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Consumer Reports finds popular voice cloning tools lack safeguards
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How Cyberattacks Affect Your Staff
Businesses have a responsibility to safeguard their workforce, which is best achieved by preparing and equipping the whole organization to better face these worst-case cyber scenarios....
Read Full Article »Former NSA official says federal worker cuts will have ‘devastating impact’ on cyber and national security
Former top U.S. cybersecurity official Rob Joyce told lawmakers on Wednesday that cuts to federal probationary employees will have a “devastating impact” on U.S. national security. Joyce, ...
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Hackers launder most of Bybit’s stolen crypto worth $1.4B
Experts note that this is just the first step for the alleged North Korean hackers to profit from the historic heist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. ...
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As more people turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to look things up on the internet, the way companies approach their online presence has to change. Scrunch AI wants to help enterprises better prepare f...
Read Full Article »Qilin Cybercrime Ring Claims Credit for Lee Newspaper Breach
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The threat actors behind the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group have announced plans to leak stolen information in just two days. However, they have chosen not to demand a ransom payment from their victim.
This unusual approach raises questions about the motivations and goals of the attackers.In typical RaaS scenarios, attackers demand a ransom payment in exchange for not releasing sensitive information. But in this case, it appears that the group is instead focusing on humiliation or extortion through the public release of stolen data.
The lack of a ransom payment demand may be a clever tactic to avoid detection by law enforcement.By leaking the information within a short timeframe, the attackers may be trying to create a sense of urgency and embarrassment for their victim, rather than seeking financial gain. Understanding the motivations behind this approach is essential for developing effective countermeasures against RaaS groups.
The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) cybercrime group intends to leak the stolen information in just two days, it claims; but oddly, it doesn't seek a ransom payment from its victim....
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The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
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In recent weeks, a string of high-profile cyber attacks has left many wondering about the scope and sophistication of these operations. A malicious app download breached Disney, compromising sensitive information.
Meanwhile, the FBI has pinned the ByBit theft on North Korea, a nation already under scrutiny for its alleged involvement in various cyber crimes.However, attributing these attacks to specific nations or groups is becoming increasingly complex. As cybersecurity threats evolve, it's essential to recognize that malicious actors often operate from the shadows, making it challenging to pinpoint responsibility.The consequences of such attacks can be severe, with individuals and organizations facing significant financial losses and reputational damage.
It's crucial to acknowledge the need foobust cybersecurity measures to prevent and mitigate these types of incidents, ensuring a safer online environment for all.
Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more....
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