Human Trafficking in Cyber Scams: An Alarming Trend Fueled by Technology Recent investigations have highlighted distressing conditions within compounds linked to organized crime in Myanmar, particularly in relation to cyber scams orchestrated by illicit syndicates. These facilities, often associated with Chinese organized crime, are reported to exploit victims on a…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific Health Industry Associations Express Concern Over Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 27, 2025 A coalition of healthcare organizations urged the administration to withdraw the proposed HIPAA security rule update in a letter dated February 17 (Image: White House, CHIME, MGMA) A coalition…
Hacker Responsible for Over 90 Data Breaches Arrested in Thailand In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, authorities in Thailand have apprehended an individual believed to be behind over 90 data leaks. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is alleged to have targeted a wide range…
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky’s Securelist have recently spotlighted a resurgent cyber espionage group identified as Angry Likho APT, also referred to by some security experts as Sticky Werewolf. This group has intensified its cyberattack activities, predominantly targeting organizations within Russia and Belarus. Active since 2023, Angry Likho APT exhibits procedural…
Kyocera’s Chief Information Security Officer, Andrew Smith, discusses proactive strategies for addressing the cyber risks linked to AI technologies and outlines actionable steps businesses can take for implementation. Since the explosive popularity of AI, especially following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, discussions surrounding this technology have gained significant…
Group-IB Aids Royal Thai and Singapore Police in Cybercrime Operations In a recent collaborative effort, Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity firm, has assisted the Royal Thai Police and the Singapore Police Force in executing a joint operation targeting cybercriminal activities. This initiative highlights the increasing importance of cross-border cooperation in combating…
In a recent cybersecurity incident, the LockBit ransomware group has allegedly targeted FBI Director Kash Patel. Reports have surfaced on social media indicating that the group has communicated its concerns regarding the FBI administration, suggesting that Patel is surrounded by staff who prioritize narrative control and misrepresentation over their operational…
Agentic AI Demand for Computation Skyrockets Due to DeepSeek’s AI Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock At a recent investor conference, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced that the open-source rollout of DeepSeek R1 has significantly increased the demand for compute resources, largely due to…
Korea has recently imposed significant financial penalties on BusinessOn and NHN due to breaches of personal data protections, totaling 200 million won. This incident underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny that companies face concerning data privacy and security practices. Both BusinessOn and NHN, prominent players in the tech industry, experienced breaches…
