New White House AI Initiatives Include AI Software-Vetting Event at DEF CON

The Biden administration outlined its plans to ensure responsible AI development — cyber-risk is a core element.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-brea...-con-event

Attackers Route Malware Activity Over Popular CDNs

One way to hide malicious activity is to make it look benign by blending in with regular traffic passing through content delivery networks (CDNs) and cloud service providers, according to a Netskope report.

https://www.darkreading.com/edge-threat-...pular-cdns

Apple Patches Bluetooth Flaw in AirPods, Beats

Users can check for the updated firmware version of their wireless headphones in the Bluetooth settings of their iPhone, iPad, or Mac devices.

https://www.darkreading.com/application-...pods-beats

Judge Spares Former Uber CISO Jail Time Over 2016 Data Breach Charges

Tell other CISO's "you got a break," judge says in handing down a three-year probation sentence to Joseph Sullivan.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-brea...ch-charges

Browser Isolation Adapts to Remote Work, Greater Cloud Usage

As browsers become the center of many workers' days, isolation technologies shift to protecting the extended enterprise.

https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/brow...loud-usage

Satori Unveils Universal Data Permissions Scanner, A Free Open-Source Tool that Shed

Addressing data access blindspots commonly faced by enterprises, data security leader launches the first open-source authorization analysis tool to provide universal visibility into data access permissions across multiple data stores.

https://www.darkreading.com/application-...horization

KnowBe4 Launches Password Kit to Celebrate World Password Day

KnowBe4 is offering a no-cost password kit to help end users practice good password hygiene and strengthen their defenses against social engineering.

https://www.darkreading.com/application-...ssword-day

New Android updates fix kernel bug exploited in spyware attacks


Android security updates released this month patch a high-severity vulnerability exploited as a zero-day to install commercial spyware on compromised devices. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...e-attacks/

New Android FluHorse malware steals your passwords, 2FA codes


A new Android malware called 'FluHorse' has been discovered, targeting users in Eastern Asia with malicious apps that imitate legitimate versions. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...2fa-codes/

The Week in Ransomware - May 5th 2023 - Targeting the public sector


This week's ransomware news has been dominated by a Royal ransomware attack on the City of Dallas that took down part of the IT infrastructure. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...ic-sector/