A latest UN investigation reports that hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to operate online scams. Apparently, at least 12,000 individuals from Myanmar and another 100,000 Cambodian nationals have been coerced into working on these…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Why Sharing Boarding Pass Pictures on Social Media Is a Privacy Risk, Warns Expert
Individuals flying for the first time are aware that an airline boarding pass includes certain details about a traveler, such as their name, flight number, and seat assignment. However, what might not be common knowledge is that these tickets,…
Why Next-Generation Firewalls are Essential for Modern Network Security
Firewalls have long been considered the first line of defense in network security. They monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. However, as technology evolves and cyber threats become more sophisticated, traditional firewalls are…
Meta Publishes FACET Dataset to Assess AI Fairness
FACET, a benchmark dataset designed to aid researchers in testing computer vision models for bias, was released by Meta Platforms Inc. earlier this week. FACET is being launched alongside an update to the open-source DINOv2 toolbox. DINOv2, which was…
Generative AI: A Catalyst for Enterprise IT & Security Challenges
Every day, new applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning are being explored and there is much to learn from them. Information and opinions are pouring out like a firehose, which is both inspiring and terrifying at the same…
When Will Robots Take Over Your Household Chores?
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory are striving to create a future where robots take on tasks like brewing coffee and arranging dining tables. The scientists at MIT are using simulations to teach robots how to handle…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT accused of GDPR breaches
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has been accused of a series of data protection breaches in a GDPR complaint filed by a privacy researcher. The complaint argues that OpenAI infringes EU privacy rules in areas such as lawful basis, transparency,…
OpenAI’s GPTBot Faces Media Backlash in France Over Data Collection Fears
A new level of tension has been created between the press and giants within the artificial intelligence industry. The OpenAI robot that runs on websites to suck up content and train its AI models, including the famous ChatGPT conversational…
GhostSec: Hacktivist Breach Iranian Surveillance Software
Hacking group GhostSec confirmed that they have taken down Fanap Behnama – Iran’s privacy-invading software – and also mentioned details of its surveillance capabilities. Apparently, GhostSec exposed 20GB of data that involved source code relating to face recognition and motion…
Flight Data Issues Trigger UK Air Traffic Control Failure
A significant air traffic control malfunction resulted in extensive flight disruptions, leaving numerous passengers stranded both domestically and internationally. The root cause of this disruption was attributed to issues with the reception of flight data. Martin Rolfe, the CEO…