Given a recent incident reported by The Cut, freelance finance writer Charlotte Cowles fell victim to an elaborate scam that highlights the dangers of social engineering. The scam began with a call from a number appearing as “Amazon,” leading…
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Here’s How to Safeguard Your Online Travel Accounts from Hackers
Just days following Kay Pedersen’s hotel reservation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, via Booking.com, she received a troubling email. The email, poorly written in broken English, warned her of “malicious activities” within her account. Subsequently, Kay and her husband, Steven,…
Hackers can Spy on Cameras Through Walls, New Study Reveals
A new threat to privacy has surfaced, as scientists in the United States have discovered a technique to eavesdrop on video feeds from cameras in a variety of devices, including smartphones and home security systems. The EM Eye technique…
End-User Risks: Enterprises on Edge Amid Growing Concerns of the Next Major Breach
The shift to remote work has been transformative for enterprises, bringing newfound flexibility but also a myriad of security challenges. Among the rising concerns, a prominent fear looms large – the potential for end-users to inadvertently become the cause…
Everything You Need To Know About VPN
In an era where our daily lives intertwine with the digital world, the internet becomes both a companion and a potential threat, understanding the role of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) is key to safeguarding your online experience. Whether you’re…
Edge Browser Vulnerability Fixed, Ensuring Protection Against Chrome Tab Theft
A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed today that the company has fixed a bug with its Edge browser that had been causing the Edge browser to import data from other web browsers such as Chrome without the consent of users. However,…
Integration of AI and Blockchain: Here’s All You Need to Know
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…
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…