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Scammers in the digital world today are shockingly intelligent, using upgraded technological means to play on the trust and sentiments of the simple-minded innocent. The case of Anne, a 53-year-old Frenchwoman, did unfold into one such heart-wrenching case involving AI-generated images of Hollywood star Brad Pitt. A Journey of Heartache Anne's ordeal started in September 2023, at a very difficult time in her life. Recently divorced and at her lowest, she was seeking someone to reach out to and support her. When she got a message on Instagram from a person claiming to be Brad Pitt's mother, she was immediately skeptical, but hope quickly overshadowed that skepticism. Could it be that a world-famous actor was reaching out to her? The Deceptive Charm The fraudsters took advantage of Anne's emotions very cleverly. They produced pictures of Brad Pitt using AI technology, creating images that were extremely realistic. The pictures showed Brad in heartbreaking situations: lying in...

 In January 2024, the Indian telecom industry was shaken by a massive data breach. A wide-scale attack on major telecom providers exposed about 1.8 terabytes of data, which consisted of around 750 million records and touched 85% of the Indian population. Names, mobile numbers, addresses, and probably Aadhaar information were leaked. Root Cause This was due to vulnerabilities in the data security systems of telecom service providers. Among these cyberhackers were CyboDevil and UNIT8200. Without permission, they accessed confidential information. Effects The hack had various grave impacts: Financial Loss: The data leaked contained the serious risks of financial fraud and identity theft. Identity Theft: This attack left millions of people with the risk of identity theft due to their leaked personal information. Cyber Attacks: The hacking exposed the vulnerability in the data infrastructures of the government and telecom department, which are going to be used in major attacks in the ...

Everyone in this digital life has realized that cyber threats change every day with extremely sophisticated attacks. However, one of the common methods by cybercriminals is a " brute force attack ." Though simple and effective in their methodology, it poses quite a big risk to individuals and organizations. What is this brute force attack, then, and how do you protect yourself? What is a Brute Force Attack? This type of hacking is known as a brute force attack where an attacker attempts all combinations of guesses, even through time-consuming procedures, in an attempt to try to figure out passwords, encryption keys, or other secret information. Hackers use automated tools that will check systematically all sorts of combinations until they guess the right one. A simple approach might sound weaker than others, but its strength rests upon perseverance and the exploitation of inadequate security measures. How Do Brute Force Attacks Work? Brute force hackers usually hit login page...