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Google has unveiled its strategic initiative to bolster the security landscape of its Chrome browser by integrating support for quantum-resistant encryption algorithms. Commencing with version 116, this endeavor marks a significant step towards fortifying the protection of online communication.
In a recent announcement, Devon O'Brien detailed the forthcoming inclusion of the X25519Kyber768...
August 16, 2023 08:20 (on 8/16/23) | 0 | 2 minutes read
The exploration into the security challenges of remote work commences with the narrative of an employee referred to as "Bob." Bob serves as a DevOps engineer at a major technology company and, like countless others in the post-pandemic era, carries out his tasks remotely from various locations, primarily his home. Around August 2022, he began noticing unusual behavior on his personal computer, including intermittent keystroke delays and sluggish...
August 9, 2023 07:51 (on 8/8/23) | 0 | 3 minutes read
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new rules that require publicly traded companies to disclose cyber attacks within four days of identifying a "material" impact on their finances. SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasized the need for consistent and informative disclosure to benefit both companies and investors.
The new rules mandate companies to disclose the nature, scope,...
August 2, 2023 09:50 (on 8/2/23) | 0 | 2 minutes read
In the face of new proposals to broaden digital surveillance powers for state intelligence agencies, Apple refuses to compromise its stance on privacy. Recent reports by BBC News reveal that the tech giant is willing to make a bold move by ceasing iMessage and FaceTime services in the U.K. Rather than succumbing to government pressure and jeopardizing encryption protections, Apple joins the growing chorus of dissent against the potential amendments...
July 26, 2023 07:52 (on 7/25/23) | 0 | 2 minutes read
With generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, it has unfortunately become a tool of choice for malicious actors, creating a fast track to cybercrime.
A novel generative AI cybercrime tool, dubbed WormGPT, has emerged in underground forums, offering adversaries a potent weapon for launching sophisticated phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.
In a startling revelation, cybersecurity experts at Pradeo, a leading mobile security company, have uncovered two file management apps on the Google Play Store that pose a significant threat to the privacy and security of up to 1.5 million Android users. These seemingly harmless apps, named File Recovery and Data Recovery (com.spot.music.filedate) with over 1 million installs, and File Manager...
July 12, 2023 07:50 (on 7/11/23) | 0 | 2 minutes read
Mexican Hacker Strikes Global Banks with Android Malware: Spanish and Chilean Institutions Main Targets
Between June 2021 and April 2023, a cybercriminal hailing from Mexico has been identified as the mastermind behind a widespread Android mobile malware campaign aimed at financial organizations worldwide. While the primary focus of this operation has been on Spanish and Chilean banks, other...
July 5, 2023 09:57 (on 7/5/23) | 0 | 1 minute read
A United Kingdom citizen involved in a high-profile social media hack in July 2020 has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. prison. Joseph James O'Connor, also known as PlugwalkJoe, received his sentence in the Southern District of New York after pleading guilty to his participation in criminal activities. O'Connor, aged 24, was apprehended in Spain in July 2021.
During the notorious breach...
June 28, 2023 08:23 (on 6/28/23) | 0 | 1 minute read
Between June 2022 and May 2023, an alarming number of over 101,100 compromised OpenAI ChatGPT account credentials surfaced on illicit dark web marketplaces. Shockingly, India alone accounted for 12,632 of these stolen credentials.
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB uncovered the compromised credentials within information stealer logs that were made available for sale on underground cybercrime...
June 21, 2023 12:10 (on 6/21/23) | 0 | 1 minute read
An elaborate cryptocurrency scam, which remained unnoticed until recently, has exploited a network of more than 1,000 fraudulent websites to ensnare unsuspecting victims in a deceptive rewards scheme since January 2021.
According to a recent report by Trend Micro researchers, this extensive operation has likely defrauded thousands of individuals worldwide. The scam has been attributed to a...
June 14, 2023 08:12 (on 6/14/23) | 0 | 2 minutes read