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Generative AI Being Weaponized to Automate Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not just transforming legitimate sectors; it’s also opening new, hazardous pathways for cybercriminals. As reported by SlashNext, a blackhat generative AI tool known as WormGPT has surfaced in underground forums, facilitating sophisticated phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. Cybersecurity researcher Daniel Kelley detailed how this…
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EncroChat Takedown: Over 6,500 Arrests and €900 Million Seized in Blow to Organized Crime
The French and Dutch judicial and law enforcement authorities revealed in Lille today that the takedown of the encrypted communication tool EncroChat, in 2020, has resulted in 6,558 arrests worldwide, including 197 high-value targets. Nearly €900 million in criminal funds have been seized or frozen since the operation began. EncroChat was an encrypted communication tool…
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Sensitive Employee Data Compromised in Mondelez Global Breach Through Law Firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Mondelez Global LLC, a prominent commercial entity based in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a major data breach affecting 51,110 individuals. The breach involved the unauthorized access and acquisition of personal data, including social security numbers and other identifiers. The breach occurred between February 23 and March 1, 2023, but was not discovered until May 22,…
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U.S. Senate Holds Inaugural Briefing on Artificial Intelligence Amid Election Security Worries
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate is set to host its first-ever members-only briefing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology this week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the briefing via Twitter, highlighting the Senate’s proactive approach in addressing the potential impact of AI on national security and the integrity of upcoming elections. As AI technology…
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Cisco Releases Security Updates for Critical Vulnerabilities in Expressway Series and TelePresence VCS
Cisco has released critical software updates to address multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Cisco Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS). According to the advisory published by Cisco on June 7, 2023, these vulnerabilities could allow an authenticated attacker with Administrator-level read-only credentials to escalate their privileges to Administrator with read-write credentials on…
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Over 5.8 Million Affected by Data Breach at PharMerica Corporation
Louisville, KY — PharMerica Corporation, a renowned healthcare organization, has disclosed a massive data breach affecting 5,815,591 individuals. The breach, attributed to an external hacking incident, occurred on March 12 and 13, 2023, and was discovered on March 21, 2023. PharMerica Corporation is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and provides pharmacy services across the country. The…
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Major Data Breach Hits Pearland Independent School District
Pearland, Texas – Pearland Independent School District, one of the largest education institutions in the city, has suffered a significant data breach, as per a formal notification submitted to the Maine Attorney General Office. The hack has reportedly affected 55,486 individuals, including students, staff, and parents. Pearland Independent School District, headquartered at 1928 N. Main…
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Microsoft Boosts Security with SharePoint’s New Ability to Scan Encrypted Files Amid Unannounced Policy Change
Microsoft has recently implemented a change to its SharePoint cloud storage service, allowing it to scan files that are encrypted or password-protected for potential malware. This is a significant change since antivirus applications have traditionally struggled to inspect password-protected files, thus making them an appealing avenue for hackers to deploy their malware. The change was…
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Ex-Uber Security Chief Receives Probation and Community Service for Concealing 2016 Data Breach
In a landmark case, Joe Sullivan, former chief security officer at Uber, was sentenced to three years’ probation and 200 hours of community service on Thursday for covering up a 2016 cyberattack and obstructing a federal investigation. This marks the first time a security executive has faced criminal charges for mishandling a data breach, causing…
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Google’s Ongoing Battle Against Bad Apps and Bad Actors in 2022
Google Play Protect, Google’s comprehensive security solution, continues to safeguard billions of Android devices and users by scanning billions of installed apps daily, protecting against threats like malware and unwanted software. In 2022, Google made significant strides in maintaining the safety of Google Play, preventing the publication of 1.43 million policy-violating apps, combating malicious developers…
