A recent cyber vulnerability in ChatGPT’s long-term memory feature was exposed, showing how hackers could use this AI tool to steal user data. Security researcher Johann Rehberger demonstrated this issue through a concept he named “SpAIware,” which exploited a…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Meta Unveils its First Open AI Model That Can Process Images
Meta has released new versions of its renowned open source AI model Llama, including small and medium-sized models capable of running workloads on edge and mobile devices. Llama 3.2 models were showcased at the company’s annual Meta Connect event.…
Shocking Ways Hackers Can Exploit Your IP Address – You’re Not as Safe as You Think
Your IP address may look like a long number row, but to a hacker, it can be an instrument of evil activity. While your exposure to an IP doesn’t pose an immediate danger per se, it is thus important to…
Growing Focus on Data Privacy Among GenAI Professionals in 2024
Recent reports published by Deloitte and Deloitte Consulting, highlighting the significance of data privacy as it pertains to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), have been widely cited. As the survey found, there has been a significant increase in professionals’ concerns…
Social Media Content Fueling AI: How Platforms Are Using Your Data for Training
OpenAI has admitted that developing ChatGPT would not have been feasible without the use of copyrighted content to train its algorithms. It is widely known that artificial intelligence (AI) systems heavily rely on social media content for their development.…
What is a Zero-Day Attack And How You Can Safeguard Against It?
The cyberthreats that are still unknown to us are the most severe. The majority of cyberdefenses rely on having prior knowledge of the attack’s nature. We just don’t know what zero days are, which is why they are so…
Homeland Security Alerts on Increasing Risks for Schools
Educators and other school professionals are playing an increasingly crucial role in providing a safe environment in which students can learn in an era where children are being targeted by increasing physical and online attacks, according to US Homeland…
Delaware Libraries Hit by Ransomware Attack, Internet Services Disrupted
Last week, Delaware’s public libraries faced a cyberattack, causing widespread disruption to computer and internet access. Signs posted at libraries informed visitors that Wi-Fi and PCs were out of service, with officials confirming a ransomware attack took down all…
Kansas Water Plant Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberassault
The top cybersecurity agency in the United States has released a new advisory, stating that nation-states and cybercriminals remain a threat to government-run water systems. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued the notification two days after Arkansas City,…
Protecting Your Business from Cybercriminals on Social Media
Social media has transformed into a breeding ground for cybercriminal activities, posing a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. According to recent reports, more than half of all companies suffer over 30% revenue loss annually due to fraudulent…