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AI-Powered Robocalls Banned Ahead of US Election
US companies using AI-generated voices during a call without prior consent could receive fines of up to $23,000 per call Read More
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Valentine’s Alert: Don’t Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account
As with any major holiday or special occasion, Valentine’s Day is unfortunately not immune to scammers looking for an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Their deceitful acts can break hearts and bank accounts. In this article, we spotlight some common Valentine’s Day scams, offer tips on how to protect yourself and navigate this romantic day…
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20 Years of Facebook, but Trust in Social Media Remains Rock Bottom
Facebook and other social media companies struggle with trust, with only 6% globally comfortable sharing personal data, according to a 2024 Thales survey Read More
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Round 3 of the toothbrush DDoS debacle!
We thought it was all over… but a Swiss newspaper has come out fighting, blaming Fortinet for spreading untruths about a toothbrush botnet. Will Fortinet return for Round 4, or is this a knockout punch? Read More
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CTAs Leveraging Fake Browser Updates in Malware Campaigns
Cyber threat actors are targeting SLTTs with malware that use fake browser updates and secondary exploitation. The MS-ISAC breaks down this threat activity. Read More
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Raspberry Robin Evolves With Stealth Tactics, New Exploits
The findings come from Check Point researchers, who published a new analysis on Wednesday Read More
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Linux Devs Rush to Patch Critical Vulnerability in Shim
The flaw allows the installation of malware that operates at the firmware level Read More
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US insurance firms sound alarm after 66,000 individuals impacted by SIM swap attack
Two US insurance companies are warning that thousands of individuals’ personal information may have been stolen after hackers compromised computer systems. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Read More
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France: 33 Million Social Security Numbers Exposed in Health Insurance Hack
The French data privacy regulator has opened an investigation following a data breach affecting two major health insurance firms Read More
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Surge in deepfake “Face Swap” attacks puts remote identity verification at risk
New research shows a 704% increase in deepfake “face swap” attacks from the first to the second half of 2023. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Read More