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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Resecurity Partners with Iraq Cyber Events Response Team (IQ-CERT) to Advance National Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence
LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Resecurity, a U.S.-based global leader in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Iraq Cyber Events Response Team – IQ-CERT. The agreement, coordinated through ICS Technologies, Resecurity's authorized distributor in Iraq, aims to strengthen Iraq's national cyber defense and accelerate the deployment of advanced threat intelligence technologies. IQ-CERT is a joint national team, responsible for securing national networks, data centers, and official websites. It plays a vital role in coordinating cybersecurity efforts across the public and private sectors, ensuring digital protection and resilience for institutions across Iraq. "Our partnership with IQ-CERT underscores Resecurity's mission to support national security through localized, AI-driven threat intelligence," said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity. "We're proud to bring advanced capabilities to help Iraq detect, prevent, and respond to the evolving threat landscape." Strategic Goals and Areas of Cooperation Under the terms of the MoU, Resecurity and IQ-CERT will collaborate to: Enhance cyber resilience through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and risk management technologies tailored for Iraq's digital ecosystem. Localize Resecurity's cybersecurity platforms to ensure compatibility with Iraq's language preferences, cultural context, and technical requirements. Combat fraud, digital identity abuse, and cybercrime targeting government institutions, financial organizations, and critical infrastructure. As part of this partnership, IQ-CERT will support the integration of Resecurity's technology into national frameworks and provide guidance to ensure successful implementation across key sectors. "IQ-CERT's cooperation with Resecurity aligns with Iraq's strategy to modernize its cyber defenses and adopt world-class solutions," said Mr. Mikhled, Director of the Cyber Security Department, IQ-CERT. "Together, we aim to reinforce the nation's cybersecurity readiness and protect our digital future." Public Launch and Industry Engagement The strategic partnership will be jointly announced by Resecurity and IQ-CERT during a prominent national cybersecurity and defense exhibition in Iraq. The event will highlight their shared commitment to safeguarding national interests through innovation, intelligence, and cross-sector collaboration. About Resecurity Resecurity® is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified endpoint protection, fraud prevention, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence platform. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, by Inc. Magazine, Resecurity was named one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California. As a member of InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), AFCEA, NDIA, SIA, FS-ISAC, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA), Singapore (AmChamSG), Korea (AmChamKorea), Mexico (AmChamMX), Thailand (AmChamThailand), and UAE (AmChamDubai). To learn more about Resecurity, visit About IQ-CERT (Iraq Cyber Events Response Team) IQ-CERT is a joint national cybersecurity team in Iraq, it is responsible for responding to cyber incidents, securing national digital infrastructure, and supporting cyber awareness across Iraq's public and private sectors. IQ-CERT plays a central role in protecting the country's cyberspace from emerging threats. Website: View source version on Contacts Shawn LovelandPress@
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cyble Recognized as a Sample Vendor in Three Gartner® Hype Cycle™ Reports for the Second Consecutive Year
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 14, 2025 /CNW/ -- Cyble, a global leader in AI-native cybersecurity solutions is pleased to announce its recognition in three Gartner® reports: the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025, Gartner Hype Cycle for Managed IT Services, 2025 and Hype Cycle for Cyber-Risk Management, 2025(Interactive Version). Cyble has been listed as a Sample Vendor for Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), Threat Intelligence & Cyber Risk Management in three Hype Cycles, which to us is further validating its continued impact and innovation in the cybersecurity space. Gartner defines Hype Cycles as a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications. We believe this recognition highlights Cyble's role in helping organizations identify, assess, and mitigate digital threats across surface, deep, and dark web environments. DRPS, Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Management are critical for organizations seeking to proactively detect and respond to external threats, including brand impersonation, data leaks, account takeovers, and supply chain exposures. "We believe that being named in three Gartner Hype Cycle reports is a strong validation of our mission to empower organizations with actionable threat intelligence and comprehensive digital risk insights," said Beenu Arora, CEO and Co-founder of Cyble. Beenu further added, "As threat actors evolve and digital attack surfaces expand, our inclusion underscores Cyble's ability to deliver innovative, real-time, and scalable cybersecurity solutions across global markets." With a strong presence across North America, APAC, META, and ANZ, Cyble serves enterprises, government institutions, and critical infrastructure with advanced threat monitoring and rapid incident response capabilities. To know more, visit: Gartner is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and Hype Cycle is a registered trademark of Gartner Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Logo: View original content: SOURCE Cyble View original content:
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cisco Talos: Cybercriminals increasingly exploit AI and language models to enhance attacks
Key Highlights: Cisco Talos has observed growing use of uncensored, jailbroken, and criminal-designed LLMs to support phishing, malware development, and other malicious activities. Cybercriminals are connecting LLMs to external tools for vulnerability scanning, stolen data validation, and automated infrastructure provisioning. Jailbreak methods are evolving rapidly, bypassing safety guardrails in legitimate AI tools. Dubai, UAE – Cisco Talos, one of the world's most trusted threat intelligence teams, has published a new report revealing how cybercriminals are increasingly abusing artificial intelligence (AI) tools – particularly large language models (LLMs) – to enhance their operations and evade traditional defenses. The findings highlight how both custom-built and jailbroken (modified) versions of LLMs are being used to generate malicious content at scale, signaling a new chapter in the cyber threat landscape. The report explores how threat actors are bypassing built-in safeguards legitimate AI tools use, creating harmful alternatives that cater to criminal demands. These unregulated models can produce phishing emails, malware, viruses and even assist in scanning websites for vulnerabilities. Some LLMs are being connected to external tools such as email accounts, credit card checkers, and more to streamline and amplify attack chains. Commenting on the report's findings, Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity at Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS, stated: "While large language models offer enormous potential for innovation, they are also being weaponized by cybercriminals to scale and refine their attacks. This research highlights the critical need for AI governance, user vigilance, and foundational cybersecurity controls. By understanding how these tools are being exploited, organizations can better anticipate threats and reinforce their defenses accordingly. With recent innovations like Cisco AI Defense, we are committed to helping enterprises harness end-to-end protection as they build, use, and innovate with AI.' Cisco Talos researchers documented the emergence of malicious LLMs on underground forums, including names such as FraudGPT, DarkGPT, and WhiteRabbitNeo. These tools are advertised with features like phishing kit generation and ransomware creation, alongside card verification services. Interestingly, even the criminal ecosystem is not without its pitfalls – many so-called "AI tools" are also scams targeting fellow cybercriminals. Beyond harmful models, attackers are also jailbreaking legitimate AI platforms using increasingly sophisticated techniques. These jailbreaks aim to bypass safety guardrails and alignment training to produce responses that would normally be blocked. The report also warns that LLMs themselves are becoming targets, as attackers are inserting backdoors into downloadable AI models to function as per the attacker's programming when activated. As a result, models using external data sources to find information are exposed to risks if threat actors tamper with the sources. Cisco Talos' findings underscore the dual nature of emerging technologies – offering powerful benefits but also introducing new vulnerabilities. As AI becomes more commonplace for enterprises and consumer systems, it is essential that security measures evolve in parallel. This includes scanning for tampered models, validating data sources, monitoring abnormal LLM behavior, and educating users on the risks of prompt manipulation. Cisco Talos continues to lead the global cybersecurity community by sharing actionable intelligence and insights. The full report, Cybercriminal Abuse of Large Language Models, is available at
CNN
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
DHS intelligence branch planning to shrink staffing by 75% amid elevated threat level
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency's office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to an official familiar with the plans. The planned cuts of about 750 at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, which has a staff of around 1,000, are part of the department's efforts to remove what leadership considers redundant roles or those working on 'non-critical programs,' DHS said in a statement Thursday. Some Democratic lawmakers asked DHS to pause the cuts, raising concerns over the elevated threat environment intelligence officials have reported. The roughly 275 staffers left after the planned cuts will still be tasked with the mission established in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US –- to provide intelligence related to threats to the homeland to local and state law enforcement as well as other government officials. 'Under President Trump's leadership, we focused on getting the Department of Homeland Security back to its core mission of prioritizing American safety and enforcing our laws,' the department said. 'DHS component leads have identified redundant positions and non-critical programs within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.' In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic lawmakers on the House and Senate committees on homeland security implored the officials to reconsider the planned cuts. 'We urge you not to take this drastic and unilateral step and instead to consult with Congress about alternative ways to make I&A as effective and efficient as possible,' the lawmakers wrote in a letter Wednesday. 'Radically reducing I&A's workforce at headquarters or in the field would create dangerous and unnecessary security gaps and could again leave us in the dark about the threats that lie ahead.' The letter continued, noting that 'at a time when DHS is rightly warning about an elevated threat environment from terrorists and cartels, we should be focused on plugging security gaps rather than senselessly creating new ones.' The planned cuts may not be the last seen under the Trump administration to offices inside DHS. 'The Department is actively working to identify other wasteful positions and programs that do not align with DHS's mission to prioritize American safety and enforce our laws,' the agency said.
CNN
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
DHS intelligence branch planning to shrink staffing by 75% amid elevated threat level
The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to cut nearly 75% of staffing at the agency's office tasked with developing and sharing threat intelligence with state and local partners, according to an official familiar with the plans. The planned cuts of about 750 at the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, which has a staff of around 1,000, are part of the department's efforts to remove what leadership considers redundant roles or those working on 'non-critical programs,' DHS said in a statement Thursday. Some Democratic lawmakers asked DHS to pause the cuts, raising concerns over the elevated threat environment intelligence officials have reported. The roughly 275 staffers left after the planned cuts will still be tasked with the mission established in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the US –- to provide intelligence related to threats to the homeland to local and state law enforcement as well as other government officials. 'Under President Trump's leadership, we focused on getting the Department of Homeland Security back to its core mission of prioritizing American safety and enforcing our laws,' the department said. 'DHS component leads have identified redundant positions and non-critical programs within the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.' In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic lawmakers on the House and Senate committees on homeland security implored the officials to reconsider the planned cuts. 'We urge you not to take this drastic and unilateral step and instead to consult with Congress about alternative ways to make I&A as effective and efficient as possible,' the lawmakers wrote in a letter Wednesday. 'Radically reducing I&A's workforce at headquarters or in the field would create dangerous and unnecessary security gaps and could again leave us in the dark about the threats that lie ahead.' The letter continued, noting that 'at a time when DHS is rightly warning about an elevated threat environment from terrorists and cartels, we should be focused on plugging security gaps rather than senselessly creating new ones.' The planned cuts may not be the last seen under the Trump administration to offices inside DHS. 'The Department is actively working to identify other wasteful positions and programs that do not align with DHS's mission to prioritize American safety and enforce our laws,' the agency said.
