Tag #Cybersecurity

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Cisco Unveils AI Defense: A New Approach to AI Security

Cisco launched AI Defense, a security platform using algorithmic red teaming and over 200 guardrails to protect AI systems from threats like data poisoning and model inversion, improving visibility and control for security operations teams.

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1 Billion Passwords Stolen by Malware in 2024

A new report reveals that over 1 billion passwords were stolen by malware in 2024, impacting both individuals and organizations, despite passwords meeting standard complexity requirements. The most prevalent malware used was Redline, Vidar, and Raccoon Stealer.

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Chicago Residents Sentenced in \$3.5 Million Romance Scam

Three Chicago-area residents were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam network that defrauded victims of over \$3.5 million; sentences ranged from probation to 20 years in prison, highlighting the use of money mules and the devastating impact on victims.

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Weak Passwords Fuel Millions of Attacks in 2024

An analysis of 2024's worst passwords reveals that "password", "qwerty123", and "123456" were used millions of times in attacks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger passwords and prompting recommendations for improved security practices, including the adoption of passkeys.

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Microsoft to Eliminate Passwords, Replace with Passkeys

Microsoft plans to replace passwords with passkeys for its billion users to enhance security, addressing the rising threat of password-related attacks, though significant challenges remain in achieving widespread adoption.

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Amazon iPhone 16 Hack: Account Takeover via Social Engineering

A new hacking method targets Amazon customers, using fraudulent calls impersonating Amazon customer service to add multiple iPhone 16 orders to victims' accounts, tricking them into providing one-time codes for account takeover.

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UK Warns Private Intelligence Firms Against Working for Hostile States

The UK government warned its private intelligence sector against working for hostile states like Russia, China, and Iran, citing national security risks and potential 14-year prison sentences; this follows MI5 and MI6 assessments of increased threats from these countries.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Justice Suffers Month-Long Outage After Major Cyberattack

A sophisticated cyberattack in late December crippled Ukraine's Ministry of Justice's state registries for a month, highlighting vulnerabilities despite claims of robust security, and underscoring the need for improved cybersecurity practices.

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Windows 11 Improves Security with Just-in-Time Admin Privileges

Microsoft's Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27774 introduces Administrator Protection, accessible via Windows Security settings, granting elevated privileges only when needed to enhance security by reducing the attack surface.

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Failure of Canada's Cybersecurity Bill Exposes Critical Infrastructure to Attacks

Canada's cybersecurity bill, Bill C-26, which aimed to protect critical infrastructure, died due to the recent parliamentary prorogation, leaving businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks costing \$1.2 billion in 2023; experts urge proactive measures until the bill is reinstated.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Universities Strengthen Cybersecurity with €5 Million Investment

Rhineland-Palatinate's 12 universities are implementing a joint cybersecurity strategy funded with €5 million, establishing a service center and appointing cybersecurity officers at each university to improve IT security and response to cyberattacks, following a June 2023 attack on Kaiserslautern Un...

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Surveillance Pricing: NSA and FTC Warn of Location-Based Price Discrimination

The NSA and FTC warn about "surveillance pricing," where companies use location and browsing data to charge different prices. Consumers can mitigate this by adjusting app permissions, deleting advertising IDs, and using privacy-centric browsers.

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