Defense Tech companies that seek to maximize their chances of winning government contracts must understand current and future cybersecurity requirements. Specifically, they need to know that there are existing Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that mandate NIST SP…
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NSA asks iPhone users to use flap covers to banish privacy concerns
National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States, primarily known for its intelligence-gathering and surveillance activities in the name of national security, is increasingly turning its focus to providing security guidance for mobile users—particularly those with Apple devices. This initiative…
Can Smartwatches Be Targeted by Cyber Attacks?
Smartwatches have rapidly gained popularity due to their convenience, health-tracking capabilities, and seamless connectivity with smartphones and other devices. However, as these wearable gadgets become more advanced, they also become an attractive target for cybercriminals. The question arises: can smartwatches…
Insider Threat Program Modernization: Trends, Technologies, and Whole-Person Risk Assessment
Insider threat management remains a top priority for organizations as insider incidents rise. Insider threats encompass a broad spectrum of malicious activities, from data theft and espionage to fraud and workplace violence. To counter these risks, organizations are enhancing their…
Taiwan bans DeepSeek AI and Meta warns its insider threats
Taiwan bans DeepSeek Chatbot of China Taiwan has officially imposed a ban on the use of DeepSeek, an AI-powered chatbot developed by a Chinese startup, within government organizations and entities responsible for critical infrastructure. However, the restriction does not extend…
SpyCloud Pioneers the Shift to Holistic Identity Threat Protection
Austin, TX, USA, 4th February 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SpyCloud Pioneers the Shift to Holistic Identity Threat Protection appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the original article: SpyCloud Pioneers the Shift to…
WhatsApp users targeted by Paragon Spyware
After the Israeli company NSO Group developed the Pegasus spyware, users of WhatsApp have now become the targets of another spyware, this time created by the Israeli firm Paragon. In the previous instance, multiple entities acquired Pegasus, originally designed for…
Considerations while choosing a cybersecure database for Generative AI
As Generative AI continues to revolutionize industries by creating novel content such as text, images, and even code, it is crucial to ensure that the databases used to store the vast amounts of data feeding these systems are secure. Given…
New Research from Incogni Ranks Top 238 AI-Powered Google Chrome Extensions by Privacy Risk
41% Collect Sensitive Data Ranging from Credit Card Info to Passwords, Putting Tens of Millions at Risk of Identity Theft Incogni, a leading data privacy provider, today issued a comprehensive new study analyzing the privacy risks posed by 238 AI-powered Google…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World: Insights and Strategies from Black Duck’s BSIMM15 Report
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and with mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and more complex software supply chains, organizations are realizing they must adopt a proactive strategy to attain true cyber resiliency. Recognizing that traditional cybersecurity protocols no…