1Password clarifies recent password change notifications were caused by a brief service disruption and not a security breach, according to a statement by CTO Pedro Canahuati. On April 27th, an erroneous message was displayed by 1Password’s client applications stating that customers’ Secret Key or password had been recently changed, which caused concern among users. Canahuati […]
Facebook found a new malware called NodeStealer on Meta that steals browser cookies to hijack accounts on Facebook, Gmail, and Outlook. NodeStealer is written in JavaScript and uses Node.js, making it run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is disguised as a PDF or Excel document, and the malware’s goal is to steal account credentials […]
Samsung has banned the use of AI tools like ChatGPT by its employees to prevent sensitive data leaks. The company recently faced a data breach when its employees leaked sensitive information to ChatGPT. To prevent such incidents in the future, Samsung has issued a memo to its staff, asking them not to transmit any company-related […]
A McAfee report has identified 38 Android apps that engage in malicious activities on users’ devices. The apps claim to provide Minecraft-like gaming experiences but are free alternatives to the paid mobile version. The cybersecurity firm found that the apps generate unjustified revenue for the game developers by delivering dubious advertisements in the background of […]
Apple and Google are teaming up to combat unwanted tracking through devices such as AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers. The companies have announced a new industry-standard protocol to help prevent unauthorized monitoring, with the specification allowing Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with detection and alerts across iOS and Android platforms. The initiative builds on […]
Organizational leadership must be knowledgeable about risk management to prevent cybersecurity breaches and safeguard confidential data, which can damage a brand’s reputation. The recent Silicon Valley Bank crisis highlights the importance of reporting security and privacy posture more transparently and frequently, measuring the business impact of risks, and prioritizing security and privacy projects. Consistent communication […]
US lawmakers have introduced a bill called the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act aimed at strengthening Taiwan’s cyber defenses amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. China, who has become a cyber power, is accused of launching millions of cyberattacks each month against Taiwan, with some later used against the US. The bill requires the Department […]
JupiterOne’s State of Cyber Assets Report reveals a significant 133% YoY growth in cyber assets for security organizations, leading to increased security complexity and pressure for cloud enterprises. The report indicates a surge in security vulnerabilities by 589%, which may be attributed to new technologies for vulnerability identification. The report stresses the importance of unified […]
The advancement of AI is expected to provide new tools for spammers to get past filters and persuade people to click on spam messages or provide personal information. Advances in generative language models like ChatGPT could be used to create personalized spam that targets an individual’s preferences, beliefs and personality traits, based on their social […]
The UK’s antitrust regulator has blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard over concerns that it would hinder competition in cloud gaming. The regulator said that Microsoft’s commitment to offer access to Activision’s “Call of Duty” franchise to leading cloud gaming platforms would not effectively remedy its concerns. Microsoft’s President Brad Smith […]