Company that launched 2FA pioneering AI for digital identity

Joe Burton, CEO of digital identity company Telesign, talks to TechRepublic about how the “fuzzy” realm between statistical analysis and AI can fuel global, fast, accurate identity.
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DDoS attacks rise as pro-Russia groups attack Finland, Israel

Two Russia-associated groups hit Israel and Finland with DDoS attacks, this week. Cybersecurity experts say the actions represent a marked increase in exploits and a harbinger of cyberattacks to come.
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Cybersecurity unaligned with business goals is reactive … and flawed: Study

A new report for cybersecurity firm WithSecure suggests that most companies are investing in security solutions that are tactical and reactive, but not in line with strategic aims of an organization.
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Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S., global attacks

New studies by NCC Group and Barracuda Networks show threat actors are increasing ransomware exploits, with consumer goods and services receiving the brunt of attacks and a large percentage of victims being hit multiple times.
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With political ‘hacktivism’ on the rise, Google launches Project Shield to fight DDos attacks

In 2022, DDoS exploits included high-profile attacks against websites offering information on elections and candidates. In what it calls a bid to save “democratic processes worldwide,” Google Cloud has released Project Shield.
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Cisco is giving Webex a ChatGPT-like AI to enhance hybrid work, customer experience

Video conferencing platform Webex by Cisco is introducing machine learning and generative AI functions meant to improve collaboration at a distance and CRM through enhanced video experiences and ChatGPT-like natural language interfaces.
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Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study

Cisco’s just-released 2023 Cybersecurity Index shows companies will invest more in security, but the solution may be a larger tent, not more umbrellas.
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Adobe launches Firefly generative AI creative engine at Summit

Adobe launched a palette of products and innovations for Experience Cloud, Experience Manager and more at its event, but the key advance is generative AI, centered on Adobe Firefly, a new visual tool for creative teams.
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Report: Too many enterprises have shadow IT – unlocked doors with no cameras

New report says far too many firms have too many IT assets they cannot see or aren’t using, with some Windows servers lacking endpoint protection and patch management.
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