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Vulnerabilities in Zavio Security Cameras The Discovery Dozens of vulnerabilities have been identified in security cameras manufactured by the defunct Chinese company Zavio. The vulnerabilities were discovered by the IoT firmware analysis platform provider BugProve, which has been working with CCTV Camera Pros and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to verify and…
Researchers Issue Warning over Chrome Extensions that Access Private Data Introduction Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M) have discovered that Google Chrome browser extensions pose a significant threat to users’ private data. These extensions can easily tap into sensitive information such as social security numbers, passwords, and banking details. The researchers also found vulnerabilities…
Elon Musk Announces Voice and Video Calls on X, Formerly Twitter Introduction In a recent announcement, Elon Musk revealed that his social network X, formerly known as Twitter, will be introducing voice and video call features to its platform. While Musk did not provide a specific timeline for the release of these features, he stated…
California Considers Making Personal Data Removal Easier Overview California, known for its progressive stance on privacy rights, is considering legislation that would make it easier for residents to remove their personal data from the internet. The current digital privacy law, passed in 2018, grants Californians the right to request the deletion of their personal information…
The Importance of Business Data in Amplifying AI/ML Threat Detection Introduction In the digital age, businesses are facing increasingly complex and sophisticated cyber threats. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) holds great promise in combating these threats. However, to fully harness the power of these technologies, businesses must first focus on…
The Importance of Employee Compliance in SaaS Security Persuading employees to adhere to software-as-a-service (SaaS) and other cybersecurity policies is crucial in protecting against breaches and incidents. According to Gartner, 99% of cloud breaches are caused by preventable misconfigurations or mistakes made by end users. The average cost of a breach now exceeds $4.4 million,…
An Increasing Threat: Ransomware Attacks Targeting US Cities Introduction In recent years, ransomware attacks on local US governments have been on the rise. In 2022, 106 local US governments experienced such attacks, marking a significant increase from the previous year. These cyberattacks, known as hybrid attacks, start in the digital realm but eventually target physical…
The Double-Edged Sword of Content Scraping in the Age of AI The Good Side of Content Scraping Content scraping, the process of using bots to capture and store content from websites, has its benefits. When combined with machine learning, it can help reduce news bias by gathering vast amounts of data and information from various…
Navigating the Murky Waters of Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules The Aims of the New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules One of the primary aims of the new cybersecurity disclosure rules approved by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) last month is to provide investors with better information about the cybersecurity risks associated with public companies. Another objective is to…
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Benefits, Issues, and Questions Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly made a significant impact on various industries, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact. However, as with any new technology, AI arrives with both benefits and downsides, raising important questions and issues for customers. In a recent interview, Michael-Angelo Zummo,…