LinkedIn lawsuit over use of customer data for AI models is dismissed – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117816125,imgsize-51252,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/linkedin-lawsuit-over-use-of-customer-data-for-ai-models-is-dismissed.jpg A proposed class action accusing Microsoft’s LinkedIn of violating the privacy of millions of Premium customers by disclosing their private messages to train generative artificial intelligence models has been dismissed. The plaintiff Alessandro De La Torre on Thursday filed a notice of dismissal without ...
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768 CVEs Exploited in 2024, Reflecting a 20% Increase from 639 in 2023
768 CVEs Exploited in 2024, Reflecting a 20% Increase from 639 in 2023 https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/vul.png Feb 03, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security As many as 768 vulnerabilities with designated CVE identifiers were reported as exploited in the wild in 2024, up from 639 CVEs in 2023, registering a 20% increase year-over-year. Describing 2024 as “another banner year for threat actors targeting ...
Read More »Sebi mulls safe UPI payment mechanism for registered market intermediaries – ET CISO
Sebi mulls safe UPI payment mechanism for registered market intermediaries – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117878570,imgsize-32690,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/sebi-mulls-safe-upi-payment-mechanism-for-registered-market-intermediaries.jpg Sebi is looking to come out with a new mechanism to ensure secure and efficient payments in the securities market through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in bid to distinguish legitimate financial intermediaries from fraudsters. Under the proposed mechanism, the regulator has suggested creating a unique UPI ...
Read More »Tenable plans to acquire vulcan cyber, accelerate leadership in exposure management, ET CISO
Tenable plans to acquire vulcan cyber, accelerate leadership in exposure management, ET CISO Tenable Holdings, Inc., (“Tenable”) (Nasdaq: TENB) the exposure management company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vulcan Cyber Ltd. (“Vulcan Cyber”), a leading innovator in exposure management. Vulcan cyber’s capabilities will augment Tenable’s industry-leading Exposure Management platform, enhancing customers’ ability to consolidate exposures ...
Read More »South Korea to send inquiry to China’s DeepSeek over data privacy concerns – ET CISO
South Korea to send inquiry to China’s DeepSeek over data privacy concerns – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117816307,imgsize-4252,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/south-korea-to-send-inquiry-to-chinas-deepseek-over-data-privacy-concerns.jpg Seoul, South Korea’s data protection authority plans to send an inquiry to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, amid growing concerns over the company’s data collection practices, according to officials. According to the officials, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) under the interior ...
Read More »U.S. and Dutch Authorities Dismantle 39 Domains Linked to BEC Fraud Network
U.S. and Dutch Authorities Dismantle 39 Domains Linked to BEC Fraud Network https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fbi.png Feb 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Fraud Prevention U.S. and Dutch law enforcement agencies have announced that they have dismantled 39 domains and their associated servers as part of efforts to disrupt a network of online marketplaces originating from Pakistan. The action, which took place on January 29, ...
Read More »Austraila’s ‘warning’ to those planning to use DeepSeek: Be very careful – ET CISO
Austraila’s ‘warning’ to those planning to use DeepSeek: Be very careful – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117816954,imgsize-18174,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/austrailas-warning-to-those-planning-to-use-deepseek-be-very-careful.jpg DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot, has rapidly gained global attention, sparking debates over privacy, data security, and national security concerns. Since its launch, the chatbot has become one of the most downloaded AI applications, particularly in Western countries like the United States and the ...
Read More »How Pentagon may have a ‘huge’ DeepSeek problem, IT Security News, ET CISO
How Pentagon may have a ‘huge’ DeepSeek problem, IT Security News, ET CISO Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defense has banned DeepSeek after its employees connected their work computers to Chinese servers to access the new Chinese AI chatbot. DeepSeek, which claims to have developed its AI model for less than $6 million, has gained attention for its ...
Read More »Need for healthcare-specific privacy laws to curb menace of patient data breaches – ET CISO
Need for healthcare-specific privacy laws to curb menace of patient data breaches – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117669726,imgsize-63852,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/need-for-healthcare-specific-privacy-laws-to-curb-menace-of-patient-data-breaches.jpg Healthcare data, due to its inherently sensitive nature, demands unparalleled levels of security. Healthtech solutions have revolutionized care delivery by bridging critical gaps in accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes. By integrating data-driven solutions and digital tools, they improve operational efficiency and also empower patients ...
Read More »GitHub Desktop Vulnerability Risks Credential Leaks via Malicious Remote URLs
GitHub Desktop Vulnerability Risks Credential Leaks via Malicious Remote URLs https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/git.png Jan 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Software Security Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in GitHub Desktop as well as other Git-related projects that, if successfully exploited, could permit an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a user’s Git credentials. “Git implements a protocol called Git Credential Protocol to retrieve ...
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