Amidst a continuous stream of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector, leading to disruptions in hospitals and patient care, the Biden administration is taking a measured approach in formulating regulations to bolster the industry’s cybersecurity defenses. Andrea Palm, Deputy Secretary…
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Shadow AI: The Novel, Unseen Threat to Your Company’s Data
Earlier this year, ChatGPT emerged as the face of generative AI. ChatGPT was designed to help with almost everything, from creating business plans to breaking down complex topics into simple terms. Since then, businesses of all sizes have been…
Quishing Emerges as a Leading Cybersecurity Challenge
Researchers are predicting that cybercriminals will employ email-based quashing attacks as a means of stealing data from users. Several quishing campaigns are known to have been large, long-running, and dynamic, based on attack cadence and variations within the lures…
iLeakage Attack: Protecting Your Digital Security
The iLeakage exploit is a new issue that security researchers have discovered for Apple users. This clever hack may reveal private data, including passwords and emails, and it targets Macs and iPhones. It’s critical to comprehend how this attack operates…
Rorschach Ransomware Gang Targets Chilean Telecom Giant GTD
Chile’s Grupo GTD has issued a warning that a hack has disrupted its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) infrastructure. Grupo GTD is a telecommunications firm based in Chile, Spain, Columbia, and Peru which offers services throughout Latin America. The…
Passkeys vs Passwords: The Future of Online Authentication
In the realm of online security, a shift is underway as passkeys gain traction among tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. These innovative authentication methods offer a more seamless login experience and bolster cybersecurity against threats like…
AI-Generated Phishing Emails: A Growing Threat
The effectiveness of phishing emails created by artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly catching up to that of emails created by humans, according to disturbing new research. With artificial intelligence advancing so quickly, there is concern that there may be a…
From China To WikiLeaks: Censored Texts Survive In Bitcoin And Ethereum
Bitcoin is described by individuals in varied way, some say it is digital money currency, a digital store of value and a platform for data that is immune to censorship. Fundamentally, anyone can access and upload data, thanks to technology;…
Enhancing Online Privacy: Google Trials IP Address Masking Option
Currently, Google is in the process of perfecting Gnatcatcher, which used to be called Gnatcatcher. Under the new name “IP Protection,” Gnatcatcher is called more appropriately. By doing this, Chrome is reintroducing a proposal to hide users’ IP addresses,…
Okta Data Breach Highlights Hackers’ Untapped Gold Mine
The recent data breach at tech firm Okta has drawn attention to the risks associated with not protecting data that is rarely given top priority in terms of security, records customer service. The help desk system, which is used by…
Report: September Sees Record Ransomware Attacks Surge
In September, a notable surge in ransomware attacks was recorded, as revealed by NCC Group’s September Threat Pulse. Leak sites disclosed details of 514 victims, marking a significant 153% increase compared to the same period last year. This figure…
The Dark Side of AI: How Cyberthreats Could Get Worse, Report Warns
A UK government report warns that by 2025, artificial intelligence could escalate the risk of cyberattacks and undermine public confidence in online content . It also suggests that terrorists could use the technology to plot chemical or biological strikes. …
ServiceNow Data Exposure Flaw Raises Concerns
ServiceNow, a popular enterprise cloud platform, was found to have a serious data exposure vulnerability. Concerns concerning the security of sensitive data in cloud-based systems have been highlighted by this occurrence, which has shocked the cybersecurity community. According to reports…
US Energy Service Shared Details on How Akira Ransomware Hacked its Network
US energy service firm BHI Energy recently shared how it compromised its network and data in a ransomware campaign conducted by the Akira ransomware. BHI Energy, a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, provides specialized engineering services and workforce solutions to…
Ransomware Kingpin Behind Ragnar Locker Arrested in Paris
An international law enforcement action coordinated by European Interpol and officials of foreign law enforcement agencies led to the removal of the Ragnar Locker ransomware group on October 20, 2023. Various law enforcement agencies including the French, American, and…
Canada Reports Targeting of Trudeau and Others by Chinese Bots
Canada has revealed the detection of a disinformation campaign believed to be linked to China, targeting numerous politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This campaign, termed “spamouflage,” utilized a barrage of online posts to discredit Canadian Members of Parliament,…
1Password’s Swift Response to Okta Data Breach
Prominent password manager provider 1Password has shown excellent reaction and transparency following the recent Okta data leak issue. The breach forced 1Password to take measures to protect its users’ security after it affected multiple organizations and possibly exposed sensitive user…
Balancing Promise and Pitfalls: Integrating AI into Cybersecurity
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the emergence of AI-driven cybersecurity offers a groundbreaking defense against modern cyber threats. However, alongside its celebrated capabilities lies a less-discussed aspect: the hidden costs and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The…
OpenSea Warns API Customers of Third-Party Security Breach
Following a third-party security breach that left them potentially susceptible to malicious actors, OpenSea issued a security warning to specific users, urging them to rotate their API credentials. OpenSea informed impacted customers via email that one of its vendors…
Progressive Holdings Cyberattack: Sensitive Data Stolen
Progressive Holdings, a well-known company that specializes in product leasing, has unexpectedly become the victim of a devastating cyberattack that has resulted in the unauthorized collection of private data. The breach has prompted significant worry among its stakeholders and consumers,…