Cybersecurity

Fraudsters Exploit Telegram’s Popularity For Toncoin Scam

Scammers have been observed employing a sophisticated tactic to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users globally. This scheme, uncovered by researchers at Kaspersky and described in a report published today, has been operational since November 2023 and exploits the growing popularity of both TON and the messaging platform Telegram. Targets from various regions have fallen […]

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Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage

Apr 22, 2024NewsroomCryptocurrency / Artificial Intelligence Microsoft has revealed that North Korea-linked state-sponsored cyber actors have begun to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make its operations more effective and efficient. “They are learning to use tools powered by AI large language models (LLM) to make their operations more efficient and effective,” the tech giant said […]

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Webinar: Learn Proactive Supply Chain Threat Hunting Techniques

Apr 23, 2024The Hacker NewsThreat Hunting / Software Security In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, the battleground has shifted. Supply chain attacks have emerged as a potent threat, exploiting the intricate web of interconnected systems and third-party dependencies to breach even the most formidable defenses. But what if you could turn the tables and proactively […]

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Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing – Help Net Security

Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% year-over-year increase in the number of ransomware victims, the GRIT Q1 2024 Ransomware Report observes major shifts in the behavioral […]

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HHS Beefs Up Privacy Protection for Reproductive Health Info

Healthcare , HIPAA/HITECH , Industry Specific Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Involving PHI Related to Reproductive Care Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 22, 2024     Image: HHS Doctors, clinics and other providers are prohibited from disclosing protected health information related to lawful reproductive healthcare, according to a final rule released Monday by federal […]

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Police Chiefs Call for Solutions to Access Encrypted Data in Serious Crime Cases

Apr 23, 2024NewsroomEnd-to-End Encryption / Privacy European Police Chiefs said that the complementary partnership between law enforcement agencies and the technology industry is at risk due to end-to-end encryption (E2EE). They called on the industry and governments to take urgent action to ensure public safety across social media platforms. “Privacy measures currently being rolled out, […]