FBI, DOJ remove China-linked PlugX malware

The two federal agencies removed the Chinese malware off of more than 4,200 computers in the United States. PlugX malware is used for espionage.

Dozens of Chrome browser extensions hacked affecting 2.6M users

Compromised Google Chrome browser extensions could be used for data exfiltration and session hijacking attacks

Why Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon are investing in nuclear power

The race for artificial intelligence and scaling generative AI across cloud infrastructure is forcing big tech to invest in nuclear power.

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Incoming President Trump wants to save TikTok from a U.S. ban through “political means and a solution”

Microsoft to develop non-OpenAI models for 365 Copilot products

Microsoft is considering developing new foundation generative AI models and use third-party models in future 365 Copilot offerings

Mindgard raises $8M funding round led by .406 Ventures

AI red teaming and cybersecurity startup to expand to U.S.

Kali Linux 2024.4 released with new tools, improved Raspberry Pi support

Kali Linux 2024.4 has just been released with 14 new tools, improved…

Why the FBI says you need to use encrypted messaging now

Salt Typhoon, hackers linked to the Chinese government, have breached dozens of telecom providers. Now the FBI is urging Americans to use encrypted apps like Signal, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger.

OpenAI Operator AI Agent to automate tasks for users

OpenAI is expected to publicly unveil Operator, a new agentic artificial intelligence tool, in January 2025. Operator can autonomously use a computer like a human can.

Jen Easterly, Director of CISA, to step down January 2025

Easterly was a role model for women in cybersecurity and strengthened government cyber defenses