RansomHouse, a ransomware group known for its double extortion tactics, has developed a new tool named ‘MrAgent’ to facilitate the widespread deployment of its data encrypter on VMware ESXi hypervisors. Since its emergence in December 2021, RansomHouse has been…
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Beware, iPhone Users: iOS GoldDigger Trojan can Steal Face ID and Banking Details
Numerous people pick iPhones over Android phones because they believe iPhones are more secure. However, this may no longer be the case due to the emergence of a new banking trojan designed explicitly to target iPhone users. According to…
Microsoft and OpenAI Reveal Hackers Weaponizing ChatGPT
In a digital landscape fraught with evolving threats, the marriage of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybercrime has become a potent concern. Recent revelations from Microsoft and OpenAI underscore the alarming trend of malicious actors harnessing advanced language models (LLMs)…
Defense Department Notifies 20,000 People of Data Breach Due to Email Leak
It has surfaced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has reached out to around 20,600 individuals to inform them about a data breach that took place last year. The breach, disclosed in a letter sent on February 1,…
Here’s Why Passkeys is a Reliable Option to Safeguard Your Data
We all use way too many passwords, and they are probably not very secure. Passkeys are the next step in password technology, aiming to replace passwords with a more secure alternative. Trouble with passwords For a long time, we…
Revolutionizing Cybersecurity: Integrating UEBA for Enhanced Data Protection
There is a transformative shift taking place in cyber security, once a fortress built on rigid protocols and reactive measures. There is an increasing need for a nuanced approach to safeguarding digital assets as digital landscapes become increasingly intricate…
Generative AI Redefines Cybersecurity Defense Against Advanced Threats
In the ever-shifting realm of cybersecurity, the dynamic dance between defenders and attackers has reached a new echelon with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI. This technological advancement has not only armed cybercriminals with sophisticated tools…
Tech Disparity: Low-Income Students Exposed to More Ads
A recent analysis reveals that students from low-income families are disproportionately attending schools lacking proper scrutiny of their educational technology, raising concerns about their data privacy. The study, conducted by Internet Safety Labs, indicates that these schools are more…
ChatGPT Evolved with Digital Memory: Enhancing Conversational Recall
The ChatGPT software is getting a major upgrade – users will be able to get more customized and helpful replies to their previous conversations by storing them in memory. The memory feature is being tested with a small number…
The Convergence of CIO and CISO Roles in the Digital Age
As businesses embrace the cloud, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and remote work, a million-dollar question arises: How will these roles evolve? The answer seems as complex as the myriad factors influencing it – company size, industry, culture, existing organizational charts, and…