The ChatGPT software is getting a major upgrade – users will be able to get more customized and helpful replies to their previous conversations by storing them in memory. The memory feature is being tested with a small number…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
The Convergence of CIO and CISO Roles in the Digital Age
As businesses embrace the cloud, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and remote work, a million-dollar question arises: How will these roles evolve? The answer seems as complex as the myriad factors influencing it – company size, industry, culture, existing organizational charts, and…
Experts Predict AI to Create Job Opportunities in Energy Sector
The latest the findings from Airswift’s ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) survey show a significant shift in opinion of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market in the energy industry. Contrary to popular belief,…
The Latest Prudential Financial Data Breach Exposes Vulnerabilities
Prudential Financial, a global financial giant managing trillions in assets, recently revealed a cybersecurity breach, putting employee and contractor data at risk. The incident, identified on February 5, highlighted the vulnerabilities in even the most robust financial institutions’ cybersecurity…
FBI Shuts Down Warzone RAT; Cybercriminals Arrested
In a major victory against cybercrime, the FBI has successfully taken down the Warzone RAT malware operation. This operation led to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illicit activities. One of the suspects, 27-year-old Daniel Meli from…
Data Disaster: 33 Million French Citizens at Risk in Massive Leak
A massive security breach at two third-party healthcare payment servicers has exposed the information of nearly half of all French citizens by way of a major breach of personal information, the French data privacy watchdog revealed last week. As…
23andMe Is On The Ventilator. Its CEO Remains ‘Hopeful’
The Silicon Valley and Wall Street golden kid 23andMe was the DNA testing firm just three years ago. The company is currently in risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq. However, CEO of 23andMe Anne Wojcicki tells CNN that…
Bank of America’s Security Response: Mitigating Risks After Vendor Data Breach
In a concerning development, Bank of America has informed its customers about a possible data breach stemming from a security incident involving one of its vendors. This incident raises questions about the security of sensitive customer information, underscoring the…
American Express Faces Criticism Over Weak Password Policies
American Express found itself under scrutiny as users raised eyebrows over their seemingly weak password policies. The requirements, limiting passwords to 6 to 8 characters with a narrow scope of allowed characters, have sparked concerns about the vulnerability of…
Malware Masked as a Visual Studio Update Poses a Threat to macOS
During the last few months, a significant and alarming development in the cybersecurity field has been the discovery of a new malware strain known as RustDoor that has specifically been designed for macOS users. It is RustDoor’s sophisticated and…
The Reasons Behind Companies’ Reversal of Cloud Migration
5 Corporate migration to cloud technology has been a prevalent trend in recent years, hailed as a solution for modernizing IT infrastructure, improving scalability, and reducing operational expenses. However, there’s now a noticeable shift in this trend, with more…
Here’s How to Choose the Right AI Model for Your Requirements
When kicking off a new generative AI project, one of the most vital choices you’ll make is selecting an ideal AI foundation model. This is not a small decision; it will have a substantial impact on the project’s success.…
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…
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…