Category: security
Top California sperm bank suffers embarrassing leak
California Cryobank confirmed suffering a data breach in 2024 Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and more were stolen The company is offering credit monitoring services to some customers One of the largest sperm banks in the United States has suffered a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive customer data.…
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Free online file converters could infect your PC with malware, FBI warns
Free file converters are scamming victims, law enforcement warns The FBI has warned against using untrusted the services Malware can put victims at risk of identity theft and fraud Many of us have used file converters before, as when you need an MP3 but your recording is an M4A, free…
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Fake CAPTCHAs are being used to spread malware – and we only have ourselves to blame
HP Threat Insights Report reveals new malware campaigns Victims have their data exfiltrated by a remote access trojan Attackers have been observed using fake CAPTCHA verification pages New research has claimed victims are increasingly infecting themselves with malware thanks to a surge in fake CAPTCHA verification tests – taking advantage…
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Subsea internet cables can now ‘listen’ for sabotage using irregular pulses of light
Subsea cables can detect disturbances in the light pulses they carry These can be used to locate potential sources of sabotage or damage Acoustic sabotage detection will become more common for subsea cables Following several recent incidents of sabotage against undersea internet cables, many European countries, the European Union, and…
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Financial leaders still rely on regular tools like Excel for automation tasks over AI
Report claims finance leaders prioritize Excel over AI for automation and security Cautious optimism defines finance’s approach to AI integration challenges Regulatory compliance remains a significant barrier to AI deployment There is a significant gap between the industry’s excitement about AI tools and the cautious reality of their implementation in…
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Generative AI has a long way to go as siloed data and abuse of its capacity remain a downside – but it does change the game for security teams
Ivanti research suggests GenAI boosts security operations, but data silos hinder its effectiveness Malicious AI amplifies cyber threats, demanding improved defence and training Investment in AI will maximize GenAI’s cybersecurity benefits Generative AI tools have emerged as a transformative force in cybersecurity, offering enhanced threat detection, better security operations, improving…
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