Feb 26, 2024 I recently heard about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity and its potential impact on various industries. There’s been a lot of talk about the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to combat evolving cyber threats. Google has announced a new AI Cyber Defense Initiative,
Feb 25, 2024 I just heard that Nevada’s attorney general is taking legal action against Meta to prevent the company from offering end-to-end encryption to users under eighteen in the state. The AG’s office argues that this is necessary to protect minors from predators who exploit them for criminal purposes.
Feb 24, 2024 I just heard about Google’s latest security feature in Chrome 122, which aims to reduce the browser’s attack surface by allowing users to disable Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation for V8, the engine inside Chrome that processes JavaScript and WebAssembly code. This is a significant win for browser security,
Feb 23, 2024 Today’s news report reveals a concerning data leak from the Chinese cybersecurity company i-SOON, suggesting their involvement in cyber espionage on behalf of the Chinese government. The leaked files contain internal chats, business pitches, and documentation describing the company’s products, including malware designed to run on various
Feb 22, 2024 In a recent takedown operation called Operation Cronos, law enforcement agencies from 11 countries successfully dismantled the LockBit ransomware operation. The impact of this takedown remains to be seen, as similar ransomware operations have relaunched under new names in the past. The fate of LockBit ultimately depends
Feb 21, 2024 Recently, there has been a global law enforcement operation targeting the LockBit ransomware gang, leading to the seizure of multiple darknet domains and the arrest of two alleged members in Poland and Ukraine. The UK’s National Crime Agency has taken control of the technical infrastructure of LockBit,
Feb 20, 2024 I recently learned about a new cyber espionage campaign targeting over 80 organizations using a Roundcube flaw, with threat actors linked to Belarus and Russia. This is a concerning development that highlights the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks. In addition, Charming Kitten, an Iranian-origin threat actor,
Feb 19, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity news highlighted some critical issues that require immediate attention. Firstly, Microsoft announced the replacement of Secure Boot certificates to prevent a potential boot-pocalypse in 2026. This update is crucial for Windows and Linux systems with Secure Boot enabled, as failure to apply the update could
Feb 18, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity news is quite concerning. There have been reports of critical security incidents, including a cyberattack on Varta, a data leak from a Minnesota-based ISP, and a breach at the US Department of Defense. Additionally, a new data wiper named SameCoin is targeting Israeli citizens and
Feb 16, 2024 In recent news, it has been reported that both AMD and Intel have patched over 100 vulnerabilities, which is a major concern for the cybersecurity industry. Additionally, there have been reports of APTs using ChatGPT for vulnerability research and malware scripting, as well as a Windows zero-day