A recently published biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson has revealed some interesting facts about Tesla, a popular revelation being the company’s approach to privacy and its rather controversial idea regarding an internal monitoring camera installed in their cars. …
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TikTok Faces Massive €345 Million Penalty for Mishandling Kids’ Data Privacy
As a result of TikTok’s failure to shield underage users’ content from public view as well as violating EU data laws, the company has been fined €345 million (£296 million) for mishandling children’s accounts and for breaking the laws. …
Another Crypto Exchange Hacked, Following CoinEx Hack by Three Days
In the midst of a challenging year for crypto exchanges, Remitano, a centralized exchange, fell prey to a hack on September 14, 2023, losing nearly $2.7 million in digital currencies. The breach unfolded at around 12:45 PM on Thursday…
Here’s How Supermarket Loyalty Cards are Exploiting Consumers Weakness
Certain supermarket loyalty schemes, according to critics, are taking advantage of the cost of living problem by offering high discounts only to those who sell large amounts of personal data. Customer privacy is becoming a “luxury” for many struggling…
Israeli Cyber Firms Unveil Groundbreaking Spyware Tool
Israeli cybersecurity companies have made an unparalleled spyware tool available, which has shocked the whole world’s computer sector. This new breakthrough has sparked discussions about the ethics of such sophisticated surveillance equipment as well as worries about privacy and security.…
Espionage Group Suspected of Intruding Asian Nation’s Power Grid
Earlier this year, cyber attackers targeted an undisclosed Asian country’s national power grid using ShadowPad malware, commonly associated with entities linked to the Chinese government, according to cybersecurity experts. While Symantec did not explicitly attribute the incident to China,…
Law Enforcement Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat as Hackers Swipe Police Officer Data
In a cyber-attack that has struck two of Britain’s most well-known police forces, an expert has warned of a high probability that the personal details of tens of thousands of public sector workers may have been compromised. Last month,…
Cybercriminals are Targeting Schools, They are not Ready
This March, Minneapolis Public Schools district witnessed a major ransomware attack, losing thousands of private information such as students’ mental health records, sexual assault incidents, suspensions and truancy reports, child abuse allegations, special education plans, that were released online. In…
Apple Seeks to Defuse a French iPhone 12 Issue as EU Inquiry Intensifies
In order to resolve a dispute concerning radiation levels, Apple pledged on Friday to upgrade the software on iPhone 12s in France. However, concerns in other European nations suggested Apple might need to take similar steps abroad. France suspended…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise Addresses Data Privacy Concerns
OpenAI has advanced significantly with the introduction of ChatGPT Enterprise in a time when data privacy is crucial. Employers’ concerns about data security in AI-powered communication are addressed by this sophisticated language model. OpenAI’s commitment to privacy is evident…
AI in Sounds is Helping Brands Create Their ‘Sonic Identity’
It is now well acknowledged that in the present era, individuals are constantly exposed to fast-moving imagery, be it through social media videos or digital billboards in public places. However, Michele Arnese, an advertising entrepreneur believes there has been a…
MGM Resorts Hit by Cyber Siege: Hackers Brag About Four-Day Outage
In the wake of a cyberattack that forced MGM Resorts to shut down systems across all of its properties, the company continues to suffer from widespread outages. The majority of MGM’s internal networks were shut down for most of…
Ransomware Actors’ Recent Rhysida Attacks Highlight a Rising Threat on HealthCare Institutions
The threat organisation behind for the rapidly expanding Rhysida ransomware-as-a-service operation has claimed responsibility for an Aug. 19 attack that disrupted systems at Singing River Health System, one of Mississippi’s leading healthcare facilities. The attack comes on the heels…
Attack on MGM Resorts Linked to BlackCat Ransomware Group
In an unexpected turn of events, the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware organization has been blamed for a recent intrusion on MGM Resorts, a major international leisure and entertainment giant. More than 100 MGM ESXi hypervisors were the focus of the attack,…
LockBit Ransomware Falters, Attackers Deploy New ‘3AM’ Malware
In a recent cyberattack targeting a construction company, hackers attempted to deploy the LockBit ransomware on a target network but were thwarted. In an unexpected twist, they resorted to a previously unknown ransomware variant called 3AM, successfully infiltrating the…
Popular Resort and Casino Giant Experiences Cybersecurity Issue
Globally popular hospitality and casino giant, MGM resorts is witnessing a cyber-attack, following which its customers have reported several issues with the proper functioning of slot machines and online room booking systems. While the company has acknowledged this as a…
Ransomware Access Broker Leverages Microsoft Teams Titles for Account Theft
A Microsoft warning has been issued about a new phishing campaign which is being undertaken by one of its first-level access brokers. This campaign uses Teams messages as lures to sneak into corporate networks to collect sensitive data. Under…
MGM Resorts Breached by ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Group
MGM Resorts is still dealing with severe outages as a result of a hack that led it to shut down systems across its facilities. MGM, which owns and runs several Las Vegas Strip hotels and casinos, including the Bellagio,…
Tech Enthusiasts Discover New Frontiers in the Age of EVs
Electric vehicle (EV) technology is developing quickly, and a new group of tech aficionados called EV hackers is forming. These people want to investigate the latent possibilities of electric automobiles, not steal cars or undermine security systems. These creative minds…
Europol Warns of a Potent Criminal Economy Fostered by New Technological Tools
Europol’s inaugural report on financial and economic crime highlights the alarming extent to which money laundering techniques employed by ransomware groups and cryptocurrency scammers are now cleaning the cash of nearly 70% of the world’s organized crime networks. Despite…