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OpenAI Makes Groundbreaking Move with First Investment in Cybersecurity
Generative AI is enhancing cybercriminal tools, leading to increased threats like deepfakes and fraudulent receipts. OpenAI has invested in New York-based Adaptive Security, which recently raised $43 million in Series A funding to combat these challenges. The startup trains employees to recognize simulated AI-generated cyberattacks, including spoofed calls and texts, and focuses on social engineering vulnerabilities. Since its launch, Adaptive Security has attracted over 100 customers. CEO Brian Long plans to use the funding to hire engineers and improve their offerings. Other startups are also emerging in this space, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in the AI era.
CISA Confirms No Evidence of Broader Government Hack Beyond Treasury Department
The recent cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity, especially regarding potential breaches in federal agencies. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has provided updates on the situation, affirming that there is currently “no indication” of any other federal agency being compromised during this incident. Details of the…
Meta Unveils ‘Project Waterworth’: A Groundbreaking 50,000 km Global Subsea Cable Initiative
Meta has launched Project Waterworth, an ambitious subsea cable initiative aimed at enhancing global connectivity and improving its digital services for billions of users. Spanning 50,000 kilometers, it will be the world’s longest subsea cable, connecting five continents with landing points in the U.S., Brazil, India, South Africa, and more. The project focuses on India and aims to boost AI services globally. Utilizing innovative technology, including 24 fiber pair cables and advanced burial techniques, it addresses geopolitical challenges. Supported by a U.S.-India cooperation agreement, Project Waterworth represents Meta’s largest investment in subsea infrastructure, following its ownership of 16 existing networks.
Belgium Launches Investigation into China-Linked Cyberattack on Intelligence Agency
Belgium is grappling with a significant cybersecurity incident involving an alleged data breach of its state security service, the VSSE. Investigations by the federal prosecutor’s office began in November 2023 after reports surfaced that a Chinese hacking group accessed the VSSE’s external mail server from 2021 to 2023, exploiting a vulnerability in Barracuda’s Email Security Gateway. This flaw allowed hackers to exfiltrate about 10% of the agency’s email traffic, compromising personal data of nearly half its employees. In response, the VSSE has stopped using Barracuda products and emphasizes the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
North Korea Linked to $1.4 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist: Researchers Uncover Shocking Allegations
Hackers have stolen approximately $1.4 billion in Ethereum from the crypto exchange Bybit, marking the largest crypto heist to date. Investigators, including ZachXBT and blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic, suspect North Korea’s Lazarus Group is behind the attack, citing patterns linking the theft to previous hacks involving other exchanges. North Korea has been implicated in at least 58 crypto heists, with reports suggesting it stole over $650 million in 2024 alone. Experts from TRM Labs also attribute the hack to North Korea, while Bybit has not commented on the allegations as investigations continue.