> TODAY'S SUMMARY (6 articles)
Today's cybersecurity news highlights several critical developments. The ad industry is increasingly becoming a conduit for mercenary spyware, enabling data collection without user interaction. Additionally, concerns are rising around AI security, with reports indicating that TypeSafe's Jev model may be even more vulnerable to attacks than traditional large language models (LLMs). Meanwhile, the Fastfetch tool has undergone updates affecting how disk space is reported, possibly impacting system diagnostics. As AI continues to evolve, experts stress the importance of controlling its capabilities to mitigate risks effectively. Lastly, the cybersecurity community mourns the loss of Barry Steinhardt, a prominent advocate for digital privacy.
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Aviva claims more than 20 million have been targeted in the past
The program has launched for Bugcrowd’s curated community of tens of thousands of skilled cybersecurity researchers.
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New variant offers decryption key if they read two articles
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Reports are now available to the public on the state website; previously, those reports could only be accessed by a public records request.
Argus partners with Elektrobit (EB) to address automotive electronic control units, and has integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon.
Volunteer collective will offer free assistance to those in need
A cyber-attacker has been using ransomware to hijack unprotected MongoDB databases, locking down and replacing content before asking for Bitcoin to return the data, a security researcher has revealed
Privacy watchdog forced to investigate itself over incidents
The Mirai botnet now has its first real competition.
The three traded on that information about imminent M&A deals in order to make $4 million in illegal profits.
Contractor Potomac faces questions after incident
OSCE is heavily focused on Ukraine conflict
Move comes after warnings over state interference in presidential election
UK users are looking for ways to evade state spies
Alice family can clear out cashpoints with ease
The Encryption Working Group (EWG) has issued a strong recommendation in favor of the use of encryption for private comms.
34% reported working an average of more than 15 extra hours a week.