Tag: security
Google blocked over 5 billion ads in 2024 as AI-powered scams skyrocketed
Google 2024 Ads Safety report says it blocked 5.1 billion bad ads It also blocked millions of advertiser accounts Google notes its detection accuracy improved thanks to AI Google blocked more than five billion bad ads in 2024 and suspended almost 40 million advertiser accounts that were engaged in fraudulent…
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Watch out, your work mobile apps could be a huge security risk – here’s what to look out for
Almost all enterprise mobile apps come with security risks, experts warn Most frequent flaws include misconfigured cloud storage, hardcoded credentials, or outdated cryptography Zimperium shares its advice on how to stay safe If your business is using mobile apps, there is a good chance those apps are leaking sensitive information…
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Ransomware operators are demanding more if they detect cyber-insurance
Ransomware operators are demanding more if they see their victim has cyber-insurance Companies with cyber-insurance usually pay higher ransom demands Those with a backup solution are less likely to pay at all Ransomware operators will demand significantly more money if they discover that the company they targeted has cyber-insurance, new…
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Millions of UK healthcare worker records exposed in massive software breach
Researchers found unsecured online database with almost eight million files Database contained work authorization documents, national insurance numbers, certificates, and other sensitive data It belonged to software firm Logezy, which says the database is locked down now Millions of healthcare workers in the United Kingdom have had their sensitive data…
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Tax Day scam warning – experts say scammers are using AI-generated voices to impersonate IRS, tax officials
Scammers are using AI to impersonate IRS workers and scam taxpayers AI is also helping attackers scale rapidly across multiple vectors Microsoft shares some simple tips to protect yourself Scammers are increasingly observed using artificial intelligence to fuel malicious activities, with many opting for AI-generated voice scams and deepfakes to…
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Sophisticated new ResolverRAT malware targeting healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors
Security researchers spot a new trojan called ResolverRAT It comes with advanced obfuscation and persistence mechanisms It targets healthcare and pharma organizations around the world There is a brand new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) making rounds on the internet, infecting organizations around the world working in healthcare and pharmacy. Cybersecurity…
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