In 2023, it was reported that security researchers at Trend Micro successfully utilized ChatGPT to generate malicious code through engagement with the AI as if it were a security analyst and penetration tester. This process enabled the model to produce sophisticated PowerShell scripts based on extensive databases of known malicious…
Global Fraud Risk Looms as Over One Million Infected Android Devices Surface A concerning trend has emerged with the discovery of a botnet operation, known as BADBOX 2.0, which has compromised more than one million off-brand Android devices worldwide. As reported by the FBI, consumers are urged to scrutinize their…
Recent claims of a potential cybersecurity breach have sparked significant debate, particularly regarding the security measures of tech giant Apple. The company’s head of security engineering, Ivan Krstić, firmly rejected allegations of a targeted attack, asserting that, “We strongly disagree with the claims of a targeted attack against our users.”…
FBI Warns of Widespread Malware Infection in Low-Cost Media Devices Millions of affordable devices catering to media streaming, automotive entertainment, and video projection are reportedly compromised by malware, transforming consumer networks into conduits for distributing malicious software, obscuring unauthorized communications, and executing various illicit operations. This alarming report has been…
Google Revokes Trust in Two Certificate Authorities Over Security Concerns In a significant development for online security, Google has announced it will no longer trust certificates issued by two certificate authorities (CAs), citing “patterns of concerning behavior observed over the past year.” This decision raises crucial questions about the reliability…
CyberEdBoard, CyberEdBoard Insights, Finance & Banking Banking Sector Confronts Challenges with March 2026 Compliance Mandate Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • June 4, 2025 The UAE central bank. (Image: Shutterstock) The Central Bank of the UAE has mandated financial institutions to discontinue insecure authentication methods, particularly those involving SMS and email-based one-time…
Google Raises Concerns Over Data Privacy Violations by Meta and Yandex In a recent statement, a Google representative indicated that certain practices associated with Meta and Yandex have breached the terms of service for the Google Play marketplace as well as the privacy expectations of Android users. The representative flagged…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords in Plain Text CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A recent, significant data breach has compromised 184 million passwords and login credentials, exposing sensitive user information in an unencrypted format. This alarming discovery was made by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, a U.S. citizen currently based in…
Topics: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Google’s Veo 3 Garners Praise, But Harbors Significant Risks Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • May 27, 2025 A glimpse into how Google’s AI tool Veo 3 generates realistic deepfake videos. Responses from fraud prevention experts regarding Google’s Veo…
