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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.

Comment

Deepfakes: companies arm themselves against sophisticated AI attacks

21. August, 2024 - 16:01

Current data shows that the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrime is seen as an increasingly serious risk. Companies are therefore increasingly shifting their focus from reactive defense to preventive security.

Digital self-defense

Major sporting events in 2024: a playing field for cyber criminals

19. August, 2024 - 05:43

Major events in 2024 bring joy to sports fans, but also cyber risks. The summer of sport was therefore not just a festival for fans, but also a playground for digital threats.

Responsibility shifted

How Microsoft is abusing the CrowdStrike outage to its advantage

13. August, 2024 - 10:22

After Microsoft initially refrained from publicly commenting on the global IT security debacle on July 19, 2024, the Wall Street Journal published an accusation against the European Commission just a few days later: it was not CrowdStrike, but the EU itself that was primarily responsible for the world’s largest

Defined cybersecurity measures

NIS2 is coming – what do companies need to do now?

08. August, 2024 - 12:23

The new version of the EU NIS Directive not only increases the minimum requirements for cyber security, it also affects significantly more companies than before. What measures should companies take now?

The introduction of the Human Risk OS

Human risk management – the next level of cyber security

07. August, 2024 - 05:02

Safety awareness and training are essential for a proactive safety culture. With SoSafe’s fully integrated human risk management solution, safety managers can holistically identify, prioritize and effectively reduce human safety risks.

Comment

5 steps to more OT cyber security and NIS2

06. August, 2024 - 12:11

The digitalization of industry has made critical infrastructures a popular target for cyber attacks. The potentially devastating damage to both companies and society makes the topic of cyber security increasingly relevant for legislators.

The Future of Cybersecurity

How AI and Machine Learning Are Transforming Threat Detection

22. July, 2024 - 15:30

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, traditional methods of threat detection and prevention are no longer sufficient.

Commentary

Google Chrome distrusts Entrust: What companies can do now

10. July, 2024 - 11:29

At the end of June, Google announced that its Chrome browser would no longer trust Entrust for issuing new TLS certificates. The provider explained its decision in this blog post.

GitHub, Gitlab and Bitbucket affected

Vulnerability in Leading Source Code Management Systems

09. July, 2024 - 11:32

Aqua Security, a provider in the field of Cloud Native Security, publishes a new study showing how secret data such as login credentials, API tokens, and passkeys from organizations can remain openly accessible for years in the Git-based infrastructure of most source code management systems (SCMs).