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Data Breach Exposes User Information and Disrupts Chats In a significant data breach, hackers infiltrated an online platform managed by controversial influencer Andrew Tate, compromising nearly 800,000 user records. The breach exposed private data, including email addresses and chat logs, to the public. Source of Information The incident was
OpenAI Enhances GPT-4o, Re-establishing Its Dominance in AI OpenAI has once again raised the bar with its latest enhancement to GPT-4o, solidifying its position as the leading AI model. Known for blending advanced reasoning, multimodal processing, and conversational prowess, GPT-4o has now received updates that further elevate its performance. Key
The Mexican government has launched an investigation into a ransomware attack on its legal affairs office, as confirmed by President Claudia Sheinbaum. Ransomhub, a known ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for the breach and has released samples of personal data from government databases. Details of the Breach Ransomhub alleges that
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has successfully seized and dismantled PopeyeTools, an unlawful digital marketplace infamous for selling hacked credit card information and cybercrime tools. This operation led to charges against three alleged administrators, underscoring the DoJ's persistent efforts to fight cybercrime. Marketplace Overview PopeyeTools operated since at
In a concerning development for cybersecurity, thousands of Palo Alto Networks firewalls have been compromised via two recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities. These security flaws include an authentication bypass (CVE-2024-0012) within the PAN-OS management web interface, allowing unauthorized users to gain admin-level access, and a privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-9474) that enables
Microsoft Halts WinAppSDK Update Following Issues with Windows 10 App Management Since November 12, Microsoft has acknowledged a technical issue impacting some Windows 10 users, preventing them from updating or uninstalling certain applications like Microsoft Teams. This complication arises from the deployment of the WinAppSDK version 1.6.2 package,
In the wake of a recent system outage involving cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, Microsoft has introduced its latest tool aimed at enhancing resilience and recovery for businesses. Dubbed ‘Quick Machine Recovery,’ this feature promises to streamline the process of restoring critical systems swiftly after unexpected disruptions. Background The move comes after
In a significant cybersecurity incident, a French hospital has suffered a data breach compromising the medical records of over 750,000 patients. This alarming event highlights the vulnerabilities in protecting sensitive healthcare information. Details of the Breach A hacker, self-identified as "nears," claims responsibility for infiltrating multiple healthcare
A recent investigation has unveiled the alarming exposure of over 145,000 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) on the internet, spanning 175 countries. The United States leads with the highest number of exposed systems, constituting more than a third of the total. Regional Exposure: North America: 38% - Europe: 35.4%