Monthly Archives: September 2024

U.S. govt agency CMS says data breach impacted 3.1 million people

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) federal agency announced earlier this month that health and personal information of more than three million health plan beneficiaries was exposed in the MOVEit attacks Cl0p ransomware conducted last year. […]

Microsoft expands its Global Engineering Development Center’s footprint to the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi

The Development Center will support world-class engineering talent in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and deliver lasting global impact ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 24, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. A new development center, which will be established […]

HP announces its first EliteBook X in commercial lineup and first 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC: OmniBook Ultra Flip

At the 2024 HP Imagine event, HP announced its newest innovations, including its first 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC and the first EliteBook X in HP’s commercial PC lineup, also a Copilot+ PC. They will support Copilot+ PC experiences when available from Microsoft*.  Copilot+ PCs are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever. Users can accelerate their […]

Hackers deploy AI-written malware in targeted attacks

While cybercriminals have used generative AI technology to create convincing emails, government agencies have warned about the potential abuse of AI tools to creating malicious software, despite the safeguards and restrictions that vendors implemented. […]

Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store

Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of the malicious apps have also been found on the Google Play Store. They have been cumulatively downloaded 11 million times. They include – Wuta […]