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  • "Turning Hackers' Behavior against Them"

    The new Reimagining Security with Cyberpsychology-Informed Network Defenses (ReSCIND) program aims to use cyberpsychology to discourage and thwart cybercriminals. According to the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), cyberpsychology…

  • "Phishing Campaign Goes Cutting-Edge With IPFS"

    Malicious actors behind credential harvesting attacks are spreading customized phishing links using a distributed file protocol. Since the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is designed to be resilient against content takedowns, researchers report that…

  • "HEAT Attacks: A New Spin on Browser Exploit Techniques"

    Cybercriminals looking to breach an endpoint to infiltrate a network are increasingly targeting web browsers. Increased business use of browsers on networks lacking the perimeter security infrastructure of traditional campus networks has rendered them…

  • "New Tool Helps Mobile App Developers Create More Accurate iOS Privacy Labels"

    Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) CyLab Security and Privacy Institute have been working on privacy nutrition labels, seeking a quick and simple approach to enlighten technology users on how their data is being collected and used. Apple…

  • "Microsoft's 'Security Copilot' Unleashes ChatGPT on Breaches"

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the cybersecurity industry promises tools that can detect unusual network activity, quickly determine what is occurring, and guide incident response in the event of an attack. However, the most credible and valuable…

  • "A Data Privacy 'GUT Check' for Synthetic Media like ChatGPT"

    The emergence of synthetic media, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT is changing the production and consumption of content. Like any technological breakthrough, synthetic media ignites concerns regarding data privacy, security, ethical issues, and more. Several…

  • "Italy's Privacy Watchdog Blocks ChatGPT Amid Privacy Concerns"

    The Italian Data Protection Authority has temporarily suspended the use of the artificial intelligence (AI) service ChatGPT in the country.  The privacy watchdog opened a probe into OpenAI's chatbot and blocked the use of the service due to…

  • "US Space Force Requests $700M for Cybersecurity Blast Off"

    US Space Force has recently requested a $700 million investment in cybersecurity as part of the military branch's overall $30 billion 2024 budget.  General Saltzman, chief of space operations, stated that the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing…

  • "UNESCO Calls on All Governments to Implement Global Ethical Framework without Delay"

    The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence is the first global framework for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It urges nations to maximize AI's…

  • "Making Internet of Things More Secure"

    Internet of Things (IoT) devices have become prevalent due to wearable fitness trackers, automotive key fobs, and smart home devices. Most of the information flow via IoT devices is vulnerable to attacks, as IoT security has not kept pace with…

  • "FDA Protects Medical Devices Against Cyber-Threats With New Measures"

    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff has recently published new guidelines to strengthen the cybersecurity levels of internet-connected products used by hospitals and healthcare providers.  According to the FDA, applicants seeking…

  • "Ukrainian Police Bust Multimillion-Dollar Phishing Gang"

    Ukrainian cyber police have recently disrupted a prolific phishing gang it claims made 160 million hryvnias ($4.3m) from victims across Europe.  The Cyber Police of Ukraine claimed in a notice yesterday that over 30 locations were searched as part…