Google continues to strengthen its cybersecurity framework, particularly in safeguarding AI systems from threats such as prompt injection attacks on Gemini. By leveraging automated red team hacking bots, the company is proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. Google employs an…
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Password Management Breached: Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Millions
Password management solutions are the unsung heroes in enterprise security. They protect our digital identities, ensuring sensitive info such as passwords, personal details, or financial data is kept safe from threat actors. However, in a recent breach, several critical vulnerabilities…
Smiths Group Reports Cybersecurity Incident: Systems Breached
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Smiths Group, a London-listed engineering firm operating in energy, security, aerospace, and defence, has reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to its systems. The company has taken immediate steps to mitigate potential disruptions and contain…
Tata Technologies Hit by Ransomware Attack: IT Services Temporarily Suspended
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Tata Technologies, a multinational engineering firm and subsidiary of Tata Motors, recently experienced a ransomware attack that led to the temporary suspension of certain IT services. The company promptly launched an investigation into the incident and…
Cryptojacking: The Silent Cybersecurity Threat Surging in 2023
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Cryptojacking, the unauthorized exploitation of an organization’s computing resources to mine cryptocurrency, has emerged as a significant yet often overlooked cybersecurity threat. Unlike ransomware, which overtly disrupts operations, cryptojacking operates covertly, leading to substantial financial and operational…
PyPI’s New Archival Feature Addresses a Major Security Flaw
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has informed users that no modifications are expected with the launch of “Project Archival,” a new method that enables publishers to archive their projects. To assist users in making informed decisions regarding their dependencies,…
New Phishing Scam Targets Amazon Prime Subscribers
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> A new cyber attack is putting Amazon Prime subscribers at risk. Hackers are sending malicious emails warning users that their Prime membership is about to expire. These emails contain attachments with dangerous links that redirect…
Hackers Disguise as IT Employees: FBI Warns to Disable Local Admin Accounts
Hackers use various ways to steal user data, one recent trend, according to the FBI, shows they have started gaining employment with companies. The agency has pushed out public announcement I-012325-PSA, warning organizations in the U.S. to disable local admin…
New Apple Processor Vulnerabilities: FLOP and SLAP Exploit Speculative Execution
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Security researchers have uncovered two new vulnerabilities in modern Apple processors, named FLOP and SLAP, which could allow attackers to remotely steal sensitive data through web browsers. Discovered by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology…
Cyberattackers Exploit GhostGPT for Low-Cost Malware Development
The landscape of cybersecurity has been greatly transformed by artificial intelligence, which has provided both transformative opportunities as well as emerging challenges. Moreover, AI-powered security tools have made it possible for organizations to detect and respond to threats much…