In the near future, your biometric data may replace traditional passports for international travel. Historically, passports have served as essential travel documents for centuries, with their standardized forms emerging prominently after World War I as a mode to bolster security against espionage. Despite their significance, criticisms of passports being outdated…
Recent weeks have witnessed a notable evolution in the narrative surrounding online espionage, particularly between the United States and China. Historically, Western entities have consistently attributed cyberattacks on vital infrastructure to state-sponsored actors from China, aimed at pilfering trade secrets, intellectual property, and sensitive information. However, the tides have turned…
Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance 2024 Sees Increased Government Mandates on Cybersecurity in Australia Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 26, 2024 Inside Parliament in Canberra, Australia. (Image: Shutterstock) In 2024, Australia implemented a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity laws and regulations to bolster its defenses following significant breaches…
Hackers have released a second round of data purportedly stolen in the alleged breach of Cisco’s systems, which reportedly occurred in October 2024. The group known as IntelBroker, which has previously claimed responsibility for several high-profile breaches, announced this latest leak on Christmas Eve via Breach Forums, detailing the publication…
Critical Infrastructure Security Federal ‘Rip-and-Replace’ Program Receives Financial Support in Defense Legislation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 26, 2024 Experts indicate the FCC rip-and-replace initiative has encountered a $3 billion funding deficit necessary to eliminate associated threats. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. telecom sector is poised to benefit from a federal…
Photo by Google DeepMind Allianz Commercial has released its annual cyber risk outlook, highlighting the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the cyber and privacy risk landscape. This year’s report delves into how widespread AI adoption across various industries may alter the nature of cyber threats. The reliance…
On December 25, 2024, Japan Airlines (JAL) fell victim to a significant cyber attack, severely disrupting both its domestic and international flight operations. The attack initiated in the late hours of Christmas, which resulted in widespread flight delays and created uncertainty for travelers as the airline scrambled to restore affected…
Critical Infrastructure Security , Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime EU Identifies ‘Eagle S’ as Part of Russian Shadow Fleet Linked to Sanctions Evasion David Perera (@daveperera) • December 26, 2024 Image of the Eagle S, released by the Police of Finland on December 26.…
US Court Finds NSO Group Breached Hacking Laws with Pegasus Spyware In a significant legal decision, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the Israeli spyware manufacturer, NSO Group, violated American hacking laws by exploiting vulnerabilities in WhatsApp’s software. This ruling emerged from a lawsuit initiated by WhatsApp, a subsidiary of…
