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The Future of Cybersecurity in Healthcare: An Unprecedented Demand for Specialists
Cybersecurity has always been critical in the ever-evolving landscape of information technology, and as technology advances, it only becomes more so. As a result of the volume of data and unique concerns faced by the healthcare industry, this significance is especially poignant. Personal health information is contained in health records. It is impossible to distinguish Continue reading
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WormGPT: The Dark Side of Generative AI and Its Role in Cybercrime
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity in the tech world. Technology has, however, also been linked to a darker side. Cybercriminals have exploited these technologies to further their malicious activities. A New Tool for Cybercrime: WormGPT Earlier this year, SlashNext reported on a generative AI malware tool called WormGPT, which can be found in Continue reading
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Emerging Trends in Ransomware-as-a-Service and Cryptocurrency: A Case Study of the Hive Group
Cybercriminal activities are becoming increasingly sophisticated as we navigate the turbulent digital landscape of 2023. In this regard, Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and its relation to cryptocurrency provide one example of a complex web of criminal enterprise. A cybercriminal group known for its RaaS business model, the Hive group, was successfully disrupted in January by members of Continue reading
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Rising Online Scams in the UK: A Report Every Five Seconds
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently reported a significant increase in cyber threats. The number of suspicious emails and websites reported in 2022 reached 7.1 million, almost 20,000 daily reports, or one every five seconds. Internet users have eliminated thousands of malicious links due to these reports. The Vital Role of Suspicious Email Continue reading
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Microsoft Refutes Claims of Major Security Breach Involving 30 Million Accounts
A cyberattack on Microsoft’s Office 365 services resulted in the compromise of the private data of 30 million customers, but Microsoft officially denied the allegations. Last month’s attack disrupted many Microsoft platforms, including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Azure (Okemwa, 2023a). The incident affected over 18,000 users at its peak. A Continue reading
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Unprecedented Attack Threat: 200,000 WordPress Sites Endangered by Flaw in ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin
Website creation platform WordPress, the most popular worldwide, is under threat. According to recent reports, the ‘Ultimate Member’ plugin exposes over 200,000 WordPress websites to potential attacks. As a result of this flaw (with a severity score of 9.8), cybercriminals have ripe opportunities to compromise countless websites. Unveiling The ‘Ultimate Member’ Plugin In addition to Continue reading
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Cyberattack Exposes 45,000 NYC Students’ Data in MOVEit Breach
The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) has experienced a substantial data breach, jeopardizing the sensitive information of potentially 45,000 students. The breach occurred when hackers pilfered documents and data targeting the department’s MOVEit Transfer server. Details of the Data Breach The Managed File Transfer (MFT) software was used to distribute data to Continue reading
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AI vs. Robots Race: The Rise of Multitasking Robots
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining much attention in technology. As machines gain intelligence, we’ve seen strides toward human-like abilities. Despite AI technology’s rapid development, robotics has made incredible strides in recent years. The Age of Multitasking Robots A new dimension in robotics has been introduced with the introduction of ANDI, the “breathing, sweating, shivering” Continue reading
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Unsettling Surge: Over 1.3 Billion Adults Expected to Have Diabetes by 2050, Global Study Warns
Globally, the number of adults with diabetes is set to double by 2050, making diabetes a more pressing concern than ever before. In the next 30 years, over 1.3 billion people will live with diabetes, according to a recent study published in the Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals. Over the next five Continue reading
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Meta Axes News Sharing in Canada Following Passage of Publisher Payment Bill
News sharing on Facebook and Instagram has been turned off for all Canadian users by Meta Platforms Inc., a sign of increasing tension between tech giants and governmental bodies. In addition to this decision, the Canadian Parliament recently passed the Online News Act. This law aims to make internet giants like Google and Meta pay Continue reading
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Hello there, and welcome! I am a dedicated cybersecurity enthusiast with a deep-seated passion for digital forensics, ethical hacking, and the endless chess game that is network security. While I wear many hats, you could primarily describe me as a constant learner.
Recent Posts
- AI in Autonomous Vehicles: Current Progress and Future Prospects
- Mitigating AI Bias: Technical and Human Interventions for Equitable Systems
- AI and Cybersecurity: Enhancing Protection Measures
- The Role of Cybersecurity in Remote Work Environments
- Zero Trust Architecture: Is It the Future of Cybersecurity?
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