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How Shift Left Security Can Improve Your Software Development and Security Posture Part 1 of 3
Cybersecurity is a vital aspect of software development, especially in the cloud era where applications are exposed to various threats and vulnerabilities. However, traditional approaches to cybersecurity often involve testing and securing the code at the end of the development cycle, which can result in delays, costs, and risks. To address these challenges, a new…
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Ex-Uber Security Chief Receives Probation and Community Service for Concealing 2016 Data Breach
In a landmark case, Joe Sullivan, former chief security officer at Uber, was sentenced to three years’ probation and 200 hours of community service on Thursday for covering up a 2016 cyberattack and obstructing a federal investigation. This marks the first time a security executive has faced criminal charges for mishandling a data breach, causing…
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Suspected Cyberattack on Aetna Vendor May Impact Members’ Personal Data in Maine
Cyberattack on Aetna’s Third-Party Vendor Raises Concerns for Members’ Personal Data Security Aetna Insurance has reported a suspected cyberattack on a third-party vendor, NationsBenefits, which could potentially impact the personal data of some of its members, including those residing in Maine. NationsBenefits provides hearing and flex card benefits to a subset of Aetna members. In…
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Samsung Bans Employee Use of AI Programs Like ChatGPT Following Sensitive Data Leak
Samsung has issued a ban on employees using artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT after a data leak exposed sensitive company codes, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. The leak occurred when some staff members reportedly uploaded confidential code information to ChatGPT, raising concerns about the potential exposure of uploaded data to other…
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Apple Introduces Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple has announced the introduction of Rapid Security Responses, a new software release strategy aimed at improving the security of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. These releases will deliver important security improvements between standard software updates, addressing issues such as vulnerabilities in the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other critical system…
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Google Rolls Out Passwordless Passkeys for Google Accounts Across All Platforms
The new passkey solution aims to offer enhanced security while eliminating the need for traditional passwords. Google has started implementing passwordless passkeys across Google Accounts on all platforms, following the addition of passkey support to its Chrome browser five months ago. Passkeys, supported by the FIDO Alliance, provide a more secure method for signing in…
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Baldor Specialty Foods Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach Impacting Over 13,000 Customers
Baldor Specialty Foods, a prominent food service company, is facing a class-action lawsuit following a significant data breach that compromised the personal identifiable information (PII) of over 13,800 individuals. The lawsuit, filed by Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of failing…
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Malverposting Campaign – Hijacking Reputable Business Profiles and Abusing Ad Networks
This evolving data-stealing campaign abuses advertisement networks and services, such as sponsored posts on Facebook, to distribute malware and scams, impacting legitimate businesses and users. Guardio, a cybersecurity firm that monitors and protects against online threats, has observed a significant increase in “Malverposting” – social media-delivered threats that gain traction using paid promotion. In other…
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Google’s Ongoing Battle Against Bad Apps and Bad Actors in 2022
Google Play Protect, Google’s comprehensive security solution, continues to safeguard billions of Android devices and users by scanning billions of installed apps daily, protecting against threats like malware and unwanted software. In 2022, Google made significant strides in maintaining the safety of Google Play, preventing the publication of 1.43 million policy-violating apps, combating malicious developers…
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ChatGPT Returns to Italy as OpenAI Meets Privacy Regulations
OpenAI addresses Italian data protection authority’s concerns and enhances user privacy and age verification San Francisco-based OpenAI announced on Friday that its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, is now available again in Italy. The company has met the demands of Italian regulators, who had temporarily blocked the AI software over privacy concerns. OpenAI stated that it…
