Recent reports indicate a significant increase in fraudulent activities conducted by Chinese cybercriminals, who have successfully scammed individuals worldwide, primarily through the use of deceptive text messages. These messages often impersonate reputable entities such as the United States Postal Service or toll-road collection agencies, leading to the extraction of more…
Google has announced a significant development in its security measures, revealing a substantial reduction in memory-related vulnerabilities within the Android operating system. Over the last six years, the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities has dramatically decreased from 76% to just 24%. This shift aligns with the company’s secure-by-design approach, which has…
Key Insights: Cisco researchers identified significant security vulnerabilities in several popular open-weight AI models. Multi-turn adversarial attacks were found to be substantially more effective than single interactions. These findings highlight critical concerns regarding AI safety, data privacy, and the integrity of AI models. Cisco has uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in…
A recent development in cybersecurity has emerged as Google’s security researchers unveiled a new variant of the Rowhammer vulnerability, named “Half-Double”. This technique exploits the inherent weaknesses in modern DRAM chips, enabling attackers to bypass existing protections and pose a significant threat to chip security. The Half-Double technique operates on…
Qualcomm has issued security updates responding to nearly two dozen vulnerabilities affecting both proprietary and open-source components. Among these, a particularly severe flaw has been identified, which is reportedly under active exploitation in the field. This high-severity vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-43047 with a CVSS score of 7.8, has been characterized…
On Tuesday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) imposed a fine of €17 million (approximately $18.6 million) on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, due to a series of security failures that breached the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPC determined that Meta Platforms…
Recent assessments challenge the prevalent narratives promoted by certain AI firms claiming that AI-generated malware is a prevalent, imminent threat to traditional security measures. These companies, many of which are vying for new investment funding, paint a dramatic picture of a new era shaped by AI-driven malicious activities. A case…
Meta’s Battle Against Scam Ads: Insights from Former Executive In 2019, billionaire Dutch television producer John de Mol initiated legal action against Facebook, alleging the platform’s negligence in preventing scammers from misusing his likeness in fraudulent advertisements. In response, Facebook dispatched Rob Leathern to Amsterdam to engage with de Mol’s…
The Rise of Supply Chain Attacks: A Growing Concern for Businesses In 2021, the cybersecurity landscape was notably defined by a surge in supply chain attacks. These incidents occur when cybercriminals compromise third-party software components to infiltrate downstream applications. High-profile breaches such as those involving SolarWinds, Kaseya, and Codecov have…
