Cybersecurity Update: Silk Typhoon Shifts Tactics in Espionage Operations Recent observations by Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveal a significant change in the operational strategies of the espionage group known as Silk Typhoon, also referred to as HAFNIUM. This Chinese-backed organization, recognized for its advanced technical capabilities, is increasingly leveraging commonly utilized…
In a significant shift in U.S. cybersecurity strategy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed U.S. Cyber Command to cease offensive cyber operations against Russia. This decision appears to be part of a broader diplomatic effort aimed at fostering negotiations concerning Ukraine. The U.S. administration’s concession to Russia comes amidst a…
Webinar: Effective Management of Sustainability Data – A Critical Approach for Organizations Organizations today face an increasing need to manage sustainability data in a manner that is not only accurate and secure but also compliant with various regulations. In an upcoming live webinar, industry leaders Stibo Systems and Microsoft are…
Upcoming Live Webinar Focuses on Strengthening Microsoft Environments Against Email Breaches In an ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a live webinar is poised to address a pressing concern: protecting Microsoft environments from sophisticated email hacking techniques. Titled "Augmenting Microsoft to Defeat the Email Hacker Playbook," this session aims to equip…
Microsoft has launched a legal initiative against Storm-2139, a cybercriminal organization exploiting vulnerabilities in its Azure AI infrastructure. This group has been linked to a scheme known as LLMjacking, which involves the unauthorized hijacking of Large Language Models (LLMs) facilitated by the theft of Application Programming Interface (API) keys. These…
Gartner’s First-Ever Ranking of Cyber-Physical Security Vendors Highlights a Shift in Market Dynamics In a comprehensive new report by Gartner, the cyber-physical security landscape has been significantly illuminated, spotlighting the leading vendors within this niche sector. Not only have traditional players like Microsoft entered the fray, but dedicated operational technology…
New Approach Focuses on Enhancing AI Model Efficiency Rather than Size Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Historically, the prevailing belief was that increasing the computational resources devoted to artificial intelligence models would lead to substantial performance gains. This assumption rested on the idea that improvements would…
Microsoft’s Copilot tool continues to access sensitive data despite the company’s efforts to restrict its use of removed resources from GitHub. A recent investigation by Lasso has uncovered that Microsoft’s attempts to limit access to a specialized Bing interface—which had previously been available at cc.bingj.com—have proven inadequate. Notably, while public…
In the mid-2010s, Alex Zenla, while delving into internet-of-things (IoT) security, identified a significant issue. The limited processing power of IoT devices hindered their ability to implement cloud-based security measures effectively, unlike traditional PCs and servers equipped with advanced processors. This disparity left many embedded devices directly connected to local…
