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1Password could soon be offering endpoint protection thanks to new acquisition

TechradarTechradar · 1y ago
1Password could soon be offering endpoint protection thanks to new acquisition
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Password manager 1Password has acquired Kolide to potentially offer endpoint protection. 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner stated that securing access to applications and data on personal and work-issued devices is a challenge for many organizations. With Kolide's device security and contextual access management solution, 1Password aims to check the health status of devices at the point of authentication in real time. Kolide offers alerts, self-help tools, and a privacy center, leveraging the open-source project Osquery. This acquisition aligns with the trend of password managers expanding their security offerings, such as Dashlane's anti-phishing tool and NordPass' email masking feature.

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"AI is giving the bad guys the upper hand more than the good guys" — why ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins thinks zero trust could be the answer

TechradarTechradar · 1y ago
"AI is giving the bad guys the upper hand more than the good guys" — why ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins thinks zero trust could be the answer
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is posing a significant threat to cybersecurity, according to ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins. He highlighted that AI primarily benefits cybercriminals by providing them with new malware opportunities, while endpoint protection solutions still struggle to keep up. Jenkins also raised concerns about the ethics of using generative AI tools, citing instances where poor tools have failed to protect users. He emphasized the need for a default-deny approach to cybersecurity, as AI-driven threats continue to increase. Additionally, Jenkins expressed worries about nation-states storing vulnerabilities, which could lead to supply chain attacks and backdoors.

HP's new security upgrade aims to protect your next business laptop against quantum-powered hacking

TechradarTechradar · 1y ago
HP's new security upgrade aims to protect your next business laptop against quantum-powered hacking
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HP has introduced new business PCs with enhanced firmware protection against potential quantum computer attacks. The upgrade involves an Endpoint Security Controller (ESC) chip, isolating it from the processor and operating system, minimizing the risk of data breaches and improving productivity. According to HP, quantum computers could pose a threat to cryptography, which has prompted the need for organizations to consider post-quantum cryptography in their devices. The company recommends businesses identify high-priority use cases, consult technology providers, and establish a comprehensive strategy to protect against quantum computing threats. Governments are also starting to emphasize post-quantum security, with some specifying mandatory quantum-resistant cryptography by 2030.

Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections

ArstechnicaArstechnica · 1y ago
Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections
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Researchers have identified sophisticated malware that disables antivirus protections, removes evidence of infection, and permanently installs cryptocurrency-mining software on machines. The malware, named GhostEngine, targets endpoint security solutions and hides any sign of a breach by disabling Windows event logs. Once active, GhostEngine scans for endpoint protection software and uses known vulnerabilities to gain access to the core of the operating system, eventually installing cryptocurrency-mining software that deposits the coins into an attacker-controlled wallet. The malware also establishes persistent access and can act as a backdoor, allowing remote command execution on the infected machine.

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