Sigma Synthetic Fraud v4 uncovers multiplex synthetic-specific features
Socure has launched Sigma Synthetic Fraud v4, a product that uses AI and diverse data sources to detect synthetic identity fraud. This type of fraud, involving the creation of fake identities, is expected to cause $23 billion in losses by 2030. The new tool identifies fraudsters at the onboarding stage, before they can cause damage, […]
FCC Enforces Stronger Rules to Protect Customers Against SIM Swapping Attacks
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is implementing rules to safeguard consumers against SIM-swapping and port-out scams. The rules require wireless providers to implement secure customer authentication methods and notify customers of SIM changes. The rules are in response to the growing threat of these scams, which allow malicious actors to infiltrate networks and hijack […]
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing
Cornwall Council’s Corserv and 2iC-Care will bring digital home care technology to locals to improve safety and independence and save on healthcare costs. The Department of Health and Social Care in England is launching a Pharmacy First Service and enhancing digital infrastructure between pharmacies and general practices. UnitedHealthcare is being sued over alleged wrongful denial […]
IronCore Labs Cloaked AI protects vector embeddings
IronCore Labs revealed Cloaked AI, an SDK designed for data-in-use encryption to guard against AI data misuse. Notable for its easy integration and adaptable use with any vector database, Cloaked AI also safeguards against embedding inversion and membership inference attacks. IronCore Labs’ CEO, Patrick Walsh, mentioned that Cloaked AI’s robust encryption maintains data security while […]
Will GLP-1s allow our society to eschew its responsibility to create a healthy environment?
Physician Monica Ball-Zondervan warns that new weight management drugs could mask the underlying societal causes of obesity and enhance the stigma for obese individuals. While medications like Ozempic can help patients lose weight, they don’t combat root issues such as work-life balance, urban living conditions, food deserts, and environmental pollution. Some patients also struggle with […]
Fortinet Injection bug, Another Samsung breach, Rhysida warning
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet warns of a critical bug in FortiSIEM, a variant of a recently fixed vulnerability, urging system administrators to upgrade their software. Meanwhile, Samsung’s UK online store suffered a data breach affecting customer details, though not financial data. Cybersecurity agencies FBI and CISA have issued a warning about the ransomware group Rhysida. Harry […]
Scammers Spreading Malware under Pretext of Providing Google AI Tools
Google has filed a lawsuit against three people accused of using deceptive ads to trick users into downloading malware under the guise of Bard, Google’s AI chatbot. As the AI tools gain popularity, cybercriminals utilize them to distribute malware that can steal login credentials. The malware ads appeared on Facebook, potentially misleading users as Google […]
CrowdStrike cuts the ribbon on AI-powered tools for SMBs
CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Go, an AI-powered cybersecurity solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The system enables businesses to protect themselves from ransomware and data breaches. The AI native Falcon platform underpinning the solution scored 100% for ransomware protection and zero false positives in tests. The new solution offers immediate, pre-configured protection, user-friendly features […]
Royal Mail has spent £10 million in remediation costs after LockBit cyber attack
The January 2023 Royal Mail cyber attack has cost International Distributions Services (IDS) £10m ($12.4m) in remediation and bolstering cyber resilience. The expenditure pushed up infrastructure costs by 5.6%, contributing to a 6.5% decrease in revenue. LockBit, which claimed responsibility for the attack that disrupted services countrywide, initially demanded a £66m ransom, later revised to […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor November 2023: With COVID Concerns Lagging, Most People Have Not Gotten Latest Vaccine And Half Say They Are Not Taking Precautions This Holiday Season
A recent KFF survey reveals that decreasing concern about Covid-19 is a primary reason many adults have not received the latest vaccine. Approximately half of adults, including those previously vaccinated, have no plans to get the new vaccine, primarily due to lack of worry about the virus and scheduling issues. Vaccination rates are highest among […]
