Apple has addressed a significant zero-day vulnerability affecting a wide range of iPhones and iPads, as announced on Tuesday. The company indicated that this flaw could have been exploited in a highly advanced attack targeting specific individuals using earlier versions of iOS. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-24201, is linked to…
As cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent, organizations globally must enhance their security measures. Concurrently, governments are intensifying regulations aimed at addressing these evolving threats. This shift positions compliance not merely as a procedural task but as a vital strategic initiative. Institutions are now tasked with aligning their cybersecurity frameworks with international…
AI-Based Attacks, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Misuse of AI Voice Technology Fuels Fraud and Identity Theft Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • March 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings highlight the troubling vulnerabilities inherent in popular AI voice synthesis tools. While artificial intelligence enables realistic voice cloning,…
Human error has emerged as the predominant factor in data breaches, overtaking technological vulnerabilities in 2024. According to the latest State of Human Risk Report from Mimecast, a staggering 95% of breaches involved human mistakes. This trend is buttressed by findings from a corresponding survey by KnowBe4, which indicates that…
On Monday, the social media platform X experienced a series of intermittent outages, which owner Elon Musk attributed to what he described as a “massive cyberattack.” In an initial post on X, Musk indicated that the attack was executed by “either a large, coordinated group and/or a country.” Shortly after,…
Government, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific U.S. Agencies Challenge DEI Initiatives While Enforcing HIPAA Regulations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • March 11, 2025 The Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for enforcing HIPAA, has launched inquiries into several medical institutions related to their DEI…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal proceedings against Allstate’s National General unit, citing the company’s inadequate protection of consumer data and its failure to report data breaches that compromised thousands of drivers’ license numbers. This lawsuit was filed in a Manhattan state court on Monday, seeking both…
Elon Musk has confirmed that a significant cyberattack has targeted his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, resulting in substantial operational disruptions. Initial reports suggest that the attack has been highly orchestrated, potentially involving a well-organized group or nation, with indications pointing toward Ukraine. The X platform experienced…
Experts Surprised by DDoS Attacks Targeting Major Social Platform In a recent development, one of the largest social media networks, X—formerly known as Twitter—has experienced ongoing disruptions attributed to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. On Tuesday, users faced intermittent outages, leading to widespread speculation regarding the cause and scale of the…
