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NEWS ANALYSIS Q&A: The early going of Generative AI and LLMs impacting cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

The art of detecting subtle anomalies, predicting emergent vulnerabilities and remediating novel cyber-attacks is becoming more refined, day by day. Resecurity most recently unveiled Context AI , a new service that enriches threat intelligence, enhances analyst workflows and speeds up decision-making across security operations.

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Two hacker groups attacked Russian banks posing as the Central Bank of Russia

Security Affairs

A spear-phishing campaign set up to look like it was carried out by the Central Bank is a relatively widespread vector of attack among cyber criminals; it has been used by groups such as Buhtrap, Anunak , Cobalt , and Lurk. In March 2016, for example, cybercriminals sent phishing emails from info@fincert.net. About Silence.

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Cobalt Strike Enabled Cyberattacks Skyrocket

SecureWorld News

By 2016, Proofpoint observed Cobalt being used by threat actors. In December 2020, the Cobalt Strike Beacon was discovered to be one of the tools Russian-based threat actors used in the SolarWinds hack. Cobalt Strike is also appealing to threat actors for its inherent obfuscation. Cobalt Strike background.

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Cyber Security in Banking: Threats, Solutions & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Cyber attacks or data breaches can quickly make headlines, and the public’s perception of a bank can shift overnight. Strong cyber security measures are crucial for maintaining trust and ensuring customers feel safe conducting transactions and sharing sensitive information with their bank.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Verodin Cybersecurity analytics 2018 Acquired by FireEye Kenna Security Risk management 2018 Acquired by Cisco PhishMe Incident response 2016 Acquired: P.E. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security. BVP Investments. Evolution Equity Partners. NightDragon. NightDragon Investments.

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eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards

eSecurity Planet

While the ecosystem of cybersecurity startups is crowded with many advanced and innovative solutions, Abnormal Security earns our pick as the top startup by focusing on the universal threat vector of email communications, still the greatest source of cyber attacks. Finalists : Proofpoint, Barracuda, Mimecast.

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Cobalt Strike Enabled Cyberattacks Skyrocket

SecureWorld News

By 2016, Proofpoint observed Cobalt being used by threat actors. In December 2020, the Cobalt Strike Beacon was discovered to be one of the tools Russian-based threat actors used in the SolarWinds hack. Cobalt Strike is also appealing to threat actors for its inherent obfuscation. Cobalt Strike background.