A cyber extortion group believed to be an offshoot of the infamous Russian Conti hacker organization has reportedly amassed over $100 million since its emergence last year, according to a report published on Wednesday by digital currency tracking service…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Okta: October Data Breach Impacts All User Across Customer Support Systems
The latest investigation Okta’s recent investigation into the exploit of its Help Center environment in October disclosed that the threat actors stole the data that belonged to all customer support system users. Okta mentioned that the hackers also stole extra…
Europol Dismantles Ukrainian Ransomware Gang
A well-known ransomware organization operating in Ukraine has been successfully taken down by an international team under the direction of Europol, marking a major win against cybercrime. In this operation, the criminal group behind several high-profile attacks was the target…
Amazon Introduces Q, a Business Chatbot Powered by Generative AI
Amazon has finally identified a solution to counter ChatGPT. Earlier this week, the technology giant announced the launch of Q, a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence. The announcement, made in Las Vegas at the company’s annual conference…
Next-Level AI: Unbelievable Precision in Replicating Doctors’ Notes Leaves Experts in Awe
In an in-depth study, scientists found that a new artificial intelligence (AI) computer program can generate doctors’ notes with such precision that two physicians could not tell the difference. This indicates AI may soon provide healthcare workers with groundbreaking…
South Korea Aims to be the Global Leader in Regulating Generative AI
South Korea and Generative AI The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT, has caused regulators all around the world to establish rules and regulations governing their use. South Korea is rising to the occasion by trying…
Australian SMBs Faces Challenges in Cyber Security
The internet has turned into a challenge for small to midsize businesses based in Australia. In addition to the difficulty of implementing innovative technology quickly and with limited resources because of the rate of invention, they also face the same…
LogoFAIL: UEFI Vulnerabilities Unveiled
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The discovery of vulnerabilities is a sharp reminder of the ongoing conflict between innovation and malevolent intent in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. The tech community has been shaken by the recent discovery of LogoFAIL, a set…
Passkeys & Passwords: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
In a world tired of grappling with the complexities and vulnerabilities of traditional passwords, a transformative solution is emerging. Despite the advancements offered by the latest password managers, passwords remain a persistent pain and a significant security risk if compromised.…
Emergency Rooms Hit by Cyber Siege: Patient Diversions Spread Across Three States
During the recent ransomware attack on one of the hospitals in the chain of 30 that operates in six states, patients from some of its ERs will be diverted to other hospitals over the coming weeks, while some elective…
Black Basta’s Ransom Money Surpasses $100 million in Less Than Two Years
Researchers have discovered that since the Black Basta ransomware gang first surfaced early last year, victims of its double-extortion attacks have paid the gang more than $100 million. With the haul, which included taking over $1 million from at…
LockBit Leaked 4.5 TB Data of Shimano Industry
Shimano Industries, a prominent Japanese multinational manufacturing company specializing in cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment, fell victim to the world’s largest ransomware group, LockBit. The group stole 4.5 terabytes of sensitive company data. The company had previously…
Generative AI’s Impact on Payments: Exploring its Significance
Generative AI has become a prominent technology in 2023, drawing the attention of global financial institution leaders. In the realm of payments services, where systems undergo rigorous handling and regulation, responsible implementation of AI technology is crucial to manage…
Fortifying the Future: Safeguarding Generative AI Across the Tech Spectrum
AI has gained considerable traction in our digital landscape over the last few years thanks to generative AI, an influential force in the world of artificial intelligence. From ChatGPT’s intelligent conversation capabilities to the captivating avatars appearing on social…
Medical Firm Data Breach Impacts Nearly 4 million New Yorkers
Sensitive personal data belonging to at least 4 million New Yorkers in New York City and Syracuse was compromised in a data breach at Nevada-based Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A), a provider of medical transcription services. PJ&A’s systems were…
The Menace of GPS Spoofing in Aviation
GPS spoofing has been an extraordinary difficulty for the aviation industry in recent years. A threat that looked like it would only exist in the future is now a grim reality, with malicious GPS signal tampering causing flights worldwide to…
Henry Schein Data Breach: Healthcare Giant Reports Second Attack in Two Months
U.S. based healthcare company Henry Schein has confirmed another cyberattack this month conducted by threat actor ‘BlackCat/ALPHV’ ransomware gang. The company was previously attacked by the same group in October. Henry Schein Henry Schein is a Fortune 500 healthcare products…
Safeguard Your Data: Google’s Data Purge Approaches
Google just announced that the time is running out on a massive cleanup of defunct Gmail accounts and content from Google Photos, which is scheduled to start on December 1. Many consumers can be taken aback by this action, which…
Rhysida: The New Ransomware Group Behind British Library Cyberattack
This week, ransomware group – Rhysida – claimed responsibility for the attack on the British Library, that was witnessed last month, where the library’s personal data was compromised and later sold on online forums. While the name of the threat…
Here’s Why AI Algorithms Can Prove Extremely Dangerous for Human Mankind
An inter-university team of computer scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Toronto (UoT) conducted a recent experiment that suggests something is going on in the design of AI models that, if not addressed…