In recent years, the task of safeguarding businesses against cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards has become increasingly challenging. Unlike larger corporations that typically employ Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) for handling such issues, smaller businesses often…
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Cancer Hospital Suffers Ransomware Attack, Hackers Threaten to Swat Patients
Harm patients if the medical facilities don’t pay Extortionists are now threatening to harm hospital patients if the medical facilities don’t pay the thieves’ ransom demands. They do this by reporting bomb threats or other fictitious reports to the police,…
Anthropic Pledges to Not Use Private Data to Train Its AI
Anthropic, a leading generative AI startup, has announced that it would not employ its clients’ data to train its Large Language Model (LLM) and will step in to safeguard clients facing copyright claims. Anthropic, which was established by former…
Web3: Championing Digital Freedom and Safeguarding Liberty in the Modern Era
In an era defined by technological progress shaping our daily lives, Web3 emerges as a beacon of hope and promise, akin to early American pioneers like Thomas Jefferson who established governance systems to safeguard public liberty. Going beyond mere…
Here’s How To Steer Clear Of QR Code Hacking
QR codes, present for years and widely embraced during COVID-19, offer great benefits. Yet, cybercriminals exploit them, creating malicious QR codes to unlawfully access your personal and financial data. These tampered codes pose a threat, potentially leading to unauthorised…
Privacy at Stake: Meta’s AI-Enabled Ray-Ban Garners’ Mixed Reactions
There is a high chance that Meta is launching a new version of Ray-Ban glasses with embedded artificial intelligence assistant capabilities to revolutionize wearable technology. As a result of this innovation, users will have the ability to process audio…
Orrick Data Breach: Law Firm Dealing with Data Breaches Hit by One
An international law firm assists businesses impacted by security events has experienced a cyberattack, where it compromised the sensitive health information of hundreds of thousands of data breach victims. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, the San Francisco-based company revealed last week…
North Korean Actors Behind $600M in Crypto Thefts: TRM Labs
North Korean Hackers According to a TRM Labs analysis, hackers with ties to North Korea were responsible for one-third of all cryptocurrency exploits and thefts last year, taking away about $600 million in cash. The blockchain analytics company claimed on…
Cybercriminals Exploit X Gold Badge, Selling Compromised Accounts on Dark Web
A recent report highlights the illicit activities of cybercriminals exploiting the “Gold” verification badge on X (formerly Twitter). Following Elon Musk’s acquisition of X in 2022, a paid verification system was introduced, allowing regular users to purchase blue ticks. Additionally,…
Security Issue in Banking Applications?
Recently, we tested a mobile application of a BFSI platform, which allowed the organization’s employees to view and interact with new customer leads. The mobile app had a password-based authentication system, with the username being the mobile number of the…