Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data Security Analytics, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency David Sacks Appointed as Trump’s AI and Crypto Director Amid Industry Concerns Over Conflicts Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 6, 2024 David Sacks as seen in a Twitter…
Movie Theater Data Breach Leads to Class Action Lawsuits and Settlement A significant data breach affecting a prominent movie theater chain has prompted a wave of legal action and regulatory scrutiny. The incident has exposed sensitive customer information, compelling the…
Hackers have reportedly exploited a vulnerability in a widely used code library, reaping as much as $155,000 through a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting developers of smart contract applications on the Solana blockchain. The compromise centered on the solana-web3.js library,…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Accused Blockchain Thief Admits Guilt: $3.5 Million Cloud Computing Theft for $1 Million Cryptocurrency Gain Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 5, 2024 Image: Shutterstock ISMG periodically aggregates key incidents affecting the…
Data Breaches on the Rise: A Focus on Cloud Vulnerabilities According to the recently released 2024 IBM Cost of the Data Breach Report, a significant shift in the landscape of data breaches has been identified, with 40 percent of incidents…
Recent correspondence from U.S. senators has revealed critical information regarding the security audits conducted by American telecommunications companies in relation to vulnerabilities in the SS7 protocol—a significant concern in the realm of cybersecurity. According to the senators’ letter, major telecoms…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Investigation into UnitedHealthCare CEO’s Murder By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 5, 2024 Authorities are actively investigating the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthCare, focusing on possible motives linked to…
Rising Frequency of Data Breaches: A Cautionary Tale for Consumers In an alarming trend, data breaches continue to occur at astonishing rates, with an incident reported every 39 seconds in the United States. These breaches can have devastating effects, as…
A significant cybersecurity incident has unfolded, revealing that Chinese hackers maintained unauthorized access to a prominent U.S. corporation’s network for a duration exceeding four months. According to findings from Symantec, the attackers infiltrated the company’s systems and likely extracted sensitive…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Individual Charged with Stealing $3.5 Million in Cloud Resources to Mine Cryptocurrency Pleads Guilty Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 5, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a weekly update covering significant cybersecurity events…
