Ransomware Attacks Disrupt NHS Hospitals, Data Breach Confirmed The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has been struck by a series of ransomware attacks that have severely impacted operations at multiple hospitals, including Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust…
Two South Korean satellite receiver manufacturers have recently come under scrutiny following their reported integration of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) functionalities into their products. This alarming development has led to significant legal action, with the South Korean government moving…
Topics: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific IntelliVision Agrees to Settlement with FTC Over Misleading Facial Recognition Claims Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 4, 2024 IntelliVision’s AI-driven facial recognition software is integrated into millions of smart devices.…
In a significant legislative development, the Russian Federation is set to impose stricter liability standards for personal data breaches, with these measures scheduled to take effect in May 2025. This unprecedented move underscores the growing urgency around data protection in…
In a significant operation targeting cybercrime, authorities have dismantled two interconnected networks involved in the illicit exchange of cryptocurrency and the facilitation of cybercriminal activities. Hydra, a notorious bazaar accessible via the Tor network, specialized in trading not only drugs…
Governance & Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Security Flaws in Fuji’s Tellus and V-Server Software Threaten Critical Infrastructure Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 3, 2024 Fuji Electric Co. headquarters in Tokyo, Japan (Image: Shutterstock) Recent findings by…
42Gears has unveiled SureAccess, a new Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution aimed at fortifying enterprise security by ensuring that only verified users and authenticated devices can access corporate resources from any location at any time. This development underscores the…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions against two American data brokers that have allegedly engaged in the illegal trafficking of sensitive location data of U.S. citizens. The FTC claims this data was utilized to monitor individuals in sensitive…
In the contemporary digital environment, the prevalence of online accounts is substantial, serving crucial roles in both personal and professional contexts. Users engage with a multitude of platforms—from banking services to employment portals, and from social media to email—all of…
Government, Industry Specific, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition of D.C.-Area Company Bolsters Reverse Engineering and Data Analytics for Cybersecurity Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 3, 2024 Jack Wilmer, CEO, Sixgen (Image: Sixgen) Sixgen, a cybersecurity firm located in Annapolis,…
