Breaking news: Several U.S. federal departments hit by MOVEit hack
Several U.S. government departments are the latest reported victims of the hack of the MOVEit file transfer tool. CNN quotes the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as saying it is providing support to several federal agencies that have experienced intrusions affecting their MOVEit applications. “We are working urgently to understand impacts and ensure timely
OWASP releases list of Top 10 API security risks
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) has released the second edition of its Top 10 API Security vulnerabilities. It’s the first update since 2019 and aims to be a comprehensive guide to help API developers, designers, architects and managers understand the risks and threats associated with their APIs, and how to secure them. Application
Everything you want to know about the LockBit ransomware gang
Seven countries release details about the strategy and tools used by this prolific
Microsoft fixes 78 security vulnerabilities
Microsoft released its June 2023 Patch Tuesday update on June 13, 2023. The update includes fixes for 78 security vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Edge, and other Microsoft products. The latest Microsoft update includes fixes for various products like Windows, Office, Exchange Server, Edge browser, SharePoint Server, .NET, Visual Studio, Teams, Azure DevOps, Microsoft […]
Paul McCartney use AI to complete unfinished Beatles song
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Sir Paul McCartney revealed the completion of an unfinished song by the Beatles, using artificial intelligence (AI). The specific title of the song remains undisclosed, but insiders speculate that it dates back to 1978 and is known as “Now And Then,” a composition attributed to John […]
Microsoft Defender uncovers new multi-stage phishing attack
Microsoft Defender Experts have uncovered a new multi-stage phishing attack targeting banking and financial institutions. The attack, which is believed to be the work of a threat actor known as Storm-1167, uses a variety of techniques to compromise user accounts and steal sensitive financial information. The attack starts with a technique called AiTM (Authentication in […]
Oracle cloud records 55% leap in revenue
Oracle’s cloud revenue, inclusive of its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and SaaS segments, grew 55% year over year during the three-month period ending May 31, reaching $4.4 billion. The OCI segment alone grew by 77% year over year, the company said. Oracle’s cloud infrastructure growth rate has doubled compared to last year, while competitors have […]
AWS outage impacts major websites
On Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) had an outage, causing massive disruptions to multiple important websites. Although the firm maintains that the problem has been mostly rectified, the outage lasted almost two hours and left a path of operational issues in its wake. According to the AWS health dashboard, the company’s technical […]
Reddit blackout raises concerns for advertisers
Reddit’s decision to implement charges for accessing its APIs has led to a significant blackout of popular subreddits and the subsequent shutdown of various third-party applications that rely on these APIs. The blackout is causing concerns among advertisers, as the reduced reach and effectiveness of advertisements on Reddit could potentially impact their marketing campaigns. Since […]
Accenture invests $3 Billion to expand AI workforce
Accenture has announced plans to invest $3 billion over the next three years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) workforce. The company says the investment is necessary to help clients adopt and scale AI, which it believes will give them a competitive advantage. Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, stressed the necessity of investing […]
