Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a leading technology company, is currently grappling with a potential security breach as reports emerge of sensitive data being offered for sale on a prominent hacking forum. This latest incident underscores the persistent challenges faced…
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ChatGPT Faces Data Protection Questions in Italy
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is facing renewed scrutiny in Italy as the country’s data protection authority, Garante, asserts that the AI chatbot may be in violation of data protection rules. This follows a previous ban imposed by Garante due to alleged…
Can Face Biometrics Prevent AI-Generated Deepfakes?
AI-Generated deep fakes on the rise A serious threat to the reliability of identity verification and authentication systems is the emergence of AI-generated deepfakes that attack face biometric systems. The prediction by Gartner, Inc. that by 2026, 30% of businesses…
‘Leaky Vessels’ Cloud Flaws Enable Container Escapes Worldwide
Researchers discovered a collection of four vulnerabilities in container engine components dubbed “Leaky Vessels,” three of which allow the perpetrators to escape out of containers and perform malicious operations on the host system. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21626, affects…
Northern Light Health Ensures Patient Record Security Following Weekend Cyberattack
After some of Northern Light Health’s computer servers were compromised over the weekend, electronic health records for patients have been restored online. As a result of detecting abnormalities on a few servers, the healthcare network took off some of…
Facebook’s Two Decades: Four Transformative Impacts on the World
As Facebook celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s a moment to reflect on the profound impact the platform has had on society. From revolutionizing social media to sparking privacy debates and reshaping political landscapes, Facebook, now under the umbrella of…
Binance Data Breach Sparks Concerns: Dark Web Sale Rumors Surface
In a surprising development, cryptocurrency giant Binance finds itself facing the looming threat of a potential data breach, as claims circulate on the dark web suggesting the sale of sensitive user information. This occurrence has sent shockwaves throughout the…
EU Takes a Leap Forward with Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
What is the EU cybersecurity certification scheme? The EUCC, or EU cybersecurity certification scheme, has an implementing rule that was adopted by the European Commission. The result is consistent with the cybersecurity certification methodology under consideration on EUCC, which was…
Watch Out for Phone Scams
At the extent of people’s gullibility, there is an increasing cybersecurity threat known as “vishing” which has become a cause for concern, impacting unsuspecting individuals and even businesses. Vishing, short for voice phishing, involves scammers attempting to trick people…
Telegram Emerges as Hub for Cybercrime, Phishing Attacks as Cheap as $230
Cybersecurity experts raise alarms as Telegram becomes a hotspot for cybercrime, fueling the rise of phishing attacks. This trend facilitates mass assaults at a shockingly low cost, highlighting the “democratization” of cyber threats. In a recent development, cybersecurity researchers shed…