As the United States intensifies efforts to eliminate Chinese influence from its telecommunications networks, Jessica Rosenworcel, the outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), emphasizes the necessity for robust oversight in the telecommunications sector. This call for vigilance comes in light of the recent “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign,…
In a significant move just four days before his departure, President Joe Biden has issued a comprehensive cybersecurity directive aimed at enhancing government security protocols. This executive order seeks to reshape how federal agencies monitor their networks, procure software, implement artificial intelligence, and respond to foreign hacking threats. The directive,…
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the misuse of open-source tools has emerged as a significant threat, particularly regarding intimate image abuse. Ajder highlights that many of these tools are created with good intentions but can swiftly be weaponized by individuals with malicious aims. The journey often begins when a…
In July, AT&T, a major telecommunications provider in the United States, revealed a significant data breach affecting call and text message logs of its customers, covering approximately six months in 2022. This breach potentially compromised the personal communications of nearly all of its over 100 million customers. The situation has…
For the past several months, a significant vulnerability affecting the security of Windows devices has been identified, allowing potential bypass of an industry-standard protection mechanism designed to thwart firmware infections. On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a patch for the vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-7344. Currently, the implications for Linux systems remain uncertain.…
European officials are increasingly apprehensive about the future of US support for Ukraine and NATO in light of ongoing tensions with Russia and a conflict that has extended into the digital realm. The situation has been significantly impacted by the work of cybersecurity experts, including the team led by Nathaniel…
Tech Startups Face Security Risks from Unmanaged Google Accounts Recent findings by Dylan Ayrey of Truffle Security Co. highlight a critical security vulnerability affecting failed startups that utilize Google’s productivity suite, known as Workspace. Many of these companies leverage Google’s OAuth for authentication, allowing users easy sign-ins with their Google…
Cyberattack Mimics Black Basta Tactics, Compromises Client Email Security In a recent cybersecurity incident, a wave of malicious emails, closely resembling the strategies employed by the infamous Black Basta ransomware group, targeted a client of SlashNext. Spanning a rapid 90-minute period, over 1,165 nefarious emails inundated the inboxes of 22…
The FBI has reported significant progress in combating cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries, specifically highlighting a recent operation that resulted in the removal of Chinese malware from over 4,200 computers and networks based in the United States. Through a coordinated effort that involved sending commands to the malware, the…
