Tag: impersonate
Biometric in banking
Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the level of banking inclusion.
In 2022, around 70% of the population had access to a bank...
AI disinformation is hugely important but difficult to quash
Analysis Tackling AI disinformation is more crucial than ever for tech companies this year as they brace for the upcoming US presidential election.
Combating false...
George Carlin’s comedy cloned using AI, daughter upset
The makers of an hour-long AI-generated comedy special mimicking the late and great American comedian and actor George Carlin have been criticized for, apparently,...
Hospitals Must Treat Patient Data and Health With Equal Care
COMMENTARYHospitals are in the crosshairs: As collectors of some of the most personal and sensitive data available, hospitals are a prime target for hackers...
Canada Cybersecurity Chief Warns of AI-Generated Videos Threatening Elections
Penka Hristovska Published on: January 8, 2024 The Canadian head of cybersecurity is warning of the dangers that fake...
FTC offers cash for best ideas to stymie AI voice cloning
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is promising a $25,000 reward for the best solution to combat the growing threat of AI voice cloning.
Sometimes referred...
Could your favorite speech-to-text app be a privacy risk?
Privacy Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets. Martina...
FCA Identifies Clones Imitating Hargreaves and Westpac
The
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published warnings about two clone firms
falsely claiming to represent legitimate financial services providers in the
UK. These fake companies are...
Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old gadget
Digital Security Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information Phil Muncaster...
Ransomware Attacks in November Rise 67% From 2022
Total ransomware cases up 30% from OctoberIndustrials (33%), Consumer Cyclicals (18%), Healthcare (11%), remain most targeted sectorsNorth America (50%), Europe (30%) and Asia (10%)...
8 Strategies for Defending Against Help Desk Attacks
COMMENTARYDefensive security techniques often lag offensive attack tactics, opening companies to heightened risk from rapidly evolving threats. This often explains the frequency of devastating...
Chameleon Android Trojan Offers Biometric Bypass
A new variant of an Android banking Trojan has appeared that can bypass biometric security to break into devices, demonstrating an evolution in the...