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Canada Urges Cyber Defenders to Strengthen Edge Device Security

Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: Canada, Geo-Specific Canadian Cyber Agency Raises Alarm Over Increasing Chinese Cyber Threats Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has issued a critical advisory for cyberdefenders to enhance their security measures in light of escalating Chinese cyberattacks, particularly…

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CyberAvengers: Iranian Saboteurs Targeting Global Water and Gas Infrastructure

In an escalating series of cyber confrontations, the hacking collective known as CyberAv3ngers has engaged in retaliatory operations against Iranian adversaries, reflecting a tit-for-tat dynamic that underscores a growing threat landscape. This initial wave of CyberAv3ngers hacking, both real and fabricated, is believed to be a response to aggressive actions…

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MDR and EDR Markets Experience Surge in M&A Activity Amid Intensifying Competition

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Vendors Consolidate Endpoint, Managed Offerings to Combat Major Industry Players Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The competitive dynamics among Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service…

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Five Eyes Issues Guidance for Securing Edge Devices

Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Guidance Aimed at Enhancing Rapid Compromise Detection for Enterprises Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity, the Five Eyes intelligence coalition has released a set of minimum security requirements aimed at edge device vendors.…

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Nation-State Actors Capitalize on Gemini AI Application

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Google Identifies Iranian and Chinese Threat Groups as Most Active Users of AI Tools Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent disclosures from Google reveal that Iranian and Chinese threat actors are leveraging the company’s artificial intelligence…

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Addressing Vulnerability Lags Exploited by Salt Typhoon

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Target Unpatched Microsoft, Sophos, Fortinet, and Ivanti Products Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in the telecommunications networks of the U.S. and…

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