Tag #Cybersecurity

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DeepSeek Cyberattack Exposes AI Platform Vulnerabilities

A large-scale DDoS attack against DeepSeek, a top AI platform on the Apple App Store, temporarily blocked new user registrations, exposing vulnerabilities and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

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Mixed Q4 Results Send Shockwaves Through Major Companies

Several companies experienced significant stock market fluctuations today, including JetBlue (-26%), Lockheed Martin (-8%), RTX (+2%), General Motors (-9.5%), Boeing (+4%), and Royal Caribbean (+12.5%), based on their Q4 2023 earnings reports and future guidance.

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Hackers Target Novice Hackers in Global Malware Attack

A trojanized malware builder, targeting novice hackers, compromised over 18,000 devices globally via GitHub, Telegram, and file-sharing platforms, highlighting conflict within the hacking community and the evolution of cybercriminal tactics.

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Nigerian Man Extradited to US for Sextortion Leading to Teen's Suicide

A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, was extradited to the US on Saturday to face charges of child exploitation resulting in death and distribution of child sexual abuse material following the suicide of his 17-year-old victim, Gavin Guffey, who was allegedly sextorted by Lawa...

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Bafin Warns of Rising Cyber and Climate Risks to German Financial Sector

Germany's financial regulator, Bafin, is urging banks and insurers to enhance their cybersecurity measures and climate risk assessments in response to a surge in IT incidents (258 in the first three quarters of 2024), the escalating climate crisis, and Germany's economic downturn, anticipating a ris...

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FBI Warning: North Korean Hackers Infiltrate US Businesses

The FBI warned US businesses about North Korean IT workers using AI and face-swapping to infiltrate companies, steal data, and extort victims; they advise disabling local admin accounts, limiting remote desktop access, and implementing strict identity verification during hiring.

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Evolving 2025 Tax Scams Leverage AI and Social Engineering

In 2025, tax scams are using AI-generated phishing emails, fake tax preparers, imposter phone calls, and social media to steal taxpayer information and money, causing financial losses and emotional distress; taxpayers should verify communications and vet preparers carefully.

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Nationwide Toll Road Text Scam Uses Fake Websites to Steal Money

A nationwide toll road scam uses text messages to trick victims into revealing payment card details and passwords on fake websites; Chinese smishing groups sell the sophisticated phishing kits used.

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Germany Fails to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Protection Before Election

Germany's parliament failed to strengthen critical infrastructure protection before the election due to disagreements between SPD, Greens, and FDP, leaving the implementation of the NIS-2 directive and Kritis-Dachgesetz to the next government, increasing the country's vulnerability to attacks and di...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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FBI Announces Large-Scale Radiological Attack Simulation Drills in Upstate New York

The FBI announced large-scale military training exercises simulating a radiological attack in upstate New York from January 14th to 31st, involving the National Guard and focusing on emergency response and public safety, unrelated to current global events.

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Spanish Police Bust Cybercrime Ring, Recovering €420,000 in Stolen Funds

Seventeen individuals were arrested in Spain for a cybercrime operation involving stolen credit card data purchased from the dark web, resulting in €420,000 in losses for 282 victims. The group used the data to make fraudulent online purchases from various retailers, including El Corte Inglés.

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US-China AI Dialogue Yields Shared Glossary

The 11th US-China dialogue on artificial intelligence and security, held January 10th at the Brookings Institution, yielded a shared glossary of AI terms, published in August 2024, aimed at fostering better communication and understanding between the two nations on AI's role in national security.

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