Researchers have warned that powerful AI models could be used to supercharge online disinformation, cyberattacks or creation of bioweapons.
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Cyberattack on Irish Utility Cuts Off Water Supply for Two Days
Hackers launched a cyberattack on an Irish water utility, causing disruption and leaving people without water for two days.
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Future Intel, AMD and Arm CPUs Vulnerable to New ‘SLAM’ Attack: Researchers
Security features that major CPU vendors plan on integrating into their future products can increase the surface for certain types of attacks.
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Microsoft Hires New CISO in Major Security Shakeup
Microsoft announced a major shakeup of its security hierarchy, removing the CISO and Deputy CISO and handing the reins to a recent hire who previously served as CTO and President at Bridgewater.
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21 Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless Routers Could Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks
Forescout has found 21 vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless OT/IoT routers that could expose critical infrastructure organizations to remote attacks.
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Unpatched Loytec Building Automation Flaws Disclosed 2 Years After Discovery
The details of 10 unpatched Loytec building automation product vulnerabilities have been disclosed two years after their discovery.
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ICS at Multiple US Water Facilities Targeted by Hackers Affiliated With Iranian Government
Security agencies say the Cyber Av3ngers group targeting ICS at multiple water facilities is affiliated with the Iranian government.
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Breaches by Iran-Affiliated Hackers Spanned Multiple U.S. States, Federal Agencies Say
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was just one of multiple organizations breached in the U.S. by Iran-linked “Cyber Av3ngers” hackers
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Congressmen Ask DOJ to Investigate Water Utility Hack, Warning It Could Happen Anywhere
Members of Congress asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate how foreign hackers breached a water authority near Pittsburgh, prompting CISA to warn other water and sewage-treatment utilities that they may be vulnerable.
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Apple Patches WebKit Flaws Exploited on Older iPhones
Apple’s security response team warns that flaws CVE-2023-42916 and CVE-2023-42917 were already exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1.
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