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Lessons to Learn from TeamTNT: Best Practices for Securing Cloud Environments

Is your system being used for crypto mining without your consent? This might sound unlikely to you, but it could be possible, and you won’t even know about it. Cryptojackers can find your unprotected or exposed servers to put malicious code or malware and use it for mining cryptocurrencies.

Revolutionizing Cyber Defense: AI-Powered Chatbots as the New Frontline against Threats

There has never been a greater need for creative solutions when cyber dangers are changing at an unprecedented rate. One of the most exciting advancements in cybersecurity is the use of AI-powered chatbots, which are rapidly becoming essential in protecting against increasingly complex assaults. These chatbots are pushing the limits of cyber defence by utilizing developments in artificial intelligence. Let's examine how AI chatbot in cybersecurity is changing the game, providing unmatched security, and influencing how digital security will develop in the future.

6 Best ChatGPT Alternatives

ChatGPT is widely regarded as the leading AI chatbot, but it is by no means the only one available. Depending on your particular requirements, you may find that ChatGPT isn't the best fit. While it is a versatile tool, it can sometimes lack effectiveness compared to more specialized alternatives. Therefore, exploring a variety of ChatGPT substitutes is advisable.

A primer on homomorphic encryption

For any company in the IT industry, it is virtually impossible to function unless a lot of personally identifiable information and confidential data flows through servers across deployments every single day. While working with this kind of data, companies need to be watchful about the state of its encryption. This information needs to be encrypted both when it is stored (data at rest) and when it is transmitted (data in transit).

Take Me Down to Funksec Town: Funksec Ransomware DLS Emergence

Cyjax has continued to observe the emergence of data-leak sites (DLSs) for extortion and ransomware groups, with ContFR, Argonauts, Kairos, Chort, and Termite, appearing November 2024 alone. Cyjax has identified the emergence of a Tor-based DLS belonging to a new, self-called “cybercrime group” named ‘Funksec’. This group has claimed 11 victims so far and advertises a free Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) tool.

Seven steps to close coverage gaps with ASPM

The old adage “knowledge is power” holds especially true in the realm of AppSec. By remaining aware of the potential threats to applications and closing gaps in coverage, AppSec teams can demonstrate to leaders that they are in a solid position to protect vital assets. However, visibility is riddled with challenges, not the least of which are highly productive developers racing to market, often using AI-generated code that contains potential security issues.

2024 Open Source Security Report: Slowing Progress and New Challenges for DevSecOps

Trust is the foundation of the open source community — but what happens when that trust is betrayed? When a backdoor vulnerability was found in a widespread Linux-based data compression tool, it nearly created an opportunity for malicious actors to seize control of countless computers worldwide. The vulnerability was introduced by a trusted contributor who, after years of building rapport with maintainers, ultimately exploited that trust.