Month: December 2024
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
Read moreThe Worst Hacks of 2024
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
Read moreYou Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000
AI voice cloning and deepfakes are supercharging scams. One method to protect your loved ones and yourself is to create secret code words to verify someone’s identity in real time.
Read moreThe Invisible Russia-Ukraine Battlefield
Credit to Author: Justin Ling| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000
In Russia’s war against Ukraine, electronic warfare, including signal-jamming, anti-drone weapons, and innovative protections for critical military systems, has become a key piece of the conflict.
Read moreMystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman, Andrew Couts| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America.
Read moreFoundry study highlights the benefits of a unified security platform in new e-book
Credit to Author: Rob Lefferts| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
Microsoft commissioned Foundry to conduct a study to understand the current state of threat protection. Read the new e-book for research-driven insights into a unified security platform.
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Read moreMicrosoft Defender for Cloud named a Leader in Frost Radar™ for CNAPP for the second year in a row!
Credit to Author: Mona Thaker| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud security, Microsoft continues to assert its dominance with its comprehensive and innovative solutions. The Frost Radar™: Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, 2024 report underscores Microsoft’s leadership in both – the innovation and growth index, highlighting several key strengths that set it apart from the competition. Frost and Sullivan states in […]
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Read moreAgile Business, agile security: How AI and Zero Trust work together
Credit to Author: Mark Simos| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000
We recently published a new whitepaper that examines the security challenges and opportunities from generative AI.
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Read moreOur Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids
The personal information of children is leaked by trusted institutions which can lead to identity fraud and identity theft
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