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Security Failure in Ray Framework Leads to Server Breach
There has been a hacking attack on a widely used open-source AI framework called Ray, which hackers have exploited to gain unauthorized access to servers and hijack their resources, as a result of an unpatched vulnerability. It has been…
Hidden Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: What A Traveler Needs To Know
Public Wi-Fi networks have become ubiquitous in our modern world, offering convenience and connectivity to travellers and commuters alike. However, beneath the surface lies a web of hidden dangers that could compromise your privacy and security. As an expert…
CHR Cautions Bacolod City Regarding QR Code Proposal for Entertainers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has raised concerns over a proposal by the Bacolod city government regarding the inclusion of quick response (QR) codes on health cards issued to employees of entertainment establishments. The aim of this proposal…
Parent Company of Vans Alerts 35.5 Million Customers Following Data Breach
VF Corporation, the parent company of popular brands like Vans and North Face, has confirmed a significant data breach that occurred in December, affecting approximately 35.5 million of its customers. The breach exposed sensitive information including email addresses, names,…
Digital Arrest Scam: Woman Doctor Duped for 40 Lakhs, Loses Her Entire Savings
In today’s digital world, our lives are interconnected through the internet. From shopping on the web and managing finances to connecting with our loved ones, everything is done online these days. But the comfort also comes with some risks. Professor…
Living-Off-the-Land (LOTL) Attacks: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
In the unrelenting fight of cybersecurity, cyberattacks continue to become more elusive and sophisticated. Among these, threat actors who use Living Off the Land (LOTL) strategies have emerged as strong adversaries, exploiting legitimate system features and functionalities to stealthily…
UK Government’s New AI System to Monitor Bank Accounts
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is gearing up to deploy an advanced AI system aimed at detecting fraud and overpayments in social security benefits. The system will scrutinise millions of bank accounts, including those receiving state…
New Car Owners Beware: Study Finds Serious Data Protection Flaws
Modern gadgets have been collecting every bit of user data they can gather, just to sell it off to the highest bidder, ever since tech companies realized that data could be sold for dollars. While the user’s car has…
Is iPhone’s Journal App Sharing Your Personal Data Without Permission?
In the digital age, where convenience often comes at the cost of privacy, the Journal app stands as a prime example of the fine line between utility and intrusion. Marketed as a tool for reflection and journaling, its functionality…
Are GPUs Ready for the AI Security Test?
As generative AI technology gains momentum, the focus on cybersecurity threats surrounding the chips and processing units driving these innovations intensifies. The crux of the issue lies in the limited number of manufacturers producing chips capable of handling the…
This Security Flaw Enables Hackers to Unlock Millions of Hotel Doors
Researchers have unveiled vulnerabilities impacting approximately 3 million Saflok electronic RFID locks found in 13,000 hotels and homes globally, which could potentially enable unauthorized access to any door in a hotel by creating fake keycards. Discovered by a team…
Authorities Warn of AI Being Employed by Scammers to Target Canadians
As the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) grows, fraudsters employ it more frequently in their methods, and Canadians are taking note. According to the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC’s) annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 75% of respondents are more…
Mule Recruitment Scheme: Scammers Making Innocents Accomplices Into Money Laundering
If an online offer seems too good to be true and needs managing money, it is a possible mule recruitment scam. RBI and NPCI warn users The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and RBI regulations advise not using Indian…
Evasive Sign1 Malware Hits 39,000 WordPress Sites in Widespread Cyber Assault
In the past six months, a major malware campaign known as Sign1 has compromised over 39,000 WordPress sites, using malicious JavaScript injections to direct people to scams. In a report published this week by Sucuri, it is estimated that…
How Hackers Breached 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks
The Unsaflok hack technique has raised concerns about the security of Saflok hotel locks. This sophisticated method exploits vulnerabilities in Saflok’s system, potentially compromising the safety of guests and the reputation of hospitality establishments. The Unsaflok hack technique, first uncovered…
Controversy Surrounds Flipper Zero Amid Car Theft Concerns
In the midst of rising concerns over car thefts in Canada, the Flipper Zero, a popular device known for its penetration-testing capabilities, has found itself at the centre of a heated debate. Canadian officials have proposed a ban on…
Unpatchable Security Flaw in Apple Silicon Macs: A Cryptocurrency Nightmare
In today’s cybersecurity world, vulnerabilities are discovered and patched regularly. However, what happens when a flaw is deemed unpatchable? That’s precisely the situation with a critical security issue affecting Apple Silicon Macs, including the M1, M2, and M3 chips. Let’s…
Critical Flaw Identified in Apple’s Silicon M-Series Chips – And it Can’t be Patched
Researchers have identified a novel, unpatched security vulnerability that can allow an attacker to decrypt data on the most advanced MacBooks. This newly discovered vulnerability affects all Macs utilising Apple silicon, including the M1, M2, and M3 CPUs. To…
General Motors Ceases Sharing Driver Behavior Data with Data Brokers
General Motors announced on Friday that it ceased sharing information on driving habits of its customers with two data brokers involved in creating risk assessments for insurance companies. This decision came in response to a recent report by The…