There has been a lot of excitement surrounding Google’s AI chatbot Bard – a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is set to become “more widely available to the public in the coming weeks.” However, at least one expert has…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Allegations of Spying in the EU Hit YouTube as it Targets Ad Blockers
YouTube’s widespread use of ads, many of which are unavoidable, has raised concerns among some users. While some accept ads as a necessary part of the free video streaming experience, privacy advocate Alexander Hanff has taken issue with YouTube…
Malaysian Authorities Dismantle Phishing-as-a-Service Syndicate ‘BulletProofLink’
Malaysian law enforcement officials have recently revealed their takedown of a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation, dubbed BulletProofLink. Based on intelligence indicating the threat actors behind the platform were based in the nation, the Royal Malaysia Police announced the operation, which was…
Coin Cloud Crisis: Bitcoin ATM Giant Faces Data Breach, 300,000 Customers Impacted
In February 2023, Coin Cloud, a Bitcoin ATM operator with over 4,000 machines throughout the U.S. and Brazil that once boasted more than 4,000 machines before filing for bankruptcy in January 2023 due to financial difficulties, has been purportedly…
Managing the Security and Privacy Issues with Large Language Models
Everyone is buzzing about ChatGPT, Bard, and generative AI. But, inevitably, the reality check follows the hype. While business and IT leaders are excited about the disruptive potential of technology in areas such as customer service and software development,…
Ransomware Shakes ICBC: Global Financial Markets on High Alert
In a startling turn of events, Wall Street was rocked by a devastating ransomware attack that affected China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the country’s biggest lender. The attack disrupted trade and brought attention to the growing threat…
Malware Surge in Google Play: A Threat to Millions
Smartphone users, supposing some degree of security, largely rely on app stores to download software in an era dominated by digital innovations. But new information has revealed an increasingly serious issue: malware has been infiltrated into the Google Play Store,…
The Humane Ai Pin: A Futuristic Smartphone Alternative with Advanced Features.
The highly-anticipated debut of the Humane Ai Pin occurred on Thursday, offering the public an extensive glimpse into the revolutionary screenless AI wearable aiming to supplant smartphones. The company, led by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno,…
Cyberattack Could Lead to a Shortage of Christmas Goods in Australia
A cyberattack over the weekend partially closed four major Australian ports, raising concerns about cascading effects. Forty percent of the freight that enters the country is handled by DP World Australia, which discovered a security breach on Friday and…
What is up with the NFTs?
In the latest episode of the infamous The Simpsons, the hapless father Homer turns himself and later his son Bart into an NFT, in an attempt to gain millions. However, things take a different turn when he finds out (from…