Tag: security
Not even emoji are safe from hackers – smiley faces can be hijacked to hide data, study claims
Researcher finds a way to add invisible text to emojis It probably can’t be used for malware…probably It could be used for watermarking or bypassing human moderation A security researcher claims to have discovered a way to hide extra information inside emoji. Paul Butler explained how he experimented with Unicode…
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US, UK crack down on Russian bulletproof hosting service ZServers for LockBit partnership
The US, UK, and Australia, placed sanctions on ZServers and five individuals They are all being linked to the infamous LockBit RaaS Businesses in these countries are not allowed to transact with ZServers or its employees Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider (BPH) ZServers has been sanctioned by the United States,…
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Hackers offer 20 million OpenAI credentials for sale, but it says there’s no evidence of a breach
A hacker has allegedly listed 20 million OpenAI logins for sale However the origins of these credentials are disputed OpenAI says its investigation has found no evidence of a compromise A hacker claims to be selling the login credentials of 20 million OpenAI users accounts – but the company says…
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Microsoft will now pay you even more to find security bugs in Copilot
Microsoft’s bug bounty is increasing its moderate flaw reward Bug bounties allow firms and researchers to create a safer digital environment Other firms like Google also run similar programs, so get hunting Microsoft has announced it is ‘enhancing security and incentivizing innovation’ by updating its Copilot (AI) bug bounty program…
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“A tracking cookie farm for profit” – report claims reCAPTCHA has caused 819 million hours of wasted human time, and billions in Google profits
reCAPTCHA tests are not particularly effective at blocking security threats, research claims Security tests are also costing millions of hours in lost time for users New ‘invisible challenges’ could be an alternative for businesses There won’t be many internet users who aren’t familiar with CAPTCHAs, or ‘Completely Automated Public Turing…
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A new Facebook phishing campaign looks to trick you with emails sent from Salesforce
Check Point warns Salesforce tools are being used in phishing attacks The attacks are using Facebook image as a lure The goal of the campaign is to steal Facebook login credentials Cybercriminals have been observed abusing a legitimate Salesforce service to attack people and businesses with Facebook-related phishing emails. Researchers…
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