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Facial Recognition Technology: A Defense Against AI-Generated Deepfake Cyber Threats

The rapid progression of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the emergence of deepfake technology, which is becoming a formidable threat in the realm of cybersecurity. Utilizing AI to alter images and videos, deepfakes are increasingly exploited for nefarious reasons, such as misinformation, identity fraud, and sophisticated social engineering attacks.…

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Protecting Patient Data While Adopting Cutting-Edge Technologies

The healthcare sector remains significantly exposed to cybersecurity threats due to the vast amounts of sensitive data it manages. Among this data, Protected Health Information (PHI) is considered some of the most delicate and highly coveted. Recent years illustrate that data breaches can have far-reaching, expensive consequences, potentially disrupting patient…

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CloudSEK Challenges Oracle’s Denial of Data Breach with Fresh Evidence

Oracle is currently embroiled in a significant cybersecurity crisis, following allegations of a major data breach impacting its cloud infrastructure. Recent investigations by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK revealed that a threat actor, known by the alias “rose87168,” purportedly exfiltrated 6 million records from Oracle Cloud. This breach reportedly stemmed from the…

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Japan’s NTT Alerts Customers to Data Breach

Japanese telecommunications firm NTT Communications has notified approximately 18,000 corporate clients of a data breach that occurred in February, which has compromised sensitive customer information. The unauthorized access to the company’s Order Information Distribution System may have exposed customer details including names, contract numbers, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and…

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Strategies to Outsmart AI-Driven Cyber Threats

As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) progress, cybercriminals are similarly enhancing their methods. AI-driven cyber threats have increasingly demonstrated sophistication, employing complex algorithms to execute targeted assaults, evade conventional security frameworks, and exploit vulnerabilities within systems. Businesses and individuals must proactively adopt strategies that incorporate AI insights to thwart these…

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FBI and CISA Advocate for Enabling Two-Factor Authentication to Combat Medusa Ransomware

The FBI and CISA have issued a warning regarding escalating Medusa ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure. This report details Medusa’s operational tactics, recommended safeguards, and the rationale against ransom payments. A joint advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has underscored…

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HealthTech Database Breach: 108GB of Medical and Employment Records Exposed

A misconfigured database has resulted in the exposure of 108.8 GB of sensitive information, affecting over 86,000 healthcare professionals connected to ESHYFT, a HealthTech firm based in New Jersey that operates across 29 states. ESHYFT provides a mobile platform that links healthcare facilities with qualified nursing professionals, but this data…

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Increasing Numbers of Healthcare Providers are Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures

Healthcare organizations are custodians of vast amounts of personal and financial data, rendering them attractive targets for cybercriminals. As the frequency of cyberattacks on this sector continues to rise, a notable shift is underway, as evidenced by a recent survey conducted by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).…

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