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President Biden Takes Action to Address AI Safety and Security Introduction President Joe Biden has issued an executive order (EO) aimed at establishing new standards for AI safety and security while prioritizing the privacy of American citizens. The comprehensive order requires developers of advanced AI systems, such as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, to…
Relentless Campaign to Seed Malicious Python Packages Raises Concerns for Internet Security The Threat Actor A threat actor has been conducting a relentless campaign since early April to infiltrate the software supply chain with malicious Python packages. These packages have already been downloaded nearly 75,000 times, according to researchers from Checkmarx. Unlike previous attacks that…
Madagascar Government Accused of Domestic Surveillance Ahead of Presidential Election Introduction The government of Madagascar has allegedly purchased and utilized the Predator spyware to conduct political domestic surveillance in the lead-up to the country’s presidential election in November. Research conducted by cybersecurity company Sekoia indicates that this effort involved a watering hole attack, where links…
Report: Mac Security Survey 2023 Introduction In an era marked by an incessant reliance on technology, the conversation around cybersecurity has become increasingly prominent. As more consumers purchase Mac computers for personal and professional use, it is essential to evaluate the state of their online security practices. In light of this, a comprehensive survey was…
Cyberattack on Israeli Hospital Exposes Sensitive Data Introduction In yet another disturbing incident highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyberattacks, the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak, Israel, has become the latest target of ransomware attackers. Known as the Ragnar Locker gang, the cybercriminals breached the hospital‘s systems in early August and have…
Cybersecurity Training Left Out of Kenya‘s Digital Skills Center of Excellence Kenya is set to establish a center of excellence aimed at equipping public sector staff with the digital skills needed to drive the country’s digitization efforts. The initiative, backed by Microsoft and the United Nations Development Program, aims to provide training in areas such…
Government Brazilian Hacker Claims Bolsonaro Asked Him to Hack Into the Voting System Ahead of 2022 Vote Introduction A Brazilian hacker named Walter Delgatti Neto has made a startling claim during a congressional hearing in Brazil. He alleged that former President Jair Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the country’s electronic voting system ahead of…
Cybersecurity Microsoft Downplays Damaging Report on Chinese Hacking In a recent report, security firm Wiz found evidence that a Chinese hacking operation targeted U.S. officials’ email accounts using a stolen encryption key. Microsoft, the company that was breached, continues to downplay the severity of the attack and disputes Wiz’s findings. However, it is important to…
Privacy and Children’s Online Safety Bills Clear Senate Hurdle Despite Strong Civil Liberties Pushback The Bills The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, both introduced in the Senate, have passed the Commerce Committee. The former bill aims to update the 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Act by raising the…
Threats to the US Electric Grid: Cybersecurity Risks in Renewable Technologies Introduction Renewable technologies, such as solar and wind energy, have become crucial components in the transformation of the US electric grid. However, experts are now warning that these technologies also pose significant cybersecurity risks that must be addressed. In particular, the reliance on inverter-based…