Recent findings from iVerify, a mobile security monitoring tool, shed light on the alarming prevalence of spyware, particularly within its user base of 2,500 individuals. Of those scans, seven instances of infections were detected, suggesting a significant level of infection risk even among users who proactively seek to safeguard their…
Deloitte UK Under Siege: Brian Cipher Ransomware Attack Unleashed The well-known consulting firm Deloitte UK has become the latest target of a significant cyber assault linked to the Brian Cipher ransomware. This incident has reportedly compromised approximately 1TB of sensitive data, raising substantial alarms about the firm’s cybersecurity frameworks. In…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime FSB Hackers Exploit Command and Control Infrastructure of Espionage Network Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 5, 2024 Look inside and you’ll see the Russian Federal Security Service. (Image: Shutterstock) A report from Microsoft and Black Lotus Labs has identified a Russian state-sponsored…
The UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established a new cybersecurity center in proximity to the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria, in response to significant fines for past data security vulnerabilities. This initiative reflects the NDA’s commitment to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the UK’s aging nuclear infrastructure, which includes…
Understanding the Rise of Digital Abuse: A Call to Action for Cybersecurity in Pakistan Nighat Dad, a notable figure in the realm of digital rights, emerged from a conservative environment in Jhang, located in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Growing up in a family that valued traditional norms, she found herself under…
Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla Ordered to Strengthen Consent Protocols Amid FTC Scrutiny In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed data brokers Gravy Analytics and its parent company Venntel to enhance their consent measures regarding the acquisition and distribution of geolocation data. This move follows…
The National Registration Department (JPN) of Malaysia has issued a firm denial regarding allegations of a data leak concerning MyKad, the national ID card system. In a statement released on Facebook, JPN reassured the public that its investigation has turned up no evidence of any data breach or unusual activities…
An FBI official recently highlighted the advantages of utilizing cellphones that receive regular operating system updates, employ responsibly managed encryption, and leverage phishing-resistant multifactor authentication for crucial online accounts. This recommendation comes amid concerns over a significant cyber espionage campaign attributed to state-affiliated actors in China, who have reportedly infiltrated…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Government Privacy Advocates Highlight Risks from DHS’s Increased Use of AI and Facial Recognition Technologies Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 4, 2024 According to a recent report from a government watchdog, DHS is broadening its use of surveillance technology without addressing…
