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15 Jan

AI Agents and Their Role in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into our daily lives, its applications in cybersecurity are both promising and concerning. AI agents—autonomous systems capable of learning, decision-making, and acting on their environments—are revolutionizing how organizations defend against cyber threats. However, these same technologies can also be weaponized by malicious actors, creating new risks and challenges. The Role of AI Agents in Cybersecurity AI agents are increasingly deployed...

09 Jan

The Risks of Paying Hackers: Lessons from PowerSchool’s Data Breach

by Van Nguyen

in Cyber News, Insights, News, Technology, Trending

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In a world where cyber threats grow more sophisticated each day, no organization, regardless of its size or purpose, is immune to breaches. PowerSchool, a leading provider of K-12 educational software serving over 60 million students globally, recently became a stark example of the risks associated with paying hackers for the supposed erasure of stolen data. The Incident In December 2024, hackers breached PowerSchool’s systems by exploiting...

30 Oct

Guidelines for Small Businesses to Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

by Van Nguyen

in Blog, Technology

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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is an invaluable tool for small businesses aiming to protect themselves from cyber threats. Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this framework is based on industry standards and best practices. Here’s a guide to help your small business implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework effectively....

21 Aug

Elon Musk fails to pump dogecoin with DOGE tweet

by Van Nguyen

in Trends

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It appears that billionaire Tesla and SpaceX boss and X owner Elon Musk's influence over the price of the top meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) is waning. The meme-loving entrepreneur may need to make more substantial moves to pump the price. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1825723913051000851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1825723913051000851%7Ctwgr%5Ecb8e866e34813e1fa7b2250b6982e76d3b4288c6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcybernews.com%2Fcrypto%2Felon-musk-dogecoin-tweet%2F Today, on his X platform, Musk posted an image suggesting he's "willing to serve" in the "Department of Government Efficiency," adding "D.O.G.E" to the picture. Not so...

21 Aug

Long awaited post-quantum encryption standards released by NIST

by Van Nguyen

in Technology

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The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Tuesday announced the release of a finalized set of principal encryption algorithms – the first of its kind advanced cryptology designed to withstand future quantum computer-generated cyberattacks. The US federal agency – responsible for creating universal technology standards through scientific measurement processes – said the algorithms were produced as part of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardization project, which was...