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On IoT Devices and Software Liability
New law journal article: Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties. While users are generally able to seek redress following a cyberattack via data protection legislation, there is no equivalent pathway available to third-party victims who suffer…
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AI and privacy – Addressing the issues and challenges
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of our digital landscape, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance. As AI applications…
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Vulnerability Puts Bosch Smart Thermostats at Risk of Compromise
Bitdefender researchers revealed the vulnerability allows an attacker to send commands to the thermostat and replace its firmware Read More
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Human Error and Insiders Expose Millions in UK Law Firm Data Breaches
Millions in the UK have had their data compromised because of cyber incidents involving law firms, a recent analysis of IOC data has found Read More
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No, Taylor Swift Won’t Send You a Free Dutch Oven — The New AI Cloning Scam
Taylor Swift wants plenty of good things for her fans — but a free Dutch oven isn’t one of them. A new scam has cropped up on social media, where an AI deepfake of Swift targets her loyal Swifties with the lure of free Le Creuset products. Yet no one winds up with a piece…
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CIS Benchmarks January 2024 Update
Here is an overview of the CIS Benchmarks that the Center for Internet Security updated or released for January 2024. Read More
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1.3 Million FNF Customers’ Data Potentially Exposed in Ransomware Attack
Fidelity National Financial revealed that the ransomware attack last year potentially impacted 1.3 million customers data in an updated SEC filing Read More
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Mandiant’s X Account Was Hacked in Brute-Force Password Attack
Mandiant has shared its findings following X account hijacking, firm blames misconfigured 2FA and X’s policy change Read More
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Pharmacies Giving Patient Records to Police without Warrants
Add pharmacies to the list of industries that are giving private data to the police without a warrant. Read More
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Security firm Mandiant says it didn’t have 2FA enabled on its hacked Twitter account
Anyone who works in computer security knows that they should have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on their accounts. 2FA provides an additional layer of security. A hacker might be able to guess, steal, or brute force the password on your accounts – but they won’t be able to gain access unless they also have a…