Cyber-Criminals Use Voice Cloning Technology in $35 Million Bank Heist
A bank manager in the U.A.E. was conned into authorizing a $35 million transfer after receiving vocal confirmation from the account holder. Only that wasn’t who the manager thought they were… Early last year, the manager of an undisclosed bank in the United Arab Emirates received a call from a longtime client – the director […]
Artist Sells Obsolete Laptop Infected with Six of the Deadliest Computer Viruses for $1.2 Million
If you’re fascinated with computer viruses and happen to have $1.2 million to spare, you can buy this 2008 laptop infested with six of the most infamous computer viruses ever created. “The Persistence of Chaos” is a unique art project by Chinese internet artist Guo O Dong in collaboration with cybersecurity company Deep Instinct. It […]
Japanese Cybersecurity Minister Admits He Has Never Used a Computer
Yoshitaka Sakurada, Japan’s new cybersecurity minister, recently left the whole world dumbfounded after admitting that he has never used a computer. Sakurada made the stunning admission during a question and answer session with Japan’s Lower House cabinet committee. When asked about things like the power grid and malware, the newly appointed cybersecurity minister seemed overwhelmed, and […]