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UAE Central Bank Instructs Financial Institutions to Eliminate SMS and OTP Authentication

CyberEdBoard, CyberEdBoard Insights, Finance & Banking Banking Sector Confronts Challenges with March 2026 Compliance Mandate Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • June 4, 2025 The UAE central bank. (Image: Shutterstock) The Central Bank of the UAE has mandated financial institutions to discontinue insecure authentication methods, particularly those involving SMS and email-based one-time…

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The Race to Develop Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System Is Underway

The U.S. military’s significant expenditure on missile defense over recent decades has reportedly yielded minimal tangible results, according to a revised report from the Panel on Public Affairs of the American Physical Society, a respected nonprofit focused on scientific research. The report critiques the effectiveness of American missile defense systems,…

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Blancco Report Reveals Stolen Devices Are a Greater Contributor to Data Loss Than Stolen Credentials or Ransomware – Intelligent CISO

A recent survey of IT leaders reveals that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the tightening of regulations are significantly transforming enterprise data disposal practices, resulting in a notable average increase of 46% in compliance investments. Blancco Technology Group’s latest research highlights the impact of regulatory demands, AI integration, and…

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StormWall Reports India, China, and the US Experience Highest DDoS Attacks in Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, India, China, and the United States emerged as the leading targets for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, as reported by cybersecurity firm StormWall. Notably, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region accounted for over half of all global attacks, indicating a significant shift in the landscape…

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Resurgence of Lumma Stealer Malware Poses Challenges for Global Takedown Efforts

Cybercrime, Cybercrime as-a-Service, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Operation Demonstrates Signs of Resurgence Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A persistent infostealer has made a reappearance just days after an international law enforcement takedown, highlighting the challenges in effectively disrupting sophisticated malware-as-a-Service operations. This incident showcases that…

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Major Retailers Targeted by Cyberattacks, Compromising Customer Data and Disrupting Operations – Moneycontrol

Cyberattacks Target Major Retailers, Compromising Customer Data and Disrupting Operations In a recent surge of cyberattacks, several prominent retailers have fallen victim to sophisticated breaches that have not only compromised sensitive customer data but also led to significant disruptions in their operations. These incidents raise urgent concerns about the vulnerabilities…

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