Have you updated your “smart toaster” recently? To ensure you don’t get hacked or your toaster isn’t recruited for some malicious deed, this might be a good idea. Do it now! As Scott J. Shackelford of the University of Indiana argues in his book The Internet of Things: What everyone needs to know: “We are …
The confirmation comes after the criminals responsible for the attack uploaded stolen documents to their dark web site, prompting concerns over data security and user privacy. INC Ransom, the group that has claimed responsibility, is notorious for targeting various governmental, educational and healthcare institutions. The council revealed on 3rd April that approximately 25 sensitive documents, …
Lockchain.ai has debuted what it calls the first AI-powered blockchain risk management platform. The company, founded by a trio of cybersecurity CEOs, announced its launch Monday (April 1), saying its platform offered “automated risk management solutions to traders, investors, and fund managers in the blockchain ecosystem.” According to a news release, the company — which just emerged from …
TAMPA, Fla. — Cybersecurity and AI are rapidly growing industries, but there are not enough qualified people to fill positions. The University of South Florida wants to grow the workforce and put Tampa Bay on the map as a hub for technology and defense with a newly created college. “I think everybody knows that there’s …
The breach, which includes Social Security numbers, passcodes and contact details, has raised concerns over the security measures of one of the largest networks in the United States. The breach includes data from approximately 7.6 million existing account holders and nearly 65.4 million former users. The leaked data, believed to date back to 2019 or …
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It was established because of concerns raised by Xi and other officials that Beijing’s lack of control over the internet and public opinion expressed online could compromise the party’s rule. Cai’s appointment has not been announced but he took the helm of the commission some time in the first half of 2023, according to one …
The information Qilin’s teased on its dark web page includes the driving licence and salary information of the Big Issue Group’s CEO, Paul Cheal. It also released the company’s financials, which are not public. The gang also compromised employee data, including personal addresses, employee details and passport scans. Qilin did not demand a ransom, but …
The sanctioned individuals, Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, along with the Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., are alleged to be associated with Chinese state-affiliated threat group APT31. Under the sanctions, the culprits’ assets are frozen and UK citizens and businesses are prohibited from managing their funds or resources. Additionally, a travel ban prevents …
A recent Internet Security Report revealed a significant surge in evasive malware, amplifying the total volume of malware globally. Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies compiled the report, which also outlined crucial trends among top malware and both network and endpoint security threats, exploring data collected and analysed by their Threat Lab researchers. Key findings showed …