This year, software company 37signals has made headlines with its decision to leave cloud computing, resulting in a significant profit boost of over $1 million (£790,000). This move highlights a growing trend among businesses reassessing the value of cloud…
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Why You Should Mask Your Email Address
In today’s digital age, entering your real email address into a website is a risky move. It’s all too common for websites to sell your information to data brokers, who then use it for marketing, targeted ads, or even…
Apology Accepted: Ken Griffin’s Tax Records and the IRS
A Case of Privacy Breach and Unintended Disclosure In an unprecedented turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a public apology to billionaire investor Ken Griffin. The reason? Leaked tax records that exposed sensitive financial information, including…
AI-Generated Exam Answers Outperform Real Students, Study Finds
In a recent study, university exams taken by fictitious students using artificial intelligence (AI) outperformed those by real students and often went undetected by examiners. Researchers at the University of Reading created 33 fake students and employed the AI…
Hyperscaling and On-Chain Confidentiality: The Cornerstones of Web3’s Future
The future of Web3 is being significantly shaped by two critical advancements: hyperscaling and on-chain confidentiality. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, these innovations are poised to address some of the fundamental challenges faced by decentralized systems, paving the…
China’s Backdoor Data Infiltration: A Growing Concern For Indian Government
Indian security agencies are concerned about a potential huge data breach triggered by Chinese microchips and hardware detected in biometric attendance systems (BAS) deployed in central and state government buildings, including sensitive departments. During their investigations, intelligence agencies discovered…
AI Accelerates Healthcare’s Digital Transformation
Throughout the healthcare industry, CIOs are implementing technologies that allow precision diagnostics, reduce clinician workload, and automate back-office functions, from ambient documentation to machine learning-based scheduling. A lot of data is available in Penn Medicine BioBank, an institution run…
Hacker Claims Data Breach of India’s Blue-Collar Worker Database
A hacker claims to have accessed a large database linked with the Indian government’s portal for blue-collar workers emigrating from the country. The eMigrate portal’s database allegedly includes full names, contact numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, mailing addresses,…
Jack Dorsey Warns: The Blurring Line Between Real and Fake
Tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, best known as the founder of Twitter (now X), has issued a stark warning about the future. He predicts that in the next five to ten years, it will become increasingly difficult for people to…
The Role of Immutable Data Storage in Strengthening Cybersecurity
In today’s rapidly advancing digital world, how organisations store their data is crucial to their cybersecurity strategies. Whether protecting sensitive customer information, securing intellectual property, or ensuring smooth business operations, effective data storage methods can prominently impact an organisation’s…
Fresh MOVEit Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation: Urgent Updates Needed
A newly discovered vulnerability in MOVEit, a popular file transfer tool, is currently under active exploitation, posing serious threats to remote workforces. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This exploitation highlights…
Hackers Slip Backdoor into WordPress Plugins in Latest Supply-Chain Attack
Security researchers announced on Monday that there had been a supply chain attack on up to 36,000 WordPress plugins running on a wide range of websites that had been backdoored by unknown hackers. Currently, researchers from security firm Wordfence…
Web3 in Healthcare: Privacy, Consent, and Equity
The convergence of Web3 technologies and the healthcare industry has sparked significant interest and investment. As blockchain, decentralized applications (dApps), and smart contracts gain traction, the potential benefits for healthcare are immense. However, this rapid adoption also brings cybersecurity challenges…
Rethinking the Cloud: Why Companies Are Returning to Private Solutions
In the past ten years, public cloud computing has dramatically changed the IT industry, promising businesses limitless scalability and flexibility. By reducing the need for internal infrastructure and specialised personnel, many companies have eagerly embraced public cloud services. However, as…
Ransomware Strikes Auto Dealerships: The CDK Global Incident
The Attack The automotive industry has faced an unprecedented challenge: a cyberattack targeting CDK Global, a major software provider for auto dealerships. This incident has sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting dealerships across the United States. In this blog post,…
P2Pinfect Worm Now Delivering Ransomware on Redis Servers
Cado Security experts warned that the P2Pinfect worm is used in attacks on Redis servers to deliver ransomware and cryptocurrency mining payloads. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers uncovered the P2P worm P2PInfect in July 2023, which targets Redis…
The Blockchain Revolution: Transforming Industries Beyond Finance
Blockchain technology, which was first developed as part of the backbone of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, has grown beyond its original purpose. To enhance efficiency, reduce fraud, and spur innovation across various industries, it has its unique attributes-decentralization, transparency,…
Google Chrome Users at Risk: Study Reveals Dangerous Extensions Affecting 280 Million
A recent study has unveiled a critical security threat impacting approximately 280 million Google Chrome users who have installed dangerous browser extensions. These extensions, often masquerading as useful tools, can lead to severe security risks such as data theft,…
BSNL Reportedly Suffers Major Data Breach: Sensitive User Information at Risk
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly experienced a significant data breach, with the responsible threat actor claiming to have acquired sensitive user and operational data. The government-owned telecom provider’s servers were attacked, resulting in the hackers obtaining SIM…
Digital Afterlife: Are We Ready for Virtual Resurrections?
Imagine receiving a message that your deceased father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready to chat. This scenario, once confined to science fiction, is becoming a reality as the digital afterlife industry evolves. Virtual reconstructions of loved ones, created using…