Bitdefender Releases Free Decryptor for ShrinkLocker Ransomware

https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/businessinsights/shrinklocker-decryptor-from-friend-to-foe-and-back-again Bitdefender has released a free decryption tool to help victims of the ShrinkLocker ransomware attack recover their encrypted data. ShrinkLocker, a...

Apple’s New Security Feature: Automatic Reboots to Protect Data

https://www.404media.co/police-freak-out-at-iphones-mysteriously-rebooting-themselves-locking-cops-out Apple has quietly introduced a new security feature with the release of iOS 18.1. This feature, designed to enhance data privacy, automatically reboots iPhones after...

Google Pixel AI-powered Features To Combat Scam Calls

https://security.googleblog.com/2024/11/new-real-time-protections-on-Android.html Google is enhancing Android’s security with two new AI-powered features: scam call detection and real-time threat protection. Scam Call Detection: This feature uses AI to analyze...

OWASP Releases GenAI Security Guidelines

https://genai.owasp.org The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 for LLM Application Security Project, a collaborative effort focused on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) security, has announced new resources to guide organizations...

UK Regulator Warns Financial Firms After CrowdStrike Outage

https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/operational-resilience/crowdstrike-outage-lessons-operational-resilience The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions following the widespread disruption caused by...
HCKSYD 2024

HCKSYD 2024

Just wrapped up an incredible experience at Hack Sydney, a two-day conference held at the stunning Australian National Maritime Museum. The venue was as impressive as the lineup, with engaging talks spanning a wide range of cybersecurity topics—from influencing change...

New FakeCall Malware Targets Android Users for Financial Fraud

Mishing in Motion: Uncovering the Evolving Functionality of FakeCall Malware A new, more sophisticated version of the FakeCall malware has emerged, posing a significant threat to Android users. This malicious app, designed to steal sensitive information and funds,...

Western Sydney University Suffers Major Data Breach

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/about_uws/leadership/governance/privacy_at_western_sydney_university/privacy_breaches_and_complaintshttps://www.itnews.com.au/news/western-sydney-unis-it-systems-compromised-again-612757 Western Sydney University has disclosed a...

AI-Powered Scams: A Growing Threat

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.15650https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chatgpt-4o-can-be-used-for-autonomous-voice-based-scams/ Researchers have unveiled a concerning development in the realm of artificial intelligence: the potential for AI-powered tools to...