The Latest Breaking News from Cybersecurity

Governments are hacking people through online ads, report says

Advertising is displayed on just about any device, and can be precisely calculated to specific people – making it a powerful hacking tool in the wrong hands, researchers warn

The Independent UK · Oct 16

OpenAI Faces Lawsuits From Multiple States Over Claims ChatGPT Harms Children and Deceives Adults.

Prosecutors are also accusing OpenAI of failing to adequately control advanced AI systems capable of deceptive behavior and unauthorized cyberattacks.

International Business Times · Oct 16

Bill Gates Wants to Take a Bigger Role In AI Safety. His Push Could Put Him At Odds With Trump.

The Microsoft co-founder has been consulting technology executives and researchers as he considers a major commitment of his personal resources to stronger AI safeguards.

International Business Times · Oct 16

The Vast Majority of Cyber Attacks Now Involve AI, Report Shows

Cybercriminals used AI in their attacks 84 percent of the time and many of the attacks focused on attacking identity infrastructure.

International Business Times · Oct 15

Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid attacks?

The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.

Euronews · Oct 15

IBM executive warns of risk of quantum computing hacks

Organisations are unprepared for the risks posed by quantum computing, IBM's Europe and Africa vice-Wednesday, referring to the high-speed technology that could crack security encryptions and enable large-scale cyberattacks. I would say less than 10 percent today," Curioni said on the sidelines of a London conference organised by the American…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang wants ‘no incidents’ of AI cybersecurity, and says AI doomers ‘ought to stop working on’ the technology

The Nvidia CEO says AI agents can be contained and that the technology is “completely in our control,” as he tours Europe pitching open-source models.

Fortune · Oct 14

Hackers stole records dating back almost 50 years in legal aid cyber attack

Data taken may include ‘basic personal details such as names, addresses and dates of birth, as well as information relating to legal aid applications and cases...’

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Thousands of supermarket fridges still exposed after cyberattack

No group has claimed the attack, and experts warn thousands of similarly exposed devices remain online as a separate incident disrupts Dutch grocer Albert Heijn.

Euronews · Oct 14

700 supermarkets hit, millions lost: France warns refrigeration cyberattacks may persist

A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets in France has led to significant disruptions in food supply chains. The attack, which occurred on Monday, affected approximately 700 supermarkets, causing spoilage and financial losses. Authorities warn that the cyber threats might still be active, urging retailers to enhance their security measures.…

The Times of India · Oct 14