In a significant shift in policy, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote in November on the repeal of a key ruling that mandates telecom providers to bolster the security of their networks. This move responds to lobbying efforts from major Internet service providers, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts…
In a significant ruling, a federal jury in the United States has convicted former Uber Chief Security Officer, Joseph Sullivan, for failing to disclose a data breach that occurred in 2016. This breach compromised sensitive information pertaining to both customers and drivers, with Sullivan accused of actively attempting to obscure…
3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management General Catalyst Provides Non-Dilutive Funding for Chainguard’s Global Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 31, 2025 Eyal Bar, Chief Financial Officer, Chainguard (Image: Chainguard) Chainguard, a startup focusing on supply chain security and founded by a former Google Cloud engineer, has secured…
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Russian law enforcement executed a surprise operation in Moscow, apprehending three individuals linked to the development and distribution of the notorious Meduza Stealer. The arrests were confirmed by Irina Volk, a spokesperson for Russia’s Interior Ministry, following an extensive investigation by the Investigative Department of…
Exposure Validation: A Strategic Imperative for Cybersecurity In the realm of cybersecurity, exposure validation has emerged as a critical practice akin to the deductive methods of Sherlock Holmes. Renowned for his ability to sift through irrelevant information to reveal hidden truths, Holmes famously noted, “When you have eliminated the impossible,…
Cybersecurity Researchers Uncover New TCP-Based DDoS Attack Vector Recent findings from a collaborative team of academics at the University of Maryland and the University of Colorado Boulder have raised alarm bells regarding potential vulnerabilities in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), specifically through the exploitation of non-compliant network middleboxes. These devices,…
Researchers have identified that two critical vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems are currently being exploited in widespread cyberattacks. One of these vulnerabilities is a zero-day flaw that has remained active since 2017, while the second is a significant bug that Microsoft has struggled to patch effectively. The zero-day vulnerability was…
Data Breach-Related Scam Leads to Arrest in Australia The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have apprehended a 19-year-old male resident of Sydney in connection with a blackmail scheme that allegedly exploits personal data leaked during the recent Optus data breach. This incident highlights a concerning trend of cybercriminals leveraging compromised data…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Endpoint Security Denmark Withdraws Proposal for Client-Side Scanning Amid Controversy Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 31, 2025 Image: Petr Svoboda/Shutterstock In a significant development, Denmark has withdrawn a contentious proposal that aimed to mandate online service providers to scan user communications and files for child sexual…
