In a recent development, a former employee of WhatsApp, A. Baig, has raised serious allegations concerning data privacy breaches within the company. The core of the issue appears to be improper access by engineers to user data, a matter underscored in a letter outlining several compliance shortcomings. These include failing…
This week, cybersecurity continues to grapple with the persistent ingenuity of threat actors. A combination of misconfigured settings, overlooked vulnerabilities, and the excessive convenience of cloud tools serves as gateways for these malicious actors. A pressing concern arises when the perpetrators of these attacks find themselves in the crosshairs, suggesting…
Meta recently introduced LlamaFirewall, a new open-source framework aimed at enhancing the security of artificial intelligence systems. This initiative addresses emerging cyber threats like prompt injection, jailbreaks, and various vulnerabilities that AI technologies face today. The framework is structured around three primary guardrails: PromptGuard 2, Agent Alignment Checks, and CodeShield.…
This week, cybersecurity experts reported a notable uptick in stealthy tactics employed by malicious actors, indicating that the real challenge may lie in identifying the threats that have already infiltrated systems rather than defending against external breaches. Attack methodologies increasingly leverage AI to manipulate public opinion, while malware masquerades within…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Mount Sinai Health System Settles Class Action Over Patient Data Misuse Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • August 27, 2025 A settlement of nearly $5.3 million by Mount Sinai Health Systems highlights ongoing issues surrounding the unauthorized use of online tracking on…
Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia
May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk
Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…
Meta Uncovers Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns Targeting South Asia On May 4, 2023, Meta revealed the discovery of a significant cyber espionage operation involving multiple threat actors utilizing a network of fraudulent identities on Facebook and Instagram. These campaigns aimed at individuals across South Asia, deploying a variety of deceptive…
Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia
May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk
Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Company Claims Enhanced Model Reduces Hallucination, Excels in Benchmarks Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • August 8, 2025 Image: Rokas Tenys/Shutterstock OpenAI has officially launched its latest AI model, GPT-5, making bold declarations about its capabilities in the competitive landscape of…
Cybersecurity Update: AI-Induced Breaches on the Rise The landscape of cybersecurity is shifting as organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) without adequate oversight, significantly heightening their security risks. According to IBM’s recent annual report on data breaches, approximately 16% of breaches in the past year have involved the use of…
The ongoing debate over the use of online tracking tools by both HIPAA and non-HIPAA regulated health entities remains a critical issue, highlighted by concerns surrounding data privacy, regulations, and legal implications. Elizabeth Hodge, a partner at Akerman law firm, emphasized that health information represents one of the most sensitive…
