Japanese cybersecurity officials issued a warning that North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group hacking group recently launched a supply chain attack on the PyPI software repository for Python apps. Threat actors disseminated contaminated packages with names like “pycryptoenv” and “pycryptoconf”…
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Cybersecurity Teams Tackle AI, Automation, and Cybercrime-as-a-Service Challenges
In the digital society, defenders are grappling with the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and the rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service. Recent research commissioned by Darktrace reveals that 89% of global IT security teams believe AI-augmented cyber threats will…
Hyper-Personalization in Retail: Benefits, Challenges, and the Gen-Z Dilemma
Customers often embrace hyper-personalization, which is defined by customized product suggestions and AI-powered support. Marigold, Econsultancy, Rokt, and The Harris Poll polls reveal that a sizable majority of consumers—including 88% of Gen Zers—view personalized services as positive additions to their…
Critical Vulnerabilities in GovQA Platform Expose Sensitive Government Records
In a significant cybersecurity revelation, critical vulnerabilities were discovered in the GovQA platform, a tool extensively used by state and local governments across the U.S. to manage public records requests. Independent researcher Jason Parker uncovered flaws that, if exploited,…
Microsoft Source Code Heist: Russian Hackers Escalate Cyberwarfare
There was an update on the hacking attempts by hackers linked to Russian foreign intelligence on Friday. They used data stolen from corporate emails in January to gain access to Microsoft’s systems again, which were used by the foreign…
Rise in Phishing Attacks Targeting US Schools Raises Concerns
Through a recent report by PIXM, a cybersecurity firm specialising in artificial intelligence solutions, public schools in the United States face a significant increase in sophisticated phishing campaigns. Threat actors are employing targeted spear phishing attacks, utilising stealthy patterns…
OpenAI Bolsters Data Security with Multi-Factor Authentication for ChatGPT
OpenAI has recently rolled out a new security feature aimed at addressing one of the primary concerns surrounding the use of generative AI models such as ChatGPT: data security. In light of the growing importance of safeguarding sensitive information,…
Scaleway Introduces First RISC-V Servers on the Cloud
The world’s first line of RISC-V servers has been introduced by European cloud operator Scaleway, which claims this is a “firm commitment to technological independence” in a market where companies are increasingly vying for control over semiconductor production. The…
UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack Fallout: Government Intervention and Industry Critique
In a recent cybersecurity incident, UnitedHealth Group revealed that its tech unit, Change Healthcare, fell victim to a cyberattack orchestrated by the infamous ransomware gang, Blackcat. The attack, which disrupted healthcare organizations nationwide, targeted electronic pharmacy refills and insurance…
Unveiling the Underbelly of IoT: An In-Depth Analysis of Hacking Risks
In terms of versatility, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology that is easily one of the most versatile technologies in the world today. In the era of the internet, the network connection capacity is increasing and the…