NVIDIA has issued a critical security update for its GPU Display Driver, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that pose significant risks such as remote code execution, privilege escalation, and data tampering on Windows and Linux systems. The driver facilitates essential communication between the operating system and NVIDIA graphics cards, enabling complex graphical tasks. Regular updates are thus pivotal for maintaining optimal performance
Wealthtime, an adviser-focused platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Wipro, a global leader in technology services and consulting, along with its long-term technology partner GBST. This collaboration is aimed at developing a digital-first platform coupled with a customer-centric service model, designed to support Wealthtime’s long-term growth ambitions. The initiative includes integrating the Wealthtime and Wealthtime Classic platforms into a
The adoption of blockchain technology in issuing government bonds, referred to as "digital gilts," holds immense potential to revolutionize debt markets. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Lamine Brahimi, co-founder and managing partner of Taurus, underscored several foundational advantages. Among these, he noted the potential to drastically improve market efficiency and substantially lower borrowing costs for governments. By leveraging blockchain technology,
A recent report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (IDS) has shed light on a disinformation campaign orchestrated by Russian state media aimed at destabilizing the US political landscape. The effort comes at a critical moment when the country faces pressing issues like Hurricane Helene and Milton disaster relief efforts. Utilizing social media platforms, particularly X, Russian media outlets and
The recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare, is a major crisis impacting the personal data of approximately 100 million Americans. This breach stands out due to its sheer scale, affecting nearly a third of the U.S. population and making it the largest known healthcare data breach in the country. The perpetrators, known as the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware
In response to the rising tide of impersonation scams, Singapore regulators have mandated that banks and telecom companies implement advanced real-time detection tools within six months. Failure to comply will result in these firms assuming liability for any stolen funds. This robust framework, jointly developed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), specifically
The recent Fortinet’s 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report has spotlighted a pervasive problem in the corporate world: a significant and growing cybersecurity knowledge gap among employees. This gap, now recognized by nearly 70% of business leaders, up from 56% the previous year, underscores the challenges organizations face in an evolving threat landscape driven by sophisticated AI-enhanced cyber-attacks.
As the landscape of cybersecurity threats continues to evolve, developing a well-structured and meticulous penetration testing checklist has become paramount for organizations aiming to protect their digital assets effectively. With the increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks targeting networks, applications, APIs, and systems, a detailed checklist helps penetration testers to systematically identify vulnerabilities. This structured approach ensures that no critical area is
With Wealthsimple’s recent introduction of a travel eSIM as part of its new lifestyle rewards program, clients with at least $200,000 in assets can now enjoy enhanced connectivity and cost savings. Wealthsimple, a Canadian fintech company dedicated to unlocking financial freedom for its clients, has partnered with Gigs to provide Premium and Generation clients with a global 10GB travel eSIM.
Wealthtime has recently announced a partnership with Wipro and GBST to develop a cutting-edge, digital-first platform tailored for the wealth management and advisory market. By consolidating its current Wealthtime and Wealthtime Classic platforms into a single, heightened offering, Wealthtime seeks to leverage GBST’s advanced technology alongside Wipro’s expertise in digital transformation. This initiative underscores the collaboration’s mission to drive technological
In a move that underscores the growing integration of blockchain technology in government services, Buenos Aires has launched a new initiative to issue decentralized digital identities (DIDs) to its residents. As of October 1, more than 3.6 million active users of the city’s miBA digital platform have been granted DIDs through QuarkID, a solution developed by the Web3 firm Extrimian
The retail sector is encountering an unprecedented surge in cyber attacks powered by artificial intelligence, especially during peak sales seasons. As e-commerce platforms brace for increased consumer activity, threat actors are leveraging advanced AI tools to amplify the scale and impact of their malicious activities. According to recent research by cybersecurity firm Imperva, these AI-driven threats are evolving in both
