DeepSeek, a service catering to an international user base, has announced the collection of data from various external sources, including partnerships with tech giants such as Google and Apple. When users sign up for DeepSeek using these platforms, the service obtains specific information that may include mobile advertising identifiers, hashed…
This week in cybersecurity began with significant developments, including the abrupt shutdown of TikTok for users in the United States late Saturday night, as the deadline approached for Apple and Google to comply with a government mandate to withdraw the popular video-sharing app from their platforms. Despite the temporary ban,…
YouTube, the widely-used video-sharing platform owned by Google and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., is acclaimed for its extensive array of content available to a diverse global audience. The primary source of revenue for YouTube comes from advertisements, prompting users to interact with the content by clicking and scrolling. While…
Open Source Intelligence: A Valuable Skill Set for Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape In a digital age where information is ubiquitously available, understanding and utilizing Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is becoming indispensable for various professionals. OSINT involves gathering, analyzing, and employing publicly accessible information sourced from diverse platforms like social media, news…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Google Issues Warning on Using Emails as Unique Identifiers for Authentication Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent investigation revealed a critical security risk associated with Google’s authentication methods, particularly concerning the use of email addresses as unique identifiers. Security…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Google Warns Against Using Emails as Unique Identifiers on Platforms Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning revelation, a security researcher has demonstrated how the purchase of abandoned online domains associated with failed startups allowed him to reconstruct email…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development UALink Develops Alternative to Nvidia’s NVLink to Enhance AI Accelerator Connectivity David Perera (@daveperera), Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple has joined the board of the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium, a newly established group focused on…
Tech Startups Face Security Risks from Unmanaged Google Accounts Recent findings by Dylan Ayrey of Truffle Security Co. highlight a critical security vulnerability affecting failed startups that utilize Google’s productivity suite, known as Workspace. Many of these companies leverage Google’s OAuth for authentication, allowing users easy sign-ins with their Google…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Executive Order Facilitates Development of Data Centers on Federal Property, Promotes Clean Energy Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 14, 2025 An executive order from President Joe Biden seeks to mitigate the escalating electricity demands from artificial intelligence on communities. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
