Topsec and Venustech have been implicated in assisting cyber activities linked to state-sponsored initiatives in China. Notably, Topsec has employed several former Honkers, including the founder of the Honker Union of China. The company’s founder previously stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) directed its operations. In 2015, Topsec was…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Working Group Initiated Following Two Unsuccessful Attempts to Address AI Training Challenges Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 18, 2025 The U.K. government initiated its latest discussions between creative owners and the AI…
Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…
Researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated phishing attack that effectively circumvents a multifactor authentication (MFA) mechanism based on the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard, which is increasingly being adopted across various platforms and enterprises. If verified, this development poses significant concerns, as FIDO is generally perceived as robust against credential…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Banking, Governance & Risk Management Also: CISA Alerts on Train Hacking Risks; Ongoing AI Comprehension Challenges Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • July 18, 2025 This week, a panel of four editors from Information Security Media Group (ISMG) analyzed the global repercussions stemming from the…
Data Breaches at the Ministry of Defence Raise Significant Security Concerns Recent revelations have unveiled hundreds of data breaches at the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), intensifying scrutiny over its capability to safeguard sensitive information against cyber threats. In 2023-24 alone, the MoD reported 569 incidents, an increase from 550…
Exposed Adoption Data Raises Privacy Concerns for Gladney Center In late June, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a publicly accessible database containing sensitive information related to the adoption process. The database, linked to the Texas-based nonprofit Gladney Center for Adoption, raised immediate alarms due to its implications for vulnerable children…
Anti-Phishing, DMARC, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime State-Sponsored Groups Target Semiconductor Sector with Spear-Phishing Attacks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 17, 2025 Chinese state-aligned hackers have escalated their espionage tactics against Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem through concentrated spear-phishing efforts. (Image: Shutterstock) Chinese state-aligned hackers are intensifying their espionage…
Recent developments in cybersecurity have once again put the spotlight on data privacy laws in Australia, particularly following a significant cyber attack targeting Qantas Airways. Legal representatives from Maurice Blackburn have filed a formal complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), advocating for millions of customers affected…