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Hackers Compromising QR Codes to Lure Victims for Phishing Attack
What is a QR Code? A QR or a Quick response code is a machine-readable barcode matrix of black and white squares, usually used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone. This feature allows it to store a large amount of information (up to 4296 alphanumeric characters) as…
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ChatGPT, BurpGPT, PentestGPT Revolutionizing Cybersecurity
Pen testing, or penetration testing, is a simulated cyberattack on a computer system or network that is conducted to evaluate the security of that system. It is used to identify and assess potential vulnerabilities in a system. Penetration testers usually follow specific procedures to conduct their tests, and these tests can be complex and time-consuming.…
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Senegalese Government Websites Allegedly Suffer Breach
Metrics show that Senegal’s government network ADIE has been knocked offline, disabling websites and services; hacking group Mysterious Team has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack to “liberate Senegal from dictatorship amid political unrest The websites reported to be affected are the Presidency and Finance Ministry went down on Saturday after the hacker group using the…
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Meta Fined for Violating EU GDPR Privacy Rules
Facebook has been hit with a heavy fine for allegedly violating Irish Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) rule by transferring data belonging to the European country to the US without following the data protection safeguards. About $1.3 Billion are to be paid by Facebook as a result of this fine as a result of their failure…
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Dutch Data Protection Body Investigates Alleged Tesla Data Breach
The data protection body of the Netherlands on Friday said it is aware of a possible Tesla data protection breach, but it was too early to get further confirmation from authorities about the ban as reported by Reuters Handelsblatt, a German company on Thursday reported about the alleged Elon Musk’s Tesla failure to adequately protect…
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Do you know you can use ChatGPT to Create Malware: This is How?
Those who are following the trend in technology already know what mind-blowing services ChatGPT offers and must attest to the positive way that it has revolutionized technology in recent years. ChatGPT is an AI tool or program which generates dialogues in different spheres of life and career. It has taken the world by storm and…
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Cybersecurity and Its Evolution
An Introduction to the Field of Cybersecurity Table of Contents: What is Cybersecurity? Common Terms and Concepts How is Cybersecurity Evolving? Cybersecurity is a very critical aspect of modern technology as its influence has cut across different areas of personal and professional life with regard to the way we communicate with computer systems and how…
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5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefit
5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones and IoT devices to the cloud infrastructure. 5G networks are a critical part of all infrastructure layers between the end user and the end service; these networks transmit sensitive data…
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UK Announces Cyber Runway 3.0 to Assist Cybersecurity Startup Companies
Cyber Runway 3.0 is a program that the UK’s Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) arranged in partnership with Plexal to aid startups in launching, growing, and scaling their products and to also provide support for these companies in surmounting the key challenges facing the UK cybersecurity sector. It was first launched in 2021…
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Twitter Launches Early Version of Encrypted Messages
Twitter has just launched the earliest version of encrypted messaging on its Social Media platform. This was made public by the owner of the social media platform, Mr. Elon Musk in a tweet in the early hours of Thursday, 11th of May on his official Twitter handle. Going by the tweet, it seems as though…