Globe Life Inc. has become the latest victim of a high-profile cybersecurity incident, with a threat actor claiming access to sensitive personal and health data of over 850,000 individuals. The attack, while not involving traditional ransomware, appears to be an…
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Microsoft Announces AI Avatar for Teams Meeting
Microsoft has announced the rollout of Avatars for Microsoft Teams, a feature that allows users to create personalized avatars for meetings using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This revolutionary update is designed to make virtual meetings more engaging and inclusive by enabling…
ChatGPT Announces Deep Research That Handles Complex Tasks Faster Than Humans
OpenAI has introduced an innovative feature for ChatGPT called “Deep Research,” designed to handle complex, multi-step research tasks with exceptional efficiency. Powered by the upcoming OpenAI o3 model, this tool promises to revolutionize how professionals and everyday users approach in-depth…
Arm Mali GPU Kernel Driver 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Arm, a leader in semiconductor technology, has disclosed a series of critical security vulnerabilities affecting its Mali GPU Kernel Drivers and firmware. These vulnerabilities, spanning across multiple GPU architectures, including Bifrost, Valhall, and the Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture, pose…
Hackers Abusing AWS & Microsoft Azure To Launch Large-Scale Cyber Attacks
Hackers are increasingly leveraging cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure to orchestrate large-scale cyber attacks. These platforms, which host critical infrastructure for businesses worldwide, are being exploited through sophisticated methods, including fraudulent account setups, API key…
New Phishing Attack Hijacking High-Profile X Accounts To Promote Phishing Sites
A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged, targeting high-profile X (formerly Twitter) accounts to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. The attack exploits the credibility of verified accounts, leveraging their reach to deceive users into visiting phishing sites. The attackers employ a variety…
Alibaba Cloud Storage Service Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Data Uploads
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS), enabling unauthorized users to upload data to cloud storage. This misconfiguration poses risks such as unauthorized data storage, overwriting sensitive files, and potential data breaches. The…
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Lets Attackers Steal Files Remotely – Update Now
NVIDIA has released a critical software security update to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting its GPU Display Driver and Virtual GPU (vGPU) software. Among these is CVE‑2024‑0149, a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux that could allow attackers unauthorized…
Linux 6.14 Released – 500,000 Lines of Code Modified
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has announced the release of Linux 6.14-rc1, marking the end of the two-week merge window. This release is notably smaller than usual, attributed to reduced development activity during the holiday season. Despite…
U.S Community Health Center Hacked – 1 Million Patients Data Stolen
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), a Connecticut-based federally qualified health center, has disclosed a data breach following a criminal cyberattack on its systems. The breach potentially exposed the sensitive personal and health information of patients and individuals who received COVID-19…