One way we protect our systems against cyber attacks is employing AI and machine learning, which trains our systems to know what to look out for. Hackers, however, have figured out a new way to thwart this process, using something called “AI poisoning.” Machine learning is a complicated subject, but in essence, it works like this. You want a system …
Google can’t catch a break when it comes to security vulnerabilities. In the past two weeks, the company issued security patches for both Chrome and its line of Pixel smartphones. Now, the company is forced to update Chrome yet again, thanks to a newly discovered vulnerability. Google issued a security report on Thursday, April 14, reporting a patch for a …
Security updates are all the rage, lately. Following new security updates from Apple, Google has also issued new security patches for vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel line of smartphones. The company released this new update on Monday, April 4, to most of the Pixel lineup. The only Pixel phones not covered under this new update are the original Pixel and Pixel …
In the cybersecurity world, MFA (multi-factor authentication), is one of our best tools to fight cyberattacks big and small. With it, a password isn’t enough: you also need an additional device or step in order to access an account. Unfortunately, hackers are starting to break through this mighty security feature, and it’s up to you to fight back. Not all …
Seven people have been arrested by City of London Police due to their alleged role in the newly notorious hacking group Lapsus$. Some of the arrested were teenagers, with the entire group’s ages ranging from 16 to 21. The group has made headlines for its high-profile hacks into major tech companies, such as Microsoft, Samsung, Nvidia, Ubisoft, and Okta. While …
The big cybersecurity story right now is coming out of Ukraine, as Russia continues its invasion of the country. In an attempt to understand the cybersecurity implications of the conflict, Cybereason is hosting an in-depth webinar next week. Cybereason, a cybersecurity provider based out of Boston, wants to help its audience understand Russia’s cybersecurity threats in a more meaningful way …