Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and delivering unprecedented value to businesses worldwide. From automating mundane tasks to offering predictive insights, AI has catalyzed innovation on a massive scale. However, its rapid adoption raises…
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Iran Spies on Senior Israeli Officials, Launches Over 200 Cyberattacks
Shin Bet, an Israeli Cybersecurity Service said recently it discovered over 200 Iranian phishing attempts targeting top Israeli diplomats to get personal information. Shin Bet believes the attacks were launched by Iranian actors through Telegram, WhatsApp, and email. The threat…
Generative AI Fuels Financial Fraud
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>According to the FBI, criminals are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to make their fraudulent schemes more convincing. This technology enables fraudsters to produce large amounts of realistic content with minimal time and effort, increasing…
ENISA’s Biennial Cybersecurity Report Highlights EU Threats and Policy Needs
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has released its inaugural biennial report under the NIS 2 Directive, offering an analysis of cybersecurity maturity and capabilities across the EU. Developed in collaboration with all 27 EU Member…
Turn Your Phone Off Daily for Five Minutes to Prevent Hacking
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>There are numerous ways in which critical data on your phone can be compromised. These range from subscription-based apps that covertly transmit private user data to social media platforms like Facebook, to fraudulent accounts that trick…
Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI
Italy’s data protection regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, has cautioned GEDI, a leading Italian media group, to comply with EU data protection laws in its collaboration with OpenAI. Reuters reports that the regulator highlighted the risk…
PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace Human Creativity
According to the management at PlayStation, though artificial intelligence (AI) may potentially change the world of gaming, it can never supplant the human creativity behind game development. Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, stated that AI will complement but not…
‘Nearest Neighbour Attack’: Russian Hackers Breach US Firm Wi-Fi
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Russian state-sponsored hacking group APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) has employed a novel “nearest neighbor attack” to breach enterprise WiFi networks from thousands of miles away. The attack, first detected on February 4, 2022, targeted a U.S.…
UK Faces Growing Cyber Threats from Russia and China, Warns NCSC Head
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The UK is facing an increasing number of cyberattacks from Russia and China, with serious cases tripling in the past year, according to a new report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). On Tuesday, Richard Horne,…
The Dark Web’s Role in Phishing and 2FA Security Breaches
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the dangers of online scams and cyberattacks persist year-round. Cybercriminals continue to exploit digital shoppers, leveraging sophisticated tools such as phishing kits, fake websites, and cookie grabbers that bypass two-factor…