Data Privacy and State Access Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media has introduced a draft decree specifying the conditions under which authorities can access staff and customer data from businesses operating in Russia, according to Forbes. The…
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Securing Generative AI: Tackling Unique Risks and Challenges
Generative AI has introduced a new wave of technological innovation, but it also brings a set of unique challenges and risks. According to Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud, addressing these risks requires expanding traditional cybersecurity…
Bitdefender’s Perspective on Weaponized AI and Its Impact on Cybersecurity
Taking cybersecurity seriously is one of the biggest things users can do to protect their company from cyberattacks. While discussing with Bogdan “Bob” Botezatu, Director of Threat Research at Bitdefender, to get a deeper understanding of what is happening…
Cambodia-Based Cybercriminals Exploit Digital Arrest Scam on Indian Victims
Human traffickers, according to a report by India Today, are luring Indian citizens to Cambodia, offering them job opportunities, and then coercing them into committing thousands of dollars worth of online financial fraud and cyber crimes. A growing number…
Meta Struggles to Curb Misleading Ads on Hacked Facebook Pages
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has come under fire for its failure to adequately prevent misleading political ads from being run on hacked Facebook pages. A recent investigation by ProPublica and the Tow Center for Digital Journalism uncovered…
Behind the Search Bar: How Google Algorithm Shapes Our Perspectives
Search engines like Google have become the gateway to information. We rely on them for everything from trivial facts to critical news updates. However, what if these seemingly neutral tools were subtly shaping the way we perceive the world? According…
Microsoft Warns of Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign Targeting Multiple Organizations
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered a new attack campaign by Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard, targeted at thousands of users from over 100 organisations. The attack uses spear-phishing emails that contain RDP configuration files, allowing perpetrators to connect to…
Cybersecurity and AI Challenges: How Companies Must Evolve to Stay Secure and Competitive
Cybersecurity remains a big concern, with a recent study from DataDome showing that 91% of websites are at risk from bot attacks. The study looked at over 14,000 sites in industries like healthcare, luxury goods, and e-commerce, revealing that…
Redline And Meta Infostealers Targeted in Operation Magnus
The Dutch National Police claimed on Monday that they had secured “full access” to all servers employed by the Redline and Meta infostealers, two of the most common cybercrime tools on the internet. Infostealer malware is a major cybersecurity…
Strava’s Privacy Flaws: Exposing Sensitive Locations of Leaders and Users Alike
Strava, a popular app for runners and cyclists, is once again in the spotlight due to privacy concerns. Known for its extensive mapping tools, Strava’s heatmap feature can inadvertently expose sensitive locations, as recently highlighted by a report from…