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VASA-1: Microsoft’s new AI is a deepfake horror scenario

22. April, 2024 - 05:07

Microsoft Research Asia recently presented an artificial intelligence called VASA-1, which is able to generate highly realistic deepfake videos from a single photo and an audio clip.

Efficient security strategy

Risk-based vulnerability management

07. May, 2024 - 05:38

Even the strongest IT system is only as strong as its weakest security vulnerability. Unfortunately, the number of such vulnerabilities is constantly increasing – in fact, it has more than tripled in the last ten years.

EU push

What do the new NIS2 requirements mean in concrete terms?

18. May, 2024 - 05:48

At a time when cyber threats are bigger and more sophisticated than ever, the European Union (EU) has taken an important step towards strengthening its digital defenses with the introduction of the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2).

IDaaS-Plattform

Entrust: AI-powered security solution combats deepfakes and phishing attacks

21. May, 2024 - 15:28

Entrust announces the expansion of its portfolio: The Identity as a Service (IDaaS) platform will integrate identity verification and identity and access management into a single solution to combat deepfakes, phishing, account takeover attacks and other threats.

Study

NIS2: Companies expect punctual implementation despite uncertainties

04. June, 2024 - 05:12

A new study by Zscaler examines the current state of implementation of NIS 2. The results of a survey of 875 IT executives in Europe show a discrepancy between the confidence of European organizations to achieve compliance with the regulations and the understanding of the requirements.

Strategy, opportunities and risks of the digital transformation

Microsoft’s rise to cybersecurity giant

03. June, 2025 - 09:35

Through targeted acquisitions, massive investments in AI and the clever linking of cloud services with security solutions, the Group is conquering a market that was traditionally dominated by specialists. This development promises companies cost benefits and simplified management – but at the same time raises questions about dependencies and

Thousands of SAP applications at risk

Critical security vulnerability discovered in SAP NetWeaver

28. April, 2025 - 10:04

Security experts have identified a serious security vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver that allows unauthorized access to company systems. The vulnerability became known in April 2025 and specifically affects the Visual Composer component of SAP Java systems.

Rethinking security strategy

How to do security by design right

17. April, 2025 - 08:37

The days when cyber security was an afterthought are over. The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EU’s new Product Liability Directive make it clear: software must be secure from the outset. “Security by design” is thus turning from a buzzword into a survival strategy. Cycode shows how

Nationwide cyber attack in the USA

Zero Day on Netflix: How realistic is the series?

12. March, 2025 - 10:04

The series Zero Day deals with the current cyber threat landscape and addresses the consequences of a large-scale cyberattack in the USA. For exactly one minute, electricity, mobile networks, server systems, traffic control systems, and air traffic control systems fail simultaneously across the entire country. The attack costs over

Study by Naoris Protocol

Web3 as a lifeline against quantum computer threats

07. February, 2025 - 12:29

A recent global study by Naoris Protocol shows: Most IT directors do not believe their companies are adequately prepared for the threats posed by quantum computing. At the same time, 83 percent consider decentralized systems to be more secure than traditional centralized cybersecurity solutions.

Definition, tasks and salary

What is a CSO? All information about the Chief Security Officer

01. February, 2025 - 12:47

Cyber attacks, data theft and physical threats affect companies on a daily basis. That’s why the role of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is more important than ever. But what exactly is behind this title?

Falsified reality

Deepfakes: the biggest threat to our digital identity

10. December, 2024 - 08:55

Everyone has heard or read about them, and some people may even have fallen for them: Deepfakes are increasingly blurring the boundaries between reality and fiction and pose a significant threat to the reliability of our digital identity.

Ubuntu Server

Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu standard component “needrestart”

20. November, 2024 - 11:28

Researchers from the Qualys Threat Research Unit have discovered five vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu standard component “needrestart”. The vulnerabilities allow local privilege escalation (LPE) on affected systems.

Interview

Zero Trust: Who invented it?

06. November, 2024 - 10:07

Ulrich Parthier, Publisher of it security, spoke with John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist at Illumio and Founder of Zero Trust, about Zero Trust and its role in the face of current cyber threats.

Winners honored at "it-sa 2024"

Presentation of the it security Awards 2024

22. October, 2024 - 16:27

The winners of the it security Awards 2024 have been announced. They were awarded in the categories Management Security, Internet/Web Security, Cloud Security and IAM. The following manufacturers were honored: Abstract Security, Lasso Security, BxC-Consulting and Nokod Security.

VASA-1: Microsoft’s new AI is a deepfake horror scenario

Risk-based vulnerability management

What do the new NIS2 requirements mean in concrete terms?

Entrust: AI-powered security solution combats deepfakes and phishing attacks

NIS2: Companies expect punctual implementation despite uncertainties

Microsoft’s rise to cybersecurity giant

Critical security vulnerability discovered in SAP NetWeaver

How to do security by design right

Zero Day on Netflix: How realistic is the series?

Web3 as a lifeline against quantum computer threats

What is a CSO? All information about the Chief Security Officer

Deepfakes: the biggest threat to our digital identity

Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu standard component “needrestart”

Zero Trust: Who invented it?

Presentation of the it security Awards 2024

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