Microsoft recently shared a vision for the future of American technology and economic competitiveness, highlighting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as central to this change. The company views AI as “the electricity of our age,” capable of boosting innovation and productivity across all sectors. Microsoft’s vision rests on three pillars: Advancements in …
Read More »Microsoft warn dev urgently to update .NET installer link
Microsoft is forcing .NET developers to quickly update their apps and developer pipelines so they do not use ‘azureedge.net’ domains to install .NET components, as the domain will soon be unavailable due to the bankruptcy and imminent shutdown of CDN provider Edgio. Specifically, the domains “dotnetcli.azureedge.net” and “dotnetbuilds.azureedge.net” will be …
Read More »Look back; The Worst Hacks of 2024
In 2024, digital security experienced major breaches as cybercriminals and state-backed groups exploited vulnerabilities for large-scale attacks. These incidents were efficient for attackers but damaging to affected organizations and individuals, threatening their privacy and security. With rising global tensions, 2025 is anticipated to present more cybersecurity challenges. Infosecbulletin highlights the …
Read More »For US$2.6bn, Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future, an AI-based threat intelligence provider. Mastercard has acquired the company for $2.65 billion to strengthen its security in the digital payments ecosystem. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries, leading global efforts to enable digital economies for individuals, businesses, and governments. Mastercard provides …
Read More »U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese-Made Router TP-Link: WSJ reports
The US government is considering banning a well-known brand of Chinese-made home internet routers TP-Link due to concerns that they may be linked to cyberattacks and pose a national security risk. TP-Link, which holds a 65% market share in the U.S. for high-speed cable modems, routers, and smart home devices, …
Read More »AI-made nude images incident, one school, 50 female victim
Nearly half of the high school’s female students were victimized in AI based deepfake the images and videos. The students and the parents were shocked at the incident while knowing the fact. According to wgal, on November 8, Friday morning students of the school staged a walkout to protest of …
Read More »Over 4 lac files ‘leaked’: Telecom Namibia hit by major cyberattack
Telecom Namibia experienced a cyber incident that leaked customer data. The company is working with local and international cybersecurity experts to evaluate the situation. CEO Stanley Shanapinda stated that Telecom Namibia will responsibly address the issue and will provide a detailed statement soon. “As cyber incidents have become widespread and …
Read More »HSBC sued by ASIC: customers allegedly scammed of $23 million
HSBC Bank Australia Limited did not sufficiently safeguard customers from scams that resulted in millions of dollars being lost, as stated in documents filed by The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ASIC in the Federal Court today. ASIC claims that HSBC Australia lacked sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized payments …
Read More »Sophos Thwarts Global Firewall Attack promptly, Protects Thousands from Data Theft
On 10Th December, 2024 The US Department of Justice said in a press release that a Chinese-born man named Guang Tianpeng was indicted on charges for hacking attempt about 81,000 firewalls worldwide in 2020. The country announced a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest on Tuesday. Guan …
Read More »Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco
A whistleblower from OpenAI, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-American ex-researcher at OpenAI who criticized the company’s practices, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. Anandabazar said, Primarily the police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Balaji, who left OpenAI in August after four years, was …
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