Proposal pushes stricter infosec safeguards after Chinese state baddies expose vulns The head of America’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to force telecoms operators to tighten network security in the wake of the Salt Typhoon revelations, and to submit an…
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Stoli Vodka: Bankrupt After Ransomware Attack
Absolutely un-fabulous: Smells like Russia is responsible, but reality is a bit more complicated. The post Stoli Vodka: Bankrupt After Ransomware Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Stoli…
Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots Colossus AI Supercomputer Expansion
SEC filing reveals that Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, has raised another $6 billion, as it pledges to expand Colossus supercomputer This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s xAI Closes $6bn Funding, Plots…
Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops following holidays
Need to do some last-minute shopping for the holidays? Found a cool shop with great deals? Check it once, check it twice. Make sure you’re buying from a legitimate online store. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read…
Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications
Secure your internal applications with Escape’s Private Locations. Scan behind firewalls or VPNs using Repeater—no exposure, no compromises. The post Introducing Private Locations: Securely Scan Your Internal Applications appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks
Don’t miss the Linux Foundation’s deep dive into open source software security. Plus, cyber agencies warn about China-backed cyber espionage campaign targeting telecom data. Meanwhile, a study shows the weight of security considerations in generative AI projects. And get the…
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 12/06/24
Insight #1: The NIST CVE backlog is hogtying CISOs The NIST CVE backlog is a digital plague crippling a critical control layer in an organization’s cybersecurity architecture. CISOs and security leaders are left scrambling, their defenses undermined by the very…
Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in busy month for law enforcement
Two operators and 50 servers that were behind an online marketplace where criminals could buy stolen data have been seized This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in…
Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI
Italy’s data protection regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, has cautioned GEDI, a leading Italian media group, to comply with EU data protection laws in its collaboration with OpenAI. Reuters reports that the regulator highlighted the risk…
FSB Uses Trojan App to Monitor Russian Programmer Accused of Supporting Ukraine
A Russian programmer accused of donating money to Ukraine had his Android device secretly implanted with spyware by the Federal Security Service (FSB) after he was detained earlier this year. The findings come as part of a collaborative investigation by…
FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for US Telecoms
The Salt Typhoon hack against US telecommunications firms has prompted the FCC to suggest stricter security rules to protect the sector from future cyber threats This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FCC Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity…
Ransomware attacks cost $17 billion in downtime
Ransomware attacks have been a growing threat to businesses and individuals over the past several years, causing significant financial losses and operational disruptions. The effects of these attacks extend far beyond the immediate ransom demands. Companies and individuals are faced…
Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security Perspective
The world’s first artificial intelligence law, the EU AI Act, finally came into effect on 1 Aug 2024, 4 years after it was initially proposed by the European Commission. After… The post Preparing for EU AI Act from a Security…
PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace Human Creativity
According to the management at PlayStation, though artificial intelligence (AI) may potentially change the world of gaming, it can never supplant the human creativity behind game development. Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, stated that AI will complement but not…
End-of-Year PTO: Days Off and Data Exfiltration with Formbook
The holiday season is a time of joy and relaxation, but it often brings an influx of corporate emails ranging from leave approvals to scheduling paid time off. The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has recently intercepted a malicious phishing…
‘Nearest Neighbour Attack’: Russian Hackers Breach US Firm Wi-Fi
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Russian state-sponsored hacking group APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) has employed a novel “nearest neighbor attack” to breach enterprise WiFi networks from thousands of miles away. The attack, first detected on February 4, 2022, targeted a U.S.…
UK Faces Growing Cyber Threats from Russia and China, Warns NCSC Head
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The UK is facing an increasing number of cyberattacks from Russia and China, with serious cases tripling in the past year, according to a new report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). On Tuesday, Richard Horne,…
Top Five Industries Most Frequently Targeted by Phishing Attacks
Researchers analyzed phishing attacks from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024 and identified the top five industries targeted by subject-customized emails, which often leverage personal information like names, emails, phone numbers, or company names to bypass security measures. Employing redaction techniques…
The Dark Web’s Role in Phishing and 2FA Security Breaches
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the dangers of online scams and cyberattacks persist year-round. Cybercriminals continue to exploit digital shoppers, leveraging sophisticated tools such as phishing kits, fake websites, and cookie grabbers that bypass two-factor…
Woman Charged in Electric Ireland Customer Information Breach
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>An Irish national utility service provider, Electric Ireland, is investigating a significant data breach involving customer information. This breach, first reported last year, has led to arrests and an ongoing investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime…