Critical security flaws found in Office Open XML signatures
Researchers at Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum uncovered security flaws in Office Open XML (OOXML) signatures used in Microsoft Office and OnlyOffice. These weaknesses make it simple to spoof and fabricate Office files with false signatures. The findings were presented in a paper titled “Every Signature is Broken” scheduled to be presented at the USENIX Security […]
AI set to improve security training efficiency and effectiveness
Human mistakes resulting in security breaches have long been a source of worry in the area of security training. Experts think, however, that artificial intelligence (AI) has the ability to improve this procedure and reduce such hazards. A variety of variables lead to inadequate training techniques and, as a result, security breaches. Security trainings, for […]
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces hurdles in U.S.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to block Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, alleging that it would “substantially lessen competition” in the video game industry. The FTC’s lawsuit is the latest setback for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which was halted in April by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) […]
Reddit CEO urges staff to stay focused amidst Subreddit blackout
In an internal memo obtained by The Verge, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has responded to the recent backlash the company has faced over its increased API pricing for third-party applications. Huffman urged employees to remain focused and to continue working on improving the platform, despite the ongoing blackout of numerous subreddits. The blackout, which began […]
Over 50% of SMBs in U.S. and U.K. suffered cyberattacks in 2023
A study by BlackFog found that over 50% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the United States and the United Kingdom suffered cyberattacks in 2023. The study, which surveyed 400 IT decision-makers, found that the most common consequences of cyberattacks were business downtime (58%), data loss (39%), and customer loss (33%). Dr. Darren Williams, […]
Cyber Security Today, June 14, 2023 – A warning for users of Microsoft’s digital signature tool, an alert to VMware administrators, and more
This episode reports on crime and punishment, civil fines against Microsoft and Spotify
AMD unveils new AI chip to challenge Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) chip that it says will rival Nvidia’s market-leading offerings. The chip, called the MI300X, will be available in the third quarter of 2023 and will feature 192 gigabytes of memory. This will make it one of the most powerful AI chips on the market […]
Salesforce introduces AI Cloud to ensure data privacy and security
Salesforce has announced the launch of AI Cloud, a new platform designed to help businesses adopt and use large language models (LLMs) while ensuring data privacy and security. LLMs are a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate text, translate languages, and answer questions in a human-like way. They have been shown to be […]
