Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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WormGPT Is ChatGPT for Scammers, and It’s Seriously Dangerous
The AI chatbot is trained on malware and designed to create malicious messages for scammers to extort victims.
Jack Turner -
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Cryptocurrency Scams Are Declining While Ransomware Grows
Cryptocurrency ransomware attackers could reel in as much as $898.6 million across 2023, projections show.
Adam Rowe -
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft Bug to Raid US Government Emails
A flaw in its cloud email service has allowed Chinese hackers to gain access to the Microsoft email accounts of employees.
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Apple Issues Urgent Security Update, then Withdraws It
Not long after Apple launched its security update, it withdrew it again after Safari compatibility complaints.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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The Next Windows Update You See May Actually Be Ransomware in Disguise
Security researchers have graded Big Head ransomware threat "High" and it spreads using fake Windows Update screens.
James Laird -
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New York Passes Strict Law for Firms Hiring with AI
AI hiring software is growing in popularity, but is it discriminatory? New York passes law to prove AI hiring tools are fair.
Ellis Di Cataldo -
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New US Navy Tool Exposes Microsoft Teams Security Flaws
‘TeamsPhisher’ could be used to easily send and spread malware.
Ellis Di Cataldo -
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Check Your Devices: New Spyware Apps on Google Play Store
The apps have over a million downloads between them, and secretly harvest user data without consent.
Abby Ward -
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75% of Consumers Ready to Ditch Brands Hit By RansomwareÂ
If your brand has been subject to a ransomware attack, we’ve got some more bad news for you.
Ellis Di Cataldo -
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Threads Privacy Policy Is Already Drawing Criticism
The company formerly known as Facebook has not been great when it comes to protecting its users' privacy.
Conor Cawley -
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ChatGPT Pauses Bing Integration to Stop Users Bypassing Article Paywalls
A beta Bing feature aimed to enhance searching but instead allowed users to jump paywalls.
Ellis Di Cataldo -
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Microsoft Denies New Data Breach Claimed by Anonymous Sudan
A group that recently DDoS attacked Microsoft now claim they've stolen 30 million customer records. The tech giant disagrees.
Aaron Drapkin -
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What Is The Password Game? Rules, Answers and How To Win
Shortcuts, tips and tricks for beating the soul sapping web password puzzler
James Laird -
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Open-Source Password Manager from Proton Now Available
The new service is free to use and can secure unlimited passwords on unlimited devices to better protect your data.
Conor Cawley -
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US Patent Office Data Leak Exposes Over 60,000 Applicants
Private addresses included in patent filings made between 2020 and 2023 leaked, with 3% of all applicants affected.
James Laird -
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How to Avoid the Latest LinkedIn Scams in 2023
The price of accepting that request could be higher than you think. Here are some common LinkedIn scams to look out for.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Latest Coinbase Phishing Scam is a Warning to Everyone
A prominent crypto trader nearly fell victim to a sophisticated Coinbase phishing scam. Here's what you need to know.
James Laird -
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US Lawyers Fined for Using Citations Faked by ChatGPT
The lawyers used six chatbot-generated legal cases in an aviation injury claim, which turned out to be wholly fabricated.
Ellis Di Cataldo -
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ChatGPT Account Details Are Being Sold on Dark Web
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has identified 101,134 malware-infected devices.
Conor Cawley -
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Recent Microsoft Outages Were Caused by Multiple Cyberattacks
Large-scale DDoS attacks were to blame for major issues that occurred in early June, the tech giant has revealed.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Is This Google Privacy Settlement Claim Website a Scam?
If you think you're entitled to compensation from this lawsuit, make sure you're using the right site to make your claim.
Aaron Drapkin -