?? Cybersec & Digital Insider Ed. 9: LADbible group leak?? AI chatbot risks ?? Layoffs list update ?? EternalBlue vulnerability?? University scams ??
Cyber fellows, good day!
This time, we uncovered some stories that showcase the constant dance between innovation and security. From data leaks to the nuances of AI's impact on our lives, we've delved deep into the digital realm to bring you the latest insights.
The leaks, the vulnerabilities, and the ongoing struggles of AI startups all underscore one undeniable truth: the digital landscape is both a realm of boundless opportunities and lurking dangers. It's important to stay vigilant and informed. So, feed your knowledge!
Stay secure, but don't lose your sense of curiosity. ??
See you in two weeks.
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Kristina Jn; [??]
Head of Content Distribution Dept
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In case you missed ?
?Everlast hacked, customer credit cards compromised: https://cnews.link/cybernews-everlast-compromised/
?Burger King forgets to put a password on their systems, again: https://cnews.link/cybernews-burger-king-data-leak/
?Balada Injector still at large – new domains discovered: https://cnews.link/cybernews-balada-injector-domains/
?UK govt contractor leaks employee passport data:https://cnews.link/cybernews-mpdfm-data-leak/
?Alarming lack of cybersecurity practices on world's most popular websites:https://cnews.link/cybernews-websites-cyber-hygiene/
?Defense contractor Belcan leaks admin password with a list of flaws:https://cnews.link/cybernews-belcan-leaks-password/
?Credentials of NASA, Tesla, DoJ, Verizon, and 2K others leaked by workplace safety organization: https://cnews.link/national-safety-council-data-leak-research/
?? Microsoft lashes out at UN over cybercrime treaty - Do as we say, not do as we do — that seems to be the message from Microsoft, which has criticized the UN for tabling a cybercrime treaty that it says will increase state surveillance in authoritarian regimes. But perhaps we shouldn’t be too quick to buy into Big Tech virtue-signaling.
?? AI chatbots pose risk for business operations, warn UK cyber authorities - Britain's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning companies that integrating AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard poses an increased security risk to business operations.
?? LADbible Group leaks internal data - LADBible group, a popular viral media publisher, has leaked employee email addresses, links to its social media, a list of advertisers, and data on articles, among other information of high value to attackers.
?? Credentials of NASA, Tesla, DoJ, Verizon, and 2K others leaked by workplace safety organization - The National Safety Council has leaked nearly 10,000 emails and passwords of their members, exposing 2000 companies, including governmental organizations and big corporations.
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?? Unraveling EternalBlue: inside the WannaCry’s enabler - WannaCry and NotPetya, probably two most damaging cyberattacks in recent history, were both only made possible because of EternalBlue. Here is how the NSA-developed cyber monster works, and how you should defend against it.
?? LastPass is under fire again as users report stolen crypto keys and losses - Repercussions from the 2022 LastPass hacks continue to linger. The company is now facing a new barrage of allegations tied to compromised data and stolen crypto funds.
?? Layoffs list extended by Malwarebytes, Fortinet, Veriff, SecureWorks - Thousands of employees have been cut from at least 46 cybersecurity companies in 2023. The streak is extended by Malwarebytes, announcing a second round of layoffs.
?? Google unveils ChatGPT rival Genesis, AI enterprise tools - Google unveiled a swath of fresh AI technology and partnerships on Tuesday, including a new flagship AI model named "Gemini," custom-built AI chips, and an invisible watermark to identify AI artwork, among other large business-driven AI tools for Workspace.
?? X will collect user biometric data, job and school history - X has updated its privacy policy and will require users to consent to it collecting their biometric data, as well as education and employment history.
?? Fitbit may face €11B fine for alleged GDPR violations - Three complaints were filed against the Google-owned health and fitness company Fitbit for forcing new users to consent to highly personal data transfers outside the EU.
?? Creativity meets AI: whose work is it anyway? - Who owns the creation when AI and human artistry converge? Explore the battle over copyright as technology continues to transform creativity.
?? The 12th player: AI's role in sports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is seeping into all aspects of our lives, and sport is no exception. This has raised concerns about a loss of authenticity and unpredictability in sporting competitions that are fundamentally human in nature, as well as further widening the gap between well-resourced athletes and the talented underdog. But how valid are these concerns?
?? In world first, AI beats humans in physical sport - An artificial intelligence (AI) software has defeated three world champions in drone racing, a “new milestone,” according to its developers.
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?? Caution: Most common university scams - We at Cybernews Academy want to prepare you for the beginning of your studies by making you aware of the various scams targeted at university students. We have researched the most common university scams and discussed ways to avoid these attacks.
?? Where’s all the money gone? Even AI startups struggling to find investors - Record lows in capital raised, a slump in deals and valuations. Statistics on new investments in startups and businesses remain grim despite the ongoing AI craze. So where’s the smart money going? It’s most probably sitting, learning, and waiting, according to VC managers.
?? Unlocking the passive income potential in your personal data - Standing at the crossroads of data and privacy, we're beginning to rethink the rules. Can businesses and consumers find common ground in a world where data equals passive income?
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