Ireland fines Meta €91 million for storing passwords in plaintext
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland has fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) €91 million ($100 million) for storing in plaintext passwords of hundreds…
Month: September 2024
What is Authorization? Definition, Use Case & Models
Authorization is a fundamental concept in information security and access management. It is crucial to determine who can access specific resources and what actions they…
Beware Of Fake NFL Ticket Sales. Security Tips For Fans.
30 Sep Beware Of Fake NFL Ticket Sales. Security Tips For Fans. Posted at 09:01h in Blogs by Di Freeze This week in cybersecurity from…
Critical flaw in NVIDIA Container Toolkit allows full host takeover
A critical vulnerability in NVIDIA Container Toolkit impacts all AI applications in a cloud or on-premise environment that rely on it to access GPU resources. The…
Facial DNA provider leaks biometric data via WordPress folder
ChiceDNA exposed 8,000 sensitive records, including biometric images, personal details, and facial DNA data in an unsecured WordPress folder. Privacy concerns highlight the need for…
Critical Flaws in Tank Gauge Systems Expose Gas Stations to Remote Attacks
Critical security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in six different Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) systems from five manufacturers that could expose them to remote attacks. “These…
Harnessing AI in Business: Why Strategy Matters – Partner Content
Yet, the road to successful AI integration is fraught with challenges, evidenced by numerous companies stepping back from their pilot programs. The key to unlocking…
Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes reboot loops, blue screens
Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 systems enter reboot loops or might freeze with blue screens after installing the September 2024 KB5043145 preview update. This…
Windows Event Logs Key to Identifying Ransomware Attacks
Recent investigations by cybersecurity experts have uncovered valuable insights into detecting human-operated ransomware attacks through Windows Event Logs. This breakthrough could significantly improve organizations’ ability…
Nigeria Hackers Sentenced for Selling Financial Information on Dark Web
Simon Kaura, a Nigerian national deported from the United Kingdom, was sentenced in a U.S. federal court for his involvement in a global conspiracy to…
French News Agency Faces Security Breach
The French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) has announced that it has been targeted by a cyber intrusion. The AFP cyberattack, which affected the company’s…
An Automated Penetration Testing Tool To Trick AI Chatbots
Bishop Fox has introduced Broken Hill, an advanced automated tool created to produce tailored prompts that can circumvent restrictions in Large Language Models (LLMs). This…