In July 2023, residents of Missouri experienced a common challenge when the Missouri Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert through a push notification that linked to a post on X (formerly Twitter). This shift in notification practices highlighted issues concerning the visibility of public safety alerts, as many individuals discovered…
DDoS Protection, Security Operations Surge in DDoS Attacks Targets Japanese Logistics, Government, and Financial Sectors Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • January 3, 2025 Image taken near Mt. Fuji at Lake Saiko. (Credit: Shutterstock) Japanese Businesses Endure Widespread DDoS Attacks During the recent holiday season, major Japanese corporations, including the national airline…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India has unveiled the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, initiating a public consultation process. This significant development follows the announcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) over 16 months ago, marking a pivotal step toward implementing comprehensive data privacy…
Cyberhaven Extension Compromise Highlights Risks of Spear Phishing Attacks In a recent incident that underscores the vulnerabilities of browser extensions, a spear phishing campaign targeted developers of the Cyberhaven extension, leading to the deployment of a malicious update. A link embedded in a phishing email directed a Cyberhaven developer to…
As we advance into the coming months, the cybersecurity landscape is experiencing swift changes, particularly due to the rising incorporation of AI in executing cyberattacks. These AI-enabled strikes are being recognized for their high effectiveness, with reported success rates hitting up to 80%. This level of precision renders them enticing…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control US Treasury Sanctions Integrity Technology Group for Aiding Chinese Hackers David Perera (@daveperera) • January 3, 2025 Flax Typhoon hackers exploit small office and home routers to construct botnets. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Treasury Department has officially…
Volkswagen Data Leak, DoubleClickjacking, and China’s Denial of Hacking US Treasury In recent headlines, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, highlighting the ongoing challenges businesses face in protecting sensitive information. Volkswagen has reported a substantial data leak affecting thousands of customers, raising concerns about the potential misuse of personal data. This…
Experts suggest that a significant operation, believed to be based in China, is employing a drop-shipping scheme that facilitates the sale of controversial or potentially illegal products. Zach Edwards, a senior threat researcher at cybersecurity firm Silent Push, highlights that this operation likely acts as a reshipper, capitalizing on low-cost…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target U.S. Treasury Department Offices Related to Economic Sanctions By Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Chinese nation-state hackers infiltrated several U.S. Treasury Department offices. (Image: Shutterstock) A recent cyber intrusion linked to Chinese hackers has successfully breached…
