Deloitte UK Under Siege: Brian Cipher Ransomware Attack Unleashed The well-known consulting firm Deloitte UK has become the latest target of a significant cyber assault linked to the Brian Cipher ransomware. This incident has reportedly compromised approximately 1TB of sensitive…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime FSB Hackers Exploit Command and Control Infrastructure of Espionage Network Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 5, 2024 Look inside and you’ll see the Russian Federal Security Service. (Image: Shutterstock) A report from…
The UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established a new cybersecurity center in proximity to the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, in response to significant fines for past data security vulnerabilities. This initiative reflects the NDA’s commitment to enhancing the…
Understanding the Rise of Digital Abuse: A Call to Action for Cybersecurity in Pakistan Nighat Dad, a notable figure in the realm of digital rights, emerged from a conservative environment in Jhang, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Growing up in…
Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla Ordered to Strengthen Consent Protocols Amid FTC Scrutiny In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed data brokers Gravy Analytics and its parent company Venntel to enhance their consent measures regarding…
The National Registration Department (JPN) of Malaysia has issued a firm denial regarding allegations of a data leak concerning MyKad, the national ID card system. In a statement released on Facebook, JPN reassured the public that its investigation has turned…
An FBI official recently highlighted the advantages of utilizing cellphones that receive regular operating system updates, employ responsibly managed encryption, and leverage phishing-resistant multifactor authentication for crucial online accounts. This recommendation comes amid concerns over a significant cyber espionage campaign…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Government Privacy Advocates Highlight Risks from DHS’s Increased Use of AI and Facial Recognition Technologies Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 4, 2024 According to a recent report from a government watchdog,…
Germany has taken significant legal action by arresting an individual believed to be the administrator of the nation’s largest criminal marketplace. This marketplace has been linked to various illegal activities, including the sale of illicit goods and services. The arrest…
In an alarming revelation from recent spyware detection efforts, the security firm iVerify reported that a subset of its users has fallen victim to the notorious Pegasus malware, developed by the NSO Group. Out of 2,500 devices scanned for spyware…
