Data: The reindeer pulling AI’s sleigh
tomertu – stock.adobe.com By Published: 12 Dec 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force reshaping industry. We’re currently…
Month: December 2024
Spain busts voice phishing ring for defrauding 10,000 bank customers
The Spanish police, working with colleagues in Peru, conducted a simultaneous crackdown on a large-scale voice phishing (vishing) scam ring in the two countries, arresting…
Bitcoin ATM Operator Hacked, 58,000 Users’ Personal Data Compromised
Byte Federal, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the United States, has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 58,000 customers. In a…
Cleo patches zero-day exploited by ransomware gang
Cleo has released a security patch to address the critical vulnerability that started getting exploited while still a zero-day to breach internet-facing Cleo Harmony, VLTrader,…
Data brokers should stop trading health and location data, new bill proposes
Senators introduced a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit data brokers from selling or transferring location and health data. Data brokers have drawn attention this…
Bitcoin ATM firm Byte Federal hacked via GitLab flaw, 58K users exposed
US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal has disclosed a data breach that exposed the data of 58,000 customers after its systems were breached using a…
Cyber Threat from Chinese software powering critical infrastructure in USA
On one hand, policymakers in the United States, from local leaders to national figures, have voiced strong opposition to Chinese products, calling for sweeping bans…
Gamaredon Deploys Android Spyware “BoneSpy” and “PlainGnome” in Former Soviet States
Dec 12, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Cyber Espionage The Russia-linked state-sponsored threat actor tracked as Gamaredon has been attributed to two new Android spyware tools…
Update now! Apple releases new security patches for vulnerabilities in iPhones, Macs, and more
Apple has released security patches for most of its operating systems, including iOS, Mac, iPadOS, Safari, and visionOS. To check if you’re using the latest software version,…
Tech workers say diversity and inclusion efforts are working
Tech workers claim that where organisations are working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) those efforts are making a difference, according to a survey.…
New Chinese Surveillance Tool Attack Android Users Since 2017
Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology Co., Ltd. developed EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool operational since 2017, which, installed as an APK, secretly collects extensive user data,…
The Importance of Cybersecurity Hygiene
Good cyber hygiene refers to the proactive steps and best practices users and organizations can take to keep their online environment free from cyber threats.…