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  • "Quantum Technology for Mobile Phone Encryption Is Coming"
    In a few years, the protection of communication with quantum encryption is expected to become a permanent feature of mobile phones, thus preventing communication hacking. The technology has already been demonstrated in large data transfers in Denmark's…
  • "AI Clones Made From User Data Pose Uncanny Risks"
    Researchers at the University of British Columbia imagine the possibility of a digital doppelganger or clone created from the depths of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that accurately reflects a person in appearance, speech, and behavior. New research…
  • "BlackCat Ransomware Gang Updates Tradecraft With Stealth and Speed"
    New research details how updates to the ransomware group BlackCat, also known as ALPHV, earlier this year have made it even more dangerous. In an analysis of the group and its evolving malware, IBM Security X-Force researchers recently stated that…
  • "Qakbot Ducks for Cover With New Tactics"
    New research on the Qakbot malware network reveals that the bots in the network have a high rate of turnover over time and that the average lifespan of a bot or command-and-control (C2) server is typically only a few days. Qakbot is considered ancient…
  • "Criminals Are Using This Stupidly Simple Tactic to Send Malicious Links - And It's Working"
    Hackers would typically compose an elaborate email in an attempt to trick victims into clicking a link included in the message. For example, these emails would inform recipients that they must download an antivirus program, cancel a pending transaction,…
  • "OpenAI Unveils Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Grant Program"
    Artificial intelligence technology startup OpenAI has recently launched a $1 million cybersecurity grant program aimed at boosting defender-focused research and capabilities and measurements.  OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT bot application,…
  • "UR Urges Campus Community to Take Precautions After Data Breach"
    An unknown number of members of the University of Rochester campus community might have had their personal information revealed during a data breach, university officials say.  The officials noted that the university's IT staff is working closely…
  • "Microsoft Says Clop Ransomware Gang Is Behind MOVEit Mass Hacks, as First Victims Come Forward"
    Security researchers have linked new mass hacks, targeting a popular file transfer tool, to the Clop ransomware gang. Hackers are exploiting a newly discovered flaw in MOVEit Transfer, a file transfer tool businesses use to share large files over the…
  • "Large Spanish Bank Confirms Ransomware Attack"
    A major bank in Spain has reported falling victim to a ransomware attack that impacted multiple offices. Globalcaja, headquartered in the Spanish city of Albacete, has more than 300 offices throughout Spain and provides banking services to nearly 500,000…
  • "Research Reveals Software Security at Public Sector Organizations Lagging"
    Veracode has released research findings indicating that applications developed by public sector organizations typically contain more security vulnerabilities than those created by private sector organizations. The findings are significant because an…
  • "Massive Free VPN Data Breach Exposes 360M Records"
    Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently discovered and reported that over 360 million user data records had been leaked in a breach with the free VPN service SuperVPN.  These records contained tons of personal information.  Fowler…
  • "British Airways, Boots Staff Data Compromised by Payroll Cyber Hack"
    British Airways and retailer Boots recently discovered that their staff was amongst those hit by a cyberattack on Zellis, a payroll provider used by hundreds of companies in Britain.  British Airways, owned by IAG, said it had notified affected…