Network Security

New AI Threats Emerge as FraudGPT Creator Unleashes DarkBERT and DarkBART

New AI-powered cybercrime tools suggest that the capability of AI hacking tools may be evolving rapidly. The creator of FraudGPT, and potentially also WormGPT, is actively developing the next generation of cybercrime chatbots with much more advanced capabilities. Daniel Kelley, a reformed black hat hacker and researcher at cybersecurity firm SlashNext, posed as a potential […]

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August 4, 2023
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Funding for Cybersecurity Startups Plunges – But Some Still Get Deals

Cybersecurity startups had been pretty resilient despite the downturn in venture capital funding, but that run has ended in recent months. Venture investments in cybersecurity startups in the second quarter plunged 63% to $1.6 billion, according to data from Crunchbase. Funding was down 40% sequentially from the first quarter, and was the lowest since the […]

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July 28, 2023
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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. A memorial will be held August 1 in Las Vegas. Once dubbed “the world’s most wanted hacker” after his youthful exploits […]

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July 21, 2023
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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Here we’ll discuss how to perform a successful vulnerability scan, some key factors to consider when conducting a vulnerability scan, and distinctions between vulnerability scanning and vulnerability assessment. 10 Steps of a Vulnerability Scan […]

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July 20, 2023
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