09-05-2025 |
OpenText Cloud Management |
OpenText’s 2025 Cybersecurity Threat Report Reveals AI’s Role in Evolving Cyber Threats |
Cybersecurity |
The 2025 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report, discussed in the latest Reimagining Cyber podcast, highlights a 28% surge in malware infections and AI-driven phishing campaigns targeting European businesses. Senior Security Analyst Tyler Moffitt explores the persistence of ransomware group LockBit and the effectiveness of disciplined cybersecurity defenses. Hosted by Rob Aragao, the podcast offers actionable insights for CISOs and CIOs to navigate the evolving digital threat landscape. Listen to Episode 148 to uncover AI’s dual role in cyber attacks and defense strategies. |
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09-05-2025 |
Nutanix Cloud Manager |
Nutanix Unveils AI and Cloud Innovations at .NEXT 2025 Conference |
Tech Events |
At .NEXT 2025 in Washington, D.C., Nutanix announced advancements in its Cloud Native AOS, integration of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure with Pure Storage FlashArray, and an updated Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI) supporting NVIDIA’s agentic AI workflows. These updates aim to simplify hybrid multicloud management and enhance AI deployment for enterprises. The conference, held May 7-9, featured insights from industry leaders and customers like Micron and Tractor Supply. Visit nutanix.com to explore how these solutions drive operational efficiency and innovation. |
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09-05-2025 |
Manus AI |
ManusAI Simplifies Complex Documents with Visual Mindmaps |
Showcase |
ManusAI transforms intricate documents into clear, visual mindmaps, as shown by a user who converted Haryana's Excise Policy 2024-25 into 15 easy-to-understand visuals. The tool even published the results as a shareable website. Try ManusAI to simplify your documents. Visit their platform to explore this feature. |
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09-05-2025 |
Check Point Software |
FakeUpdates Leads Malware Surge with Stealthy Multi-Stage Attacks |
Cybersecurity |
FakeUpdates, a notorious downloader malware, impacted 6% of global organizations in April 2025, topping Check Point’s malware rankings. Sophisticated campaigns using phishing emails and layered tactics deploy commodity malware like AgentTesla and Remcos, evading detection. The education sector remains the most targeted, with ransomware groups like Akira and SatanLock intensifying threats. Strengthen your defenses with Check Point’s Threat Emulation and Harmony Endpoint solutions. |
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09-05-2025 |
Rodin AI |
Rodin Gen-2’s BANG Foundation Accepted for SIGGRAPH 2025 Journal Track |
Feature |
Rodin Gen-2, a 3D generative AI, introduces BANG, its innovative foundation, accepted for SIGGRAPH 2025’s Journal Track. BANG aims to pioneer time-scaling laws for 3D GenAI, enhancing asset creation. The final paper is in preparation, promising new insights. |
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09-05-2025 |
Gemini AI |
Gemini 2.5 Pro Enhances Video Understanding for Interactive Applications |
Feature |
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, launched May 6, 2025, excels in video understanding, outperforming models like GPT 4.1 on benchmarks like YouCook2 and QVHighlights. It transforms videos into interactive learning apps and p5.js animations via Google AI Studio. Gemini 2.5 Flash offers cost-effective alternatives for developers. Build innovative video applications with Gemini API at ai.google.dev. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Counters NETXLOADER Malware Used by Agenda Ransomware Group |
Cybersecurity |
The Agenda ransomware group is deploying NETXLOADER, a highly obfuscated .NET-based malware loader, to deliver payloads like SmokeLoader and Agenda ransomware across various industries. NETXLOADER’s in-memory execution and obfuscation tactics aim to evade detection, but Symantec’s adaptive, behavior, and machine learning-based protections neutralize the threat. VMware Carbon Black further enhances defense against this malware. Learn how Symantec secures your systems at broadcom.com. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Neutralizes Bert Ransomware Targeting Healthcare and Tech Sectors |
Cybersecurity |
The emerging Bert ransomware group, active in the U.S. and Turkey, employs double-extortion tactics, encrypting files and threatening data exposure across healthcare, technology, and event services sectors. Using PowerShell-based loaders to disable defenses and escalate privileges, Bert leaves ransom notes and encrypted files with a .encryptedbybert extension. Symantec’s adaptive, behavior, and EDR-based protections, alongside VMware Carbon Black, effectively block this threat. Explore Symantec’s robust defense solutions at broadcom.com. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Mitigates CVE-2025-32433 Erlang/OTP SSH RCE Vulnerability |
Cybersecurity |
A critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-32433, in Erlang/OTP’s SSH libraries could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected servers. Patched in versions OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.2, this flaw poses significant risks if unaddressed. Symantec’s network-based protections effectively detect and block exploits targeting this vulnerability. Visit broadcom.com to learn how Symantec secures your Erlang/OTP environments. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Shields Against Critical SAP NetWeaver CVE-2025-31324 Vulnerability |
Cybersecurity |
CVE-2025-31324, a critical unrestricted file upload flaw in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer (CVSS 10), enables unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious JSP webshells, potentially compromising entire systems. Recently added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, this flaw has been patched by SAP. Symantec’s network, file, and Carbon Black-based protections effectively block these exploits. Learn how Symantec secures SAP environments at broadcom.com. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Stops LZRD, the Latest Mirai Botnet Variant Targeting IoT Devices |
Cybersecurity |
The LZRD variant of the Mirai botnet exploits vulnerabilities CVE-2024-6047 and CVE-2024-11120 in GeoVision IoT devices to deploy ARM-based payloads for DDoS attacks. This new campaign highlights the persistent threat of Mirai-based malware. Symantec’s file, web, and Carbon Black-based protections effectively block this threat. |
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08-05-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Symantec Blocks Java-Based Ratty RAT in Multi-Stage Malspam Campaign |
Feature |
A malicious email campaign targeting organizations in Italy, Portugal, and Spain uses a Spanish email provider to deliver a PDF attachment that triggers downloads from Dropbox, Google Drive, and Mediafire, ultimately deploying the Java-based Ratty RAT. This multi-stage attack aims to infiltrate systems covertly. Symantec’s adaptive, file, and Carbon Black-based protections neutralize this threat. |
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08-05-2025 |
Cortex Cloud |
Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Exposes North Korean Deepfake Threat in Remote Hiring |
Cybersecurity |
North Korean IT workers are using real-time deepfake technology to infiltrate organizations through remote job interviews, posing significant security risks. Unit 42’s research shows a synthetic identity can be created in just over an hour using free tools, highlighting the ease of this threat. Symantec’s adaptive and behavior-based protections, including VMware Carbon Black, detect and block such social engineering tactics. |
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08-05-2025 |
NVIDIA |
NVIDIA Powers Mistral Medium 3’s Breakthrough Multimodal AI Capabilities |
Service |
Mistral AI’s Medium 3, powered by NVIDIA’s DGX Cloud, delivers cutting-edge multimodal performance for enterprise applications like document parsing and visual question answering. This model excels in software development, data analysis, and complex reasoning tasks. Developers can test its capabilities via NVIDIA’s API for free during the preview phase. Explore Mistral Medium 3’s potential at build.nvidia.com. |
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08-05-2025 |
NVIDIA |
NVIDIA Launches 3DGUT Sweepstakes to Revolutionize 3D Scene Reconstruction |
Company News |
NVIDIA’s 3DGUT Sweepstakes invites developers to create innovative 3D scenes using the 3D Gaussian Unscented Transform (3DGUT) integrated with the gsplat library, supporting advanced camera models and lighting effects. Participants can win two NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPUs to boost their research in neural rendering for robotics and autonomous vehicles. The open-source 3DGUT enhances real-time 3D reconstruction with high fidelity. |
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08-05-2025 |
Meta AI |
NVIDIA and Meta Boost Faiss v1.10 with cuVS for Lightning-Fast Vector Search |
Collaboration |
Meta and NVIDIA have integrated NVIDIA’s cuVS into Faiss v1.10, Meta’s open-source library, slashing vector search build times by up to 12.3x and search latency by up to 8.1x using advanced GPU acceleration. The collaboration enhances IVF and graph indexing, offering unmatched performance for AI-driven similarity search. Faiss, developed by Meta FAIR, continues to lead with seamless GPU-CPU interoperability. Dive into the benchmarks and explore this game-changing update at engineering.fb.com. |
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08-05-2025 |
NVIDIA |
NVIDIA GenAI-Perf Enhances LLM Benchmarking with Meta Llama 3 and NIM |
AI Tool Benchmarking |
NVIDIA's GenAI-Perf tool empowers developers to benchmark the Meta Llama 3 model using NVIDIA NIM, offering key performance metrics like time to first token and throughput. This step-by-step guide simplifies setting up NIM microservices and analyzing outputs to optimize AI applications. It supports OpenAI-compatible LLM services, ensuring flexibility across hardware. |
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08-05-2025 |
Google AI |
Google AI Accelerates Scientific Discovery in Quantum Computing and Genomics |
AI Innovation Update |
Google Research teams are leveraging AI to tackle critical scientific challenges, driving breakthroughs in fields like quantum computing, genomics, and neuroscience. With unprecedented speed, these advancements are creating real-world impact across diverse disciplines. |
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08-05-2025 |
Google AI |
Google’s Shipping Network Design API Boosts Cargo Efficiency |
Company News |
Google’s Shipping Network Design API tackles global shipping inefficiencies by optimizing vessel schedules and routes, reducing wait times and enhancing supply chain performance. It can double profits, increase container delivery by 13%, and use 15% fewer vessels. |
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08-05-2025 |
OpenAI ChatGPT |
ChatGPT’s Deep Research Integrates GitHub for Codebase Analysis |
Feature |
OpenAI’s ChatGPT now connects to GitHub repositories, enabling its deep research agent to analyze source code and pull requests for detailed, cited reports. The Codex CLI, an open-source tool, enhances this by acting as an agentic coding assistant, automating tasks like code edits and test execution. Discover how these features streamline development workflows at OpenAI’s GitHub page. Try integrating your repo with ChatGPT to boost coding efficiency today. |
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08-05-2025 |
Janitor AI |
Janitor AI Upgrades Platform with New Asset Loading Update |
User Experience Enhancements |
Janitor AI is rolling out a site update, introducing new assets to enhance its chatbot platform. |
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08-05-2025 |
Okta IAM |
Okta’s Charlotte Wylie Highlights Non-Human Identity Security at RSAC 2025 |
Insights |
At RSAC 2025, Okta’s Deputy CISO Charlotte Wylie emphasized the urgent need for robust visibility and access controls to manage non-human identities (NHIs), which outnumber human identities 50 to 1, as discussed on CyberRisk TV. With AI agents and machines accessing critical resources, Okta’s Identity Security Posture Management offers comprehensive solutions to tackle identity sprawl. Wylie’s insights underscore the importance of proactive security to safeguard both human and non-human identities at scale. Watch the full interview on SC Media’s CyberRisk TV to strengthen your organization’s identity security strategy. |
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08-05-2025 |
Bitdefender |
Bitdefender Warns of Malware Risks in Free File Converters |
Cybersecurity |
Bitdefender highlights the dangers of free online file converters, which may infect devices with malware or steal sensitive data, as warned by the FBI. Cybercriminals exploit these tools to deliver ransomware or extract personal information from uploaded files. The company recommends using trusted software like Adobe Acrobat or cloud-based solutions and scanning all downloads with updated antivirus software. Explore Bitdefender’s guide to safer file conversion practices and protect your small business with their Ultimate Small Business Security plan. |
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08-05-2025 |
Splunk |
Splunk Reveals Remote Employment Fraud Tactics Targeting Organizations |
Reports |
Splunk’s latest research exposes Remote Employment Fraud (REF), where threat actors pose as job applicants to gain insider access, steal IP, or profit from paychecks. Using AI-generated resumes and forged identities, these actors exploit hiring vulnerabilities. Splunk urges collaboration between HR and security teams to spot behavioral red flags early. Read the full report to strengthen your hiring defenses. |
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08-05-2025 |
Workato |
H&M’s Ramak Robinson Drives Agile IT with 600+ APIs on Workato Podcast |
Podcast |
Ramak Robinson, H&M’s Head of Integration, shares on Workato’s podcast how over 600 APIs and 500 events are transforming H&M’s IT into a modular, agile system. She discusses composable architectures, data governance, and AI-driven orchestration for faster market delivery. The episode highlights strategic decentralization and automated compliance to boost efficiency. Listen now to explore H&M’s digital transformation journey. |
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