Driving to a weekend getaway or a doctor’s appointment leaves more than just a memory; it leaves a data trail. Modern cars equipped with internet capabilities, GPS tracking, or services like OnStar, capture your driving history. This data is…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Security researcher says Azure Tags are security threat but Microsoft disagrees
Tenable recently identified a notable security issue within Microsoft’s Azure Network service tags. While Tenable classified this as a high-severity vulnerability, Microsoft disagreed with this classification. Despite their differences, both companies jointly disclosed the security issue on Monday. What…
Nvidia Climbs to Second Place in Global Market Value, Surpassing Apple
This month, Nvidia has achieved a historic achievement by overtaking Apple to become the world’s second most valuable company, a feat that has only been possible because of the overwhelming demand for its advanced chips that are used to…
Experts Warn: AI Chatbots a ‘Treasure Trove’ for Criminals, Avoid ‘Free Accounts
Cybersecurity experts have informed The U.S. Sun that chatbots represent a “treasure trove” ripe for exploitation by criminals. The intelligence of artificial intelligence chatbots is advancing rapidly, becoming more accessible and efficient. Because these AI systems mimic human conversation…
Behind the Breach: How ARRL Fought Back Against Cyber Intruders
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the primary body for amateur radio in the United States, has released new details about the May 2024 cyberattack. The ARRL cyberattack took down its Logbook of the World (LoTW), leaving many members dissatisfied…
The Dark Side of Free VPNs: Hidden Dangers and Privacy Risks
Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, have become essential tools for internet users worldwide. By encrypting web traffic and masking IP addresses, VPNs promise an extra layer of privacy and security. However, not all VPNs live up to this promise.…
Newfoundland TV Station Hit by Ransomware Attack
ST. JOHN’S – The Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Limited, owner of a popular independent TV station in Newfoundland and Labrador, has been targeted by a ransomware attack. Attack Details and Immediate Impact The cyberattack, claimed by the Play ransomware group,…
SASE Threat Report:Evolving Threat Actors and the Need for Comprehensive Cyber Threat Intelligence
Threat actors are continuously evolving, yet Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) remains fragmented across isolated point solutions. Organizations need a holistic analysis that spans external data, inbound and outbound threats, and network activity to accurately assess their cybersecurity posture. Cato’s…
Meta Addresses AI Chatbot’s YouTube Training Data Assertion
Eventually, artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT will run out of the tens of trillions of words people have been writing and sharing on the web, which keeps them smarter. In a new study released on Thursday by Epoch AI,…
Rising Ransomware Attacks Highlight Persistent Cybersecurity Challenges
Despite global law enforcement efforts and heightened attention from the White House, ransomware incidents continue to rise unabated, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Mandiant. Researchers at the Google-owned company identified 50 new ransomware variants in 2023,…