A cybercriminal group known as Cloak has publicly asserted its role in a cyberattack against the Virginia Attorney General’s office that took place in February 2025. This incident has resulted in significant disruption, prompting officials to implement emergency protocols to manage the aftermath. Chief Deputy Attorney General Steven Popps communicated…
Cybersecurity Alert: North Korea’s Emerging Digital Warfare Capabilities In a troubling revelation, Western intelligence agencies have confirmed that North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, is intensifying its efforts to fund its nuclear program through sophisticated cyber operations, including cryptocurrency theft. A recently unearthed development highlights a significant…
Application Security, Events, Governance & Risk Management Schneider Electric’s Crossley Calls for Enhanced Supplier Evaluation and Ongoing Risk Assessment Geetha Nandikotkur (AsiaSecEditor) • March 24, 2025 Cassie Crossley, VP of Supply Chain Security, Cybersecurity and Product Security Office, Schneider Electric The rising frequency of software supply chain attacks has revealed…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder to patrons of the beleaguered biotech company 23andMe regarding their rights to manage and delete their genetic information. This advisory underscores protections established under California’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), particularly pertinent as 23andMe…
European Companies Shift Towards Local Cloud Solutions Amid Privacy Concerns In recent months, there has been a noticeable trend among European companies moving their data operations away from U.S.-based cloud providers to local alternatives. Dave Cottlehuber, founder of SkunkWerks, a tech infrastructure firm in Austria, has spearheaded this shift for…
Paris, France, March 24th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Arsen, a leading name in cybersecurity with a focus on social engineering defense, has announced the launch of its latest feature—Conversational Phishing. This innovative tool, integrated into its phishing simulation platform, harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to create dynamic and adaptive phishing scenarios.…
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, the recently surfaced ransomware group known as Babuk or Babuk2 has stirred significant controversy by claiming responsibility for multiple high-profile breaches. In a post to their data leak blog, the group boasted of having attacked 26 organizations, including major companies like Amazon, Cardinal Health,…
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) of Australia has highlighted a growing concern regarding public trust amid the government’s ongoing efforts to digitize essential services. This initiative spans critical areas such as tax information, visa applications, and medical records, all of which involve sensitive personal data. The DTA has indicated that…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime China’s Ministry of State Security Exposes Alleged Taiwanese Hackers Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • March 21, 2025 Overview map displaying China as Taiwanese state hackers are confronted by the Ministry of State Security (Image: Shutterstock) Manipulating adversaries through psychological strategies can be…
