Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, June 9, 2023
This episode features a discussion on the Nova Scotia health data breach, the compromise of the MOVEit file transfer applicatio
Canadian PM accuses Google and Meta of bullying tactics against news bill
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed Google and Meta, accusing them of bullying in respect to a planned Canadian law aimed at financially supporting news publishers. The measure intends to compel agreements and remuneration between internet behemoths like Google and Meta and publishers for the use of their material. Google has voiced reservations about […]
Microsoft revamps File Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft is updating File Explorer in Windows 11 with new tools. The changes include a redesigned Home, address bar, and search box. They are also introducing a feature to improve file search. These updates are available to some developers for feedback before a wider release. The new File Explorer aligns with the Windows 11 design […]
IEEE introduces Standard for Sanitizing Storage
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has introduced the Standard for Sanitizing Storage to address data security concerns. According to the Circular Drive Initiative (CDI), 90% of storage drives are destroyed due to data breaches. So the standard offers a three-tier approach namely; erasing data, purging through overwriting, and physically destroying drives. However, […]
Google to enhance security of AI systems
Google has revealed a plan known as Secure AI framework to help organizations protect their AI systems from cyber threats by preventing hackers from manipulating AI models or stealing data. Google is concerned that cybersecurity and data privacy are often overlooked when adopting new technologies like social media, and they don’t want the same mistakes […]
Microsoft enables Azure Government users with OpenAI’s AI models
Azure Government users, including U.S. government agencies, can now use OpenAI’s AI models to enhance their capabilities. Microsoft will officially announce the integration in a blog post, providing access to GPT-4 and GPT-3. While the specific agencies adopting these models have not been disclosed, notable clients such as the Defense Department, Energy Department, and NASA […]
Meta unveils AI tools for Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram
Meta has unveiled AI tools similar to ChatGPT for Messenger and WhatsApp exclusively to its employees. The tools include chatbots with several identities, an Instagram functionality for editing photographs with text instructions, and emoji sticker creation for messaging services. During the meeting, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that recent advances in generative AI had enabled […]
Google implements attendance policy for employees
Google has introduced a new hybrid work policy that will closely monitor employees’ office badge attendance and address non-compliance while also tackling inconsistent office attendance. Attendance will be considered in performance evaluations. Google expects employees to be physically present for at least three days a week. The company emphasizes the value of in-person collaboration and […]
TikTok used to identify Hong Kong protesters, former ByteDance executive
Yintao Yu, a former executive at ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has made serious allegations against the ruling Communist Party that members of the party utilized TikTok’s user data to identify and locate protesters during the Hong Kong demonstrations. According to Yu, the Communist Party had unrestricted access to all user data, including information […]
Libel lawsuit targets ChatGPT over misinformation
ChatGPT is being sued for defamation due to providing incorrect information about a court case on The Second Amendment Foundation v. Robert Ferguson case to journalist Fred Riehl. ChatGPT wrongly accused radio host Mark Walters of embezzlement in a response to Riehl’s inquiry. Walters, who denies any involvement with The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), filed […]
