Author: Maya Pillai
Researchers from IBM and VU Amsterdam University have unveiled a novel CPU attack dubbed “GhostRace,” posing a significant threat to data security across various computing platforms. This article delves into the technical details of GhostRace, its potential impact, and mitigation strategies. GhostRace: Exploiting Speculative Execution Vulnerabilities GhostRace exploits Speculative Race Conditions (SRCs), a class of […]
The darknet, a clandestine network known for facilitating anonymous transactions, has been sent into a tailspin by a daring extortion scheme. This audacious attack marks a sharp escalation in the threats plaguing users of these hidden marketplaces. “We’ve seen our fair share of scams on the darknet,” lamented a seasoned user, “but this extortion thing […]
Researchers attending Google’s LLM bugSWAT event in Las Vegas uncovered serious security flaws in Bard (formerly known as Gemini) and Google Cloud Console, earning a combined reward of $50,000. These vulnerabilities could have allowed attackers to steal user data, launch denial-of-service attacks, and potentially gain access to sensitive information. This article explores the details of […]