Microsoft is revamping its Windows 11 operating system to align with the agentic AI era. This update will enable AI agents to manage tasks within the OS based on simple user commands. For instance, if a user wants to order a pizza online, the AI agent can open a web browser, search for a pizza…
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new security option called “Strict Account Settings” to help users who believe they’re at risk of cyber attacks. The feature, currently in testing through TestFlight, appears under Privacy > Advanced in the beta version of the app, according to WABetaInfo. Among the changes applied automatically are restrictions on…
The seized devices, described as “SIM servers,” were linked to a broader network believed to be operated by or connected to “nation-state” actors. US Secret Service dismantles telecom network with 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards near the UN General Assembly. Devices could have disabled mobile towers, blocked emergency dispatch, and texted the entire…
$330 Billion OT Cyber Risk impacting business at large OT networks under active attack due to critical RCE flaw Attackers are exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Erlang programming language’s Open Telecom Platform, widely used in OT networks and critical infrastructure. The flaw enables unauthenticated users to execute commands through SSH…
Accenture has announced the acquisition of Australian cyber security operator CyberCX, a move the company said will boost its security offerings in the Asia-Pacific region. “Client demand for cyber security services is accelerating as data and digital environments become increasingly connected and heightened threats are exposed across operational value chains, supply chains and the enterprise….
The five critical vulnerabilities were named “ReVault” by Talos, and are found in Broadcom’s ControlVault3 firmware, as well as associated Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) on a range of Dell business laptops. On June 13, Dell disclosed these vulnerabilities impacting Dell Pro, Latitude, and Precision laptop models. ControlVault3 is a hardware-based security module found in…
Alkem Labs a US based pharma company, disclosed a cybersecurity breach at a US subsidiary of Enzene Biosciences Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. The incident involved the compromise of business email accounts belonging to certain employees, resulting in the fraudulent transfer of funds. “We wish to inform you that our subsidiary Enzene Biosciences…
Microsoft has expanded its AI-driven Security Copilot with six proprietary AI agents to help security teams. The company is also working with partners to add five more third-party agents into the mix. The security agents will be available for preview next month. They are designed to autonomously triage and process phishing alerts, data loss alerts, prioritize critical incidents,…
A much-trumpeted deal between Microsoft and Group 42 in the Middle East and Africa could be quashed due to geopolitical concerns, as US policymakers raise questions about Group 42’s relationship with China, highlighting challenges US companies face in forging business ties in the region. Despite assurances from Group 42 that it is cutting all military…
AI Squared , a leading technology provider for integrating information into web-based business applications, announces its acquisition of the world’s number one open-source Reverse ETL (rETL) company, Multiwoven. With this acquisition, AI Squared furthers its commitment to helping organizations simplify the movement of data and AI insights into business applications. The acquisition of Multiwoven comes…
