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Data Breach at Fashion Retailer Forever 21 Exposes Personal Information of Over 500,000 Individuals September 1, 2023 Fashion retail giant Forever 21 has recently disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 500,000 individuals. The breach, which occurred in March of this year, was identified by the company during an investigation…
Using Business Data to Amplify AI/ML Threat Detection As the world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are accumulating vast amounts of data on a daily basis. This data is not only valuable for insights and decision-making but can also be leveraged to strengthen security measures. In the realm of AI/ML threat detection, cleaning and standardizing business…
A China-Based APT Group Distributes Android Spyware via Trojanized Messaging Apps Overview A China-based advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as GREF has been distributing Android spyware to users in several countries through Trojanized versions of the popular messaging apps Signal and Telegram. The malicious apps, named Signal Plus Messenger and FlyGram, claim to offer…
A Newly Identified Threat Actor Quietly Steals Information Globally Introduction A new report from Trend Micro has identified a previously unknown threat actor, Earth Estries, that has been stealing information from governments and technology organizations around the world since at least 2020. Earth Estries appears to have overlapping activities with another cyber espionage outfit, FamousSparrow,…
Russian Disinformation Campaign Exposed: Impersonating Major Media Outlets A recent threat report by Meta, the multinational technology company, has revealed the existence of a sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign. This campaign involves the creation and dissemination of fake articles that appear to be legitimate stories from well-known media outlets like The Washington Post and Fox News….
Rural Utilities to Benefit from Department of Energy’s Cyber Contest Introduction The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new contest aimed at improving the cybersecurity defenses of rural utilities. With $8.9 million in aid available, this initiative seeks to support under-resourced utilities in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities. The contest comes at a time of…
The Importance of Data in AI/ML Threat Detection in Cybersecurity Introduction In today’s digital age, businesses heavily rely on data to drive their operations and make informed decisions. However, the growing threats of cyber attacks and breaches challenge organizations to maintain the security and integrity of their data. To counter these threats, Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
The Double-Edged Sword of Technology: Windows Containers and Endpoint Security Introduction In today’s digital landscape, businesses are generating large amounts of data. This data can be a goldmine for artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms that can help detect threats and enhance security measures. However, before organizations can leverage their business data to amplify…
Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to the Financial Sector With the rise of deepfake technology, the financial sector faces a new and growing threat landscape, as malicious actors exploit artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content to perpetrate fraud and social engineering attacks. Deepfakes have the potential to deceive individuals and manipulate financial transactions, posing significant risks to institutions…
Cybersecurity: University of Michigan Restores Campus Internet after Cyberattack Disrupts First Week of Classes By August 31, 2023 Introduction The University of Michigan recently announced that it has successfully restored internet access to its three campuses after a cyberattack over the weekend. This attack, which occurred just as the fall semester’s first week of classes…