Transparency and Ethics in AI: Ensuring Safety and Regulation

In this video, Erin Mann delves into the critical importance of transparency and ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to evolve and integrate into various aspects of our lives, ensuring its ethical use and safety becomes paramount. Erin discusses how transparency in AI operations can drive the necessary conversations around regulation and efficient implementation. By understanding the ethical implications and advocating for clear guidelines, we can harness the power of AI responsibly and effectively.

Security as a Service (SECaaS) and How it Can Benefit Your Business

Businesses are increasingly recognizing the advantages of adopting a more flexible approach to safeguarding their data, systems and reputation in order to move beyond the limitations of traditional security solutions. In this article, we will discuss how these advantages are delivered by security as a service (SECaaS), its benefits compared with in-house solutions, and what to look for in a potential SECaas provider.

CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile Unlocks New Mobile Security Options for SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) increasingly rely on mobile technology to drive efficiency and stay competitive. However, the use of mobile devices introduces security risks that SMBs must address. Recognizing this, CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile now offers iOS unmanaged support, extending robust security to devices without the cost and complexities of traditional mobile device management (MDM). Let’s take a closer look.

Securing Docker Containers: Strategies to Prevent Commando Cat Attacks

Cybercriminals have been exploiting misconfigured Docker containers to deploy cryptocurrency mining software, and a particularly aggressive campaign dubbed "Commando Cat" has been at the forefront since early this year. This trend highlights the growing threat of cryptojacking through container misconfigurations. How Cybercriminals Exploit Docker Containers Containers have revolutionized how organizations deploy and manage applications, but they have also provided new opportunities for cyberattackers.

What is Azure code signing, and how can it improve security

Trust is fragile in software, especially in the fast-paced complexity of cloud environments. Code signing reinforces that trust by digitally proving your software’s authenticity and integrity. Breaches like the UnitedHealth Group incident remind us why this matters—compromised code has real-world consequences. The breach potentially exposed the sensitive health data of millions of Americans.

Phishing With Deepfakes for HK$200 Million

My hacker story occurred not too long ago at the Hong Kong office of an undisclosed multinational corporation. The hackers pulled off a first-of-its-kind scam that leveraged a phishing email as the initial attack vector followed by a deepfake video call. In this instance, there was enough information to establish a perceived authority for a finance worker who transferred a total of HK$200 million in 15 transactions to five different Hong Kong bank accounts until the scam was detected.

8 Steps to Navigating Cybersecurity Data Compliance

Cybersecurity compliance is complicated. As industry standards change and evolve with new technology, so do compliance requirements. Depending on your organization’s operations, industry, or even location, compliance could mean adhering to multiple frameworks and reporting to multiple governing bodies. In fact, 67% of organizations surveyed by Arctic Wolf follow between one to three sets of guidelines.

Watch Out! CISA Warns It Is Being Impersonated By Scammers

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that scammers are impersonating its employees in an attempt to commit fraud. In an alert posted on the CISA website, the organisation warned that so-called impersonation scams are on the rise. An impersonation scam is any type of fraud where a criminal pretends to be a trusted individual or organisation to dupe a victim into handing over personal information or money or taking an unwise action.

Cybercriminals Use New V3B Phishing Kit to Mimic 54 Different Banks in the European Union

A new phishing-as-a-service toolkit that leverages credential interception and anti-detection capabilities has put EU banks at severe risk of fraud. One of the growing dangers of the cyber crime economy is the phishing toolkit. Putting well-designed, expertly-coded webpages, authentication services, and obfuscation features into the hands of even a would-be cybercriminal creates havoc for the intended victim organizations.