In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressure on Taiwan. Hsiao emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is cr...
Scammers are getting smarter and more sneaky. They pretend to be your bank and trick you into giving them your money. The Federal Trade Commission says people lost over $2. 9 billion to these scams. These crooks use fake caller IDs and even fake voices to sound like real bank employees. Scammers follow a simple plan. They call you and say your account is in trouble....
In a surprising turn of events, three cybersecurity professionals from the United States are accused of secretly operating a ransomware scheme. This group allegedly worked with the infamous hacking collective ALPHV BlackCat to lock down company networks and demand large sums of cryptocurrency as ransom. The indictment, filed in a Miami federal court, names Ryan Goldb...
Valvoline Inc. has a new tech boss. His name is Hitesh Patel. He started working there right away. Patel has lots of experience in tech and keeping computers safe from hackers. He worked for other big companies before. Like Sleep Number, Advance Auto Parts, and Best Buy. He helped them with their tech stuff. Patel is happy to be at Valvoline. He wants to use tech to...
A major telecom company, Ribbon, recently revealed that hackers, likely backed by a government, had been sneaking around its systems for nearly a year. This news came out in a public report filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ribbon, which is based in Texas, offers phone, internet, and networking services to big companies, including some in the ...
In a move to strengthen cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK, a new service has been introduced. This service, called BT Business Antivirus Detect and Respond, is a team effort between BT Group and CrowdStrike. It uses CrowdStrike's Falcon Go platform, which is powered by AI. Many small businesses struggle with cybersecurity because t...
In a world where digital threats are on the rise, a Ukrainian company has stepped up to offer some peace of mind for Apple users. MacPaw, known for its CleanMyMac software, has just launched Moonlock, a cybersecurity app designed specifically for macOS. This isn't just another security tool; it's a response to the growing number of threats targeting Mac users. Macs ...
Financial fraud is evolving, and one of the most alarming trends is synthetic identity fraud. This type of fraud, often referred to as "Frankenstein fraud, " involves creating a fake identity by combining real and fabricated information. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone's entire identity, synthetic fraud builds a new identit...
Moraine Valley Community College is stepping up its game in the tech world. Thanks to two big federal grants, the college is set to boost its teaching methods with artificial intelligence and guide students toward cybersecurity careers. This isn't just about keeping up with trends; it's about preparing students for the future. The college has secured a $1 million gr...
A serious security flaw has been found in the ChatGPT Atlas browser. This flaw lets hackers sneak harmful commands into the AI's memory. Once there, these commands can stay hidden and keep working even after the user logs out and logs back in. This attack works by tricking users into clicking on a bad link. Once clicked, the link can inject harmful instructions into...