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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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This Week in AI: Ethics, Chips and Small Business Investments
This Week in AI: Ethics, Chips and Small Business Investments
March 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, more companies are pushing for an ethical use of the technology, while a new partnership aims to develop...

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Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
December 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have shown over the past year that sophisticated technology is not always necessary to carry out successful cyberattacks. Several incidents in 2023 have highlighted...

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Crypto Platform HTX Loses $258 Million in Withdrawals After Hack
Crypto Platform HTX Loses $258 Million in Withdrawals After Hack
December 11, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset platform HTX has reportedly seen a $258 million net outflow after being hacked. The money left the cryptocurrency exchange between the time it reopened on Nov. 25...

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Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
November 09, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A hacking group with reported ties to Russia has claimed credit for attacking ChatGPT. The reason? The generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool’s parent company’s support for...

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Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
November 08, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senior-focused financial platform Charlie has introduced a suite of fraud protection tools for older Americans. The company’s FraudShield offering, announced in a news release Wednesday (Nov. 8), uses...

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Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

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SpyCloud Secures $110 Million Funding to Strengthen Digital Identity Protection
SpyCloud Secures $110 Million Funding to Strengthen Digital Identity Protection
August 23, 2023  |  Investments

SpyCloud has secured $110 million in a growth round of funding to expand globally and enhance its authentication bypass prevention solutions, further fortifying digital identities against...

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Australia Eyes Ban on Paying Ransoms to Hackers
Australia Eyes Ban on Paying Ransoms to Hackers
November 13, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Australia could consider barring businesses from making ransomware payments to criminals, the country’s cyber security minister said Sunday (Nov. 13). “The idea that we’re going...

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