In a groundbreaking development for Internet of Things (IoT) security, a team of researchers led by Wei Wang has introduced a novel distributed federated intrusion detection system. The study, published in Frontiers of Computer Science and co-published by Higher…
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Crypto Bull Market Targeted: The Lottie-Player Security Breach
In an alarming development for the tech community, especially for those immersed in the Web3 ecosystem, a supply chain attack has targeted the popular animation library, Lottie-Player. If users fall for this prompt, it could enable attackers to drain cryptocurrency…
Facebook, Nvidia Push SCOTUS to Limit Investor Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court is set to take two landmark cases over Facebook and Nvidia that may rewrite the way investors sue the tech sector after scandals. Two firms urge the Court to narrow legal options available for investment…
New Flaws in Fortinet, SonicWall, and Grafana Pose Significant Threats
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has discovered new IT vulnerabilities that affect Fortinet, SonicWall, Grafana Labs, and CyberPanel, among others. The report for the week of October 23-29 identifies seven security flaws that require immediate attention from security…
How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Extortion Scams Involving Personal Data
Imagine receiving an email with a photo of your house, address, and a threatening message that seems ripped from a horror movie. Unfortunately, this is the reality of modern phishing scams, where attackers use personal information to intimidate victims…
LightSpy Update Expands Surveillance on iOS Devices
It has been discovered that a newer version of LightSpy spyware, commonly used to target iOS devices, has been enhanced with the capability to compromise the security and stability of the device. LightSpy for macOS was first discovered by…
Scammers Impersonate Thunder Bay RCMP in New Phone Spoofing Scheme
Phone number of the RCMP used in scams across Thunder Bay. The local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment is warning residents of Thunder Bay about a phone scam. Scammers are spoofing the official RCMP number, 807-623-2791, which will have…
Rising Bank Fraud: Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Money
Bank fraud is becoming an increasingly serious issue, with cybercriminals devising new tactics to access people’s bank accounts. In 2023, global losses from bank fraud reached nearly $500 billion, according to the 2024 NASDAQ Global Financial Crimes Report. As…
Tech Expert Warns AI Could Surpass Humans in Cyber Attacks by 2030
Jacob Steinhardt, an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley, shared insights at a recent event in Toronto, Canada, hosted by the Global Risk Institute. During his keynote, Steinhardt, an expert in electrical engineering, computer science, and statistics,…
Advanced Persistent Teenagers: A Rising Security Threat
If you ask some of the field’s top cybersecurity executives what their biggest concerns are, you might not expect bored teenagers to come up. However, in recent years, this totally new generation of money-motivated hackers has carried out some…