> TODAY'S SUMMARY (2 articles)
Today's cybersecurity news highlights critical threats in the software supply chain and the rising risks associated with AI technologies. Attackers have exploited OpsShield's trusted update channel, demonstrating vulnerabilities in software supply chains that could compromise user security. Meanwhile, financial institutions, such as Bank of America, are warning customers against sharing sensitive banking information with AI assistants, emphasizing the potential for significant financial risks. These developments underline the urgent need for enhanced security measures in both software development and user interactions with AI.
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Banking trojans were extensively used by cyber-criminals during August, with three variants appearing in Check Point’s latest Global Threat Impact Index.
Firm now says it was ‘aware’ of bug months before it was patched
The leak contains 3.12TB worth of internal files from the music video giant, containing both benign and sensitive information.
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Employees spend seven hours a year in training and learning best practices to help keep the business secure.
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It affects nearly all devices with Bluetooth, including smartphones, TVs, laptops, watches, smart TVs and cars.
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It can open web pages that have WAP billing and click buttons that initiate payments, all while the user suspects nothing.
The flaw can be used to more easily enable an “overlay attack.”
ICS-CERT releases mitigation advice
Database provider tries to improve customers’ security awareness