CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past yearsomething Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the worlds largest security cloud. billion AI/ML transactions in the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The department blamed a vendor working for the federal government for incorrectly calculating the financial aid formula, affecting more than 200,000 students. One glitch blocked parents without Social Security numbers from filling out the form. The PCs shipped with the Backdoor.Bladabindi malware, as well as RedLine Stealer.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Symantec said that the newly-discovered Daxin exhibits a previously unseen level of complexity, and it’s been targeting governments around the world for some time. The post Daxin: A Chinese-linked malware that is dangerous and nearly impossible to detect appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 21, 2022

The malware has been found in the French construction and government sectors and uses steganography, Tor proxy and package installer software, Proofpoint says. The post New Serpent backdoor malware targets French entities with unforeseen method appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Network World

AUGUST 27, 2024

The generative AI tool is called Project Cypress, and it was announced last year as a tech preview, says Umesh Mahajan, vice president and general manager for application networking and security at Broadcom, which completed its acquisition of VMware last November. The tool can also suggest remediations, but it won’t act on its own.

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Network World

JUNE 21, 2016

In the face of relentless attacks – via malware, DDOS and malicious email – the defenses that protect the nation’s most “high impact” systems are spotty at best and could leave important programs open to nefarious activities, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

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Network World

MAY 5, 2017

Over the past year, a group of attackers has managed to infect hundreds of computers belonging to government agencies with a malware framework stitched together from JavaScript code and publicly available tools. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Saudi Arabia's government agencies were hit with a cyberattack that security researchers are blaming on a worm-like malware that can wipe computer systems, destroying data. Several government bodies and vital installations suffered the attack, disrupting their servers, the country's Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

A tough-to-detect malware that attacks government and corporate computers has been upgraded, making it more aggressive in its mission to steal sensitive files, according to security firm InfoArmor. Last November, InfoArmor published details on GovRAT, a sophisticated piece of malware that’s designed to bypass antivirus tools.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 11, 2014

Tapping Global Threat Intelligence To Secure Enterprise Networks. Cyber Security Symposium. The legislation encourages threat information sharing between government and the private sector. CISA considerations for commercial and government entities. By Bob Gourley. For more and to register see: [link].

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2017

In as little as four hours, the bad guys can reverse engineer a software patch for an open-source content management system (CMS) and build an exploit capable of turning millions of websites into spammers, malware hosts or DDoS attackers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 2, 2022

Information security has been an intriguing part of our past, is a critical part of our present, and will be a defining factor in our future. The economics of security are clear: “There is no financial stability without cybersecurity,” writes Loretta J. To have a future requires mastering information security. Think, say, do.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 19, 2025

Holistic Identity: The New Cyber Battleground Organizations have traditionally focused on securing individual account credentials, but SpyClouds research indicates that cybercriminals have expanded their tactics beyond conventional account takeover. Consumer exposure averages 27 unique emails and 227 credential pairs per user.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The acquisition and this new round of funding support Invincea’s rapid growth across the globe, expansion into the small business sector, and further solidifies its position as the market leader in this game changing cyber-security segment. FAIRFAX, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 16, 2013) – Invincea, Inc.,

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Network World

AUGUST 1, 2016

Russian military networks and other critical infrastructure have been hit by tailor-made malware, according to government officials. Analysis of the attack showed that filenames, parameters and infection methods used in the malware are similar to those involved in other high-profile cyber-espionage operations around the world.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

trillion by 2025 — more than double what was spent in 202 As organizations amp up their digital transformation initiatives, which are critical for survival in today’s business climate, they must also consider how to modernize and migrate sensitive data and how it is managed and governed. Data Management

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CTOvision

APRIL 3, 2019

Read why Steve Ranger says that phishing attacks are more disruptive than ransomware, malware or hacking on ZDNet : Phishing and fake emails are the biggest security headache for business and among the hardest to tackle.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2013

The fact that more key sensors in ICS systems are found to be vulnerable is evidence of the inherent weaknesses in these systems and the need to secure them. Via Net Security, more here. Via ComputerWorld, more here. ” The size and import of a hub such as this one should create a very interesting bidding and proposal process.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella directed the company’s security team to boost a bounty program for AI and cloud bugs during one of Microsoft’s weekly Secure Future Initiative meetings. GeekWire File Photo) If security is really more important than everything else, will it be in the keynote? government officials.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

In late March when I got an unsettling message on my Gmail account: "Warning: Google may have detected government-backed attackers trying to steal your password." Google sends them out when it detects a "government-backed attacker" has attempted to hack an account through phishing or malware. Martyn Williams/IDGNS.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

By Bob Gourley We often highlight the importance of applying security controls to your enterprise. When you read of a government agency being penetrated or a corporation losing data I can almost always guarantee you that they have failed to implement and measure these controls. Malware Defenses. Application Software Security.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

It is true they have been wrong before, and it is a very American trait to be skeptical of government assessments. government departments and agencies, the FBI now has enough information to conclude that the North Korean government is responsible for these actions. government has previously linked directly to North Korea.

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Malware Analysis Government Network 348

Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M in new contracts for advanced cybersecurity projects for defense and federal government agencies in the areas of cloud-based advanced malware analysis, spear-phishing attacks against Android, and big data analytics for compromise detection.

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Forrester IT

MAY 15, 2017

Unless you have been living under a rock or possibly hiding in the mountains of Montana with a giant beard and eating way too many government issued MRE's you probably heard about the nuclear bomb of a ransomware attack that kicked off last week. cyber security. Data is the perimeter, defend it that way. Cyber Attacks. encryption.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 13, 2022

In a previous article , we talked about the need for organizations to secure data wherever it resides. The scope of this problem is serious enough that it has gotten the attention of the US government’s Department of Commerce, which released new guidelines for addressing cybersecurity supply chain risk in May 2022. .

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 31, 2025

If agents are compromised, attackers can use them to move laterally across the network, escalate their privileges to steal data, deploy malware and hijack critical internal systems. This may make managing AI agents easier in the short term, but it increases the long-term security risk. Machines, on the other hand, dont complain.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI is really a toolkit made up largely of machine learning and LLMs, many of which have been applied for over a decade to tractable problems like novel malware detection and fraud detection. Let’s dig into three aspects at the interface of cybersecurity and AI: the security of AI, AI in defense, and AI in offense.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 22, 2022

By Liia Sarjakoski, Principal Product Marketing Manager, 5G Security, for Palo Alto Network Security. Governments, organizations, and businesses are readily embracing transformation at the edge of mobile networks these days. Automation is vital for security to keep up with the dynamically changing 5G environment.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2013

By Bob Gourley SecureNinjaTV’s Alicia Webb continues our coverage of FEDcyber 2013 by speaking with Guidance Software’s Bob Greenberg about insider threat, vulnerabilities and malware attacks. The 3rd annual Government-Industry event drew over 300 industry professionals for a busy day of action-oriented discussions.

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Software Software Government Malware 259

Network World

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Fileless malware attacks, which were recently discovered in the networks of at least 140 banks, telecoms and governments, account for about 15% of known attacks today and have been around for years in different forms. A recent discovery of fileless malware was reported on Wednesday by researchers at Moscow-based Kaspersky Labs.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

By Charles Brooks Editor’s note: This post by Charles Brooks focuses on an area of importance to not just the federal enterprise but to the larger cyber security community. -bg. Recent Congressional Hearings have called attention to the need for better cooperation between government agencies and the private sector.

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Security Programming Wireless Resources 237

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Meanwhile, the narrowing air gap in industrial control systems (ICS) will propel operational technology (OT) security to the forefront necessitating robust and proactive measures. Data and AI governance will also be a key focus, ensuring the secure and ethical use of information. Exciting developments ahead!

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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Network World

MAY 4, 2017

The group, known in the security industry as Snake, Turla or Uroburos, has been active since at least 2007 and has been responsible for some of the most complex cyberespionage attacks. It targets government entities, intelligence agencies, embassies, military organizations, research and academic institutions and large corporations.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 3, 2024

For its 2023 Security Priorities report, Foundry surveyed 790 IT security workers to understand their projects and priorities. Printers are often not subject to the rigorous security measures routinely applied to computing devices; for example, complex passwords and rigorous patching and software update regimes.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Experts warn that DeepSeek, a generative AI developed in China, has failed multiple security tests, raising concerns about the risks for users. The Silicon Valley security provider AppSOC discovered significant vulnerabilities, including the ability to jailbreak the AI and generate malware. Members of the U.S.

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