The Canadian, US, and UK governments issued a series of recommendations in their just-released security alert Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity, which mirror my own insights on the important topic. The alert notes that all three governments are aware of pro-Russia hacktivists targeting and compromising small-scale OT systems in North American and European Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS), Dams, Energy, and Food and Agriculture sectors.

AI is at the heart of technology democratization. As AI tools become more accessible, individuals and organizations have begun to utilize AI copilots to build their own apps, automations and increase productivity in their jobs. This transformation has come to be known as the next evolution of low-code and no-code development. This development promises to accelerate innovation, enhance productivity, and solve complex problems more efficiently than ever before.

Let’s head back for a moment to when some of us were partying like it’s 1999, in 1999. Among that year’s notable milestones were the release of The Matrix, the introduction of the euro – and the impending clock turn to 2000 (aka Y2K), which propelled prophylactic tech upgrades far and wide. Simpler times – at least in retrospect.

One of the largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, LabHost, was severely disrupted by law enforcement in 19 countries during a year-long operation that resulted in 37 arrests. According to a recent Europol announcement, the folks behind the LabHost Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) platform were arrested last month. In a coordinated search over three days, 37 suspects were apprehended, disrupting the well-known service.

The Met Gala, fashion's biggest night, was not just the A-list attendees who stole the spotlight—digital imposters in the form of AI-generated superstars sent social media into a frenzy. As the actual stars showcased their designer ensembles at the gala, X and other platforms were overrun with images of celebrities who were shown to be there, but they actually didn't attend. This new phenomenon has given rise to a online spectacle that is challenging the realms of reality and fantasy.

Introduction AsyncRAT, also known as "Asynchronous Remote Access Trojan," represents a secretive form of malware meticulously crafted to infiltrate computer systems and exfiltrate critical data. Recently, McAfee Labs unveiled a novel avenue through which this insidious threat proliferates, elucidating its inherent peril and adeptness at circumventing security measures.

We’re excited to introduce the newest version of BDRCloud, version 7.1.0. With our latest release, BDRCloud v7.1.0, we’ve brought forth a range of features and enhancements tailored to tackle specific challenges and enrich your data backup and recovery processes.

We’re excited to announce the availability Proxmox backup and recovery, designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses utilizing Proxmox VE. With BDRSuite, organizations can now seamlessly integrate robust backup and data protection capabilities into their Proxmox environments, ensuring comprehensive data protection a their virtualized Proxmox infrastructure. In this blog, we’ll delve into the recently launched Proxmox backup solution offered by BDRSuite.

Recently, the Department of Defense shook up the entire defense industrial base with the release of a memo titled “Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Moderate Equivalency for Cloud Service Provider’s Cloud Service Offerings.” The memo, aimed at FedRAMP contractors and the CSPs they work with, clarifies the concept of equivalency and what it means to be equivalent to the FedRAMP/CMMC Moderate control standard.

Meta Llama 3, the latest iteration of Meta's groundbreaking open-source large language model, marks a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence. Focusing on innovation, scalability, and responsibility, it promises to redefine the landscape of language modeling and foster a thriving ecosystem of AI development.