In a recent report by Dan Whitman, a fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute based in Philadelphia, alarming findings reveal that Russia’s disinformation campaign in Africa is making significant strides. Described as the “most rapid propaganda successes in the history of propaganda,” this report sheds light on the concerningContinue Reading
Singapore – In response to the growing concern over rampant payment and transfer scams, Singaporean officials have announced plans to introduce a split liability scheme that will hold both consumers and banks accountable for financial losses resulting from scams. This move aims to address a pressing question in the digitalContinue Reading
Barracuda Shines a Light on the Dark Side of Automated Inbox Rules In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, attackers are leveraging an unexpected tool to conceal their activities: email inbox rules. Barracuda, a renowned player in email security, has shed light on this alarming trend in its recent blogContinue Reading
San Francisco, CA – OpenAI, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) research, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Developer Conference on November 6th, 2023, in San Francisco. This one-day event promises to be a gathering of the brightest minds in the field of AI, offering developers from aroundContinue Reading
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, staying informed about the activities of threat actor groups is crucial. Red Alert, a reputable cybersecurity firm, recently released its monthly threat actor group report for July 2023, shedding light on the activities of various hacking groups worldwide. Here, we summarize key findings fromContinue Reading
Location: Bogotá, Colombia Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro convened an emergency meeting with the country’s security forces following a recent cyber attack that crippled more than two dozen government websites. The attack, which occurred early Wednesday, targeted one of the government’s web hosting providers, IFX Networks, and left the entire judicialContinue Reading
As Nigeria’s 2023 general elections unfolded earlier this year, a troubling phenomenon emerged – a surge of websites peddling false information and disinformation. These sites, which appeared just in time for the elections, have sparked concerns about the spread of fake news and their potential influence on public opinion. TheContinue Reading
In the wake of devastating wildfires that ravaged Maui, Hawaii, last month, a new frontier in information warfare emerged as China’s information warriors seized the opportunity to spread disinformation. While natural disasters often bring communities together in solidarity, some chose to exploit these tragic events to advance their own narratives.Continue Reading
The Irish Ukrainian community is grappling with an alarming situation as fake letters, purporting to be from the Department of Justice, have been sent to several Ukrainian men living in Ireland. These letters, bearing the date September 7th, falsely claim that extradition requests have been initiated against the recipients, compellingContinue Reading
In late August, one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, Toyota, encountered a production nightmare when it was forced to halt operations at 14 auto plants in Japan, affecting 28 assembly lines. The culprit behind this disruption? A seemingly mundane yet critical issue: insufficient storage space on their computer systems.Continue Reading