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Hackers Claim to Sell Confidential Data of US Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer

A group of hackers calling themselves “The Dark Overlord” have claimed to have stolen confidential data from a major US critical infrastructure manufacturer. The data, which is said to include blueprints, schematics, and other sensitive information, could be used to attack or sabotage the company’s operations. The hackers have reportedly put the data up for …

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US and UK Alert Public of Russian Exploitation of Cisco Vulnerabilities

Title: “US and UK Alert Public of Russian Exploitation of Cisco Vulnerabilities”The United States and the United Kingdom have issued a warning to the public about Russian hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco networking equipment. The hackers are said to be using these vulnerabilities to access critical infrastructure and sensitive information. According to the US Cybersecurity …

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Uber Drivers’ Personal Data Stolen in Third-Party Breach

Uber has revealed that the personal data of some of its drivers may have been stolen in a third-party breach. The ride-hailing company stated that an outside legal counsel, Genova Burns LLC, suffered a security incident in March, which may have stolen certain drivers’ information, including social security numbers and/or tax identification numbers. Impacted drivers …

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IRS Fails to Meet Cloud Security Requirements, Putting Taxpayers’ Personal Data at Risk

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report highlighting concerns over the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) cloud security measures. The report revealed that the IRS system does not meet all cloud security requirements, which puts taxpayers’ personal data at risk. The IRS has been slow to adopt cloud computing, and the GAO report claims …

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Google’s Shocking Proposal: Maximum validity period of SSL/TLS certificates cut to just 90 days!

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve online security, Google has proposed a significant change to the SSL/TLS certificate system. In a recent announcement, the tech giant revealed its plan to cut the maximum validity period of SSL/TLS certificates to just 90 days. Currently, SSL/TLS certificates can be valid for up to two years, …

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Extractor.exe Malware is Targetting Etsy Sellers

As an Etsy seller, it’s important to stay vigilant against scams and fraudsters constantly finding new ways to steal from unsuspecting individuals. Recently, there has been an uptick in scammers sending design extractor.exe files to Etsy sellers, posing a significant threat to the integrity of their business. These design extractor.exe files are essentially malware that …

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Massive ChatGPT Data Breach Revealed as Security Experts Warn of Potential Vulnerabilities

ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, was recently the target of a massive data breach, according to security experts. This news has sent shockwaves through the AI and cybersecurity communities, as ChatGPT is one of the most advanced language models currently in existence. The breach was confirmed by a security firm that warned of …

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North Dakota Makes History as First State to Require Cybersecurity Education for All Students

In a landmark move, North Dakota has become the first state in the US to make it mandatory for all public schools to teach cybersecurity education to students. This progressive step by the state’s government is a significant leap towards ensuring that young Americans are well-equipped to handle the ever-increasing threat of cybercrime. Cybersecurity is …

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Day 2 of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023: Hackers Score Big Wins with Million-Dollar Exploits

The second day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023, the famous hacking contest organized by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), has ended. The competition started on March 23 and saw dozens of hackers attempting to find vulnerabilities in popular software and operating systems, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Ubuntu.On day two, participants focused on …

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FBI Charges 20-Year-Old Hacker Running Massive Hacker Marketplace

The United States Department of Justice just announced on Friday that a 20-year-old man from Illinois has been charged for allegedly running the notorious hacker site “Breachforums.” The website was a marketplace for stolen data, including login credentials, credit card information, and personal identification. The accused, a resident of Illinois, is alleged to have operated …

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The Looming Job Crisis: Millions to be Displaced by Chat GBT

Chat GBT, or Chat Generative Bidirectional Transformer, is set to revolutionize the customer service and support industry with its ability to automate chat-based interactions. However, this technology will displace millions of jobs in the coming years. According to industry experts, the adoption of Chat GBT could displace as many as 25% of customer service and …

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Farrari Suffers Devastating Ransomware Attack

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari, has been left reeling from a recent ransomware attack that compromised the security of its customer data. The incident, which occurred last month, has left the renowned brand’s cybersecurity team working hard to restore their systems and assure their customers that their personal data is secure. The perpetrators of …

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Popular Password Manger – Urgent Vulnerability

Attention all users of Bitwarden, a popular password manager used to protect online accounts: your sensitive information may be at risk due to a significant vulnerability recently discovered by security researchers. The issue lies in Bitwarden’s encryption algorithm, which is not as secure as it should be, leaving users’ passwords vulnerable to brute force attacks. …

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SVB Failure may lead to World Wide Financial Meltdown

The world of finance is bracing itself for a potential catastrophe, as the threat of a major financial institution’s failure looms large. According to recent reports, Silicon Valley Bank’s insolvency could have devastating effects on the US banking industry. As per Gergely Orosz’s tweet, the failure of Silicon Valley Bank could lead to a “domino …

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New Cisco Vulnerability Discovered

Cisco enterprise routers are widely used in businesses around the world, providing critical networking capabilities that support the modern enterprise. However, recent findings have revealed a vulnerability that exposes these routers to potential attacks, which could disrupt business operations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-23038, affects the IOS XR operating system used in several Cisco enterprise …

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