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Study Examines Environmental Impact of AI and Energy Use

A study from the Polytechnic of Porto explores the environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on energy consumption and carbon footprint while introducing the concept of "Green AI" to promote sustainable AI practices.
Study Examines Security Risks of Voice Assistants

Recent research highlights security vulnerabilities in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, demonstrating the potential for attackers to use synthesized commands from unrelated speech to deceive these devices.
Surge in Malware Infections Targeting WordPress Websites

A recent increase in infections affecting WordPress websites has been linked to a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware, highlighting broader vulnerabilities within the platform.
Weak Passwords Remain Common, NordPass Report Finds

A recent report by NordPass reveals that weak passwords remain a prevalent issue online, with many users still relying on easily compromised passwords despite ongoing security concerns.
Bitdefender Releases Free Decryption Tool for ShrinkLocker Ransomware

Bitdefender has released a free decryption tool for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which was first identified in May and is known for its use of VBScript and BitLocker encryption to compromise files.
Chinese Group TAG-112 Linked to Cyberattacks on Tibetan Websites

A Chinese state-sponsored threat group, TAG-112, has been linked to cyberattacks on Tibetan websites, exploiting vulnerabilities to deploy malware and conduct surveillance.
Emergence of Emmenhtal Loader Malware Identified in 2024

The Emmenhtal Loader, a sophisticated malware loader identified in early 2024, employs advanced evasion techniques and utilizes legitimate Windows tools to execute various malicious activities.
Federal Authorities Warn Healthcare Sector of Godzilla Webshell Threat

Federal authorities have issued a warning to the healthcare sector about the Godzilla webshell, a sophisticated backdoor attributed to Chinese threat actors, urging organizations to adopt risk mitigation measures.
Google Chrome Introduces Application-Bound Encryption for Security

Google Chrome version 127 has introduced application-bound encryption (ABE) to enhance security against credential access attacks targeting cookies, a feature that is also being adopted across the broader Chromium browser ecosystem.
Growing Importance of Non-User Entities in Cybersecurity

Raghu Nandakumara of Illumio emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of identity in cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of recognizing non-user entities alongside traditional user identities.