Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen Says Unified Platform Offers Faster, Smarter RecoveryCohesity’s Sanjay Poonen says customers increasingly demand AI-powered data security and sovereign cloud options. The acquisition of Veritas' data protection business has expanded product reach, accelerated engineering output and enhanced security for on-prem and multi-cloud workloads.

Ex-Deputy NSA Anne Neuberger on Preparing for AI-Driven ThreatsAnne Neuberger, former deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, White House, outlines the urgent need for resilient critical infrastructure, strategic AI use in cybersecurity, and enhanced federal-state coordination to protect against evolving cyberthreats.

European Commission Demands Law Enforcement Access to DataThe European Commission’s ProtectEU strategy aims to overhaul internal security, proposing law enforcement access to encrypted data by 2026 and a roadmap to explore lawful encryption backdoors and enhanced intelligence-sharing between EU member states and agencies to combat rising cyber threats.

Microsoft said it has discovered a new variant of a known Apple macOS malware called XCSSET as part of limited attacks in the wild

Blackpoint Cyber CEO Jon Murchison on MSP Cloud Identity RisksWith a 30-to-1 ratio of cloud to on-premises attacks, Blackpoint Cyber CEO Jon Murchison stresses the importance of enhanced identity detection and AI-driven solutions. He also outlines strategic moves for managed service providers to align with Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Draft National Response Plan Offers Flexible Coordination Strategies Across SectorsA draft update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan aims to enhance federal coordination with both the public and private sectors to better address significant cyber incidents, establishing clear roles for federal cyber entities and emphasizing efficient threat response measures.

In this blog entry, we discuss our analysis of Earth Preta’s enhancements in their attacks by introducing new tools, malware variants and strategies to their worm-based attacks and their time-sensitive spear-phishing campaign.

Cloudzy, a prominent cloud infrastructure provider, proudly announces a significant enhancement in its cybersecurity landscape. This breakthrough has been achieved through a recent consultation with Recorded Future, a leader in providing real-time threat intelligence and cybersecurity analytics. This initiative, coupled with an overhaul of Cloudzy's cybersecurity strategies, represents a major

'Essential' and 'Enhanced' Best Practices Will Influence Upcoming Rule-MakingFederal regulators have released guidance that spells out voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for the healthcare sector. The document is a first step in fleshing out the Biden administration's strategy to push hospitals and other healthcare entities to adopt a stronger cybersecurity posture.