At Dreamforce 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three key AI-related bills, including SB1047, targeting AI use in election ads and deepfakes.
DDoS attacks are on the rise globally, targeting the Middle East, Israel, Ukraine, and key sectors like software, telecom, and banking.
In this mid-week edition of CYBER BITES, we dive into Iran’s cyberespionage group "Pioneer Kitten" collaborating with ransomware gangs, the massive "RockYou2024" password leak endangering billions.
CrowdStrike's disastrous July 19 software update crippled Jetstar and exposed vulnerabilities, causing a global IT outage. Competitors like SentinelOne exploited the chaos, shaking customer trust and eroding CrowdStrike's market value by 25%.
This week, the cybersecurity world is in turmoil following a massive data breach at National Public Data. The breach, involving 2.9 billion records, has exposed sensitive information spanning decades.
Welcome to the Cyber Scan Roundup! This week: Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok faces backlash for spreading election misinformation. TikTok withdraws its Lite rewards program in the EU under regulatory pressure. In the U.S., TikTok battles a DOJ lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws.
Cybersecurity headlines: A judge rules Google violated antitrust laws, risking major impacts on AI development. A surge in cyber vulnerabilities reported for 2024. OpenAI faces leadership turmoil with executive exits. The NHS vendor is fined £6M over a ransomware breach. Cyber threats rise globally.
In a significant move towards strengthening global cybersecurity frameworks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has unveiled new guidance titled "Modern Approaches to Network Access Security."
In the ongoing AI arms race among hyperscalers, Apple's latest revelations at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 provide a fascinating glimpse into the company's unique approach to artificial intelligence.
AI Threats on the Rise: Accelerating the Pace of Learning in Cybersecurity
The FBI dismantled the 911 S5 botnet, infecting over 19 million IPs. Administrator YunHe Wang, facing up to 65 years, earned $99 million from malware and proxy services. Authorities seized 23 domains and 70 servers.
Microsoft's Build conference will showcase AI in Windows, featuring tools like Copilot. With Google's Gemini AI and OpenAI's GPT-4o, Microsoft aims to stay ahead in AI, drive PC upgrades, and introduce AI PCs with Neural Processing Units (NPUs).
