Recent Security News
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Google fixes Chrome Password Manager bug that hides credentials
July 26, 2024 at 03:08PM Google resolved a bug in Chrome’s Password Manager that caused user credentials to disappear for over 18 hours, affecting 2% of Windows users on Chrome 127. After fixing the issue and deploying a workaround, users were advised to restart their browser. If the fix didn’t apply, they were instructed to…
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FBCS data breach impact now reaches 4.2 million people
July 26, 2024 at 02:53PM Debt collection agency FBCS has expanded the number of people affected by a February data breach to 4.2 million in the US. The breached data includes personal info such as SSN, account details, and more. New notifications have been sent out, warning of increased phishing risks, and offering free credit…
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CrowdStrike meets Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will
July 26, 2024 at 02:44PM CrowdStrike’s recent Windows debacle caused a massive IT outage, impacting flights, healthcare, and 911 systems. The failure was traced to a “logic error” in a routine sensor configuration update, revealing testing shortcomings and inadequate initial response. The incident underscores the need for rigorous testing and fail-safe mechanisms when dealing with…
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US Offers $10M Reward for Information on North Korean Hacker
July 26, 2024 at 02:34PM The US Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment of a North Korean military intelligence operative, Rom Jong Hyok, accused of carrying out ransomware attacks against US healthcare facilities, and funneling the ransom payments to other breaches globally. The hacking crew, Andariel, controlled by DPRK’s military intelligence agency, poses an…
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Nvidia Embraces LLMs & Commonsense Cybersecurity Strategy
July 26, 2024 at 01:49PM Nvidia has embraced the generative AI revolution, utilizing large language models (LLMs) and internal AI applications. At Black Hat USA, Richard Harang will discuss lessons learned in securing these systems. Despite potential risks, securing AI systems is not inherently more difficult than traditional systems and requires essential security attributes. Additionally,…