In 2019, cybersecurity firm Group-IB exposed a Russia-based scam-as-a-service operation. This scheme, initially known as Classiscam, employed counterfeit classified advertisements and social engineering tactics to deceive individuals into purchasing non-existent products or services. Victims were manipulated into transferring money directly…
When Will Robots Take Over Your Household Chores?
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory are striving to create a future where robots take on tasks like brewing coffee and arranging dining tables. The scientists at MIT are using simulations to teach robots how to handle…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT accused of GDPR breaches
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has been accused of a series of data protection breaches in a GDPR complaint filed by a privacy researcher. The complaint argues that OpenAI infringes EU privacy rules in areas such as lawful basis, transparency,…
Preparing for the Future: Understanding Identity’s Role in Data Security
By Gal Helemski, Co-Founder and CTO/CPO at PlainID “Data is the lifeblood of an organization.” Becoming somewhat of a platitude in the security space, it’s challenging to believe every organization truly upholds this sentiment. Yes, data is used to generate…
Hackers infiltrate servers of Japanese Government Cybersecurity Agency
In a concerning turn of events, the servers of Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) fell victim to a cyberattack by a hacking group, highlighting the vulnerability of even the most secure digital entities. NISC…
Why is .US Being Used to Phish So Many of Us?
Domain names ending in “.US” — the top-level domain for the United States — are among the most prevalent in phishing scams, new research shows. This is noteworthy because .US is overseen by the U.S. government, which is frequently the…
Smishing Triad: China-Based Fraud Network Exposed
Resecurity explained the “Smishing Triad” campaign exclusively utilizes iMessages This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Smishing Triad: China-Based Fraud Network Exposed
Dive into the Deep Sea: A View of the Subsea Cable Ecosystem
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) publishes a report on the subsea cable ecosystem and highlights today’s major cybersecurity challenges. This article has been indexed from News items Read the original article: Dive into the Deep Sea: A View…
Threat Actors Targeting Microsoft SQL Servers to Deploy FreeWorld Ransomware
Threat actors are exploiting poorly secured Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers to deliver Cobalt Strike and a ransomware strain called FreeWorld. Cybersecurity firm Securonix, which has dubbed the campaign DB#JAMMER, said it stands out for the way the toolset and…
Esteemed Cybersecurity PR Agency Turns 28
Today, award-winning cybersecurity PR agency, Eskenzi PR, turns 28. The agency, founded in 1995 by Yvonne Eskenzi and Neil Stinchcombe, has worked with some of the largest names in the cybersecurity industry and helped many organisations through sales, acquisitions and…
OpenAI’s GPTBot Faces Media Backlash in France Over Data Collection Fears
A new level of tension has been created between the press and giants within the artificial intelligence industry. The OpenAI robot that runs on websites to suck up content and train its AI models, including the famous ChatGPT conversational…
GhostSec: Hacktivist Breach Iranian Surveillance Software
Hacking group GhostSec confirmed that they have taken down Fanap Behnama – Iran’s privacy-invading software – and also mentioned details of its surveillance capabilities. Apparently, GhostSec exposed 20GB of data that involved source code relating to face recognition and motion…
Flight Data Issues Trigger UK Air Traffic Control Failure
A significant air traffic control malfunction resulted in extensive flight disruptions, leaving numerous passengers stranded both domestically and internationally. The root cause of this disruption was attributed to issues with the reception of flight data. Martin Rolfe, the CEO…