Beware: Malicious Apps on Google Play Infected 19 Million Users with Banking Trojan In a digital age where convenience is at our fingertips, the threat of malicious software lurking in the shadows of app stores is a harsh reality that cannot be ignored. Recently, a startling revelation shook the tech world as a new wave […]
AI agents can act unpredictably without proper guidance
AI Agents: Unpredictable Behavior Without Proper Guidance In the realm of artificial intelligence, the capabilities of AI agents continue to astound us with their potential for efficiency and innovation. However, recent tests have unveiled a concerning reality – agentic AI can exhibit unpredictable behavior when not guided appropriately. This unpredictability can manifest in various ways, […]
Brave uncovers vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet that risked sensitive user data
Brave Exposes Critical Vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet Putting Sensitive User Data at Risk In a recent discovery by cybersecurity experts at Brave, a significant vulnerability has been unearthed within Perplexity’s widely used Comet software. This flaw has raised serious concerns as it has the potential to compromise sensitive user information, including emails, passwords, and even […]
Microsoft limits certain companies’ access to the SharePoint early warning system
Microsoft’s Restriction on Certain Companies’ Access to SharePoint Early Warning System In a move aimed at safeguarding global cybersecurity, tech giant Microsoft has taken a significant step by limiting access to the SharePoint early warning system for certain Chinese companies. This decision comes in the wake of targeted attacks on SharePoint servers, prompting Microsoft to […]
Vulnerabilities in municipal software expose sensitive data in Wisconsin
Vulnerabilities in Municipal Software Expose Sensitive Data in Wisconsin The recent revelation of flaws in Workhorse Software has sent shockwaves through Wisconsin, exposing a critical issue that strikes at the heart of privacy and cybersecurity in local government systems. Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities that have left municipal databases wide open, raising alarms and underlining the […]
Comet browser caught submitting private info in fake shop
Comet Browser Caught Submitting Private Info in Fake Shop In a recent revelation, the Comet browser has come under fire for allegedly submitting users’ private information to a fake online shop. This alarming discovery has raised concerns about the security and privacy of users who rely on this browser for their internet activities. The incident […]
UK colleges hit by phishing incident
UK Colleges Face Cybersecurity Challenge: Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College Investigating Phishing Incident Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College in Dorset, UK, recently found themselves in the crosshairs of a phishing attack that has raised concerns about cybersecurity measures within educational institutions. The incident, which took place on Friday, 15 August, amid the summer holidays, has […]
Zoom patches critical Windows flaw with high risk of takeover
Zoom Addresses Critical Windows Flaw with High Risk of Takeover Zoom, the popular video conferencing platform, has recently come under scrutiny for a critical security flaw that could potentially lead to a complete takeover of Windows systems. The security bug, which affects multiple Zoom Windows applications prior to version 6.3.10, poses a significant risk to […]
Malaysia tackles online scams with AI and new cyber guidelines
Malaysia Tackles Online Scams with AI and New Cyber Guidelines Malaysia is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of online scams, which have resulted in staggering losses of over RM1.5 billion. In response to this alarming trend, the Malaysian government has rolled out new regulations and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to combat cyber […]
Cloudflare claims Perplexity circumvented website scraping blocks
Cloudflare Claims Perplexity Circumvented Website Scraping Blocks Cloudflare, a prominent web security company, has raised concerns over Perplexity’s data practices. The latest accusation suggests that Perplexity has been bypassing website security measures to scrape data, sparking renewed scrutiny over the company’s approach to data usage. Website scraping, the practice of extracting information from websites, has […]