Cloud cybersecurity firm Barracuda Networks Inc. today released a new report on the evolution of the malicious use of artificial intelligence, providing information about how AI is being used by attackers and to prevent attacks. The report is based on the analysis of 905 billion events from customers’ integrated network, cloud, email, endpoint and server security tools ...

An unknown advanced persistent threat group has been observed attacking organizations in Asia, particularly Hong Kong, using commercial software to deploy “backdoor” malware. Dubbed “CarderBee” by researchers at Symantec, the hacking group uses Cobra DocGuard Client, a software package designed to allow users to access and manage their Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act documents to gain ...

Enterprise network-as-a-service startup Nile Global Inc. today launched Nile DHCP, a fully cloud-hosted Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol service that simplifies and secures the dynamic connectivity crucial for modern business operations. Nile argues that legacy on-premises DHCP servers often create manual inefficiencies and security risks that burden information technology teams because of their complex network designs. Nile DHCP has ...

Aircon Air Freight Inc., which calls itself a gateway-as-a-service for the air cargo industry, announced today that it has raised $3.3 million in new funding to invest in deeper partnerships, global gateway expansion and artificial intelligence tech infrastructure. Founded in 2021, Aircon uses AI to identify opportunities across air freight shipments to maximize space and ...

Israeli software-as-a-service security platform startup Grip Security Ltd. announced today that it has raised $41 million in new funding to accelerate its growth trajectory, including expanding investment in go-to-market teams, research and development, operational functions and global expansion. Founded in 2021, Grip offers a SaaS security management platform that offers comprehensive visibility across all enterprise SaaS applications. The ...

Security automation startup Cerby Inc. today announced that it has raised $17 million in new funding to scale up its go-to-market efforts and invest more in generative artificial intelligence. Founded in 2020, Cerby offers an access management platform for nonstandard and disconnected applications. The platform harnesses the power of identity providers to remove the need for enterprise ...

Japanese watchmaker Seiko Group Corp. has been struck by a ransomware attack, with the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang claiming responsibility. The attack, officially described as a data breach, was disclosed by Seiko on Aug. 10 and is said to have taken place on July 28. According to Seiko, an unidentified party or parties gained unauthorized access to ...

Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube today published a set of artificial intelligence music principles and launched the YouTube Music AI Incubator, starting with artists and others from Universal Music Group N.V. YouTube’s AI music principles are claimed to be rooted in the service’s commitment to collaborate with the music industry alongside “bold and responsible innovation in the ...

Meta Platforms Inc. is planning to launch a web version of its Threads microblogging platform early in the coming week, according to a Wall Street Journal report today. Despite its limited features, Threads has regularly been referred to as a competitor to X Inc., formerly known as Twitter. Meta launched it with fanfare and a ...

Security researchers at ESET s.r.o. today warned of a new mass-spreading phishing campaign actively targeting Zimbra account user credentials. First detected in April, the ongoing campaign is targeting a variety of small and medium businesses and governmental entities. The largest number of targets recorded so far have been among users in Poland, but other European and ...