An SEC filing has revealed more details on a data breach affecting 23andMe users that was disclosed earlier this fall. The company says its investigation found hackers were able to access the accounts of roughly 0.1 percent of its userbase, or about 14,000 of its 14 million total customers, TechCrunch notes. On top of that, …
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A French research team with EURECOM has discovered a scary Bluetooth security flaw. Using a brute-force attack, a man-in-the-middle (MitM) operator could spoof two connected devices using Bluetooth 4.2 or newer. The Bluetooth SIG has acknowledged the flaw and made suggestions for OEMs to keep consumers safe. With smartphones …
Indian organisations are incapable of preventing almost half of cyber attacks as 64 percent of cybersecurity teams are too busy fighting critical incidents to take a proactive stance, claims a report. As many as 78 percent of Indian respondents believe their organisations could better defend against cyber attacks with more resources dedicated to preventive cybersecurity, …
The EPA is its plan to require states to assess the cybersecurity and integrity of public water system programs. While the agency says it continues to believe cybersecurity protective measures are essential for the public water industry, the decision was made after GOP-led states sued the agency for proposing the rule. In a that accompanied …
The National Security Agency (NSA) is starting a dedicated artificial intelligence security center, This move comes after the government has begun to increasingly rely on AI, integrating multiple algorithms into defense and intelligence systems. The security center will work to protect these systems from theft and sabotage, in addition to safeguarding the country from external …
AMD Recently, a cybersecurity researcher discovered a dangerous vulnerability within AMD’s Zen 2 processors. Dubbed “Zenbleed,” the vulnerability allows attackers to gain access to your computer and steal all of the most sensitive information, including passwords and encryption keys. While this doesn’t affect AMD’s best processors, it’s still a dangerous vulnerability with a wide reach, …
A recent report suggests that Maya OS is set to replace Windows as the operating system on the computers used by the Defence Ministry. In contrast to Microsoft’s proprietary operating system, the Ministry of Defence has opted for a Linux-based OS, specifically based on the popular Ubuntu distribution. Over a period of six months, government …
Intel A critical vulnerability has recently emerged in certain Intel processors, raising concerns for billions of users who could potentially be affected. Although the best CPUs remain unaffected, this vulnerability, known as Downfall, has the potential to expose sensitive data, including passwords. The renowned researcher, Daniel Moghami from Google, who discovered this flaw, has provided …
A major data breach linked to a single American software company has affected approximately 600 organizations worldwide, according to cyber analysts confirmed by Reuters. Despite the breach being disclosed by Progress Software, based in Massachusetts, over two months ago, the number of victims continues to grow. The breach has impacted nearly 40 million individuals who …
Sora Shimazaki / Pexels With the constant rise of cybersecurity threats, it is becoming increasingly clear that dangerous malware lurks in every corner. In a ironic twist, malware has now infiltrated PowerPoint presentations disguised as helpful guides for protecting against phishing attacks. However, the true danger lies in the fact that this malware can potentially …