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Wipers are malware that delete data on a device or make it inaccessible. They can be used for sabotage, to destroy evidence of an attack or simply to make a device unusable. IoT wipers often rewrite important parts of the firmware of an IoT device, rendering that device useless, so they are also known as “brickers”. Recent notorious examples of IoT wipers are AcidRain which was used by a Russian APT to brick satellite modems in Europe at the outset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, maintaining compliance standards and ensuring secure usage of generative AI applications remains an important priority for enterprises. Across the globe, regulatory frameworks like the European Union’s AI Act have been established to ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed in a manner that prioritizes safety, transparency, ethics, and fundamental rights.

Cloud environments have revolutionized how organizations operate, providing scalable, efficient, and cost-effective resources. However, this shift to the cloud introduces new challenges, particularly in managing and securing many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications that businesses rely on. AWS AppFabric exists to address these challenges by providing a solution for integrating, managing, and securing various applications.

One famous case of a major telecom player involved 10 million customer accounts being breached, and days later, an extortion demand for $1 million pounds cash was also made. The weak link? A forgotten ‘Zombie API.’

In recent years, cloud technology has become integral to business operations. Compared to on-premises infrastructure, it allows for improved scalability and flexibility, cost savings, collaboration, security, and data loss prevention. The cloud computing market is set to reach $679 billion in value in 2024. But what are the trends currently defining the cloud computing market?

In the world of cybersecurity, AI-powered threats are creating new challenges for organizations.

APIs can be vulnerable to a wide variety of attacks, such as poor inventory management and access controls, making them a primary target for attackers. Server-side request forgery (SSRF) is one type of attack that has become more prominent with the rising use of public clouds. This is primarily due to new development practices like using Instance Metadata Services (IMDS) to access valuable information about deployed instances, such as credentials.