Thousands of WordPress sites are currently exposed to significant security risks due to an unpatched vulnerability found in a popular plugin utilized by many users. Security researchers have reported that the flaw has been actively exploited in attacks that permit…
Explore the latest on Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Australia Imposes AU$8 Million Fine on Kraken Exchange for Breaches Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 12, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group compiles a weekly…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Weak German Cybersecurity, Spanish Mobile Account Data Breach Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 12, 2024 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG ISMG provides a weekly roundup of global cybersecurity incidents and breaches.…
The United States has issued sanctions against Sichuan Silence Information Technology, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, alongside its employee Guan Tianfeng, for their involvement in a significant global cyberattack. This action follows the company’s exploitation of a critical vulnerability in popular…
Despite the growing animosity towards Chinese technology, a recent report reveals a stark reality about the pervasive influence of Chinese-made components in the U.S. critical infrastructure. Policymakers across various levels of government have rallied for stringent bans on Chinese technology,…
Third-Party Risk Management, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Checkmarx CEO Sandeep Johri Highlights Malicious Code and AI Risks in Application Security Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 12, 2024 Sandeep Johri, CEO, Checkmarx (Image: Checkmarx) In a recent address,…
The recent announcement of a £183 million fine against British Airways marks a significant shift in the landscape of consumer protection and corporate accountability surrounding data breaches. This substantial penalty is a direct consequence of a major security incident that…
In 2021, a cyberattack aimed at poisoning the water supply of a city in Florida highlighted the vulnerabilities of water treatment facilities. A malicious actor gained unauthorized access to internal systems at a local water treatment plant and attempted to…
Mobile Security Under Scrutiny as Phishing Risks Emerge A recent analysis from Lookout, a well-regarded mobile security firm, has shaken long-standing beliefs regarding the vulnerability of mobile operating systems to phishing attacks. Traditionally, many viewed Apple’s iOS devices, such as…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management LexisNexis Integrates AI-Driven Document Authentication into Fraud Prevention Solutions By Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2024 Kimberly Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity Strategy at LexisNexis…
