.| Security Briefing
Every second online brings both convenience and danger. People log in, share, buy, send. Everything seems effortless—until it isn’t. Hidden behind glowing screens, cyber threats evolve faster than most realize.… Continue reading Why Is Two-Step Authentication Necessary The post Why Is Two-Step Authentication Necessary appeared first on Security Briefing.| Security Briefing
There’s a reason seasoned players don’t just care about odds and game mechanics anymore. As the online gaming industry matures, so do its vulnerabilities. While flashy graphics and welcome bonuses… Continue reading Why Secure Online Payments and Account Security Are Vital for Online Gaming Platforms| Security Briefing
Clear value prop, location-specific, and includes key services that AI and search tools will extract for answer generation.| Fisch Solutions
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled a new strategy to encourage the development of financial technologies.| www.globalgovernmentfintech.com
Congress must immediately restore the legal protections of CISA 2015 before a catastrophic cyberattack reminds us why we built these defenses in the first place. The post Restoring America’s Cyber Shield: Why CISA 2015 Must Be Reenacted Now appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James, Jeremy Stanley, Barry Peddycord III, and Bob Callaway led the panel Policy Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know.| Open Source Initiative
VA set the stage to modernize its electronic health record, implement emerging technology like artificial intelligence and streamline its workforce throughout 2025. The post 2025 Marks the Year of Tech, Talent Reinvention at VA appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Congress passed a continuing resolution ending the 43-day government shutdown and extending FY25 funding through early 2026, allowing agencies to resume modernization initiatives. The post Continuing Resolution Restores Funding for Federal Modernization Efforts appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Roslyn Layton examines the recent Amazon Web Services outage and compares it with last year’s CrowdStrike outage to illustrate differences in scope, responsibility, and systemic impact. She argues that cloud providers should contribute to the Universal Service Fund, ensuring financial contribution to resilience and critical infrastructure for essential services. Read it at ProMarket >>| ProMarket
The Government has announced that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million […] The post Police and Crime Commissioners axed, saving £100m, as attention turns to AI appeared first on BusinessCloud.| BusinessCloud
Research finds most top websites still allow weak passwords, teaching users unsafe habits that persist online.| Digital Information World
After years of testing internet voting in minor elections, Bradley Tusk's Mobile Voting Foundation has funded the development of a protocol that he hopes will, finally, reinvigorate American democracy.| StateScoop
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program would be authorized for an extension under the recent deal to reopen the federal government.| StateScoop
Anthropic reported Thursday (Nov. 13) that its Claude Code model was manipulated into carrying out a wide-reaching cyber-espionage operation across about 30 organizations in finance, technology, manufacturing and government. The company said in its disclosure that the mid-September incident marks the first confirmed case in which an artificial intelligence (AI) agent handled most steps of an intrusion normally performed by human hackers. AI industry insiders who PYMNTS spoke with about the in...| PYMNTS.com
In July, a group of teenagers hacked an educational technology company that serves thousands of school districts across the United States. Two months later, they told the company, their peers and policymakers how they did it and why it was a good thing for them, the company and our country. No, you’re not experiencing déjà […]| The 74
Live Malware Code Mutation: How AI Generates Evasive Malware - Malware Analysis - Information Security Newspaper | Hacking News| Information Security Newspaper | Hacking News
A critical FortiWeb path traversal flaw is being actively exploited to create rogue admin accounts on unpatched devices worldwide. The post FortiWeb Flaw Actively Exploited to Create Rogue Admin Accounts appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
A critical flaw in Imunify360 allowed attacker code to run during scans, putting millions of websites at risk. The post Imunify360 Zero-Day Leaves Millions of Websites Open to RCE appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
Anthropic uncovered the first large-scale cyber espionage campaign powered largely by autonomous AI. The post Inside the First AI-Driven Cyber Espionage Campaign appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
GitLab has released urgent fixes for vulnerabilities that allow prompt injection and data exposure across its platform. The post Multiple GitLab Vulnerabilities Allow Prompt Injection and Data Theft appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
A two-year campaign quietly flooded npm with 43,000 dormant packages, exposing major supply-chain security gaps. The post How 43,000 NPM Spam Packages Hid in Plain Sight for Two Years appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
Europol and Eurojust dismantled major criminal infrastructure powering widespread infostealer, RAT, and botnet operations. The post Operation Endgame Dismantles 1,025 Malware Servers appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
SAP’s latest emergency patches reveal how one critical flaw in core management systems can expose an entire enterprise to takeover. The post SAP Patches Severe Code Injection Flaw Enabling System Takeover appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
A patched SSRF flaw in ChatGPT’s Custom GPTs exposed how AI features can unintentionally reveal sensitive cloud metadata. The post ChatGPT Exploited Through SSRF Flaw in Custom GPT Actions appeared first on eSecurity Planet.| eSecurity Planet
The IoT sector in 2025 faces device security regulations, potential tariffs, shifting production, and rising geopolitical tensions globally.| Help Net Security
Legacy security tools are haunting CISOs. From MFA to VPN, see what’s scaring security leaders and how cloud-native zero trust helps.| Portnox
Greetings CIPAWorld! Happy Halloween! On this spookiest of days, the Southern District of California delivered a decision that should haunt plaintiffs’ counsel who file CIPA cases without sol…| CIPAWorld
Python is one of the most learned and used programming languages. It’s also the easiest to learn, as many people acquire it as an additional skill, regardless of whether they’re in computer science or not. Cyber threats have grown into an international affair, putting more limelight on the cybersecurity professionals. Python has been gaining significance […] The post Top Python Libraries Every Cybersecurity Professional Should Know appeared first on Techwebtopic.| Techwebtopic
Il report, realizzato con Implement Consulting Group, invita i leader europei a colmare il “cloud gap” con investimenti massicci e regole unificate. L’obiettivo: triplicare la capacità dei data center entro sette anni e creare un ecosistema digitale aperto, sicuro e competitivo, capace di sostenere la rivoluzione dell’intelligenza artificiale. Inaugurato a Monaco il “Sovereign Cloud Hub”, punto di riferimento per clienti e partner L'articolo Da Google Cloud un piano per sbloccare...| AI4Business
With the COP30 climate conference kicking off in Brazil this week, misinformation and disinformation are swirling.| Emma Wollacott
While dubious headlines are rampant across social media platforms, users of right-wing social media platforms are seeing lower-quality news, researchers report.| Forbes
An amendment to the DFARS went into effect Nov. 10, officially mandating that all Defense Department solicitations and contracts include requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0).| DefenseScoop
Dell and Microsoft venture capital arms are investing in AI start-ups that have products to help companies manage data and harness machine learning to gain a competitive advantage.| CNBC
Fidelity Investment’s Michael Dascal discusses how 2025 is the year for quantum exploration, particularly within the finance space. Read more: How can quantum applications be applied to our financial services?| Silicon Republic
The post Beyond the Playbook: Why Improvisation is the Future of Incident Response appeared first on CISOteria - CISOs Advisor.| CISOteria – CISOs Advisor
US Financial institutions face a critical challenge. Suspicious account records are on the rise despite innovations in identity and verification (ID&V) technologies. Can widespread adoption of High Assurance Identity Verification by financial institutions be the answer? Banks need to establish a reasonable belief of a customer’s identity during account opening, while minimizing risk. Cryptographically verifiable […] The post Verifiable credentials: a valuable tool in the fight against...| OpenID Foundation
Imagine your supply‑chain is a high‑rise apartment building, with every process on a different floor. But now imagine the elevator shaft — the unseen vertical shaft that connects every floor…| All Things Supply Chain
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become the backbone of modern business communication, handling everything from video conferences to critical customer support. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are relentlessly developing sophisticated methods to exploit VoIP's vulnerabilities. Keep your essential communication channels safe by implementing these six must-have security measures. Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) Strong passwords alone can’t protect […]| VTech Support
At Stanford University, OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman outlined a growing concern about how artificial intelligence systems handle personal data. | Digital Information World
Three former students at the University of Pennsylvania are suing the institution, claiming it failed to protect their sensitive personal information, WPHL reported on Thursday. The suit stems from an incident last month in which vulgar emails were sent from Penn’s Graduate School of Education. “We have terrible security practices and are completely unmeritocratic,” the […]| EdScoop
Attacks through internet-connected devices have spiked in the education sector, but attack volume is declining, according to a new report.| EdScoop
International Security Expo (ISE) 2025 took place 30 September – 1 October, with this year’s event proving to be one of the most successful editions of the event to date. From 30 September – 1 October, 9,952 visitors came through the doors of Olympia London to meet with 300+ global security brands spread across the […]| International Security Journal
When your customers or clients type your website in the address bar, the internet does not recognize it as “yourcompany.com”; it actually looks for the| DuoCircle
SINGAPORE: Cybersecurity job postings in Singapore jumped 57% in 2025, reversing two years of stagnation as companies step up efforts to tackle artificial intelligence (AI)-related risks, according to the latest data from job portal Indeed. Job postings for the role rose just 9% from 2023 to 2024, following an 8% drop from 2022 to 2023. […]| The Independent Singapore News
Researchers at Push Security warn of an extremely convincing ClickFix attack posing as a Cloudflare verification check.| blog.knowbe4.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized document review, case analysis, and legal strategy. In the last five years, “technology-assisted review” (TAR) and newer generative AI tools have moved from experimental pilots to mainstream practice in U.S. litigation. For law firms, corporate counsel, and litigation support teams, AI in eDiscovery promises cost savings and efficiency—but it also […]| Internet Lawyer Blog
Introduction: AI Security Is the New Frontier Artificial intelligence systems are no longer experimental and are embedded in financial fraud detection, autonomous vehicles, medical diagnostics, ...| Internet Lawyer Blog
Microsoft has confirmed a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Kernel that attackers have already exploited to gain system privileges. Act now.| Davey Winder
Don’t delay: Windows, Mac, and Linux Chrome users must act now. Google releases an emergency rendering engine security fix. What you need to know about CVE-2025-13042.| Davey Winder
Following confirmation of a Samsung smartphone spyware zero-day attack, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges organizations to update now.| Davey Winder
Google has issued a new security advisory warning to all smartphone and desktop VPN users. Here's what you need to know.| Davey Winder
Don’t pay double for your accommodation booking, once to the hotel and again to a cybercriminal. Everything you need to know about the I Paid Twice hotel hack.| Davey Winder
Google has confirmed a number of attacks that users of Gmail, Messages and Play need to beware of. Here’s how to stay protected.| Davey Winder
Google has confirmed that Gemini AI can now read your Gmail, Docs, Drive And Chat. Here’s what you need to know and why you shouldn’t panic.| Davey Winder
More than 3 billion Google Chrome users must restart their browsers immediately — here’s what you need to know.| Davey Winder
Just when you thought that using ‘louvre’ as the password protection for surveillance systems at, erm, the Louvre, was as stupid as it gets, nope...| Davey Winder
Hackers have used a critical Samsung zero-day vulnerability and install spyware. Here’s what you need to know about the Landfall attack.| Davey Winder
Security experts have issued a critical warning as a new Find My message-based attack hits iPhone users — what you need to know.| Davey Winder
Amazon has released a cloud security update after it confirmed a high-severity vulnerability that could expose Linux WorkSpaces authentication tokens.| Davey Winder
As a surge in malicious .ics invite attacks is reported, here’s what Google and Microsoft calendar users need to do immediately.| Davey Winder
Although Windows 10 is no longer officially supported, Microsoft says users can now sign up for free security updates. Here’s what you need to do step-by-step.| Davey Winder
If you are repeatedly prompted for authentication credentials after updating to Microsoft Windows 11 or Windows Server 2025, this could be the reason.| Davey Winder
As security agencies warn that Microsoft Exchange servers are highly vulnerable to attack. Here’s how you can protect your enterprise, according to the NSA.| Davey Winder
Three myths debunked in one warning from America's Cyber Defense Agency, CISA: Ransomware is not dead. Windows is not the only attack surface. Linux can be exploited.| Davey Winder
The ‘do not pay, do not phone’ warning for PayPal users has been confirmed once more, as hackers launch another PayPal invoice-based attack.| Davey Winder
Vibe code is great, until it isn’t. Beware of Pokemon themes that deliver more than a moment of Pikachu pleasure, security experts have warned.| Davey Winder
Smartphone users should type this code into their Android or iPhone devices immediately. Delaying could be expensive, and here’s why.| Davey Winder
Stolen credentials are being actively traded on the dark web, and Proton has just confirmed a whopping 300 million of them. Here’s what you need to know.| Davey Winder
Microsoft has no patch available, and the attacks are already underway. What Windows users need to know about CVE-2025-9491.| Davey Winder
Do you use LinkedIn? If so, beware of this new direct messaging attack targeting business executives. Here’s what you need to know and do.| Davey Winder
WhatsApp has suddenly confirmed a new security move for 3 billion users — here’s what you need to know about the backup passkey feature.| Davey Winder
This new exploit will crash your Chrome web browser, and Google hasn’t got a fix yet. Here’s what you need to know.| Forbes
Microsoft's November 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses 63 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited Windows Kernel zero-day (CVE-2025-62215) and five critical flaws. The post Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday Fixes Actively Exploited Zero-Day, 63 Vulnerabilities appeared first on WinBuzzer.| WinBuzzer
No matter the method of intrusion, business leaders face higher stakes, as most ransomware attacks involve data exfiltration.| Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security round-up, security experts discuss the implementation of effective cyber resilience strategies.| Help Net Security
Here you will find excerpts from reports that offer stats and insights into the cybersecurity issues arising from the expansion of AI.| Help Net Security
The Executive Order sets new AI safety and security standards, safeguards privacy, promotes equity, supports consumers and workers, and more.| Help Net Security
Regardless of what AI regulation is coming, it is worthwhile for every business to understand how the risk is being evaluated.| Help Net Security
Organizations should adopt role-based access control, the AI training process, and explainable AI models as best practices when leveraging AI.| Help Net Security
The early adoption of generative AI or any nascent technology, particularly LLMs, requires comprehensive security risk assessment.| Help Net Security
Employees are trying out unauthorized generative AI tools for security purposes because they’re dissatisfied with the current AI options.| Help Net Security
This video provides insight into the impact of multilingual email-based attacks, that impact global companies operating in multiple regions.| Help Net Security
Attack surface management is a make or break, but we must accept that attack surface management is not limited to the surface.| Help Net Security