Recent Security News
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EFF adds Street Surveillance Hub so Americans can check who’s checking on them
January 22, 2024 at 11:40AM The Street Surveillance Hub by the Electronic Frontier Foundation exposes the extensive surveillance systems in the US, providing detailed breakdowns and a news feed. Efforts like the Atlas of Surveillance and advocacy aim to shed light on privacy infringements. With police and technology companies expanding surveillance, local and state legislation…
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Hackers Targeting Critical Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability Days After Disclosure
January 22, 2024 at 11:06AM Attempts to exploit a critical Atlassian Confluence vulnerability, CVE-2023-22527, began shortly after its disclosure. Out-of-date versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are affected, allowing unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution. The Shadowserver Foundation reported 40,000 exploitation attempts, highlighting widespread activity and the ongoing risk to vulnerable servers. Based…
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loanDepot says ransomware gang stole data of 16.6 million people
January 22, 2024 at 11:02AM Mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal information from approximately 16.6 million people. The incident led to system shutdowns, impacting payments and online portals. The company is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals. The attack highlights the risks of…
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Trezor support site breach exposes personal data of 66,000 customers
January 22, 2024 at 09:21AM Trezor issued a security alert following a data breach on January 17, revealing that unauthorized access to their support ticketing portal led to potential exposure of user information. However, no evidence has been found of compromised digital assets. Users are urged to be vigilant against phishing attacks and never disclose…
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Survey Shows a Surge in (Artificial) Intelligence
January 22, 2024 at 09:08AM Generative AI (GenAI) gained attention in 2023, with 2024 seeing a move towards practical applications. It holds promise for human augmentation, productivity, and creativity, but raises cybersecurity concerns. A survey by Omdia highlights the symbiotic relationship between GenAI and cybersecurity, showing growing interest and evolving cybersecurity strategies. Vendors face the…