ICAO and ACAO Compromised: Cyberespionage Threats Target Aviation Safety Experts Pierluigi Paganini February 05, 2025 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a key UN agency, is currently assessing a major security breach that raises alarms about the integrity of its systems and the confidentiality of its personnel’s data. In a…
Smartwatches have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, health-monitoring features, and seamless synchronization with smartphones and other devices. However, as these wearable technologies evolve, they unfortunately also become prime targets for cybercriminals. A critical issue now arises: can smartwatches be subjected to cyber attacks? The answer is a resounding…
Cyber Attacks Strike Healthcare Sector in Multiple States Recent cyber incidents have targeted healthcare organizations across the United States, compromising sensitive data for over 1.2 million patients. Notable victims include a California hospital system, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a community health network in Colorado. These breaches highlight the escalating…
Financial Institutions Transitioning to Continuous Know Your Customer Practices In a landscape marked by increasingly stringent regulations, financial institutions (FIs) are under mounting pressure to evolve their Know Your Customer (KYC) practices. With regulatory bodies demanding more robust compliance frameworks, the shift from traditional periodic assessments to a more dynamic…
Amazon has made significant enhancements to its Redshift data warehousing service by implementing new default breach deterrents aimed at strengthening security measures against potential cyber threats. This update, reported by SC Media, underscores Amazon’s ongoing commitment to providing robust protection for its users amidst a landscape of increasing data breaches…
A man has been indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the theft of $65 million in cryptocurrency, taking advantage of vulnerabilities in two decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. This fraudulent activity unfolded between 2021 and 2023, targeting the platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, which provide…
Rising Insider Threats Demand Enhanced Management Strategies As insider threat incidents increase, organizations face an urgent need to bolster their insider threat management programs. Insider threats can take many forms, including data theft, corporate espionage, and even workplace violence, all of which can significantly compromise sensitive information and organizational integrity.…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Espionage and Cybercrime Campaign Linked to 7-Zip Mark-of-the-Web Exploit Targeting Ukraine Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A severe security vulnerability in the widely utilized Windows archiving tool, 7-Zip, has reportedly been leveraged by Russian cyber adversaries to…
Increased Cyber Threats Targeting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Insights from Dr. Zia Ush Shamszaman of Teesside University Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a growing array of cyber threats, yet many continue to underestimate their exposure to such risks. According to Dr. Zia Ush Shamszaman, a cyber security expert…
