cyber

Noida International University collaborates with IBM to introduce B.Tech Cyber Security Program

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Noida International University collaborates with IBM to introduce B.Tech Cyber Security Program

Noida International University (NIU) has joined forces with IBM Innovation Centre for Education (IBM ICE) to enrich technology education by focusing on strategic skill development for students. This partnership aims to revolutionize the educational landscape at NIU by offering cutting-edge, industry-relevant education. The alliance with IBM ICE and Trans Neuron Technologies Pvt Ltd is expected … Read more

A Chinese cyber threat actor takes advantage of a Cisco zero-day vulnerability.

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A Chinese cyber threat actor takes advantage of a Cisco zero-day vulnerability.

A cyberespionage group called “Velvet Ant,” believed to be aligned with China, recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Nexus devices. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20399, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected device. According to Sygnia researchers, this exploit led to the deployment of custom malware that enabled remote … Read more

ASD Signs Agreement with Amazon Web Services for High-Level Classified Cloud Services – Australian Cyber Security Magazine

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ASD Signs Agreement with Amazon Web Services for High-Level Classified Cloud Services – Australian Cyber Security Magazine

The Australian government has allocated A$2 billion over the next ten years to enhance the country’s cyber capabilities. This investment comes after the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a top-secret cloud for the government. The purpose-built sovereign cloud will cater to national intelligence and defense agencies, hosting sensitive … Read more

IBM and Microsoft Expand Cyber Partnership for Enhanced Cloud Security

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IBM and Microsoft Expand Cyber Partnership for Enhanced Cloud Security

Businesses are increasingly focusing on AI and hybrid cloud technologies, but there is a growing concern about protecting data from cyber attacks. To address this issue, IBM Consulting has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity services and modernize security operations. By combining expertise and tools, the companies aim to leverage the cloud to safeguard data … Read more

Market Updates on MSSP Providers: Rapid7, Noetic Cyber, IBM, Microsoft

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Market Updates on MSSP Providers: Rapid7, Noetic Cyber, IBM, Microsoft

MSSP Alert provides daily updates on news, analysis, and discussions in the world of MSSPs, MSPs, and cybersecurity. In today’s market news: 1. Rapid7 is set to acquire Noetic Cyber, a leader in cyber asset attack surface management. This acquisition is expected to enhance Rapid7’s cybersecurity solutions by providing greater visibility into both internal and … Read more

Google awards UTEP $1 million grant to enhance cyber security in the Borderland area

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has received a $1 million grant from the Google Cybersecurity Clinic Fund to establish the UTEP Miners Cybersecurity Clinic. This clinic will focus on boosting cybersecurity efforts in the border community through curriculum and student development, as well as outreach events to increase awareness of cybersecurity threats. … Read more

Introducing Agentless Backup for Azure Virtual Machines in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

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Introducing Agentless Backup for Azure Virtual Machines in Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud

The popularity of public cloud services has soared in recent years, with Microsoft Azure emerging as a prominent choice for businesses worldwide. As more organizations transition their workloads to Azure, the need to secure and maintain these environments becomes increasingly important. Managed service providers (MSPs) are tasked with ensuring the safety of their customers’ data … Read more

Chinese cyber espionage group leveraging zero-day attacks on Fortinet and VMware

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Chinese cyber espionage group leveraging zero-day attacks on Fortinet and VMware

A recent report by Mandiant has revealed that a China-linked cyber espionage actor known as UNC3886 has been exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware devices. This threat actor has been using multiple persistence mechanisms to maintain access to compromised environments, including network devices, hypervisors, and virtual machines. The attacks orchestrated by UNC3886 have … Read more

New threat of money-stealing malware targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, cyber experts caution

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New threat of money-stealing malware targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, cyber experts caution

Cyber experts have issued a warning about sophisticated new malware that mimics Google Chrome and Microsoft applications, potentially leading to financial theft from device owners. Online protection company Proofpoint has detected an ongoing malicious campaign involving cybercriminals utilizing new and creative attack methods. The malware poses as fake updates for internet browsers like Chrome and … Read more

Nutanix Enhances Cyber Resilience with Increased Ransomware Detection and Recovery Speed

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Nutanix Enhances Cyber Resilience with Increased Ransomware Detection and Recovery Speed

Nutanix recently announced new features in the Nutanix Cloud Platform to strengthen cyber resilience against ransomware attacks on unstructured data. These features, available in Nutanix Data Lens and Nutanix Unified Storage solutions, allow organizations to detect a threat, defend against further damage, and initiate a 1-click recovery process within 20 minutes of exposure. With ransomware … Read more