Tag: Cybersecurity

Google One Dark Web report feature unveiled! Now, shield your online identity
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Google One Dark Web report feature unveiled! Now, shield your online identity

[ad_1] Every user of online services, whether for personal or professional purposes, knows that the cyber threat is always present and that their devices can easily be hacked and they may lose their data or even their money. So, in a bid to protect its users from online identity theft and fraud, Google is launching a new feature called Dark Web Report for its Google One subscribers in India. But what exactly is this, and why should Indian users be excited about it?Understand Dark Web Report first.The dark web is the hidden part of the internet where many people engage in illegal activities, like selling stolen personal information. This information can include your name, date of birth, phone number, and email address. Bad actors often use this data for things like identity theft and fin...
120 illegal personal loan apps removed from Google, Apple stores in Pakistan
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120 illegal personal loan apps removed from Google, Apple stores in Pakistan

[ad_1] A total of 120 illegal personal loan apps have been removed from Google and Apple stores in Pakistan to protect the public from falling into debt traps, Dawn newspaper reported. Dawn is a Pakistani English-language newspaper.The measure was taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with Google, Apple, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in view of the recent proliferation of illegal personal loan apps, raising concerns of misuse, data privacy violations and coercive recovery practices. As per the SECP, it has not only strengthened its regulatory framework for licensed Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) but has also taken effective measures in coordination with relevant authorities to shut down unauthorised and illegal ...
5 ways to combat surge in data breaches in Telecom industry
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5 ways to combat surge in data breaches in Telecom industry

[ad_1] The world is going through a significant transition led by technology. Undoubtedly, these developments have made our lives more convenient than ever. After all, there is almost nothing that we can't do at our fingertips.However, the other side of this story presents a contradictory situation. The digital advancements we boast of also lead to cyber risks, as most businesses and organizations continue their operations without a robust cybersecurity infrastructure. One industry that is particularly susceptible to these risks is the telecommunications sector. As the key facilitators of digital services, telecom companies are responsible for managing extensive volumes of highly sensitive customer data, making them prime targets for malicious actors. A breach in a telecom company not o...
Wall Street’s Use of AI and Data Analytics Faces New SEC Rules
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Wall Street’s Use of AI and Data Analytics Faces New SEC Rules

[ad_1] Wall Street's main regulator is unveiling proposed restrictions for brokerages and money managers that use artificial intelligence to interact with clients.The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved a plan on Wednesday to root out what Chair Gary Gensler has said are conflicts of interest that can arise when financial firms adopt the technologies. The agency also adopted final rules requiring companies to disclose serious cybersecurity incidents within four business days after they're deemed significant. The AI proposal is the latest salvo from Washington regulators concerned about the technologies' power to influence everything from credit decisions to financial stability. Companies would need to assess whether their use of predictive data analytics or AI poses conflicts...
Government warns internet users about ‘AKIRA’ ransomware; hackers using AnyDesk, WinRAR
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Government warns internet users about ‘AKIRA’ ransomware; hackers using AnyDesk, WinRAR

[ad_1] The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about a new internet ransomware virus called 'Akira,' which is causing significant concern. This malicious software is designed to target both Windows and Linux-based systems. According to a PTI report. the attackers behind Akira first steal vital personal information from their victims and then proceed to encrypt the data on their systems. To coerce the victims into paying the ransom, they engage in double extortion tactics. According to CERT-In's latest advisory, if the victim refuses to pay the ransom, the attackers will publish the stolen data on their dark web blog. The agency emphasizes that Akira's operators are known to exploit VPN services, particularly when users have not enabled multi-factor au...
AI being used for hacking and misinfo, top Canadian cyber official says
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AI being used for hacking and misinfo, top Canadian cyber official says

[ad_1] Hackers and propagandists are wielding artificial intelligence (AI) to create malicious software, draft convincing phishing emails and spread disinformation online, Canada's top cybersecurity official told Reuters, early evidence that the technological revolution sweeping Silicon Valley has also been adopted by cybercriminals.In an interview this week, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Head Sami Khoury said that his agency had seen AI being used "in phishing emails, or crafting emails in a more focused way, in malicious code (and) in misinformation and disinformation." Khoury did not provide details or evidence, but his assertion that cybercriminals were already using AI adds an urgent note to the chorus of concern over the use of the emerging technology by rogue actors. In rece...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Meta has AI concerns, CouponMoto’s AI revolution and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Meta has AI concerns, CouponMoto’s AI revolution and more

[ad_1] Meta Platforms' Nick Clegg asserts that the AI genie cannot be contained; massive growth expected for AI Advisory Service Market; hackers eye AI; AI to to revolutionise CouponMoto coupon validation- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. Meta's Nick Clegg on AI genieMeta's global policy head, Sir Nick Clegg, supports the idea of an international agency to regulate autonomous artificial intelligence, warning against fragmented laws globally, according to The Guardian. He downplays payment for content creators, stating fair use arrangements should apply. Clegg believes embracing AI technology is better than resisting it, as its use of publicly available data makes containing it impossible. He added that Meta is aiming for transparency and safety with its langu...
Amazon, Google, Meta and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House
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Amazon, Google, Meta and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House

[ad_1] President Joe Biden said Friday that new commitments by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by his White House are an important step toward managing the “enormous” promise and risks posed by the technology.Biden announced that his administration has secured voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them. Some of the commitments call for third-party oversight of the workings of commercial AI systems, though they don't detail who will audit the technology or hold the companies accountable. “We must be clear eyed and vigilant about the threats emerging technologies can pose," Biden said, ad...
OpenAI backs idea of requiring licenses for advanced AI systems
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OpenAI backs idea of requiring licenses for advanced AI systems

[ad_1] An internal policy memo drafted by OpenAI shows the company supports the idea of requiring government licenses from anyone who wants to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems. The document also suggests the company is willing to pull back the curtain on the data it uses to train image generators.The creator of ChatGPT and DALL-E laid out a series of AI policy commitments in the internal document following a May 4 meeting between White House officials and tech executives including OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman. “We commit to working with the US government and policy makers around the world to support development of licensing requirements for future generations of the most highly capable foundation models,” the San Francisco-based company said in the draft. Th...
IIT Madras and NCVET certified free online AI course launched; register this way
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IIT Madras and NCVET certified free online AI course launched; register this way

[ad_1] The government in collaboration with Skill India and GUVI, an edtech company, has launched a free online AI course in an effort to make it a part of India 2.0. This free online training course will majorly focus on concepts related to artificial intelligence. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on World Youth Skills Day shared that students opting for this AI training course will get certified by IIT Madras and the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). About the new AI training courseLearners can access the free course on the GUVI platform and signup to begin their learning. The course will be available in nine different languages making it easier to study in your own preferred language. Before the c...