A new report from Securin highlights the weaknesses affecting Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology at a time when cyberattacks on these sectors are escalating at an alarming rate. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), critical infrastructure…
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Android’s New Identity Check Feature Locks Device Settings Outside Trusted Locations
Google has launched a new feature called Identity Check for supported Android devices that locks sensitive settings behind biometric authentication when outside of trusted locations. “When you turn on Identity Check, your device will require explicit biometric authentication to access…
370+ Ivanti Connect Secure Exploited Using 0-Day Vulnerability
A major cybersecurity incident has come to light, with more than 370 Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) devices reportedly compromised through the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-0282. This alarming development, revealed by the shadowserver.org security analysts, highlights escalating risks tied…
Fear of Blame in Cybersecurity: Irish Workers Hesitant to Report Breaches
Fear of Blame Hampers Cybersecurity Incident Reporting in Ireland A recent survey conducted in Ireland highlights a concerning trend: fear of blame is preventing employees from reporting cybersecurity incidents. The study, carried out by Censuswide for IT.ie and SonicWall,…
BASHE Ransomware Allegedly Leaked ICICI Bank Customers Data
A major cyber threat looms over Indian financial giant ICICI Bank as the notorious BASHE ransomware group, also known as Eraleign (APT73), claims responsibility for a significant data breach. The group has allegedly obtained sensitive customer information and set a…
The Unchanging Nature of Human Nature
At the conclusion of each calendar year, organizations and observers across all industries try to put forward predictions on what the new year might hold, and we at Thales were no exception. In the latest episode of our Thales Security…
BCR Cyber and Maryland Association of Community Colleges Allocated $1.5 Million State Investment as Part of Maryland Governor’s Proposed Economic Growth Agenda
BCR Cyber, a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity training and job placement services, and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC), the advocate and unified voice for Maryland’s 16 community colleges, are pleased to announce that Governor Wes Moore has…
Only 7 percent of organizations recover data after paying a ransom in malware attacks
In recent years, there has been a surge in reports of both public and private businesses making ransom payments to hackers responsible for deploying malware, particularly ransomware. However, there are some lesser-known facts that could be of interest to those…
VPN Usage Surges Amid Age Verification Laws on Adult Websites
Age verification laws for adult websites have led to a dramatic surge in VPN usage across the United States, research from vpnMentor’s Cybersecurity and Research Lab has revealed. The research brings into question the efficacy of these laws as users…
CISA Adds Five-Year-Old jQuery XSS Flaw to Exploited Vulnerabilities List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday placed a now-patched security flaw impacting the popular jQuery JavaScript library to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The medium-severity vulnerability is CVE-2020-11023 (CVSS…
How is the world preparing for the future of AI?
As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the world around us, influencing the future of AI. Governments and business leaders are starting to ask the question… The post How is the world preparing for the future of AI? appeared first on…
North Korean IT Workers Steal Companies Source Codes to Demand Ransomware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued fresh warnings about malicious activities by North Korean IT workers targeting U.S.-based businesses. According to the latest update, these IT workers are reportedly engaging in data extortion and stealing sensitive proprietary information,…
China and friends claim success in push to stamp out tech support cyber-scam slave camps
Paint a target on Myanmar, pledge more info-sharing to get the job done A group established by six Asian nations to fight criminal cyber-scam slave camps that infest the region claims it’s made good progress dismantling the operations.… This article…
Zero-Click Outlook RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21298), PoC Released
Microsoft issued a critical patch to address CVE-2025-21298, a zero-click Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE). This flaw exploits a double-free bug in the ole32.dll library, putting millions of systems at risk with minimal…
GUI frontends for GnuPG, the free implementation of the OpenPGP standard
GnuPG is a free and comprehensive implementation of the OpenPGP standard. It enables encryption and signing of data and communications, featuring a key management system and support for public key directories. While primarily a command-line tool, GnuPG is designed for…
Nearly half of CISOs now report to CEOs, showing their rising influence
The CISO’s rise to the C-suite comes with more engagement with the boardroom, an audience with the CEO, and the power to make strategic decisions for the business, according to Splunk. CISOs report to the C-suite (Source: Splunk) 82% of…
Court rules FISA Section 702 surveillance of US resident was unconstitutional
‘Public interest alone does not justify warrantless querying’ says judge It was revealed this week a court in New York made a landmark ruling that sided against the warrantless state surveillance of people’s private communications in America.… This article has…
Deepfakes force a new era in fraud detection, identity verification
The rise in identity fraud over the past two years has significantly impacted all industries, especially finance, banking, fintech, and crypto, according to Regula. With deepfakes threatening every second company around the world, businesses won’t be able to stand out…
New infosec products of the week: January 24, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Bitsight, DataDome, DigitalOcean, Lookout, and XONA Systems. Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs identifies cross-platform attacks Lookout Mobile Intelligence APIs give security teams visibility into what’s going…
A K-12 Guide to the Digital Classroom
Digital tools have transformed how teachers and students engage in classroom activities, creating opportunities to enhance learning, communication, and organization. In this guide, we’ll explore the types of educational technologies available, their benefits for K-12 education, and how school districts…