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Google CEO Sundar Pichai condemns attacks on Israel in internal email, says will boost security for staff there

10Oct

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai condemns attacks on Israel in internal email, says will boost security for staff there

[ad_1] Google CEO Sundar Pichai has detailed his plans regarding employee safety, cybersecurity initiatives, and curbing misinformation amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militia group Hamas in an internal email addressed to employees. Pichai also addressed the two Google offices in Israel, one in Tel Aviv and another in Hanifa, where two thousand employees work, emphasizing that the company is taking every possible step to ensure the safety of every Googler and to continue any support needed.The internal email was sent on Saturday, just a few hours after the attack on Israel by Hamas. 9to5Google procured the email and shared its content in a report. In it, Pichai said, “I'm sure by now you've all seen the news of the terrible attacks on civilians in Israel, and the escala...

ISRO fights over 100 cyber-attacks every day: S Somanath

9Oct

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ISRO fights over 100 cyber-attacks every day: S Somanath

[ad_1] S Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said that the country's space agency is facing more than 100 cyber-attacks daily. Somanath, while speaking on the concluding session of the 16th edition of the c0c0n, a two-day international cyber conference in Kerala's Kochi, further said that the possibility of cyber-attacks is much higher in rocket technology which uses ultra-modern software and chip-based hardware."The organisation is equipped with a robust cybersecurity network to face such attacks," he said. Notably, the conference was organised by the Kerala Police and Information Security Research Association here. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.The ISRO chief further said that apart from the software, ISRO is also going ahead wit...

Beware! Bing Chat ads linked to Malware-infested software, warns Malwarebytes

2Oct

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Beware! Bing Chat ads linked to Malware-infested software, warns Malwarebytes

[ad_1] If you are someone who relies on chatbots regularly then here is a warning. In a concerning development, researchers have found that Bing Chat, an AI-powered chatbot, is being exploited by cybercriminals to spread malware-infected software installers that promote fake websites. This concern has been raised regarding Microsoft Bing Chat. The malware is dangerous for users and if downloaded on their devices, can cause serious damage. This alarming revelation of malware-infested software has been reported by a renowned cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes.Malware-Infested SoftwareBing Chat is an AI chatbot launched by Microsoft in early 2023. It is powered by the GPT-4 language model and it allows users to have natural conversations with the chatbot on numerous topics. As revealed by the...

Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

26Sep

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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

[ad_1] Cybersecurity has become a major concern because of the continuous development of new technologies and cybercriminals are using everything at their disposal to breach your bank accounts and empty it of its contents. Massive financial losses have happened to victims and getting back the same has proved to be virtually impossible. And malware is the medium through which these cybercriminals infiltrate your gadgets to spy on you, and discover your secret passwords. There is a constant threat hanging over everyone in the cyber world. The latest example to emerge is that of the Xenomorph Android malware. It has resurfaced again in its new version, and it is more dangerous than ever. Now, it has evolved into a greater threat and according to experts, it has infiltrated over 100 differe...

Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

25Sep

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Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

[ad_1] In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a growing trend among cybercriminals who are ingeniously merging the sinister world of voice phishing (vishing) with One-Time Password (OTP) grabber services to amplify their illicit activities. The findings, detailed in a report by CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, have shed light on an evolving threat landscape.The Art of VishingVishing, short for voice phishing, is a manipulative technique where individuals are coerced into divulging sensitive information over the phone. What sets vishing apart is the human touch it adds to cyberattacks, making victims more susceptible to trust the caller on the other end of the line. These attackers employ highly sophisticated tactics, including interactive voice response (IVR...

Cisco to Buy Splunk for $28 Billion in Giant AI-Powered Data Bet

22Sep

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Cisco to Buy Splunk for $28 Billion in Giant AI-Powered Data Bet

[ad_1] Cisco Systems Inc. agreed to buy Splunk Inc. in a deal valued at about $28 billion, representing its biggest acquisition yet and a massive push into software and artificial intelligence-powered data analysis.The networking giant will pay $157 a share in cash, the companies said in a statement Thursday, or a 31% premium to Splunk's closing price on Wednesday. The purchase represents roughly 10% of Cisco's market value. Under Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins, Cisco has been trying to lessen its dependence on one-time sales of expensive hardware and shift toward software and services. Splunk is its most expensive push yet into that area and will help Cisco reach a broader base of customers, who can use the new services to gain insight into their network and computing operations...

How PayPal is using AI to combat fraud, and make it easier to pay

29Aug

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How PayPal is using AI to combat fraud, and make it easier to pay

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence has been the buzzword of 2023 ever since ChatGPT made its public debut earlier this year, with businesses, schools, universities and even non-profits looking for ways to integrate AI in their operations.John Kim, chief product officer for PayPal, spoke with The Associated Press about how the company is using the early proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies in its business, as well as PayPal's future in payments when there's so much competition. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q: How have security issues changed since you've been in this role or similar roles? How much more complicated or sophisticated are threats or opportunities to protect customer data? A: One way you you can put it is that the fraud is a pretty big b...

Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

25Aug

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Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

[ad_1] Technological breakthroughs have grown extremely prevalent in an increasingly digitized environment, revolutionizing the various facets of our daily lives. The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has been a spectacular breakthrough, ushering in a new era of possibilities and transformations. AI technologies and applications have found their way into a variety of industries, allowing for automation, better decision-making, and overall efficiency. However, as the world embraces digitalization and artificial intelligence, it is also confronted with the darker side of this technological revolution: the new perils of cybercrime. Particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry has seen tremendous expansion and appeal. As people regain thei...

Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving a New Wave of Fraud

22Aug

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Deepfake Imposter Scams Are Driving a New Wave of Fraud

[ad_1] Computer-generated children's voices so realistic they fool their own parents. Masks created with photos from social media that can penetrate a system protected by face ID. They sound like the stuff of science fiction, but these techniques are already available to criminals preying on everyday consumers.The proliferation of scam tech has alarmed regulators, police and people at the highest levels of the financial industry. Artificial intelligence in particular is being used to “turbocharge” fraud, US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan warned in June, calling for increased vigilance from law enforcement. Even before AI broke loose and became available to anyone with an internet connection, the world was struggling to contain an explosion in financial fraud. In the US alone, ...

Elderly man from Navi Mumbai duped of ₹17 lakh by cyber fraudsters

21Aug

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Elderly man from Navi Mumbai duped of ₹17 lakh by cyber fraudsters

[ad_1] A 66-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was allegedly cheated to the tune of ₹17 lakh by cyber fraudsters on the pretext of offering him payment for an online task, police said on Saturday. An offence in this connection was registered at the Nerul police station on Friday, an official said. "Four persons contacted the victim on phone on different dates, claiming to be representatives of a prominent e-commerce company. They offered to pay him for the task of posting his reviews on social media for various products," he said. Believing them, the victim paid a total of ₹17 lakh in several instalments from April to May 2023, he said. "The man, however, later realised that he had been cheated as he stopped receiving payments," the official said. Based on his complaint, a case was registe...