On November 2, US President Joe Biden signed a new comprehensive executive order detailing intentions for business control and governmental monitoring of artificial intelligence. The legislation, released on October 30, aims at addressing several widespread issues in regard to privacy…
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Citrix Bleed Bug Delivers Sharp Blow: Vulnerability is Now Under “Mass Exploitation”
Citrix Bleed Bug: A Critical Vulnerability in Widespread Use Despite the fact that a patch has been available for three weeks, ransomware hackers are exploiting a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass multifactor authentication and access enterprise networks using Citrix…
Hackers for Hire: Navigating the Dark Web, Penetration Tests, and More
As the digital landscape undergoes transformation, it is imperative for organizations to remain vigilant in the face of a persistent threat from for-hire hackers. To safeguard their networks, customers, and financial stability, organizations must comprehend the risks associated with…
Caesars Takes Action After Cyberattack on Loyalty Program Data
Caesars Entertainment, a leading resort chain with ownership of more than 50 hotels and casinos worldwide, officially disclosed a cyberattack on their systems. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission received notification on Thursday, indicating that the company has experienced…
Five Markers that Your Phone is Being Spied on or Has Been Compromised
A notification stating that “State-sponsored attackers may be targeting your iPhone” was received by a number of leaders of India’s opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress, Trinamool Congress, and Shiv Sena, earlier this week. A commotion and discussion…
North Korean Links: Lazarus Group Strikes Again. This time via Unpatched Software Flaws
North Korean hackers spreading malware through legit software North Korean hackers are spreading malware by exploiting known flaws in genuine software. The Lazarus group targets a version of an undisclosed software product for which vulnerabilities have been documented and solutions…
AI ‘Hypnotizing’ for Rule bypass and LLM Security
In recent years, large language models (LLMs) have risen to prominence in the field, capturing widespread attention. However, this development prompts crucial inquiries regarding their security and susceptibility to response manipulation. This article aims to explore the security vulnerabilities linked…
Security Experts Warn Social Media Users of Account Takeover
Anyone with a social media account has been warned that criminals are increasingly targeting common people and taking over their profiles. According to Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, there were 18,011 reports of social media…
Study Finds: Online Games are Collecting Gamers’ Data Using Dark Designs
A recent study conducted by researchers, at Aalto University Department of Science, has revealed a dark design pattern in online games in the privacy policies and regulations which could be used in a dubious data collection tactic of online gamers.…
Unlocking Key Stretching: Safeguarding Your Passwords for Enhanced Security
To bolster the security of our digital accounts, it’s imperative to fortify our passwords or passphrases. Much like how keys and locks can be vulnerable, not all passwords provide ample protection. Security experts have devised various techniques to bolster…
Defending Digital Fortresses: How Greater Manchester Fends off 10,000 Daily Cyber Assaults
Cyber hackers are targeting the council’s systems at a rate of ‘10,000 a day’, leading to threats to its software and systems by higher-ups. It has been agreed by councillors in Oldham that they will spend £682,000 on acquiring…
Unlocking the Future: How Multimodal AI is Revolutionizing Technology
In order to create more accurate predictions, draw insightful conclusions and draw more precise conclusions about real-world problems, multimodal AI combines multiple types or modes of data to create more reliable determinations, conclusions or predictions based on real-world data. …
Contact Key Verification: Boosting iMessage Security
Apple has taken another significant step towards improving the security of its messaging platform, iMessage. The introduction of Contact Key Verification adds an extra layer of security to iMessage conversations, protecting user data and privacy. In this article, we will…
Ushering Into New Era With the Integration of AI and Machine Learning
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into decentralised platforms has resulted in a remarkable convergence of cutting-edge technologies, offering a new paradigm that revolutionises the way we interact with and harness decentralised systems. While decentralised…
QR Code Phishing Attacks: A Rising Threat
Leading cybersecurity firms have reported a startling 587% increase in QR code-based phishing assaults in recent times. This concerning pattern demonstrates how fraudsters are changing their strategies to take advantage of people’s confidence in QR codes for a variety of…
StripedFly: Cryptomining Tool Infects 1 Million Targets Worldwide
Security firm Kaspersky Lab has revealed that a cryptominer, which never really generated a hefty crypto amount for its operators, is now a part of a bigger digital espionage campaign. Since 2017, the platform, known as StripedFly, has infected over…
Boeing Evaluates Cyber Group’s Data Dump Threat
Boeing Co announced on Friday that it is currently evaluating a claim made by the Lockbit cybercrime group, which asserts that it has obtained a significant volume of sensitive data from the aerospace giant. The group has threatened to…
Rishi Sunak Outlines Risks and Potential of AI Ahead of Tech Summit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned against the use of AI, as it could be used to design chemical and biological weapons. He says that, in the worst case scenario, people are likely to lose all control over AI,…
CISA Unveils Logging Tool to Aid Resource-Scarce Organizations
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a security tool named “Logging Made Easy” with the aim of assisting organizations, particularly those with limited resources, in safeguarding their Windows-based devices and sensitive information. This tool, provided…
India’s DPDP Act: Industry’s Compliance Challenges and Concerns
As India’s Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPDP) transitions from proposal to legal mandate, the business community is grappling with the intricacies of compliance and its far-reaching implications. While the government maintains that companies have had a reasonable timeframe to…