This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…
A recent investigation has uncovered alarming findings regarding a dataset utilized for training large language models (LLMs). This dataset reportedly contains close to 12,000 live secrets, including credentials capable of authenticating access to various services. This discovery raises significant concerns about the risks associated with hard-coded credentials. Organizations face heightened…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Also: Netskope’s High-Stakes IPO, How AI Sovereignty Threatens Our Shared Reality Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • August 29, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Chris Riotta, and Michael Novinson This week’s update features a discussion among four editors from ISMG…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Oregon Man Charged for Operating DDoS Attack Service Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • August 20, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Federal authorities have charged a 22-year-old from Oregon for operating a sophisticated, on-demand distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack service known as “Rapper Bot.” Prosecutors allege that the service…
This week in cybersecurity has shed light on critical vulnerabilities and significant criminal activity affecting major organizations. Precision is paramount in this field; minor oversights can cascade into enormous security breaches. In this context, notable incidents underline systemic issues, such as reliance on outdated tools, sluggish risk responses, and a…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Experts Investigate AI Model Reasoning and Its Implications Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • July 16, 2025 AI researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and others advocate for deeper exploration of chain-of-thought monitoring. (Image: Shutterstock) As artificial intelligence models articulate what they…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Analysts Warn White House Chip Policy Reversal Poses Risks to US AI Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 15, 2025 President Trump has reportedly lifted restrictions on certain chip exports to China that were initiated in 2022. (Image: Shutterstock) President Donald Trump’s…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development New LLM from German Consultancy Aims for Cost Efficiency While Maintaining Reasoning Capabilities Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • July 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, a Munich-based firm, TNG Technology Consulting, has unveiled an innovative large…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chinese AI Application Encounters Privacy Concerns in Europe Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A German data protection authority has mandated that Apple and Google remove the Chinese-developed DeepSeek AI application from their app marketplaces.…
