🛡️ Major Cybersecurity Incidents Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Spreads to U.S. Retailers Google has issued a warning about the hacker group Scattered Spider, which disrupted Marks & Spencer's online operations in the UK for over three weeks. The group is now targeting American retailers, raising concerns about potential widespread disruptions in the U.S. retail sector. The Times of India+1Reuters+1 New Chrome Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild Google has released updates to address four security issues in its Chrome browser, including one actively exploited vulnerability that allows cross-origin data leaks via the loader referrer policy. Users are advised to update their browsers promptly. The Hacker News 🇸🇬 Singapore Cybersecurity Highlights Singapore's Application Security Market on the Rise The application security market in Singapore is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%, reaching approximately USD 434.6 million by 2029. ...
🎭 Deepfake Deception: How AI-Generated Fakes Are Fueling Scams, Impersonation, and Corporate Espionage Imagine getting a video call from your CEO asking you to wire funds urgently — and it's their voice, their face, and their signature urgency. Only…it’s not them. Welcome to the unsettling reality of deepfakes , where artificial intelligence can mimic faces and voices with alarming precision — and cybercriminals are cashing in. 🤖 What Exactly Is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a synthetic media created using artificial intelligence (particularly deep learning). It can replace or mimic a person’s likeness and voice in photos, videos, or audio recordings. The result? Hyper-realistic content that’s indistinguishable from reality to the untrained eye (and ear). Once a novelty on TikTok and YouTube, deepfakes have now evolved into potent tools for fraud, impersonation, and espionage . 💼 The Rise of Deepfake Scams in the Corporate World Deepfakes are no longer just a political or...