Cybersecurity

OPINION

Are Deepfakes Overblown?

With properly validated and ensured controls and being alert to the potential for a well-crafted fraud attempt, we should be able to weather the deepfake storm. However, if we are compromised or not thinking defensively, we could be vulnerable to fraud that could change our lives, and not for the be...

Romantics searching for virtual love should approach amorous AI chatbots with caution, according to a new report by researchers at Mozilla's "Privacy Not Included" buyer's guide.

Better cybersecurity may soon come to a mobile app you use in time to defend against a rising wave of data breaches, malware assaults, and AI-powered bot attacks.

AT&T wireless customers will see the brand name and logo of participating businesses on verified incoming calls without the need for an app.

AI and quantum computing are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Expect a mix of advanced threats and cutting-edge defenses in this rapidly evolving digital realm.

Attacks on browsers by phishing actors ballooned during the second half of 2023, increasing 198% over the first six months of the year, according to a new report by browser security company Menlo Security.

Top devices raising concerns among consumers are the Amazon Echo, security cameras, Google Nest thermostats, smart doorbells, and smart TVs, revealed the research by CraftJack, a construction contracting services provider.

Tech industry experts delve into pivotal tech trends for 2024, examining cybersecurity evolution, the impact of AI on privacy, breakthroughs in quantum computing, and shifts in the tech startup world.

Quick Response codes have become a vehicle for bad actors to steal credentials, infect mobile devices, and invade corporate systems.

TV set-top boxes infected with malware are being sold online at Amazon and other resellers, and the EFF wants the Federal Trade Commission to put a stop to it.

Recent cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars highlight vulnerabilities in identity access management (IAM). While casinos deploy advanced physical security, digital networks often rely on outdated password systems. Modern IAM must shift from mere authentication to genuine identity verification, us...

Employees in nearly three out of four organizations worldwide are using generative AI tools frequently or occasionally, but despite the security threats posed by unchecked use of the apps, employers don't seem to know what to do about it.

Google has announced a significant shift toward a passwordless future by making passkeys the default login method for its personal accounts. Upon signing in, users will now be prompted to set up a passkey using biometric options such as face scans, fingerprints, or PINs, with the "Skip password when...

If law enforcement officers can use technology to track people, then people ought to be able to return the favor, according to a robotics hacker who created a service enabling people to monitor police activity using Bluetooth.

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