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A new report released by software-as-a-service bot protection startup DataDome SAS today has found that about two in three U.S. websites are unprotected against simple bot attacks. The finding came from DataDome’s U.S. Bot Security report, which tested over 9,500 of the largest U.S.-based websites …
Lacework introduces generative AI assistant to enhance cloud security operations
Cloud security company Lacework Inc. today announced a new generative artificial intelligence assistant that provides context to investigate and remediate proactive and reactive alerts. Designed to give enterprise customers a new way to engage with the company’s platform, Lacework Assistive AI is said to meet analysts at …
Showing signs of a resurgence, pre-seed investment market defies broader downturn
A new report released today by early-stage venture capital fund Forum Ventures LLC has found a slight resurgence in the pre-seed investment market even as late-stage venture capital investments continue to grapple with a broader downturn. The Forum Ventures’ second annual State …
Skyhawk’s new Continuous Proactive Protection uses AI as an autonomous purple team
Cloud detection and response company Skyhawk Security (CNP) Ltd. today announced a new artificial intelligence-based autonomous purple team for continuous proactive protection. Announced at the annual AWS re:Invent 2023 conference, Skyhawk’s new Continuous Proactive Protection product uses AI as an autonomous purple …
Report reveals overreliance on AI coding tools among developers despite security concerns
A new report released today by cybersecurity startup Snyk Ltd. has delved into artificial intelligence coding and found that as AI coding assistants have achieved widespread adoption among developers, many place far too much trust in the security of code suggested, despite concerns about …
BlackBerry report reveals 70% surge in cyberattacks, financial sector most affected
A new threat intelligence report released today by BlackBerry Ltd. has found a substantial increase in cyberattacks and an increasing diversification of attacks and types of tools deployed to bypass defensive controls. The report was based on 3.3 million cyberattacks BlackBerry intercepted …
AWS enhances AI services with foundation model capabilities for improved performance
Amazon Web Services Inc. today announced a range of new artificial intelligence service capabilities that are enhanced using foundation models. Announced at the annual re:Invent 2023 conference, the enhanced capabilities include Amazon Transcribe now offering FM-powered language support and AI-enhanced call analytics, …
Alleged GE hack raises concerns about US national security
General Electric Co. has allegedly been hacked, and the hacker is offering stolen data, including Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency documents for sale on a hacking forum, raising national security concerns. The hacker behind the alleged hack goes by the name of “IntelBroker” …
Zscaler shares drop over spending concerns despite solid earnings and outlook
Shares in Zscaler Inc. fell more than 6% in late trading today on concerns about increased spending despite the cloud security company delivering beats in its latest quarter and issuing a better-than-expected earnings outlook. For its fiscal first quarter that ended Oct. …
Veracode unveils new DAST Essentials and GitHub app at AWS re:Invent
Application security company Veracode Inc. today announced several new product features that integrate security into the software development lifecycle and drive the adoption of application security techniques in the environments where developers work. Announced at the annual AWS re:Invent 2023 conference in …