In a surprising and concerning turn of events, the gaming world faced a significant security breach as Playdapp, a prominent gaming platform, fell victim to a cyber intrusion. The breach resulted in a hacker successfully minting tokens with an…
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Playdapp’s $31M Token Heist and Silent Reward Controversy
In a surprising and concerning turn of events, the gaming world faced a significant security breach as Playdapp, a prominent gaming platform, fell victim to a cyber intrusion. The breach resulted in a hacker successfully minting tokens with an…
Meet Laika 13, the AI Chatbot That Acts Like a Social Media Obsessed Adolescent
Swedish AI experts have developed a chatbot called Laika 13, which replicates the actions of a teenager addicted to social media, as a novel approach to combating teen internet addiction. Laika’s development coincides with an increasing awareness of the…
The Rise of RustDoor and ALPHV Ransomware
According to a recent finding, cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have identified a concerning development in the growing pool of threats, as a new backdoor named Trojan.MAC.RustDoor is targeting macOS users. This particular threat bears connections to the nefarious ransomware family…
FTC Issues Alert: Americans’ Fraud Losses Soar to $10 Billion in 2023
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has disclosed that in 2023, Americans fell victim to scammers, resulting in losses exceeding $10 billion, indicating a 14% surge compared to the preceding year. In tandem, Chainalysis has reported that ransomware groups…
Microsoft Copilot: A Visual Revolution in AI Image Editing
In a significant and forward-thinking development, Microsoft has recently upgraded its AI-powered coding assistant, Copilot, introducing a groundbreaking feature that extends its capabilities into the realm of AI image editing. This not only marks a substantial expansion of Copilot’s…
Global Authorities Examine 58 Cyberattacks Linked to North Korea, Valued at $3 Billion
North Korean sanctions monitors have been investigating dozens of possible cyberattacks by the regime, which are believed to have raised $3 billion to fuel the state’s nuclear weapons program, according to excerpts released from an unpublished report by the…
Persistent Data Retention: Google and Gemini Concerns
While it competes with Microsoft for subscriptions, Google has renamed its Bard chatbot Gemini after the new artificial intelligence that powers it, called Gemini, and said consumers can pay to upgrade its reasoning capabilities to gain subscribers. Gemini Advanced…
Privacy Watchdog Issues Warning
Information about over 33 million individuals in France, roughly half of the nation’s population, was compromised in a cyber assault after January, as per statements from the country’s data protection authority. The Commission Nationale Informatique et Libertés (CNIL) disclosed…
Microsoft’s Super Bowl Pitch: We Are Now an AI Firm
Microsoft made a comeback to the Super Bowl on Sunday with a commercial for its AI-powered chatbot, highlighting the company’s resolve to shake off its reputation as a stuffy software developer and refocus its offerings on the potential of…
What Is The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer?
In our fast-paced digital age, where everything is just a click away, ensuring the safety of our online space has become more important than ever. It’s like having a virtual fortress that needs protection from unseen threats. Now, imagine…
RustDoor Malware Deceives macOS Users with Visual Studio Update Scam
In a significant and alarming development within the cybersecurity landscape, a new malware strain named RustDoor has surfaced, specifically designed to target macOS users. What sets RustDoor apart from its counterparts is its sophisticated and deceptive tactic—it masquerades as…
The Cyber Risks Of Using Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks And How To Avoid Them
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, public Wi-Fi has become a lifeline for many. Whether in coffee shops, airports, or local hangouts, the convenience of free Wi-Fi is undeniable. However, a recent study by NordVPN draws…
South Staffs Water Faces a Group Action Following Clop Ransomware Attack
Following the theft and disclosure of their data by the Clop/Cl0p ransomware group, nearly one thousand victims recently filed a class action lawsuit against South Staffordshire Plc. South Staffordshire Plc, which owns South Staffordshire Water and Cambridge Water, served…
Hyundai Motor Europe Grapples with Cyber Threat as Black Basta Ransomware Strikes
A California union and Hyundai Motor Europe both announced separately this week that they had suffered cyberattacks in the past month, resulting in the loss of their data. According to Black Basta, a group that first emerged in 2022…
China Caught Deploying Remote Access Trojan Tailored for FortiGate Devices
The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) of the Netherlands has issued a warning regarding the discovery of a new strain of malware believed to be orchestrated by the Chinese government. Named “Coathanger,” this persistent and highly elusive malware…
Mozilla Firefox’s Premium Dark Web Monitoring Solution
Mozilla, renowned for its commitment to an open and secure internet, has recently made a strategic foray into unexplored realms with the introduction of a subscription-based dark web monitoring service. This bold move signifies the organization’s dedication to empowering…
More than 800 False “Temu” Domains Trick Customers Into Losing Their Credentials
Cybersecurity experts caution against falling for Temu phishing scams since they use phony freebies to obtain passwords. In the last three months, more than 800 new “Temu” domains have been registered. The most recent company that con artists have used…
Protecting User Privacy by Removing Personal Data from Data Broker Sites
As part of its new subscription service model, Mozilla Firefox is offering its users the possibility of finding and removing their personal and sensitive information from data brokers across the internet. This new subscription model is known as Mozilla…
Microsoft Introduces PC Cleaner App to Boost PC Performance
In a move to enhance user experience, Microsoft has predicated its PC Cleaner app, now conveniently available on the Microsoft Store for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Similar to popular third-party tools like CCleaner, this application aims…