Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of the renowned Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, recently faced a critical cybersecurity incident when it became the target of an Akira ransomware attack, prompting the company to take several servers offline as a precautionary measure. This response…
In recent developments, two significant vulnerabilities affecting Craft CMS have been exploited in zero-day attacks, resulting in data breaches and ongoing exploitation activities. The vulnerabilities were identified by the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) of Orange Cyberdefense during an…
Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, emerging threats continuously challenge our defenses. One alarming trend involves a hacking group known as ‘Elusive Comet,’ which employs sophisticated social engineering tactics to target cryptocurrency users. This group is exploiting Zoom’s remote control…
Google Gemini is in the process of rolling out a groundbreaking feature known as "Scheduled Actions," which is poised to revolutionize how users automate everyday tasks. This innovative function, reminiscent of automation features found in AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, is…
Google’s 2024 Ads Safety Report reveals significant advancements in its strategies to combat malicious advertising and enhance cybersecurity across its platform. In an era characterized by the proliferation of AI-generated content, the technology giant blocked an impressive 5.1 billion advertisements…
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI model known as GPT-4.1, which is designed to succeed its predecessor, GPT-4o, and is expected to be released prior to GPT-5.0. ### Introduction to GPT-4.1 Recent coverage by The Verge indicates that OpenAI…
In a concerning development for WordPress users, hackers have begun exploiting a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to the OttoKit (formerly known as SureTriggers) plugin. This high-severity flaw was publicly disclosed, and exploitation activity was detected within mere hours,…
Spain’s National Police have apprehended six individuals involved in a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scam that exploited advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create deepfake advertisements featuring well-known public figures. This fraudulent operation has reportedly defrauded a staggering total of 19…
The Port of Seattle, an agency responsible for managing Seattle’s seaport and airport, recently revealed a significant data breach affecting approximately 90,000 individuals. This incident stems from a ransomware attack orchestrated by the Rhysida group in August 2024, compromising sensitive…