Recent weeks have witnessed a notable evolution in the narrative surrounding online espionage, particularly between the United States and China. Historically, Western entities have consistently attributed cyberattacks on vital infrastructure to state-sponsored actors from China, aimed at pilfering trade secrets,…
Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance 2024 Sees Increased Government Mandates on Cybersecurity in Australia Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 26, 2024 Inside Parliament in Canberra, Australia. (Image: Shutterstock) In 2024, Australia implemented a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity…
Hackers have released a second round of data purportedly stolen in the alleged breach of Cisco’s systems, which reportedly occurred in October 2024. The group known as IntelBroker, which has previously claimed responsibility for several high-profile breaches, announced this latest…
Critical Infrastructure Security Federal ‘Rip-and-Replace’ Program Receives Financial Support in Defense Legislation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 26, 2024 Experts indicate the FCC rip-and-replace initiative has encountered a $3 billion funding deficit necessary to eliminate associated threats. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
Photo by Google DeepMind Allianz Commercial has released its annual cyber risk outlook, highlighting the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the cyber and privacy risk landscape. This year’s report delves into how widespread AI adoption across various…
On December 25, 2024, Japan Airlines (JAL) fell victim to a significant cyber attack, severely disrupting both its domestic and international flight operations. The attack initiated in the late hours of Christmas, which resulted in widespread flight delays and created…
Critical Infrastructure Security , Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime EU Identifies ‘Eagle S’ as Part of Russian Shadow Fleet Linked to Sanctions Evasion David Perera (@daveperera) • December 26, 2024 Image of the Eagle…
US Court Finds NSO Group Breached Hacking Laws with Pegasus Spyware In a significant legal decision, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the Israeli spyware manufacturer, NSO Group, violated American hacking laws by exploiting vulnerabilities in WhatsApp’s software. This ruling…
The notorious Clop Ransomware gang has re-emerged in the spotlight, successfully infiltrating the servers of Cleo, a prominent provider specializing in file transfer solutions. The group is now threatening to disclose sensitive information related to Cleo’s extensive client portfolio unless…
AI-Driven Security Operations in API Protection: Insights from Salt Security’s CEO Roey Eliyahu In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the necessity for robust API security has never been more pressing. Roey Eliyahu, co-founder and CEO of Salt Security, highlighted the…
