Washington state has sued T-Mobile over failing to secure the sensitive personal information of over 2 million Washington residents in a 2021 data breach. […]
Trolley Problem, Safety Versus Security of Generative AI
As we understand more about how security, safety and privacy apply to new technology, it’s important to understand the distinction between them.
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Former NSA Director Rob Joyce Joins DataTribe as Venture Partner
DataTribe said Joyce will be a venture partner tasked with finding entrepreneurs developing new and emerging technologies for cyber defense.
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Chinese Tech Companies Tencent, CATL and Others Protest US Listings as Army-Linked Companies
The U.S. Defense Department added dozens of Chinese companies, including Tencent, SenseTime and battery maker CATL, to a list of companies it says have ties to China’s military.
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UN aviation agency investigating ‘potential’ security breach
On Monday, the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it was investigating what it described as a “reported security incident.” […]
Telegram hands over data on thousands of users to US law enforcement
Telegram reveals that the communications platform has fulfilled 900 U.S. government requests, sharing the phone number or IP address information of 2,253 users with law enforcement. […]
Malicious Browser Extensions are the Next Frontier for Identity Attacks
A recent campaign targeting browser extensions illustrates that they are the next frontier in identity attacks. Learn more about these attacks from LayerX Security and how to receive a free extension audit. […]
Researchers Uncover Major Security Flaw in Illumina iSeq 100 DNA Sequencers
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered firmware security vulnerabilities in the Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencing instrument that, if successfully exploited, could permit attackers to brick or plant persistent malware on susceptible devices.
“The Illumina iSeq 100 used a very outdated implementation of BIOS firmware using CSM [Compatibility Support Mode] mode and without Secure Boot or standard
“The Illumina iSeq 100 used a very outdated implementation of BIOS firmware using CSM [Compatibility Support Mode] mode and without Secure Boot or standard
Green Bay Packers’ online store hacked to steal credit cards
The Green Bay Packers American football team is notifying fans that a threat actor hacked its official online retail store in October and injected a card skimmer script to steal customers’ personal and payment information. […]
Dell, HPE, MediaTek Patch Vulnerabilities in Their Products
MediaTek, HPE and Dell release advisories to inform customers about potentially serious vulnerabilities found and patched in their products.
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