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Gmail's AI Defenses Reduce Phishing Attacks by 20%, Influencing Industry-Wide Security

Gmail, with 2.5 billion active users, faces sophisticated attacks but employs AI-driven defenses that blocked 20% more spam/phishing attempts after a new large language model was introduced, resulting in a 65% reduction in unauthenticated emails and influencing industry-wide adoption of stronger aut...

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Italian Youth Express Deep Concerns About AI-Generated Fake Content and Online Safety

A survey by Telefono Azzurro and Bva-Doxa, released before Safer Internet Day (February 11th), reveals that 40% of young people fear AI-generated fake content harming their relationships, with fake news, privacy, cyberbullying, and online grooming being top concerns; 76% would report online sexual v...

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Teenager Nearly Scammed on Vinted: Urgent Call for Enhanced Online Safety

A 15-year-old girl in Cheshire, UK, was nearly scammed on Vinted after providing bank details to a fraudulent buyer. Her mother intervened, preventing significant financial loss; this highlights the need for enhanced online safety education and platform security.

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AI-powered Disinformation Threatens German Elections

Russian-backed disinformation campaigns are using AI-generated fake news websites to interfere in the upcoming German elections on February 23rd, spreading false claims about politicians and sowing discord, mirroring similar tactics used in other countries.

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Financial Fraud Surpasses Phishing in Email-Based Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity insurance claims data reveals a 48% increase in email-related incidents from 2021 to 2023, with financial fraud now surpassing phishing as the leading cause of losses (61% of claims in 2023), highlighting the inadequacy of traditional email security solutions and the urgent need for mo...

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Australian Healthcare Sector Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks in 2024

Australian healthcare suffered the most cyberattacks in 2024 (17 percent), with the MediSecure breach affecting 12.9 million Australians and exposing 6.5 terabytes of data, highlighting the sector's vulnerability to financially motivated attacks and inadequate security measures.

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In-Game Currency Scams Target Gamers, Leading to Account Bans and Identity Theft

Gamers are targeted by online scams offering discounted in-game currency; purchasing from unofficial websites results in account bans, financial losses, and potential identity theft, according to GameTop CEO Serge Eliseeff.

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Social Media Debate Uncovers Critical Java Security Flaw: "SkibidiJava"

A social media argument prompted the discovery of "SkibidiJava," a theoretical yet critical Java vulnerability stemming from a Stack Overflow error in Apache Common Collections, potentially causing a universal Denial of Service.

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Massive Brute-Force Password Attack Uses 2.8 Million Compromised Devices

A large-scale brute-force password hacking campaign is underway, using 2.8 million compromised devices daily to target Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall security systems; consumers and enterprises should strengthen passwords and implement two-factor authentication.

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AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections

Over 100 AI-generated fake news websites, linked to Russia, are spreading disinformation about German politicians to influence the February 23rd elections, aiming to sow discord and undermine trust in the democratic process.

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Suspected Russian Drone Espionage at German Air Force Base

The German Air Force base in Schwesing, training Ukrainian soldiers on Patriot systems, was targeted by six sophisticated drones from January 9th-29th in a suspected espionage attempt; despite jamming efforts, drone operators remain unidentified, raising serious security concerns.

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Military Faces Jail for Online Leaks

The UK Ministry of Defence warned military personnel of court martial and jail sentences for leaking secret information online following two incidents involving the disclosure of classified information about the RAF Eurofighter Typhoon's radar system and the Challenger 2 tank on the War Thunder gami...

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