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Hugging Face & Google Cloud boost open AI model access

Hugging Face and Google Cloud expand their partnership to enhance access and deployment of open AI models on Google's cloud infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Wazuh issues new rules to detect fast-moving Mamona ransomware

Wazuh has released new detection rules to counter Mamona ransomware, which quickly encrypts files, demands ransom, then deletes itself from Windows systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Malware

Cybercriminals advance with MEDUSA ransomware campaign

Elastic Security Labs has revealed a sophisticated campaign deploying MEDUSA ransomware via the ABYSSWORKER driver, undermining endpoint security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

Malware

GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware

GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Malware

Elastic identifies stealthy malware toolkit named PUMAKIT

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled PUMAKIT, an advanced malware toolkit featuring stealthy rootkit capabilities, raising alarms in cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

AI Security

SquareX on the importance of disposable browsers in security

SquareX revolutionises web security with disposable browsers to protect enterprises from online threats, utilising AI and seamless integration to enhance visibility and protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Google unveils AI-driven threat intelligence to streamline defences

Google debuts innovative AI-driven solution 'Google Threat Intelligence' going beyond traditional methods to streamline threat research, boost defences, and cut response times.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine unveils machine learning feature in Log360 for rapid breach response

ManageEngine has launched a machine learning-based exploit triad analytics feature in its Log360 solution to hasten response to security breaches, offering enterprises improved visibility into users, entities and processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Malware

SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity

SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024