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Securing intellectual property in AI-powered enterprises

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 15:36
Protect your enterprise data while leveraging AI models

Webinar  As organizations adopt AI technologies, safeguarding private intellectual property (IP) has become more challenging.…

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Victims lose $70k to one single wallet-draining app on Google's Play Store

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 15:08
Attackers got 10k people to download 'trusted' web3 brand cheat before Mountain View intervened

The latest in a long line of cryptocurrency wallet-draining attacks has stolen $70,000 from people who downloaded a dodgy app in a single campaign researchers describe as a world-first.…

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Public Wi-Fi operator investigating cyberattack at UK's busiest train stations

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 11:29
See it, say it… not sorted just yet as network access remains offline

Updated  A cybersecurity incident is being probed at Network Rail, the UK non-departmental public body responsible for repairing and developing train infrastructure, after unsavory messaging was displayed to those connecting to major stations' free Wi-Fi portals.…

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UK government's bank data sharing plan slammed as 'financial snoopers' charter'

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:31
Access to account info needed to tackle benefit fraud, latest bill claims

Privacy campaigners are criticizing UK proposals to force banks to share data from the accounts of government benefit claimants, saying the ploy amounts to "a financial snoopers' charter targeted to automate suspicion."…

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WordPress.org denies service to WP Engine, potentially putting sites at risk

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 02:45
That escalated quickly

WordPress on Wednesday escalated its conflict with WP Engine, a hosting provider, by blocking the latter's servers from accessing WordPress.org resources – and therefore from potentially vital software updates.…

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China's Salt Typhoon cyber spies are deep inside US ISPs

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 22:46
Expecting a longer storm season this year?

Another Beijing-linked cyberspy crew, this one dubbed Salt Typhoon, has reportedly been spotted on networks belonging to US internet service providers in stealthy data-stealing missions and potential preparation for future cyberattacks.…

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RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 18:30
Extorting underfunded public services for $1M isn't a good look

Despite being top of the ransomware tree at the moment, RansomHub – specifically, one of its affiliates – clearly isn't that bright as they are reportedly trying to extort Delaware Libraries for around $1 million.…

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