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AI Site Perplexity and Cloudflare's Allegations

AI Site Perplexity and Cloudflare's Allegations

Cloudflare, a network security firm, has recently made allegations against the AI search engine Perplexity. They claim that Perplexity is employing stealth bots and other tactics to bypass websites' no-crawl directives, a violation that contradicts longstanding Internet practices. Cloudflare's researchers conducted tests following complaints from customers who

Understanding Deepfake Vishing Attacks: Deceptively Real and Hard to Spot

Understanding Deepfake Vishing Attacks: Deceptively Real and Hard to Spot

Imagine receiving a call from a familiar voice, perhaps a grandchild or a colleague, urgently seeking help or requesting sensitive information such as login details or money. These fraudulent calls, powered by AI, mimic voices with alarming accuracy, often leading recipients to act on these deceptive requests. For years, researchers

WinRAR Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Cybercrime Groups

WinRAR Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Cybercrime Groups

A critical zero-day vulnerability in the widely utilized WinRAR file compression software has been actively exploited by two cybercrime groups from Russia. These attacks infiltrate computers that open maliciously crafted archives attached to phishing emails, some of which are specifically tailored for individuals. Discovery and Impact ESET, a well-known security

Security Concerns: Vulnerability in Gemini CLI Tool

Security Concerns: Vulnerability in Gemini CLI Tool

Security researchers recently uncovered a vulnerability in Google's newly launched Gemini CLI coding tool, allowing potential harmful command execution. Within 48 hours of the tool's release, experts identified a flaw enabling attackers to extract sensitive information from users' devices. Gemini CLI, integrated with Google'

Cisco Falls Victim to Voice Phishing: What You Need to Know

Cisco Falls Victim to Voice Phishing: What You Need to Know

Cisco recently announced that one of its representatives was the target of a voice phishing attack. This incident resulted in cybercriminals downloading user information from a third-party customer relationship management (CRM) system. "Our investigation has determined that the exported data primarily consisted of basic account profile information of individuals

Unmasking Deepfake Vishing: Understanding the Challenge

As technology advances, the emergence of fraudulent calls using AI to replicate familiar voices is becoming increasingly common. These sophisticated scams often involve impersonating a close acquaintance like a CEO, colleague, or family member, urging the call recipient to take immediate action, such as transferring funds or divulging sensitive information.

Google Falls Prey to the Scam It Uncovered

Google Falls Prey to the Scam It Uncovered

In a surprising turn of events, Google, the tech giant known for its security prowess, found itself ensnared in the very scam it had recently brought to light. Earlier this year, in June, Google uncovered a widespread phishing attack targeting Salesforce account holders. The attackers impersonated IT department personnel, claiming