In April 2023, OpenAI experienced a security breach involving unauthorized access to their employee discussion forum, which sparked a significant debate about transparency practices in the AI sector given OpenAI’s influential role in the field. Even though no customer or partner information was compromised, the company chose not to inform the public or law enforcement, citing its status as a
Jogojogo, known for its innovative AI-powered prediction markets, has taken a bold step by deploying Blink on the Sonic HyperGrid. This integration heralds the launch of a beta platform on the Sonic testnet, dedicated to the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Users are now capable of effortlessly sharing their predictions on social media with just a single click, significantly boosting engagement
The launch of DOTphin, a groundbreaking multi-pass NFT project, represents a significant step forward in the convergence of Web 3.0 technology and environmental sustainability. Spearheaded by the Sovereign Nature Initiative (SNI) in collaboration with Unique Network and WalletConnect, DOTphin embodies Polkadot’s commitment to a greener blockchain ecosystem. This ambitious project is poised to make its official debut at Polkadot Decoded
India is currently experiencing a troubling growth in smishing attacks, a form of cybercrime where users are tricked into revealing sensitive information through deceptive SMS messages. At the forefront of these malicious activities is the Smishing Triad, a well-known group of cybercriminals that has now concentrated its efforts on impersonating India Post, the government-operated postal service, to deceive unsuspecting users.
The latest PHP vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4577, has sparked a swift and widespread response from multiple threat actors. Within days of its public disclosure, this critical flaw has become a target for several malicious campaigns, affecting PHP installations primarily in CGI mode on Windows systems. If unpatched, this vulnerability poses significant risks for administrators and system managers. This article explores
The hacking incident involving Doja Cat’s X (formerly Twitter) account on July 8 has catapulted concerns about the misuse of celebrity platforms for fraudulent activities into the limelight. This security breach, reported by Daily Trends and The Daily Mail, saw the hacker utilizing her account to promote a scam cryptocurrency called “Doja Cat (DOJA).” This event underscores not only the
In early April 2024, Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity firm based in Singapore, identified a new ransomware group known as EstateRansomware. This group has been exploiting a previously patched vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication software, designated as CVE-2023-27532. This flaw, which holds a CVSS score of 7.5, has provided the foundation for a multi-staged and highly sophisticated attack that has
In an alarming incident that has sent shockwaves across the tech world, approximately 200 million Twitter user records have been exposed in what is considered one of the largest data breaches in recent times. Discovered by researchers from Cyber Press, the massive leak includes sensitive information such as email addresses, names, and details associated with Twitter accounts. The exposed data
The growing threat of cyber extortion is a pressing issue for companies across all sectors, and Ticketmaster is no exception. Recently, the ticketing giant has faced a significant digital extortion campaign by a threat actor known as “Sp1d3rHunters.” This article delves into the intricate details of the breach, the actors behind it, the implications for Ticketmaster and the broader industry,
It’s an exciting time to embrace cloud computing. The sheer number of cloud services and their innovative features and capabilities give organizations more visibility and control of their cloud environments than was possible even in the recent past. Cloud service providers (CSPs) are also building advanced security into their products, often rivaling or exceeding the security of on-premises infrastructures. Yet
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, enterprises face increasing pressure to secure sensitive data, comply with stringent regulations, and manage costs effectively. Amid rising concerns over data security and the variable expenses associated with public cloud computing, hosted private cloud solutions are witnessing a resurgence. This article explores how hosted private cloud services can significantly enhance security, compliance, and cost
The advent of the BlastRADIUS vulnerability has sparked serious debates about the reliability and security of existing network security protocols. The RADIUS protocol, long considered a stalwart in network security for controlling access and providing authentication, authorization, and accounting, has been exposed as fundamentally flawed. The exploit reveals a critical weakness that leaves millions of devices susceptible to attack, casting
