McAfee launches groundbreaking deepfake detection tool for audio – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-112825969,imgsize-40536,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/mcafee-launches-groundbreaking-deepfake-detection-tool-for-audio.jpg In response to the escalating challenge of AI-generated content, McAfee has unveiled an innovative tool designed to help users determine the authenticity of audio in videos. The McAfee Deepfake Detector addresses the rise of sophisticated Deepfake audio, which is increasingly difficult for the average user to identify. The ...
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Data privacy advocates file complaints against EU Parliament, IT Security News, ET CISO
Data privacy advocates file complaints against EU Parliament, IT Security News, ET CISO Austrian advocacy group NOYB has filed two complaints with the EU privacy watchdog against the European Parliament, accusing it of inadequately protecting employees’ personal data, the group said on Thursday. The group led by privacy activist Max Schrems said it was filing the complaints on behalf of ...
Read More »US lawsuit against TikTok to focus on childrens’ privacy – ET CISO
US lawsuit against TikTok to focus on childrens’ privacy – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-111182270,imgsize-106928,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/us-lawsuit-against-tiktok-to-focus-on-childrens-privacy.jpg The U.S. Department of Justice plans to focus an upcoming lawsuit against TikTok on allegations that the popular social media platform violated the privacy rights of children, rather than claims it misled adult users about its data privacy practices, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...
Read More »Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €290 Million for GDPR Violations in Data Transfers to U.S.
Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €290 Million for GDPR Violations in Data Transfers to U.S. https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Uber.png Aug 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananGDPR / Data Protection The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290 million ($324 million) for allegedly failing to comply with European Union (E.U.) data protection standards when sending sensitive driver data to the U.S. “The Dutch DPA ...
Read More »Using ‘chaos engineering’ to make cloud computing less vulnerable to cyber attacks – ET CISO
Using ‘chaos engineering’ to make cloud computing less vulnerable to cyber attacks – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-112796809,imgsize-27154,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/using-chaos-engineering-to-make-cloud-computing-less-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks.jpg Cloud computing has emerged as a crucial element in today’s technology, serving as the backbone for global connectivity. It empowers businesses, governments, and individuals to employ and construct cloud-based services and forms the foundation for a huge range of systems we use every day ...
Read More »Banks up tech hiring with RBI pushing for enhanced risk management, ET CISO
Banks up tech hiring with RBI pushing for enhanced risk management, ET CISO As India’s central bank steps up the emphasis on financial sector stability, banks are beefing up their technology teams and enhancing IT spending, as cybersecurity concerns and the need for AI-led services are increasingly becoming core to the sector. Even as overall hiring remains tepid, demand for ...
Read More »Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails – ET CISO
Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-111356087,imgsize-62402,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/microsoft-informs-customers-that-russian-hackers-spied-on-emails.jpg Russian hackers who broke into Microsoft’s systems and spied on staff inboxes earlier this year also stole emails from its customers, the tech giant said on Thursday, around six months after it first disclosed the intrusion. The disclosure underscores the breadth of the breach as Microsoft faces ...
Read More »SonicWall Issues Critical Patch for Firewall Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Access
SonicWall Issues Critical Patch for Firewall Vulnerability Allowing Unauthorized Access https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sonic.jpg Aug 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Enterprise Security SonicWall has released security updates to address a critical flaw impacting its firewalls that, if successfully exploited, could grant malicious actors unauthorized access to the devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS score: 9.3), has been described as an improper access control ...
Read More »This malware poses as GTA IV and Adobe tool to steal data from MacBooks – ET CISO
This malware poses as GTA IV and Adobe tool to steal data from MacBooks – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-112755597,imgsize-8724,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/this-malware-poses-as-gta-iv-and-adobe-tool-to-steal-data-from-macbooks.jpg Security researchers have uncovered a new malware threat targeting macOS users. Dubbed “Cthulhu Stealer,” the malware impersonates popular apps to steal sensitive information such as system passwords, iCloud Keychain credentials, and cryptocurrency wallet data. According to a report by The Hacker News, ...
Read More »Halliburton probes impact of cyber attack with law enforcement, ET CISO
Halliburton probes impact of cyber attack with law enforcement, ET CISO Top U.S. oilfield services firm Halliburton said on Friday it was working with law enforcement to determine the extent of a computer systems breach and was yet to determine if the incident would have a material impact on its business. The $23-billion company became aware of the cyber attack ...
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