In an increasingly digital world, the threat of identity theft looms large, making it imperative for individuals to be proactive in detecting potential breaches and implementing effective mitigation measures. This article delves into key strategies for identifying identity theft and…
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China stealing AI feed data from America for Spying
As per a report featured in the Wall Street Journal, there has been a notable surge in China’s illicit acquisition of extensive datasets designated for training Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the United States. The apparent objective behind this activity…
Ransomware threat rises in November 2023
The month of November 2023 witnessed a surge in ransomware victims, with criminal gangs taking advantage of the holiday season. The combination of a thin IT staff and the Christmas holidays created an opportune environment for companies to fall prey…
UK to allow facial recognition on 50m drivers
Britain is poised to conduct facial recognition checks on its 50 million drivers in the upcoming year, with the aim of leveraging this initiative to apprehend criminals based on images captured in the CCTV surveillance database. The Home Office and…
Ubisoft ransomware attack gets thwarted
Ubisoft, the France-based video game publisher, recently announced that its in-house threat monitoring software successfully thwarted a ransomware attack that occurred on December 20th of this year. Despite this security success, the company is actively investigating a potential data breach…
Safeguarding Your Data: Strategies to Protect Against Information Stealers
In today’s digital age, the security of personal and sensitive information is of utmost importance. Cyber Threats, such as information stealers, pose a significant risk to individuals and businesses alike. Information stealers are malicious software designed to surreptitiously gather and…
What do CISOs need to know about API security in 2024?
[By Andy Grolnick, CEO, Graylog] In the past couple of years, there has been explosive growth in API usage as API-related solutions have enabled seamless connectivity and interoperability between systems. From facilitating data exchange to cross-platform functionality, companies with an…
India BSNL data breach exposes 2.9 million user records to hackers
BSNL, or Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, a government-funded telecommunications service provider operating nationwide in India, has recently fallen victim to a cyber attack resulting in the exposure of records belonging to more than 2.9 million users. The alleged perpetrator, a…
First American becomes victim to a ransomware attack
The initial American entity providing title and other insurance services recently experienced a cyber attack believed to be a variant of ransomware. While the insurance company acknowledged service disruptions on its website, it refrained from explicitly stating that the incident…
Most scammed items for this Christmas season
As the festive season is just a couple of days ahead, the joy of giving and receiving is accompanied by an unfortunate increase in scams targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers. Scammers are adept at exploiting the spirit of generosity and the…