Angola’s Largest Telco Breaches Just Before IPO, Leaving Customers in the Dark Unitel, Angola’s dominant mobile operator, is still reeling from a cyberattack that crippled its services just hours before the company’s initial public offering (IPO). The attack, which occurred on July 28, caused widespread outages across Unitel’s networks, leaving customers without access to essential … Read more
**Critical Supply Chain Attack Exposes Organizations Worldwide** A sophisticated supply chain attack has compromised multiple organizations globally, delivering a backdoor via a Trojanized Windows Installer. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in QuickFox, a widely used software development kit (SDK) for creating custom Windows installers. The malicious activity, dubbed FDMTP (Flexible Delivery Mechanism for Trojans and Payloads), … Read more
A newly uncovered attack method, dubbed “Gemini Agent-to-Agent Attack,” has been found to exploit vulnerabilities in Google’s Agent Development Kit for Python, potentially leading to secret exposure and pull request poisoning. The discovery was made by Pillar Security, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in identifying and mitigating software vulnerabilities. The issue lies in the way … Read more
Obsidian Security Raises $85 Million in Funding, Valuation Reaches $1.1 Billion Cybersecurity firm Obsidian Security has secured a significant investment of $85 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to a whopping $1.1 billion. The company will use the funds to accelerate its expansion into agentic AI security, a rapidly growing area of … Read more
A new player is emerging in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) security. Zenity, a Tel Aviv-based company founded just five years ago, has secured $125 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to $180 million. This significant investment round was led by Norwest, with additional support from several prominent venture … Read more
**Attackers Use Email AI Assistants to Hijack Accounts, Researchers Warn** In a disturbing demonstration of the potential for email account compromise, researchers at Barracuda Networks have shown how attackers can use built-in AI assistants to hijack high-level accounts and execute sophisticated attacks. By exploiting the trust placed in these chatbots by their users, hackers can … Read more
CISO Conversations: Russ Kirby on Passion, Leadership, and Overcoming Burnout Russ Kirby is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience under his belt. As the global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ping Identity since 2023, he has had a storied career that spans roles in various large organizations, including Hewlett Packard … Read more
Zenity Secures $125 Million in Funding to Bolster AI Security Capabilities Zenity, an Israeli company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) security and governance, has raised a staggering $125 million in Series C funding. This significant investment brings Zenity’s total funds raised to a whopping $180 million, solidifying its position as a leader in the rapidly … Read more
Attackers Use Email AI Assistants to Hijack Accounts with Ease A chilling new threat has emerged in the world of cybersecurity, where attackers are exploiting the very tools designed to make our lives easier. Researchers at Barracuda Networks have demonstrated how email account hijackers can use built-in AI assistants to compromise even the most secure … Read more
Cybersecurity Professionals Reveal the Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Staying Passionate About Your Job Russ Kirby, a seasoned CISO with over two decades of experience, has shared his insights on what drives success in cybersecurity. In a conversation with SecurityWeek, Kirby credits his passion for the field as the key factor in avoiding burnout and achieving … Read more