Black Hat MEA 2024 Set to Open in Riyadh Tomorrow, Poised to Break Records as the Largest Edition to Date

Black Hat MEA 2024 Set to Open in Riyadh Tomorrow, Poised to Break Records as the Largest Edition to Date

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 25, 2024: Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA), the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity event, is set to open tomorrow at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. This year’s event marks its largest edition yet, featuring a 51% increase in size compared to 2023. Running from November 26 to…

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Microsoft Launches “Zero Day Quest” to Tackle AI and Cloud Security Threats

Microsoft Launches “Zero Day Quest” to Tackle AI and Cloud Security Threats

Security researchers, from seasoned professionals to aspiring newcomers, are encouraged to join the Zero Day Quest. Details on rules, eligibility, and awards are available on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.
With over $4 million in potential bounties and a unique opportunity to collaborate with Microsoft’s engineering teams, the Zero Day Quest sets a new benchmark for security initiatives. As the digital landscape grows increasingly complex, Microsoft’s leadership in fostering innovation and collaboration ensures a safer future for all.

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India’s Breakthrough in Tackling Drug-Resistant Pneumonia: Nafithromycin Revolutionizes Antibiotic Therapy

India’s Breakthrough in Tackling Drug-Resistant Pneumonia: Nafithromycin Revolutionizes Antibiotic Therapy

In a landmark achievement for India’s biotechnology sector, the Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the country’s first indigenously developed antibiotic, Nafithromycin, designed to combat drug-resistant pneumonia. Launched under the trade name “Miqnaf” by Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals, this groundbreaking drug offers a revolutionary treatment for Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP), a condition that significantly impacts children, the…

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ESET Research Unveils WolfsBane: A New Linux Cyberespionage Backdoor Linked to China-Aligned Gelsemium Group

ESET Research Unveils WolfsBane: A New Linux Cyberespionage Backdoor Linked to China-Aligned Gelsemium Group

November 21, 2024 — ESET Research has identified multiple samples of a sophisticated Linux backdoor, named WolfsBane, attributing it with high confidence to Gelsemium, a China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The discovery marks a significant development in the evolution of cyberespionage tactics, with the backdoor designed to target sensitive data such as system information,…

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Farnek Highlights AI and Predictive Tools to Boost Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Farnek Highlights AI and Predictive Tools to Boost Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Dubai, UAE, November 13, 2024: Ryan Mitchell, Head of QHSEW at UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek, emphasized the transformative potential of AI and predictive tools in improving workplace safety and efficiency at the HSE Forum held at Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Centre. During his presentation titled “Fast-tracking Technology Through Revolutionising Safety…

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ESET Research Unveils Analysis of RedLine Stealer Infostealer Empire Post-Takedown

ESET Research Unveils Analysis of RedLine Stealer Infostealer Empire Post-Takedown

November 5, 2024, Bratislava – In the aftermath of a coordinated international law enforcement operation, ESET Research has released an in-depth analysis of the RedLine Stealer malware empire. Known for its expansive Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, RedLine Stealer was dismantled on October 24, 2024, as part of Operation Magnus. This effort, led by Dutch National Police…

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