Oligo, a cybersecurity research firm, has identified significant vulnerabilities in devices that utilize AirPlay, raising serious concerns over potential espionage capabilities. Many of these affected devices are equipped with microphones, which could theoretically be manipulated into eavesdropping tools. While Oligo refrained from creating proof-of-concept malware for specific targets, the implications…
India has recently overtaken China as the most populous nation, prompting the government to take proactive steps to protect its citizens from the escalating threats of financial fraud and cyber scams. Under the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been tasked with instituting…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Standards, Regulations & Compliance Irish Data Protection Commission Hands TikTok a Hefty Fine for GDPR Infractions Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 1, 2025 Image: TikTok The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has levied a fine of 530 million euros against TikTok, citing major violations of…
A 25-year-old man from Santa Clarita, California, has agreed to plead guilty to a significant cybersecurity breach involving unauthorized access to the personal computer of a Walt Disney Company employee. This incident, which occurred last year, has raised serious concerns regarding data security at one of the largest entertainment conglomerates…
KnowBe4 Incident Highlights Vulnerabilities in Recruitment Processes In a notable cybersecurity incident that occurred in July 2024, KnowBe4, a security training firm based in Florida, fell victim to a sophisticated deception involving a newly hired employee identified as “Kyle.” Unbeknownst to the company, Kyle was, in fact, a foreign agent.…
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Government, Industry Specific CISA Staff Brace for Potential Cuts Amid Political Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 1, 2025 A Democratic senator’s hold on the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead CISA may be delaying significant cuts to the agency. Plans to reduce the workforce of the Cybersecurity and…
Enterprises Need to Beware of These 5 Threats In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, businesses must remain vigilant against a host of evolving cybersecurity threats. Recent reports have highlighted critical vulnerabilities that pose significant risks to organizations across various sectors. The implications of these threats span data breaches and cyber-attacks,…
Recent data reports indicate a troubling rise in adversary-in-the-middle attacks, which have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022 alone, a specific group executed a series of attacks that compromised over 10,000 credentials from 137 organizations. Notably, the attack led to a security breach involving Twilio, a well-known authentication provider.…
