Chinese Ex-Google Engineer Charged with AI Theft
A federal grand jury indicted Linwei Ding, aka Leon Ding, charging him with four counts of theft of trade secrets in connection with an alleged plan to steal from Google LLC (Google) proprietary information related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 7, 2024
1 min read
Americans Lost a Staggering $12.5 Billion to Online Crime in 2023
The FBI has released its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing a staggering increase in financial losses due to cybercrime. Americans lost over $12.5 billion in 2023, a 22% jump from 2022 figures.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 7, 2024
2 min read
When a Ban Isn’t a Solution: Nepal’s TikTok and Porn Crackdown!
The ban on pornographic websites and TikTok in Nepal has reignited the debate on the effectiveness of internet censorship.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 2, 2024
3 min read
Cutout.Pro Data Breach Exposes 20 Million Users’ Info
AI-powered online photo and video editing platform Cutout.Pro suffered a major data breach that exposed the personal information of 20 million members, including email addresses, hashed and salted passwords, IP addresses, and names
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
1 min read
Is Russia Banning VPNs? New Restrictions Loom
Russian citizens are facing further isolation from the global internet as a sweeping ban on Virtual Private Network (VPN) services comes into force today.
Bijay Pokharel,
March 1, 2024
5 min read
Exposing the Dark Web: Who’s Operating in the Shadows?
The dark web: a haven for whistleblowers and criminals alike. A digital frontier where the pursuit of free speech and the shadows of illegal trade intertwine.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
3 min read
Rhysida Ransomware Gang Selling Stolen Children’s Data for $3.6 Million
The Rhysida ransomware gang, which is behind the cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, is now selling stolen data for 60 BTC ($3,700,000).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 29, 2024
1 min read
The Dark Side of AI-Generated Images!
AI image generators: Amazing, but also potentially dangerous. Let's uncover the hidden risks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2024
4 min read
LockBit Ransomware Resurfaces Following Law Enforcement Disruption
Last week, Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the notorious LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation known as ”Operation Cronos.” However, the LockBit gang is relaunching its ransomware operation.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2024
1 min read
FTC Accuses Avast of Secretly Harvesting and Selling User Data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a serious complaint against antivirus giant Avast and its subsidiary Jumpshot. The complaint alleges deceptive practices and a massive breach of privacy involving the collection and sale of highly sensitive user browsing data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
US Government Offers $15 Million Bounty for Information on LockBit Ransomware Operators
The US State Department has announced a bounty of up to $15 million for information leading to the identification, location, arrest, or conviction of key individuals involved in the notorious LockBit ransomware gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
Joomla Addresses XSS Vulnerabilities with Potential for RCE
Joomla has released a critical security update to address multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
The Essential Online Security Checklist for Non-Techies
This simple checklist will give you the essential tools to boost your online safety, explained in plain Englis
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2024
3 min read
Fighting Back: Essential Steps to Take After a Ransomware Attack
If you've been hit by a ransomware attack, here's a step-by-step guide to help you recover and minimize the damage.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
4 min read
LockBit Key Actor in Today’s Cyber Threat Scene with 17 Percent of Engagements: Report
LockBit ransomware group remains a key player in today's threat landscape, with 17 percent of ransomware engagements in 2023, a new report said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
International Law Enforcement Thwarts LockBit Ransomware Network
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries have disrupted the notorious LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation known as ''Operation Cronos."
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
200k+ Student & Parent Records Exposed in Philippines High School Voucher Program Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a non-password-protected database housing more than 200,000 records, including sensitive information of students and parents.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
2 min read
Fixedfloat Crypto Exchange Hacked, $26M Bitcoin and Ether Lost
Decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat has confirmed a hack that resulted in the theft of Bitcoin and Ether worth at least $26 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
Deepfakes Surge Ahead of General Elections in South Korea
With less than 50 days remaining until South Korea's parliamentary elections in April, concerns over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfake videos and images are mounting, prompting heightened vigilance from election authorities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
2 min read
Your Smart Garden Mower Can Become Entry Point for Cyberattack: Researchers
A team of researchers has found an unexpected correlation between a smart garden mower and cybercrime, revealing that this innocent device can be a weak spot for your home's security network.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2024
1 min read
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