The FBI is warning the public that the number of cyberattacks aided by artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. As Tom’s Hardware reports, these attacks include both phishing attacks as well as malware development, created by people abusing AI technology for nefarious purposes. Part of the issue here is AI’s ability to aid in the development of effective malware: In the past, …
AI is an impressive technology that continues to subvert our expectations with every development. Not all of these developments are positive, however: At times, AI’s potential ranges from negative to outright dangerous. Look no further for evidence of that fact than President Biden’s choice to fill the roll of NSA and Cyber Command leader, Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh. The intelligence …
According to CNN, the BlackCat ransomware gang is threatening to make 80 gigabytes of secret, stolen data from Reddit public. The ransomware group, known as ALPHV, allegedly obtained the data in a security breach back in February. Apparently, the timing of the demands is only a coincidence: One might assume the hackers attacked Reddit because of the company’s new pricing policy, …
Google recently rolled out blue checkmarks for some companies to use with Gmail. These badges were intended to prove to you that the sender in your inbox was who they said they were, and not just a scammer, similar to how these checkmarks work on other social media platforms. Unfortunately, scammers have already cracked the code. So, how are these …
Passwords are an integral part of keeping your digital life safe and secure. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for passwords to end up leaked in a data breach, allowing hackers a look into which phrases people often use most. The more common the password, the more likely hackers can guess it to break into your accounts. As reported by CNBC, …
Software updates are an important way to keep your tech safe from malicious users. Whenever developers discover new security vulnerabilities, they’ll work on patches to fix them, and include those patches in the next update. Apple just did the same, but included more than 30 in its latest update for iPhone. The update, iOS 16.4, dropped on Monday, March 27, …