Cyber Security

In the realm of cybersecurity, the emergence of AI-supervised and unsupervised learning methods holds immense promise, offering a wide array of provisions that can fortify the defences of Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). The integration of AI technology can significantly bolster the resilience of these organizations against evolving threats. Let us delve into some key cybersecurity provisions facilitated by AI:

In a jolting announcement that reverberates far beyond the confines of corporate walls, a cyber-attack of epic proportions has struck several prominent organizations, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the livelihoods and personal information of countless employees. The attack, orchestrated by a group known as Killnet, a pro-Russian hacking collective, is the latest sinister chapter in their nefarious playbook, which boasts a series of brazen assaults on Ukrainian government entities and critical infrastructure.

In the realm of UK cryptocurrency, a battle for regulation and control rages on as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mounts a valiant effort to rein in this digital juggernaut. With a series of bold manoeuvres, the FCA aims to impose order upon a landscape fraught with peril, shielding consumers from the whims of this volatile beast while upholding the sanctity of financial rules and regulations.

In a whirlwind week that shook the very foundations of the cryptocurrency realm, the world's largest exchange, Binance, and its CEO found themselves in the crosshairs of the United States' formidable financial watchdog. Shocking allegations have surfaced, accusing them of amassing billions of dollars while callously jeopardizing investors' hard-earned assets, leaving them hanging by a thread.

 

In a shocking turn of events n June 2, 2023, Atomic Wallet, the widely trusted non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet provider, fell victim to a heinous cyber attack that has left millions of users devastated. The malevolent hackers behind this audacious breach managed to pilfer an astonishing $35 million worth of valuable cryptocurrencies from unsuspecting victims.

As a scientist, I am deeply concerned about the unbalanced reporting that often surrounds news stories related to artificial intelligence (AI). A situation that has created unnecessary hysteria and, unfortunately, led to the proliferation of inaccurate data. Although, it is true that AI technology, in its present form, is far from perfect and cannot create a utopia, it is however not true to state that AI technology is the beginning of the end for mankind [1].

Kyber, a cutting-edge post-quantum cryptographic algorithm developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has emerged as one of the finalists in the NIST post-quantum cryptography competition. As quantum computers continue to advance, posing a threat to current cryptographic methods, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) aims to provide security against these powerful machines.

In a resolute stand to safeguard the privacy and reproductive rights of individuals, civil liberties groups have dispatched letters to 71 California law enforcement agencies, imploring them to immediately cease the sharing of automated license plate reader (ALPR) data with law enforcement counterparts in states notorious for restricting or even banning abortion. This alarming revelation has sparked fears that such shared data could be exploited to track individuals involved in seeking or providing crucial reproductive healthcare.

In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the digital world, researchers from the esteemed University of Cambridge have unearthed a dark secret lurking within our everyday smartphones. Discreet sensors embedded within these ubiquitous devices possess the ability to stealthily expose a treasure trove of personal information, ranging from your precise location to even the most guarded passwords, physical features, age, and gender.

In a disheartening turn of events, the very institutions entrusted with safeguarding our personal information have been implicated in compromising our data security. Startling revelations in May 2023 exposed the shocking fact that 20 NHS trusts had been sharing patient data with Facebook, all without obtaining proper consent. Unbeknownst to the patients, their sensitive information, including names, dates of birth, and medical conditions, found its way into the hands of the social media giant. The clandestine data exchange occurred through the usage of a tracking tool called Meta Pixel, utilized by Facebook for the purpose of monitoring website traffic.