Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
This episode features a discussion on the recent Okta hack, an attack on a shared services provider supporting five Canadian hospitals, the SecTOR conferenc
Amazon workers report higher injury rates than company self-reports
A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) has found that Amazon warehouse workers report much higher injury rates than the company has self-reported to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The study, which surveyed 1,484 Amazon workers at 451 facilities across 42 states, […]
Octo Tempest hackers target industries, Microsoft warns
Microsoft has disclosed the activities of a prolific financially motivated hacking group known as Octo Tempest, targeting a wide range of industries. These industries include telecommunications, BPO, email, tech services, gaming, hospitality, retail, MSPs, manufacturing, technology, and finance. Octo Tempest is known for its use of social engineering attacks to gain initial access to privileged […]
Rishi Sunak warns of AI risks
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned of the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), saying that it could make it easier to build chemical or biological weapons, spread fear, and, in a worst-case scenario, escape human control. Sunak’s comments came ahead of a global gathering of AI experts and policymakers that he has convened […]
Twitter clone shuts down as Twitter usage remains strong
Apptopia, a research firm, in a new report stated that despite a drop in general usage following Elon Musk’s takeover of X formerly known as Twitter, the social media platform has maintained its grip on the microblogging market. Apptopia, Twitter’s daily active users (DAUs) fell 16% in September compared to the same month last year. […]
Amazon Clinic expands to treat cough, cold, and flu
Amazon Clinic, the company’s virtual healthcare marketplace, has announced that it can now treat patients for a cough, cold, or flu. This expansion comes as Amazon continues to expand its healthcare offerings, following the launch of Amazon Pharmacy and its acquisition of OneMedical. To access the new cough, cold, and flu treatment service, customers can […]
Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster gets February 2024 release date
Fans of the classic Star Wars first-person shooter Dark Forces will be able to experience the game in a whole new light when the remaster launches on February 28, 2024, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Lucasfilm Games, the Star Wars: Dark […]
California suspends driverless taxis
California has banned self-driving taxis from San Francisco streets following an accident in which a pedestrian was pulled under the wheels of a Cruise vehicle. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) raised safety concerns, alleging that the company distorted what occurred following the event. Cruise is one of two firms that has been allowed […]
Uber partners with Waymo to offer driverless rides in Phoenix
Uber users in Phoenix are now able to book driverless rides from Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet. This is the first time Uber has offered fully autonomous rides. To book a driverless ride, Uber users in Phoenix simply need to request an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric ride. […]
Apple’s labor audit excludes union stores
Apple’s labor audit, which was initiated by investors following concerns about the company’s anti-union practices, is excluding workers at unionized stores, raising concerns about the credibility of the assessment. Workers at two unionized Apple stores in Oklahoma City and Towson, Maryland, say they have not been contacted by the auditor, despite the company’s human rights […]
