Google announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. This acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two…
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FBI: Free file converter sites and tools deliver malware
Malware peddlers are increasingly targeting users who are searching for free file converter services (websites) and tools, the FBI’s Denver Field Office has warned earlier this month. “To conduct this scheme, cyber criminals across the globe are using any type…
CISO Global launches AI-driven cloud security solution
CISO Global launched of CISO Edge, its next-generation AI-driven cloud security solution, now available to existing customers and channel partners. Built to meet the growing demand for enterprise-grade cybersecurity, CISO Edge delivers comprehensive cloud-first, hybrid, and remote security—ensuring organizations can…
How financial institutions can minimize their attack surface
In this Help Net Security interview, Sunil Mallik, CISO of Discover Financial Services, discusses cybersecurity threats for financial institutions. He also shares insights on balancing compliance with agility, lessons from regulatory audits, and Discover’s approach to risk management and workforce…
Hackers target AI and crypto as software supply chain risks grow
The growing sophistication of software supply chain attacks is driven by widespread flaws in open-source and third-party commercial software, along with malicious campaigns that specifically target AI and cryptocurrency development pipelines, according to a ReversingLabs report. According to ReversingLabs data,…
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How to encrypt and secure sensitive files on macOS
Encrypting files keeps sensitive data like personal details, finances, and passwords safe from attackers by making them unreadable to unauthorized users. Encryption also safeguards data in case of device loss or theft, preventing malicious actors from accessing or misusing the…
Cloudflare boosts defenses against future quantum threats
Cloudflare announced that it is expanding end-to-end support for post-quantum cryptography to its Zero Trust Network Access solution. Available immediately, organizations can securely route communications from web browsers to corporate web applications to gain immediate, end-to-end quantum-safe connectivity. By mid-2025,…
Bedrock Security’s metadata lake technology strengthens data security
Bedrock Security is declaring an end to data security without data visibility with the launch of its metadata lake technology — a centralized repository powering the patented Bedrock Platform. It provides continuous visibility across enterprise metadata by automatically cataloging all…
GitHub project maintainers targeted with fake security alert
A phishing campaign targeting GitHub account owners has been trying to scare them with a fake security alert into allowing a malicious OAuth app access to their account and repositories. The fake security alert from GitHub GitHub users have taken…