Russia’s FSB conducts ISP-level cyber espionage, Microsoft says

One of the Russian government’s premier cyber espionage units is deploying malware against embassies and diplomatic organizations in Moscow by leveraging local internet service providers, Microsoft said. The analysis confirms for the first time that Russia’s Federal Security Service, also known as the FSB, is conducting cyber espionage at the ISP level, according to findings […]

Veterans’ Affairs tests using AI to tackle 82,645 unprocessed claims

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is preparing to pilot artificial intelligence to help manage a growing caseload of 82,645 ex-service personnel seeking financial support. The agency has developed a proof-of-concept tool called MyClaims, which uses AI to extract specific medical details from the extensive documentation that accompanies veterans’ claims for compensation or benefits. DVA […]

Nvidia says its chips have no ‘backdoors’

Nvidia said its products have no “backdoors” that would allow remote access or control after China raised concerns over potential security risks in the firm’s H20 artificial intelligence chip. The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s internet regulator, said it was concerned by a US proposal for advanced chips sold abroad to be equipped with […]

New account hijacking defences for Google Workspace and Chrome

Google has released a series of technological measures to mitigate phishing and credential theft attacks, which the technology giant said are intensifying currently. The first is the general availability of passkeys for Google Workspace, to authenticate users securely without passwords. Passkeys is a Fast Identity Online (FIDO) standard supported by multiple vendors. They are tied […]