Tag: security
Every Formula 1 driver on the grid just had their passport and license details leaked – but it could have been so much worse
Security researchers recently discovered a serious bug in the FIA website The flaw gave them access to personally identifiable information of drivers So far, there’s no suggestion criminals have accessed the data Millions of dollars is spent on cybersecurity in Formula 1, but that hasn’t protected the sprots’ drivers from…
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One in five security breaches now thought to be caused by AI-written code
Vibe coding is widespread, but so are vulnerabilities in AI-generated code No one really knows who’s ultimately responsible for AI code AI and humans both have roles in development New research has claimed more than two-thirds (69%) of organizations have found vulnerabilities in AI-generated code, even though 24% of production…
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Muji halts online sales after ransomware attack on supplier
Japanese retailer Muji affected by ransomware attack The attack targeted its logistics partner Askul This follows a number of third-party breaches impacting retailers and manufacturers Muji has been forced to halt much of its operations after its delivery partner, Askul, was targeted in a ransomware attack. The Japanese clothing and…
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Notorious Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon found lurking in European comms networks
Notorious hacking group Salt Typhoon has likely been targeting Telecom orgs Researchers identified tactics previously used by the group Salt Typhoon breached up to 8 US telecom networks in a huge cyber-espionage campaign Notorious Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon has been once again linked to intrusions against telecommunications firms –…
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Microsoft’s branding power is being used by criminals to funnel victims to tech support scam centers – here’s what you need to know
Fake Microsoft alerts are pushing users into panic-driven, costly mistakes Visual authenticity no longer guarantees safety in a manipulated digital landscape Cyberattacks increasingly target human psychology rather than technical weaknesses The authority and familiarity of a major brand like Microsoft often offers users a sense of assurance – but new…
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Have hackers met their match? This microSD card is apparently uncrackable – but I can only wince at the tiny 128GB capacity
Flexxon X-Mask Pro microSD card encryption system relies on a Windows tool 128GB of storage feels outdated in today’s high-capacity memory standards The $228 and $428 price points raise doubts about its consumer practicality In an era when cybercriminals constantly devise new methods to breach data security, even storage devices…
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