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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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Gang stole around ÂŁ840,000 from victims
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Users complain deals site is dragging its heels as incidents mount
Hailstorm campaigns are sent out in very high volume over a short time span.
More than 50% of the 48 largest retailers may have failed to meet the PCI DSS requirements.
Respondents cited maintaining security policies and practices, and complexity due to cloud and mobile applications.
Rapid7 will now be able to assign CVE numbers to vulnerabilities found in Rapid7’s and any other vendors’ products.
Veracode study reveals areas for improvement
Warning to firms understaffed this festive season
93% of organizations are using MFA in some capacity.
Funds normally used to buy jet fuel were fraudulently removed via electronic transfer to a Chinese bank.
Reports claim 300,000 customers were affected
Millions are contacted but few are thought to be affected
Romanians captured after eight-year investigation, says Symantec
Credentials to computers at the US Election Assistance Commission sold on Dark Web, while spies say Putin directed election hacks.
Ciaran Martin argues hackers may be inspired by US election debacle
Compliance efforts stalling as final 18 months approaches
ThreatConnect warns of Russian attempts to pass efforts off as lone hacktivism