Pwn2Own 2024 Awards $700k as Hackers Pwn Tesla, Browsers, and More
The Pwn2Own 2024 hacking contest saw a record-breaking first day as participants exposed critical vulnerabilities in Tesla vehicles, popular browsers, and operating systems – This…
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Microsoft Warns of New Tax Returns Phishing Scams Targeting You
New and sophisticated tax phishing scams are targeting taxpayers, warns Microsoft. These scams impersonate trusted sources and use urgency tactics to steal personal and financial…
Why Browser Security Matters More Than You Think
In today’s interconnected world, where our lives revolve around the internet, it’s imperative to understand the importance of browser security. Whether it’s for personal use…
New Loop DoS Attack Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Systems
A new ‘Loop DoS’ attack targets application layer protocols via UDP vulnerability, creating indefinite communication loops and affecting 300,000 hosts. Researchers at the CISPA Helmholtz…
Controversial Clearview AI Added to US Government’s Tech Marketplace
Clearview AI, a facial recognition company mixed up in privacy debates, is now listed on the US government’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace – This move puts…
Texas Adult Site Age Verification Law Sparks 234.8% VPN Surge
Pornhub blocks access in Texas after a dispute over the state’s new age verification law. The law requires adult websites to verify user age, but…
Ukraine Arrests Hackers for Selling 100 Million Email, Instagram Accounts
Ukrainian police seized a massive trove of 100 million stolen email and Instagram accounts – Three individuals were arrested for hacking and selling the data…
Mintlify Confirms Data Breach Through Compromised GitHub Tokens
Mintlify data breach exposes GitHub tokens of 91 customers. The software documentation platform experienced a security vulnerability that compromised private code access. Mintlify has taken…
Pro Players Hacked Live On Stream! Apex Legends Tournament Postponed
Two esports players were hacked during a live-streamed game, causing the Apex Legends Global Series tournament to be postponed. On Sunday night, EA and Respawn’s…
How To Craft The Perfect Data Loss Prevention Strategy
In today’s data-driven online world, the imperative for stringent Data Loss Prevention (DLP) measures has never been more critical. With the rise of cybersecurity threats…
Owning Versus Renting – The Circumstances of Web3 Domains
Last week, Charles Dray from Resonance Security organized a meeting for me with Davide Vicini, the CEO of Freename, which is a company in the Web3 domain name space. We chatted…
Cybercriminals Beta Test New Attack to Bypass AI Security
Hackers develop a new attack (Conversation Overflow) to bypass AI security. Learn how this technique fools Machine Learning and what businesses can do to stay…