Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday May 26, 2023
This episode features a discussion on employees who contributed to a company hack by sharing a password to an email account the spread of a fake image posted on Twitter of an explosion supposedly near the Pentago
Newfoundland Health wasn’t prepared for ransomware attack: Report
Successful attack “was almost an inevitability.” says provincial privacy commissioner’s office
How to boost search efficiency on AI-powered Bing
Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, has novel features such as AI-powered Bing incorporated into the taskbar search box. This integration makes it easier for Windows 11 users to utilize Bing for quick and efficient searches. Users are urged to utilize Bing’s built-in search operators to refine their search inputs and obtain more specific results. […]
AWS drives generative AI to empower tailored solutions for customers
AWS is investing in generative AI to address customer demands, as part of the company’s commitment to machine learning and AI methodologies. At the AWS Summit in Mumbai, the director of Solution Architecture, Anupam Mishra, emphasized generative AI as a strategic focus, aiming to empower customers to develop tailored solutions and democratize AI for every […]
Meta’s layoffs disrupt productivity amongst staff
As part of its reorganization plans, Meta is presently in the last round of layoffs. Employee productivity and progress have suffered as a result of the instability and uncertainty. According to Insider, approximately 4,000 people have already been laid off in the recruiting and technology sectors, with an additional 5,000 set to be thrown off […]
OpenAI considers EU exit over AI legislation concerns
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has stated that the business may leave the European Union (EU) if it fails to comply with upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) laws. The EU’s proposed law is believed to be the first of its type to handle AI regulation expressly. It may require generative AI businesses to reveal the copyrighted content […]
Barracuda Networks reveals extent of spearphishing attacks
Throughout 2022, Barracuda Networks discovered around 30 million spearphishing emails in 50 billion emails across 3.5 million mailboxes. According to the report, half of the over 1,000 organizations examined were victims of targeted attacks. In addition, a fifth of the firms had at least one compromised email account as a result of account takeovers. Scamming […]
Glitch in Twitter Spaces impacts Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential hopeful, encountered unanticipated difficulties on Twitter Spaces while officially declaring his campaign open on the platform. The Space began to experience difficulties when Twitter experienced a large technical malfunction, causing his announcement to be delayed. According to The Washington Post, the malfunction lasted about 30 minutes, causing more […]
Microsoft President calls for regulations on AI
Microsoft President Brad Smith has expressed concerned about the rise of deep fakes, which are convincingly fabricated but false content created using artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to help people distinguish between real and AI-generated photos or videos, especially when AI is used maliciously. Smith also calls for regulations to […]
Nvidia stock price leaps 24% after AI bet
Nvidia’s stock price increased by 24% in a single day, making it one of the most significant rises for a U.S. stock. The increase is due to Nvidia’s excellent revenue prediction, which highlights AI’s underutilized potential. This spike nearly quadrupled the stock’s value for the year and lifted Nvidia’s market capitalization to roughly $939 billion. […]
