In recent years, cybercrime has transformed into a sophisticated and structured enterprise. A particularly concerning trend is the rise of “Fraud-As-A-Service” (FaaS), a term used by criminal syndicates to describe their illicit offerings. This model allows cybercriminals to provide a service-based framework, equipping other malefactors with tools and resources necessary…
Rapid Patching Recommended: Vulnerabilities Create Potential for Man-in-the-Middle Attacks and Denial of Service Recent vulnerabilities identified in multiple versions of OpenSSH, a widely used tool for secure remote server management and file transfer, have raised alarms, placing millions of servers at risk. These flaws can allow attackers to execute man-in-the-middle…
According to a new forecast from Gartner, the acceleration of GenAI adoption poses heightened data breach risks. (Credit: Shutterstock) A recent forecast from Gartner predicts that AI-related data breaches stemming from the cross-border misuse of generative AI (GenAI) could exceed 40% by 2027. The firm asserts that the swift growth…
States Address Cybersecurity Gaps Amid Regulatory Changes As the Trump administration signals a reduction in federal regulations, states are poised to take on a more prominent role in addressing cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. Attorney Amy Magnano from the Morgan Lewis law firm predicts that states will introduce new cyber…
The rapid incorporation of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies by end-users is outstripping the establishment of adequate data governance and security protocols. This discrepancy raises significant concerns about data localization, particularly given the centralized computing infrastructures necessary to support these advanced technologies. According to a report by Gartner, Inc., by 2027,…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter (now X), has repeatedly voiced his apprehensions regarding the emerging threats posed by Generative AI technologies, raising alarms about possible catastrophic scenarios. His concerns are being validated by a recent report from Gartner, which underscores the escalating risks associated with…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development The Leaderboard Landscape: More Advertising Than Authenticity Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • February 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The publication of benchmark scores by artificial intelligence (AI) model developers is common practice, yet experts suggest that the competitive leaderboard may serve more…
Title: Data Breach Concerns Grow as Zacks Investment Firm May Have Suffered Data Compromise In a troubling development within the financial services sector, the Zacks Investment firm may be facing the repercussions of a significant data leak. This incident raises alarms not only regarding the security measures in place at…
Data Protection Authority Sounds Alarm Over Unlawful Use of Graphite Spyware The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a stern warning regarding the misuse of Graphite spyware, following alarming reports of extensive hacking activities involving the tool. This notification underscores the authority’s commitment to upholding European privacy laws amid rising…
