Mar 20, 2024The Hacker NewsArtificial intelligence / Webinar Did you know that 79% of organizations are already leveraging Generative AI technologies? Much like the internet defined the 90s and the cloud revolutionized the 2010s, we are now in the era of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. The potential of Generative AI is immense,…
Read MoreCheating Automatic Toll Booths by Obscuring License Plates The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a variety of techniques drivers are using to obscure their license plates so that automatic readers can’t identify them and charge tolls properly. Some drivers have power-washed paint off their plates or covered them with a range of household items…
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Mar 20, 2024NewsroomCybercrime / Financial Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an updated variant of a stealer and malware loader called BunnyLoader that modularizes its various functions as well as allow it to evade detection. “BunnyLoader is dynamically developing malware with the capability to steal information, credentials and cryptocurrency, as well as deliver additional malware to…
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Privacy Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data 19 Mar 2024 • , 5 min. read In today’s digital economy there’s an app for just about everything. One area that’s booming more than most is…
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Mar 20, 2024NewsroomCybercrime / Dark Web The Cyber Police of Ukraine has arrested three individuals on suspicion of hijacking more than 100 million emails and Instagram accounts from users across the world. The suspects, aged between 20 and 40, are said to be part of an organized criminal group living in different parts of the…
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Most importantly, civil defense groups can and should be supported by the government under crisis conditions. In other countries, the receipt of strong private support and encouragement by such groups has translated into situational compensation during response periods. Members with certifications and community roles can be compensated for incident response duties performed, something that encourages…
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Mar 20, 2024NewsroomCritical Infrastructure / Network Security The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it’s forming a new “Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force” to devise methods to counter the threats faced by the water sector in the country. “In addition to considering the prevalent vulnerabilities of water systems to cyberattacks and the challenges experienced by…
Read MoreApply appropriate updates provided by Mozilla to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing. (M1051: Update Software)o Safeguard 7.1: Establish and Maintain a Vulnerability Management Process: Establish and maintain a documented vulnerability management process for enterprise assets. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.o Safeguard 7.4: Perform…
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Tackling the ransomware business model In his personal policy position on ransomware not affiliated with SANS or any other group, Martin advocates banning ransomware payments altogether as the current best option for addressing the scourge. “We allow people to pay because they panic and are in a really difficult position. They don’t understand what’s going…
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Recently, I represented Fortinet at a U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing about strengthening cybersecurity in a digital era. I emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships to strengthen cyber resiliency in the United States, how organizations can implement secure-by-design recommendations, and work to close the cybersecurity workforce gap. Below, I recap some of the key points I made in my testimony.…
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