An automated license-plate-recognition (ALPR) system in Nashville, Tennessee, has come under scrutiny after a security researcher revealed significant vulnerabilities that expose vast amounts of live vehicle data. Over a brief span of 20 minutes, the ALPR system captured photographs and detailed information of nearly 1,000 vehicles, including various makes and…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Cyber Defense Agency Aims to Strengthen Protections Against Chinese Intrusion Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 3, 2025 A final rule from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency concludes a Biden administration initiative to limit the bulk transfer of Americans’ data to adversary nations including China. (Image:…
Ransomware: A Historical Overview and Its Evolution Ransomware, a malicious software category designed to deny access to a system or to seize data until a ransom is paid, has undergone significant transformation since its origins. Emerging from simple exploits in the 1980s, it has escalated into a widespread global menace,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Critics Argue OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Status Threatens Security Obligations Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI’s initiative to transition into a for-profit organization is facing significant backlash from industry competitors and advocates for artificial intelligence safety.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development 2025 Expected to Mark a Pragmatic Shift in AI Approaches Across Industries Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 30, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As we approach 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is poised for significant transformation, moving away from the experimental…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Regulations Aim to Protect Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries David Perera (@daveperera) • December 27, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has finalized a set of regulations that will restrict the bulk transfer of sensitive data regarding Americans to foreign nations, particularly China and…
Cybersecurity Breaches in 2024: A Year of Alarming Vulnerabilities and Evolving Threats In 2024, the field of cybersecurity became a focal point as noted cases of unprecedented sophistication and destructive capability emerged, emphasizing the vulnerabilities present in our rapidly digitalizing world. High-profile incidents, ranging from ransomware assaults that incapacitated essential…
AI-Driven Security Operations in API Protection: Insights from Salt Security’s CEO Roey Eliyahu In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the necessity for robust API security has never been more pressing. Roey Eliyahu, co-founder and CEO of Salt Security, highlighted the shortcomings of traditional API security methods, which often require extensive…
Scammers continue to escalate their tactics, with fraudsters and cybercriminals extracting billions from unsuspecting individuals each year. The types of scams are diverse and evolving, with romance fraud, business email compromise, investment schemes, and sextortion among the numerous methods used to exploit victims. As the landscape of these threats shifts,…
