X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, recently grappled with a significant security flaw within its iOS app. The issue involved an automatic alteration of Twitter.com links to X.com links within Xeets, causing widespread concern among users.…
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E-Challan Fraud, Man Loses Rs 50,000 Despite Not Sharing Bank OTP
In a cautionary tale from Thane, a 41-year-old man, M.R. Bhosale, found himself embroiled in a sophisticated online scam after his father fell victim to a deceptive text message. The incident sheds light on the dangers of trusting unknown…
Cybercriminals Employ Obfuscation in Invoice Phishing Malware Campaigns
An array of cunning cyberattack campaigns utilizing seemingly innocuous invoices to deliver malware attacks have been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers. In this deceptive campaign, malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file attachments are embedded in phishing emails that have been…
Windows Systems Vulnerable to Attacks Due to Critical ‘BatBadBut’ Rust Flaw
A significant security loophole within the Rust standard library has emerged, posing a threat specifically to Windows users by enabling potential command injection attacks. Designated as CVE-2024-24576 and carrying a maximum severity score of 10.0 according to the Common…
Secrets of SharePoint Security: New Techniques to Evade Detection
According to a recent discovery by Varonis Threat Labs, two new techniques have emerged that pose a significant threat to data security within SharePoint, a widely used platform for file management. These techniques enable users to evade detection and…
The Future of Quantum Computers: Challenging Space Encryption with Light
In the realm of technology and communications, the race for supremacy between quantum computers and space encryption is intensifying. While quantum computers hold the promise of unprecedented processing power, space encryption, leveraging light to beam data around, presents a…
AI Could Be As Impactful as Electricity, Predicts Jamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon might be concerned about the economy, but he’s optimistic regarding artificial intelligence. In his annual shareholder letter, JP Morgan Chase’s (JPM) CEO stated that he believes the effects of AI on business, society, and the economy would…
The Vulture in Cyberspace: A Threat to Your Finances
In the digital landscape where information flows freely and transactions occur at the speed of light, a new predator has emerged. Aptly named the “Vulture,” this cyber threat silently circles its unsuspecting prey, waiting for the right moment to strike.…
AI Integration in Cybersecurity Challenges
In the ongoing battle against cyber threats, government and corporate heads are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for a stronger defense. However, the companies are facing a trio of significant hurdles. Firstly, the reliance…
Threatening Emails Rattle Bengal Schools: Police Pursue Latvia Lead
In a statement announced Tuesday, the Kolkata Police said that more than 20 schools across the city have been threatened with bombs, which have been later revealed as hoaxes. According to the sender, bombs had been placed in numerous…