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UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
April 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify before two Congressional committees Wednesday (May 1), addressing the cyberattack that hit the company’s Change Healthcare unit. The Senate hearing is titled “Hacking...

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NSA Warns of AI Cybersecurity Risks, Urges Businesses to Bolster Defenses
NSA Warns of AI Cybersecurity Risks, Urges Businesses to Bolster Defenses
April 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The National Security Agency (NSA) is sounding the alarm on the cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems, releasing new guidance to help businesses...

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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This Week in AI: Ethics, Chips and Small Business Investments
This Week in AI: Ethics, Chips and Small Business Investments
March 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, more companies are pushing for an ethical use of the technology, while a new partnership aims to develop...

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Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
Simple Hacking Techniques Prove Successful in 2023 Cyberattacks
December 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals have shown over the past year that sophisticated technology is not always necessary to carry out successful cyberattacks. Several incidents in 2023 have highlighted...

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Crypto Platform HTX Loses $258 Million in Withdrawals After Hack
Crypto Platform HTX Loses $258 Million in Withdrawals After Hack
December 11, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset platform HTX has reportedly seen a $258 million net outflow after being hacked. The money left the cryptocurrency exchange between the time it reopened on Nov. 25...

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Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
November 09, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A hacking group with reported ties to Russia has claimed credit for attacking ChatGPT. The reason? The generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool’s parent company’s support for...

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Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
Financial Platform Charlie Debuts Fraud Protection Tools for Older Americans
November 08, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Senior-focused financial platform Charlie has introduced a suite of fraud protection tools for older Americans. The company’s FraudShield offering, announced in a news release Wednesday (Nov. 8), uses...

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Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

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