< p style=”text-align: justify;”>There are numerous ways in which critical data on your phone can be compromised. These range from subscription-based apps that covertly transmit private user data to social media platforms like Facebook, to fraudulent accounts that trick…
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Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI
Italy’s data protection regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, has cautioned GEDI, a leading Italian media group, to comply with EU data protection laws in its collaboration with OpenAI. Reuters reports that the regulator highlighted the risk…
PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace Human Creativity
According to the management at PlayStation, though artificial intelligence (AI) may potentially change the world of gaming, it can never supplant the human creativity behind game development. Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, stated that AI will complement but not…
‘Nearest Neighbour Attack’: Russian Hackers Breach US Firm Wi-Fi
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Russian state-sponsored hacking group APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) has employed a novel “nearest neighbor attack” to breach enterprise WiFi networks from thousands of miles away. The attack, first detected on February 4, 2022, targeted a U.S.…
UK Faces Growing Cyber Threats from Russia and China, Warns NCSC Head
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The UK is facing an increasing number of cyberattacks from Russia and China, with serious cases tripling in the past year, according to a new report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). On Tuesday, Richard Horne,…
The Dark Web’s Role in Phishing and 2FA Security Breaches
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the dangers of online scams and cyberattacks persist year-round. Cybercriminals continue to exploit digital shoppers, leveraging sophisticated tools such as phishing kits, fake websites, and cookie grabbers that bypass two-factor…
Woman Charged in Electric Ireland Customer Information Breach
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>An Irish national utility service provider, Electric Ireland, is investigating a significant data breach involving customer information. This breach, first reported last year, has led to arrests and an ongoing investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime…
Big Tech Troubles: Tough Market Conditions Cause 150,00 Job Cuts
The tech industry has been hit by a wave of layoffs, with over 150,000 workers losing their jobs at major companies like Microsoft, Tesla, Cisco, and Intel. As the market adapts to new economic realities, tech firms are restructuring to…
South Korea’s Rising Influence in Global Cybersecurity
South Korea’s Expanding Role in Global Cybersecurity South Korea is emerging as a pivotal player in the global cybersecurity landscape, particularly against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and China in cyberspace. By participating in high-profile…
CISA Warns of Critical Exploits in ProjectSend, Zyxel, and Proself Systems
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has discovered and added three critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These vulnerabilities, impacting North Grid Proself, ProjectSend, and Zyxel firewalls, are being actively exploited,…
The Role of Confidential Computing in AI and Web3
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has amplified the demand for privacy-focused computing technologies, ushering in a transformative era for confidential computing. At the forefront of this movement is the integration of these technologies within the AI and…
French Telecom Companies Band Together to Combat Rising Fraud
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The four leading mobile network carriers (MNOs) in France have teamed up to combat identity theft and online fraud. To help online companies fight fraud and digital identity theft, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR announced…
Hidden Dangers in Third-Party Supply Chain
A supply chain attack refers to any cyberattack targeting a third-party vendor within an organization’s supply chain. Historically, these attacks have exploited trust relationships, aiming to breach larger organizations by compromising smaller, less secure suppliers. The Growing Threat of…
Printer Problems? Don’t Fall for These Dangerous Scams
Fixing printer problems is a pain, from paper jams to software bugs. When searching for quick answers, most users rely on search engines or AI solutions to assist them. Unfortunately, this opens the door to scammers targeting unsuspecting people…
DeepMind Pushes AI Frontiers with Human-Like Tech
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, with a groundbreaking development emerging from Google DeepMind. A team of researchers, sociologists, and computer scientists has introduced a system capable of generating real-time personality simulations, raising important questions…
Orbit Under Siege: The Cybersecurity Challenges of Space Missions
The integration of emerging technologies is reshaping industries worldwide, and the space sector is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI), now a core component in many industries, has significantly transformed space missions. However, this progress also introduces new cybersecurity risks. In…
Understanding Mimic Ransomware: Features, Threats, and Noteworthy Exploits
Mimic is a ransomware family first discovered in 2022. Like other ransomware, it encrypts files on a victim’s system and demands a cryptocurrency payment for the decryption key. What makes Mimic particularly concerning is its dual approach: it not…
Meet Chameleon: An AI-Powered Privacy Solution for Face Recognition
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>An artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by a team of researchers can safeguard users from malicious actors’ unauthorized facial scanning. The AI model, dubbed Chameleon, employs a unique masking approach to create a mask that conceals…
Helldown Ransomware Outfit Linkd to Zyxel’s Firewall Exploits
Zyxel Firewalls have become a common target in recent hacks, with attackers exploiting a critical flaw to propagate the malicious Helldown ransomware. The German CERT (CERT-Bund) has published a warning alongside Zyxel, highlighting the scope of these assaults and…
Costa Rica Faces Another Cyberattack, RECOPE Operations Shift to Manual Mode
Costa Rica’s state-owned oil company, RECOPE, suffered a ransomware attack on November 27, disrupting its digital operations and forcing a shift to manual procedures to maintain uninterrupted fuel distribution. This attack is the second major cyber incident targeting a…