The US has announced charges, sanctions and a $10 million reward for Iranian hackers accused of targeting elections.
The post US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Worldcoin: Fighting Deepfakes and Bots With Global Permissionless Blockchain Identity
That dream of a decentralized privacy-retaining identity system able to combat AI-driven bots and deepfakes may not be as elusive as feared – courtesy of Tools for Humanity (TfH) and Worldcoin.
The post Worldcoin: Fighting Deepfakes and Bots With Global Permissionless Blockchain Identity appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks
A threat actor has been compromising the hybrid cloud environments of US organizations in multiple sectors.
The post Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
British National Arrested, Charged for Hacking US Companies
UK national Robert Westbrook was charged in the US for executing a hack-to-trade scheme against five public companies.
The post British National Arrested, Charged for Hacking US Companies appeared first on SecurityWeek.
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures
Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill SB 1047 aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
The post California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC
The New York late-stage startup banks $70 million in a new funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
The post Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation
Microsoft reboots controversial Windows Recall with proof-of-presence encryption, anti-tampering checks, and secure enclave data management.
The post Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Five Eyes Agencies Release Guidance on Detecting Active Directory Intrusions
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies have released joint guidance on identifying Active Directory compromises.
The post Five Eyes Agencies Release Guidance on Detecting Active Directory Intrusions appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Visa to Acquire Fraud Protection Firm Featurespace
Incubated at Cambridge University’s engineering department, Featurespace’s algorithmic-based solutions analyze transaction data to detect fraud cases.
The post Visa to Acquire Fraud Protection Firm Featurespace appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse
Meta fined more than $100 million by a European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving Facebook passwords.
The post Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse appeared first on SecurityWeek.