Amazon’s Controversial Change to Echo’s Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon
Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities.
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UK’s Request to Keep Apple Privacy Case Secret Rejected
The U.K.’s Home Secretary claimed that publishing details about the appeal would be prejudicial to national security, but judges disagreed.
Cloud security gains overshadowed by soaring storage fees
Storage fees in general (e.g., API calls, operations, data access) comprise 49% of an average user’s service bill, compared to the actual stored capacity, according to a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. Nearly all organizations globally have experienc…
New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance
Google Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities.
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Hackers Exploit ‘Any/Any’ Communication Configurations in Cloud Services to Host Malware
Recent research by Veriti has uncovered a disturbing trend in cybersecurity: malicious actors are increasingly leveraging cloud infrastructure to distribute malware and operate command-and-control (C2) servers. This shift in tactics presents significan…
Microsoft Warns of Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploiting Cloud Services to Attack IT Supply Chain
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a significant shift in tactics by Silk Typhoon, a Chinese espionage group, now targeting common IT solutions such as remote management tools and cloud applications for initial access. This well-resourced and…
Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor.
Aryon Security Debuts With Platform to Prevent Cloud Misconfigurations
Misconfigurations are the cause of most cloud breaches. Aryon is on a mission to prevent them.
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CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks
Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.
Google Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS
Google Cloud has unveiled a critical cybersecurity upgrade: quantum-safe digital signatures via its Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), now available in preview. This move aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST…