Hackers Exploit Gravity SMTP WordPress Flaw to Steal API Keys From 100,000+ Sites A newly uncovered wave of cyberattacks is targeting a critical vulnerability in the popular Gravity SMTP WordPress plugin, with hackers actively exploiting the flaw to extract sensitive configuration data, including email service API keys and authentication tokens. Security researchers say the vulnerability […]
In the digital economy, data is the new oil—and with it comes the growing responsibility to handle it correctly. Across the United States, privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) are reshaping how businesses collect, use, and protect consumer data. Yet, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are […]
This article is part of our Data Subject Rights series, explaining individual rights under NDPA, GDPR, and global data protection laws Data protection laws are only as strong as their enforcement. When organizations misuse personal data, suffer preventable data breaches, or ignore the rights of individuals, the law gives data subjects a powerful remedy: the […]
France Unveils €655 Million AI Plan to Build Government Chatbot and Reduce Reliance on Foreign Tech France is making one of its biggest artificial intelligence bets yet, unveiling a €655 million ($758 million) investment package that includes the creation of a nationwide government chatbot designed to serve public agencies and millions of citizens. The move […]
The rollout of 5G technology — the fifth generation of mobile networks — promises lightning-fast internet, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity. But while it fuels innovation in AI, IoT, and smart cities, it also raises a crucial question: how does 5G affect data privacy in the United States? As millions of devices connect seamlessly across […]
The financial technology (fintech) industry has become one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, reshaping how we save, invest, borrow, and transfer money. According to KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech report (2024), global fintech investment reached $136 billion, driven by innovations in AI, blockchain, payments, and digital banking. If you want to understand the future of finance, […]
In the age of social media, we’re often told that success comes from being everywhere—posting daily, commenting constantly, and staying visible around the clock. But if you look closely at many of the world’s most influential business leaders, investors, creators, and decision-makers, you’ll notice a different pattern. They are visible but not always available. They […]
NDPC Warns Against AI Bias, Says Strong Data Protection Can Create Thousands of Jobs in Nigeria As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries around the world, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is calling for stronger safeguards to ensure AI systems are fair, secure, and respectful of citizens’ privacy. Speaking at the International Conference on […]
China’s New Open-Source AI Sparks Global Cybersecurity Fears: Experts Warn ‘Pandora’s Box’ Has Been Opened A powerful new Chinese open-source artificial intelligence model is raising alarm among cybersecurity experts, who warn it could dramatically lower the barrier for hackers to launch sophisticated cyberattacks. The model, GLM-5.2, developed by Chinese AI company Z.ai, is being hailed […]
Hackers Claim to Be Selling 54 Million GameStop Customer Records in Alleged Massive Data Breach Millions of GameStop customers could be at risk after cybercriminals claimed to have stolen and listed a massive customer database for sale on a notorious hacking forum, raising fresh concerns about identity theft and online fraud. According to cybersecurity researchers, […]
Philip Morris Accused of Using AI to Flood EU With Fake Public Comments on Vape Rules Tobacco giant Philip Morris is facing mounting scrutiny after an investigation alleged the company used artificial intelligence to generate thousands of public responses opposing stricter European Union regulations on vaping and other nicotine products. The controversy centers on an […]
Bank of England Weighs AI ‘Kill Switches’ to Prevent Future Market Meltdowns The Bank of England is considering emergency safeguards for artificial intelligence as officials warn that increasingly autonomous AI systems could one day trigger a major financial market crisis. In one of its strongest warnings yet on the risks of AI in finance, the […]
