The unprecedented surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in 2024 has become a focal concern, especially with governmental institutions facing the brunt of these cyber onslaughts. As governments hold critical elections, they are increasingly targeted, highlighting the evolving landscape of cyber threats. The Sharp Increase in DDoS Attacks Global Surge in DDoS Activities The first half of 2024
AMD is shaking up the graphics card market with a strategic pivot that has the industry talking. No longer focusing on high-end, flagship gaming GPUs, AMD is shifting its attention to the mid-range and budget-friendly segments. This significant move has been clarified by Jack Huynh, AMD’s senior vice president, in a recent interview. The rationale? To “build scale” and capture
Apple has once again demonstrated its dominance in the mobile SoC market by releasing its second-generation 3nm system-on-chip (SoC) technology, unveiling the A18 and A18 Pro chips. These chips signify a remarkable leap from the 3nm technology first showcased in the iPhone 15 Pro. Notably, Apple has now extended its cutting-edge 3nm technology to even its regular iPhone 16 models.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cybersecurity threats have evolved with alarming sophistication. Traditional security measures, often reactive in nature, struggle to keep pace with these ever-changing threats. This has catalyzed the urgent need for proactive security strategies, leading to a remarkable transformation powered by predictive artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the advancements in security technology, cyber threats continue to grow both
In 2021, a crippling ransomware attack on UKG Inc.’s Kronos Private Cloud product caused significant disruptions to critical HR operations such as payroll and timekeeping. This incident led to a pivotal lawsuit where Aegis Senior Communities LLC sued UKG for the operational and economic losses it suffered. Recently, a federal judge ruled in favor of UKG, providing significant legal insights
Intel’s highly anticipated Core Ultra 200 "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs are set to make their debut in October, generating buzz and excitement within the tech community. With the launch approaching, preliminary retail listings have surfaced, shedding light on potential pricing and specifications. This next-generation line is expected to challenge AMD’s Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" series and potentially redefine Intel’s reputation,
The recent discovery of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in GeoServer has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Designated as CVE-2024-36401, this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted requests, making it a high-risk threat with a CVSS score of 9.8. GeoServer, known for its role in handling geospatial data, is now at the forefront of a
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new method called NoiseAttack has emerged, posing a significant risk to image classification systems. Unlike traditional backdoor attacks that typically focus on singular targets, NoiseAttack can simultaneously target multiple classes, making it a more versatile and formidable adversary. The method employs the Power Spectral Density (PSD) of White Gaussian Noise (WGN) to
The world of high-end PC gaming eagerly awaits the possible unveiling of Nvidia’s latest venture into graphics cards, the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, rumored to be released as early as September 2024. This speculation has roots in a report by Benchlife, a Chinese tech website, and was echoed by PC Gamer, fueling the anticipation around these eagerly awaited GPUs.
The federal authorities have issued a critical warning to the healthcare sector, urging them to patch vulnerabilities in the Apache Tomcat web server. This comes as part of a concerted effort to bolster cybersecurity defenses in an industry that is increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure. With healthcare organizations being prime targets for cyberattacks, the importance of addressing these vulnerabilities cannot
Emansrepo, a sophisticated Python-based infostealer, has captured the attention of cybersecurity experts since its discovery by FortiGuard Labs. This advanced piece of malware targets Windows users primarily through phishing emails and has demonstrated a remarkable evolution, underscoring the increasing complexity of cyber threats. Its ability to adapt and employ increasingly complex strategies makes it a particularly troublesome adversary for both
The UK is witnessing a concerning surge in fraud and scam cases, breaking all previous records in 2024. Authorized push payment (APP) fraud is at the forefront of this alarming trend, a deceptive scheme tricking individuals into authorizing payments to fraudsters posing as legitimate entities. Alarming Surge in Fraud Complaints Significant Increase in Reports Between April and June 2024, an
