A significant cyber threat has emerged from a group commonly referred to as the Smishing Triad, which has conducted operations in over 121 countries, impersonating various organizations and brands. According to recent findings by Silent Push, a cybersecurity firm, this group has exploited approximately 200,000 domains in recent years, utilizing…
Title: Major DDoS Attack Disrupts Zoom Services: An Examination of Security Vulnerabilities On March 19, 2025, the popular video conferencing platform Zoom experienced a significant service outage that sent shockwaves across its global user base, primarily consisting of IT professionals, educators, and businesses. Reports indicate that users encountered difficulties accessing…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime UK Law Firm Penalized £60,000 for GDPR Violations Following Ransomware Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom has imposed a £60,000 fine on DDP Law, a law firm based in…
In a significant rise in cybersecurity threats, recent reports indicate an alarming increase in GPS spoofing attacks across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. These sophisticated tactics have caught the attention of businesses and security analysts, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical navigation systems that many industries rely on.…
In a critical intervention just before a significant contract was set to expire, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the United States extended funding for the essential Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). This software-vulnerability-tracking initiative, managed by the nonprofit MITRE, serves as a cornerstone for global cybersecurity,…
Quantum Threat Preparedness: Cybersecurity experts must gear up for the implications of quantum computing on encryption, highlighting an urgent need for quantum-resistant security protocols. The Dual Nature of AI: While AI strengthens cyber defense mechanisms, it also enhances the sophistication of cyberattacks, necessitating that professionals master AI-enabled threat identification and…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Landmark Admin Compromise Impacts Over a Dozen Insurance and Annuity Providers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 16, 2025 Image: Landmark Admin Landmark Admin, a Texas-based vendor specializing in back-office administrative services for life insurance and annuity firms, has reported that…
Recent research from security vendor Zimperium has unveiled troubling findings about the state of encryption and data protection policies in mobile business applications. Analyzing approximately 54,000 applications designed for Android and iOS, Zimperium identified that a staggering nine out of ten lack sufficient protective measures, rendering organizations vulnerable to significant…
The Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) repository, a cornerstone of information security, has recently faced a precarious situation concerning its future. The CVE program, which has provided essential vulnerability information for over 25 years, found itself on the brink of suspension as its contract with the US Department of Homeland…
