Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is taking a proactive step to limit the spread of misinformation during India's upcoming elections. Their AI arm, Meta AI, is blocking certain election-related keywords and redirecting users to the Indian Election Commission's website. This decision comes amid growing concerns that AI could be used to manipulate voters…

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24.04.2024

International Crackdown: “LabHost” Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Busted – Be4Sec

A concerted effort by global law enforcement agencies has successfully dismantled LabHost, a notorious online platform specializing in phishing kits. Since its inception in 2021, LabHost accrued over $1 million in profits by providing cybercriminals with the tools to impersonate trusted websites and steal sensitive user data. The coordinated operation against LabHost resulted in 37…

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26.04.2024

Russian Hackers Target Indiana Water Plant – Be4Sec

A recent cyberattack on a wastewater treatment plant in Tipton, Indiana, has been claimed by the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), a Russian-speaking hacker group. The incident spotlights the ongoing vulnerability of critical infrastructure in smaller communities, even as the plant itself reportedly experienced minimal disruption. CARR has previously been linked to similar cyberattacks…

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26.04.2024

Dutch Chipmaker Nexperia Hit by Data Breach – Be4Sec

Dutch semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia has suffered a significant data breach, exposing sensitive information, including intellectual property. The company's servers were compromised, prompting Nexperia to take them offline and launch a full-scale investigation. The extent of the damage remains unclear, and Nexperia hasn't confirmed whether the attackers demanded ransom. However, the hacking group Dunghill has claimed…

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Meta AI Restricts Election-Related Responses in India to Combat Misinformation – Be4Sec

International Crackdown: “LabHost” Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Busted – Be4Sec

Russian Hackers Target Indiana Water Plant – Be4Sec

Dutch Chipmaker Nexperia Hit by Data Breach – Be4Sec

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