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…
GoDaddy, a well-established web hosting provider trusted by millions for their website needs, faces significant scrutiny following recent security failures that have captured the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Known for empowering small businesses in their digital pursuits,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development UALink Develops Alternative to Nvidia’s NVLink to Enhance AI Accelerator Connectivity David Perera (@daveperera), Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple has joined the board of the…
GoDaddy Faces FTC Directive for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that the web hosting provider GoDaddy enhance its cybersecurity protocols following a settlement over allegations of inadequate data protection. This move underscores increasing concerns…
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…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Encryption & Key Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Administration Officials Highlight Bipartisan Nature of Executive Order Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 16, 2025 The executive order may face implementation challenges due to its timing…
A significant data breach has come to light, exposing the records of approximately 1.5 billion users across various prominent platforms, including Weibo, DiDi, and the Shanghai Communist Party. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security practices, raising alarms for…
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…
The Lazarus Group, an infamous hacking unit allegedly sponsored by the North Korean regime, has intensified its malware campaigns, now specifically targeting software developers and freelancers. The group employs deceptive tactics to gain access to victims’ corporate networks. For freelancers,…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia Hackers Exploit Malicious Macros in Diplomatic Documents to Target Asian Nations Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 15, 2025 The Nur-Sultan Astana Government Building of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Image:…
