The relationship between blockchain technology and artificial intelligence is growing in prominence. Because AI has the potential to revolutionise a number of industries, it is essential to ensure the reliability and equity of the data it uses. Blockchain shows…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Securing Your iPhone from GoldPickaxe Trojan
In recent times, the digital realm has become a battleground where cybercriminals constantly devise new tactics to breach security measures and exploit unsuspecting users. The emergence of the GoldPickaxe Trojan serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat…
Hackers Target Police Officers and Prosecutors in Miami-Dade
The police officers in North Miami Beach were misled by a counterfeit email masquerading as an official communication from the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office, as per sources knowledgeable about the scheme. Utilizing the guise of an SAO investigator…
Corporate Accountability: Tech Titans Address the Menace of Misleading AI in Elections
In a report issued on Friday, 20 leading technology companies pledged to take proactive steps to prevent deceptive uses of artificial intelligence from interfering with global elections, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok, X, Amazon and Adobe. According to…
Changing How Healthcare Works: Big News in Communication
In a pivotal transformation within the healthcare industry, a prominent shift is currently unfolding. Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) has emerged as a game-changer, modernising the way vital information is shared among healthcare providers, pharmacies, and laboratories. Traditionally, healthcare communication…
Massive Breach Shakes Microsoft Azure to its Core
In a security breach, several Azure accounts were compromised for the first time in history, which resulted in the loss of important data from the users. A cyberattack was launched against senior executives in several major corporations and affected…
RansomHouse Gang Streamlines VMware ESXi Attacks Using Latest MrAgent Tool
RansomHouse, a ransomware group known for its double extortion tactics, has developed a new tool named ‘MrAgent’ to facilitate the widespread deployment of its data encrypter on VMware ESXi hypervisors. Since its emergence in December 2021, RansomHouse has been…
Beware, iPhone Users: iOS GoldDigger Trojan can Steal Face ID and Banking Details
Numerous people pick iPhones over Android phones because they believe iPhones are more secure. However, this may no longer be the case due to the emergence of a new banking trojan designed explicitly to target iPhone users. According to…
Microsoft and OpenAI Reveal Hackers Weaponizing ChatGPT
In a digital landscape fraught with evolving threats, the marriage of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybercrime has become a potent concern. Recent revelations from Microsoft and OpenAI underscore the alarming trend of malicious actors harnessing advanced language models (LLMs)…
Defense Department Notifies 20,000 People of Data Breach Due to Email Leak
It has surfaced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reached out to around 20,600 individuals to inform them about a data breach that took place last year. The breach, disclosed in a letter sent on February 1,…
Here’s Why Passkeys is a Reliable Option to Safeguard Your Data
We all use way too many passwords, and they are probably not very secure. Passkeys are the next step in password technology, aiming to replace passwords with a more secure alternative. Trouble with passwords For a long time, we…
Revolutionizing Cybersecurity: Integrating UEBA for Enhanced Data Protection
There is a transformative shift taking place in cyber security, once a fortress built on rigid protocols and reactive measures. There is an increasing need for a nuanced approach to safeguarding digital assets as digital landscapes become increasingly intricate…
Generative AI Redefines Cybersecurity Defense Against Advanced Threats
In the ever-shifting realm of cybersecurity, the dynamic dance between defenders and attackers has reached a new echelon with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI. This technological advancement has not only armed cybercriminals with sophisticated tools…
Tech Disparity: Low-Income Students Exposed to More Ads
A recent analysis reveals that students from low-income families are disproportionately attending schools lacking proper scrutiny of their educational technology, raising concerns about their data privacy. The study, conducted by Internet Safety Labs, indicates that these schools are more…
ChatGPT Evolved with Digital Memory: Enhancing Conversational Recall
The ChatGPT software is getting a major upgrade – users will be able to get more customized and helpful replies to their previous conversations by storing them in memory. The memory feature is being tested with a small number…
The Convergence of CIO and CISO Roles in the Digital Age
As businesses embrace the cloud, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and remote work, a million-dollar question arises: How will these roles evolve? The answer seems as complex as the myriad factors influencing it – company size, industry, culture, existing organizational charts, and…
Experts Predict AI to Create Job Opportunities in Energy Sector
The latest the findings from Airswift’s ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) survey show a significant shift in opinion of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market in the energy industry. Contrary to popular belief,…
The Latest Prudential Financial Data Breach Exposes Vulnerabilities
Prudential Financial, a global financial giant managing trillions in assets, recently revealed a cybersecurity breach, putting employee and contractor data at risk. The incident, identified on February 5, highlighted the vulnerabilities in even the most robust financial institutions’ cybersecurity…
FBI Shuts Down Warzone RAT; Cybercriminals Arrested
In a major victory against cybercrime, the FBI has successfully taken down the Warzone RAT malware operation. This operation led to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illicit activities. One of the suspects, 27-year-old Daniel Meli from…
Data Disaster: 33 Million French Citizens at Risk in Massive Leak
A massive security breach at two third-party healthcare payment servicers has exposed the information of nearly half of all French citizens by way of a major breach of personal information, the French data privacy watchdog revealed last week. As…