In a recent revelation, security experts have exposed two malicious file management applications on Google Play that have collected user data excessively. This shocking breach of privacy goes beyond what is required for the stated functionality of the applications. These…
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Android July Security Updates Address Actively Exploited Bugs
Google has recently released monthly security updates for the Android operating system, providing fixes for 46 vulnerabilities. Notably, three of these issues are believed to be actively exploited in real-world scenarios, posing a potential threat to Android users. Vulnerabilities Under…
Swedish Companies Fined Over Data Transfer to US via Google Analytics
The Swedish Privacy Protection Authority, known as the Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY), has recently issued penalties of 12.3 million SEK, which equates to approximately $1.1 million or €1 million. This disciplinary action is towards two organizations, while two others are given warnings.…
Over 300,000 Fortinet Firewalls Remain Vulnerable to Critical FortiOS RCE Bug
Over 300,000 FortiGate firewalls are currently got exposure to a severe security flaw known as CVE-2023-27997. Despite Fortinet’s release of an update to address the issue. The vulnerability having severity score of 9.8 out of 10, involves a heap-based buffer…
TSMC Refutes the claim of LockBit Amid $70M Ransom Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a titan in the global chipmaking industry, has rejected claims of falling victim to a cyberattack following an assertion by the LockBit ransomware group. This notorious LockBit ransomware gang had demanded an astronomical ransom of…
Siemens Energy Confirms Data Breach Following MOVEit Data-Theft Attack
Siemens Energy, a Munich-based energy technology company, has officially confirmed a MOVEit Data-Theft Attack resulting from the recent Clop ransomware attack. The attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability found in the MOVEit Transfer platform to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.…
8Base Ransomware Gang Escalates Double Extortion Attacks in June
In June, the 8Base ransomware gang has significantly intensified its double extortion attacks, posing a growing threat to organizations worldwide. There has been a steady stream of new victims falling prey to this malicious group. 8Base initially appears on the…
Natural Language Processing NLP
What is Text Mining, Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing? Linguamatics For a window into the firm’s methods and philosophy and for insight on progress in the financial technology space more generally, we spoke with Alexandria CEO Dan Joldzic, CFA.…
iOttie Exposes Data Breach and Credit Card Theft After Website Hack
iOttie, a popular manufacturer of mobile device car mounts, chargers, and accessories. They recently had a data breach, resulting in the theft of online shoppers’ credit card information and personal details. This incident highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures…
The University of Manchester Students Warned of Impending Data Leak by Hackers
A recent cyberattack on the University of Manchester has raised student concerns. As hackers have initiated communication, warning of an imminent data leak. Despite an unpaid extortion demand, the ransomware group responsible for the attack. They begun to email students,…