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Microsoft and Atlassian Unite to Counter Nation-State Hackers Exploiting Critical Confluence Vulnerability

Nguyen Michael2 years ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance In today’s increasingly interconnected and technologically driven world, organizations must prioritize the security of their digital infrastructure. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and other malicious activities pose significant risks to both private and public entities. With the growing complexity of technology systems and the sophistication of hackers, it has become crucial…

The Illusion of Autonomous Safety: Unveiling the Vulnerabilities in Self-Driving Cars

Patel Maya2 years ago09 mins

Ghosts in the Machine: Cybersecurity Researcher Can Make Self-Driving Cars Hallucinate An Unsettling Cybersecurity Discovery In a groundbreaking development, cybersecurity researcher Kevin Fu and his team at Northeastern University have unveiled a new form of cyberattack that can make self-driving cars hallucinate. Termed “Poltergeist attacks,” these attacks utilize an “acoustic adversarial” form of machine learning…

The Ethical Quandaries of Facial Analysis Technology: Exploring the Unseen Consequences

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

Face Analysis Program Reveals Vulnerabilities in Face Recognition Technology September 20, 2023 In a newly published study, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) examines the effectiveness of face analysis algorithms in detecting presentation attacks, also known as spoof attacks, on face recognition software. These attacks involve using a spoof image, such as wearing…

Why Smart Light Bulbs Could Be a Gateway for Password Hackers

Morgan Sarah2 years ago010 mins

Smart Light Bulbs Vulnerable to Cryptographic Insecurities In a recent paper published by a group of researchers split between Italy and the UK, cryptographic insecurities were discovered in the popular smart light bulb, TP-Link Tapo L530E. The researchers chose this specific device because it is currently the best seller on Amazon Italy. While the vulnerabilities…

Ensuring Food Security in the Age of Cyber Threats

Emma Thompson2 years ago09 mins

Securing the Food Pipeline from Cyberattacks Introduction In today’s digital age, it is not just our personal information and financial systems that are susceptible to cyberattacks. The food and agriculture sector, which plays a critical role in our economy and livelihood, is also at risk. The increasing reliance on smart technology and computer systems in…

“Twistlock Seals Massive $51M Seed Funding, Fortifying Its Bold Future”

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

Gutsy Raises $51M in Seed Funding for Security Governance Solution Introduction Gutsy, a new cybersecurity startup founded by the same entrepreneurs who created and sold Twistlock to Palo Alto, has secured a massive $51 million in seed-stage financing. Led by YL Ventures and Mayfield, the funding will support Gutsy’s development of a software solution that…

Exploring the Implications: Backdoored Firmware Surfaces in Android Devices Used in US Schools

Reynolds Alex2 years ago010 mins

Cybercrime: Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools Overview A global cybercriminal operation known as BadBox has infected the firmware of more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets with the Triada malware, according to cybersecurity vendor Human Security. These infected devices, which come from at least one Chinese manufacturer, were found…

CISA Takes Action: Video Conferencing Device Vulnerabilities No Longer Ignored

Nguyen Michael2 years ago08 mins

Vulnerabilities CISA Reverses Course on Malicious Exploitation of Video Conferencing Device Flaws CISA Removes Owl Labs Video Conferencing Flaws from KEV Catalog The US cybersecurity agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has made the decision to remove several vulnerabilities affecting Owl Labs’ Meeting Owl smart video conferencing device from its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities…

European Companies Complicit in Selling Spyware to Despotic Regimes

Morgan Sarah2 years ago08 mins

European Companies Sold Spyware to Despots: Media Background European companies have been implicated in selling powerful spyware to authoritarian regimes, which have then used it to target dissenters, according to an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) group. Spearheaded by French site Mediapart and Germany’s Der Spiegel weekly, the investigation found that European companies…

The Rise of Cybersecurity: Is a Future Without Breaches Possible?

Emma Thompson2 years ago010 mins

The Rising Cost of Data Breaches and the Paradigm Shift in Security The Cost of Data Breaches According to IBM’s latest “Cost of a Data Breach Report,” the average cost of a data breach has risen to nearly $4.5 million per incident globally. While the theft of data is the most obvious consequence of a…