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Fake Crypto Wallet Recovery Tools Discovered on PyPI Repository, Compromising User Data

A series of malicious packages has recently been discovered in the Python Package Index (PyPI), posing as cryptocurrency wallet recovery and management tools, only to engage in data theft and exploit valuable digital assets. Researchers from Checkmarx reported that these deceptive packages target users of major cryptocurrency wallets, including Atomic,…

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For Certain Companies, the True Expense of a Cyberattack Lies in Public Disclosure – The Wall Street Journal

For Some Companies, the Real Cost of a Cyberattack Is Public Disclosure In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly recognizing that the ramifications of a cyberattack extend far beyond immediate security breaches or data loss. Recent discussions highlight how the very act of communicating a cyber incident has…

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SAP AI Core Vulnerabilities Put Customer Data at Risk of Cyber Attacks

Vulnerabilities Discovered in SAP AI Core Threaten Cloud Security Recent research has identified significant security vulnerabilities within the SAP AI Core platform, a cloud-based solution designed to facilitate the creation and deployment of predictive artificial intelligence workflows. These flaws potentially allow malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer…

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Hacker Accused of Attempting to Cause Fatalities Through Cyberattacks on Hospitals

In December 2023, OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a significant outage due to a sustained campaign of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks launched by a group identifying itself as Anonymous Sudan. This action was reportedly triggered by Tal Broda, an executive at OpenAI, publicly expressing support for the Israel Defense Forces’…

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Data Poisoning Poses Risks to AI Platforms, Heightening Misinformation Worries

Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are becoming deeply embedded in daily operations, with platforms like Gemini on Android, Copilot integrated in Microsoft Edge, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT paving the way for online user interactions. However, alarming insights from research conducted at the University of Texas at Austin’s SPARK Lab reveal a concerning vulnerability.…

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Hacker Exposes and Releases 100,000-Line CrowdStrike IoC Database

A hacker operating under the alias USDoD has released a substantial dataset containing over 100,000 lines of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), allegedly stemming from CrowdStrike’s threat intelligence repository. This significant leak, published on Breach Forums, encompasses critical information about various cyber threats, particularly focusing on the Mispadu malware and the…

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British Airways Penalized £20 Million for Data Breach Compromising Over 400,000 Customers

British Airways has faced a substantial penalty of £20 million following an extensive investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), stemming from a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of over 400,000 customers in 2018. This fine is noteworthy as it represents the largest issued by the ICO…

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Warning: CosmicSting Exploit Targeting Adobe Commerce and Magento Stores

Critical Vulnerability Exposes Adobe Commerce and Magento Stores to Exploits Recent cybersecurity research indicates that a significant 5% of all Adobe Commerce and Magento stores have been compromised due to a serious security vulnerability named CosmicSting. This development underscores the escalating risk that online retailers are facing in the digital…

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