A new cyber scam, dubbed “Dev Popper,” is preying on software developers through fake job interviews. This elaborate ruse, masquerading as genuine employment opportunities, aims to infiltrate the victim’s computer with a harmful Python backdoor, posing serious cyber threats. How…
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Okta Alert: The Rise of Credential Stuffing Attacks Through Proxy Networks
According to Okta’s user warning, the availability of residential proxy services, stolen credentials, and scripting tools has led to an increase in credential-stuffing assaults that target online services. The Okta research team noticed a rise in credential-stuffing attempts against Okta…
Safeguarding Reproductive Health Workers: Addressing Risks Posed by Data Brokers and Doxxing
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the acquisition and dissemination of personal data have reached unprecedented levels, posing significant risks to individuals across various sectors, including reproductive health workers. At the forefront of this modern dilemma are entities known as…
GM Car Buyers’ Nightmare: The Unveiling of a Program Raising Insurance Rates
It is believed that auto manufacturers are selling millions of pieces of data to the insurance industry about the driving behaviours of their customers. It is my responsibility to report the story about GM sharing driving data from connected…
Is ChatGPT Secure? Risks, Data Safety, and Chatbot Privacy Explained
You’ve employed ChatGPT to make your life easier when drafting an essay or doing research. Indeed, the chatbot’s ability to accept massive volumes of data, break down it in seconds, and answer in natural language is incredibly valuable. But…
User Privacy Threats Around T-Mobile’s ‘Profiling and Automated Decisions’
In today’s digital age, it is no secret that our phones are constantly tracking our whereabouts. GPS satellites and cell towers work together to pinpoint our locations, while apps on our devices frequently ping the cell network for updates on…
Quantum Technology: Implications for Digital Security
In our modern, highly connected world, where online transactions are everywhere, the looming presence of quantum computing casts a momentous shadow. Unlike classical computers, which rely on bits to process information, quantum computers leverage the peculiar properties of quantum…
Fraudulent npm Packages Deceive Software Developers into Malware Installation
A new cyber threat dubbed DEV#POPPER is currently underway, targeting software developers with deceitful npm packages disguised as job interview opportunities, aiming to dupe them into downloading a Python backdoor. Securonix, a cybersecurity firm, has been monitoring this activity…
Redefining Education: The AI Revolution in Classrooms Everywhere
There is a new report from the World Economic Forum that discusses how artificial intelligence can revolutionize education systems and help educators and students have a better experience. AI has a huge amount of potential, ranging from personalizing learning…
Dutch Threat Experts Issues Warning to Companies Regarding Ransomware Attack
Thousands of companies have received alerts about a global ransomware attack from the Dutch cybersecurity agencies. The perpetrators, known as the Cactus Gang, hail from Eastern Europe and have been operating since the end of last year. The gang…