In a conscientious effort to strengthen online safety and tackle the growing issue of cybercrime, the Malaysian government is taking steps to enhance digital security. This includes the introduction of a powerful “kill switch” system, a proactive measure aimed at…
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Google’s ‘Woke’ AI Troubles: Charting a Pragmatic Course
As Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed employees in a note on Tuesday, he is working to fix the AI tool Gemini that was implemented last year. The note stated that some of the text and image responses reported by…
Hackers Employ Malicious PDF Files To Kickstart Infection Chain
Fine wine is a cultural trait that Europeans are renowned for, but attackers behind a recent threat campaign have exploited this to their advantage. By luring European Union (EU) diplomats with a fake wine-tasting event, the cyber operation aimed…
Healthcare in Crosshairs: ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Threat Escalates, FBI Issues Warning
In a joint advisory, the FBI, CISA, and HHS have issued a stark warning to healthcare organizations in the United States about the heightened risk of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. This cautionary announcement follows a series of alerts dating…
How To Combat Cyber Threats In The Era Of AI
In a world dominated by technology, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. AI, a technology capable of learning, adapting, and predicting, has become a crucial player in defending against cyber threats…
Apple Cancels It’s Ambitious Plan of Building an Electric Car
Ten years after it was first claimed that the maker of the iPhone was working on the project, Apple is reported to have scrapped its plan of making electric cars (EVs). The project, which employs nearly two thousand people,…
Notorious Hacker Group Strikes US Pharmacies
In December, international law enforcement targeted a gang, leading to the seizure of various websites and digital decryption keys, as reported by Reuters. In response to this crackdown, the Blackcat hackers threatened to extort critical infrastructure providers and hospitals. A…
Legal Implications for Smart Doorbell Users: Potential £100,000 Fines
In the era of smart technology, where convenience often comes hand in hand with innovation, the adoption of smart doorbells has become increasingly popular. However, recent warnings highlight potential legal ramifications for homeowners using these devices, emphasizing the importance…
Crypto Cautionary Tale: How a Man Lost $180,000 in a Scam
In Guelph Police’s report, they warn people to be careful when investing online after a local man lost $180,000, much of it after failing to heed warnings from bank staff that he was being scammed by an online investment…
BlackCat Ransomware Linked to UnitedHealth Subsidiary Optum Hack
A cyberattack against Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, was linked to the BlackCat ransomware gang and resulted in an ongoing outage that impacted the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. Customers were notified by Change Healthcare earlier this week that…