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Taking a Hacker’s Approach: The Future of Cloud Security

Taking a Hacker’s Approach: The Future of Cloud Security Anshu is the CEO of CloudDefense.AI, advocates for approaching cloud security from the standpoint of a hacker. Reconnaissance has two types: passive and active. Social media profiles or website registrations are examples of publicly available information about a target that can be used for passive reconnaissance. […]

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A cybersecurity expert discusses digital threats at a chamber event

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A cybersecurity expert discusses digital threats at a chamber event Ryan Lewis, a cybersecurity expert, spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event about the rise of cyberattacks and ransomware threats and the need for preventative steps such as data protection, employee training, and strong password management. Addressing Cybersecurity Threats at a Chamber Event Lewis also

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Iran’s AI-Powered Disinformation Campaign: A New Era in Cyber Warfare

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Iran’s AI-Powered Disinformation Campaign: A New Era in Cyber Warfare In December 2023, Iran used artificial intelligence to hack streaming TV services in the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Canada. This showed how AI is being used more and more in cyberwarfare and how dangerous and complicated disinformation campaigns are becoming. The attack

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Deepfake CFO steals $25 million from Hong Kong firm

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Deepfake CFO steals $25 million from Hong Kong firm According to the Hong Kong police, a finance worker at a multinational company was fooled into paying out $25 million to fraudsters over the course of a video conference call. The fraudsters used deepfake technology to pose as the chief financial officer of the company. Hong

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US attacks Iran’s cyber activities and puts sanctions on its ballistic missile and drone programs

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US attacks Iran’s cyber activities and puts sanctions on its ballistic missile and drone programs The United States has imposed sanctions on several entities and individuals linked to Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs, as well as officials involved in cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure. The sanctions target four companies based in Iran and Hong

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Hackers want $5 million to unlock encrypted Digitel data

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Hackers want $5 million to unlock encrypted Digitel data A wave of worry has hit Digitel, a well-known telecommunications company, as hackers breach its security. The hackers have encrypted the company’s data and left a ransom note demanding $5 million to prevent the release of the encrypted information. The ransom note also warned that failure

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Voice Cloning by Artificial Intelligence: A growing Cybersecurity concern

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Voice Cloning by Artificial Intelligence: A growing Cybersecurity concern Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought numerous benefits to various sectors, but there are also potential misuses. One emerging concern is the capability of AI-driven voice cloning and its potential misuse by cybercriminals. Computer engineers and political scientists have warned for years that cheap, powerful AI tools

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Defend Against Cyber Threats: Being Proactive Regarding Cybersecurity

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Defend Against Cyber Threats: Being Proactive Regarding Cybersecurity Businesses worry a lot about cybersecurity because Microsoft’s 2023 Digital Defense report says there are 4,000 attacks every second. The rise in cyberattacks and the improvement of cybercriminals’ methods make things much harder for businesses than ever before. Many devices are now connected to the internet, cybercriminals

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FBI Director Talks About Cybersecurity Threats; CyberHawaii Starts Webinar Series

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FBI Director Talks About Cybersecurity Threats; CyberHawaii Starts Webinar Series FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress about the increasing threats of cyberattacks, highlighting the Chinese government’s involvement in these attacks and their potential to interfere with U.S. critical infrastructure. Wray detailed a recent operation that successfully disabled a Chinese hacking operation targeting small office and

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