Non-profit privacy watchdog noyb (None of Your Business) has filed a formal complaint against Mozilla, accusing the tech company of enabling a controversial tracking feature in its Firefox browser without user consent. The feature, dubbed “Privacy Preserving Attribution” (PPA), was…
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The AI-Cybersecurity Paradox: How AI is Revolutionizing Defenses While Empowering Hackers
In the rapidly evolving digital security landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a powerful ally and a formidable adversary. As we navigate through 2024, the cybersecurity industry finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with what experts call…
Dell’s Security Woes Deepen: Attackers Strike Twice in One Week
Hackers have allegedly carried out a second Dell data breach within a week, compromising sensitive internal files via Atlassian tools. Allegedly, data from Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence has been exposed. Dell is currently investigating the initial breach. On 19 September…
CISA Releases Guide to Empower Software Buyers in Creating a Secure Tech Ecosystem
Recognizing that cyber criminals increasingly exploit software vulnerabilities, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken the lead with a new resource for software customers—the “Secure by Demand Guide.” The Guide is part of CISA’s ongoing effort to…
PECB Conference 2024: A Global Forum for IT, Security, and Privacy Professionals
The PECB Conference 2024 is set to take place from 30 September to 3 October at the Van der Valk Hotel Breukelen in Amsterdam. This annual event will gather global experts, thought leaders, and professionals to explore the latest trends…
Cybersecurity in E-Commerce
In any organization, regardless of the industry or the size, cybersecurity is one of the most pressing concerns to handle. Some companies, especially those that store and manage large amounts of sensitive data and those that operate primarily in the…
Underfunding and Leadership Gaps Weaken Cybersecurity Defenses
Despite cyber risk growing at an alarming rate, a recent global study from Trend Micro, highlights that many organizations are failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures due to a lack of strategic leadership and investment. Key Findings of the Report…
Necro Trojan Strikes Google Play Again, Infecting Popular Apps
In a troubling development, the Necro Trojan has resurfaced on Google Play, infecting popular applications and reaching millions of Android devices worldwide. Kaspersky’s cybersecurity researchers discovered the Necro malware in various apps, including some available on official app stores like…
Generative AI Fuels New Wave of Cyberattacks, HP Warns
Attackers are employing AI-generated scripts, leveraging malvertising to distribute rogue PDF tools, and embedding malware in image files. These developments mark a significant shift in the threat landscape, accelerating the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks. This was revealed by HP’s…
UN Report on Governing AI for Humanity – Key Recommendations and Insights
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (HLAB-AI) released a comprehensive report titled “Governing AI for Humanity,” which proposes global governance mechanisms for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report is based on extensive consultations and presents a…