In the contemporary digital landscape, the terms data privacy and data security frequently emerge, particularly as vast quantities of sensitive personal and corporate information are shared and stored online. While these concepts are interlinked and critical for safeguarding data, they represent distinct facets of information protection. Understanding their differences is…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Mandiant Warns of Rising Vulnerabilities to Social Engineering Attacks Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The teenage hacking group known as Scattered Spider has intensified its focus on specific sectors, with the retail industry now appearing to…
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under scrutiny following the disclosure of several data security incidents reported across Jobcentres in 2024. This troubling revelation points to hundreds of breaches and affects numerous claimants, coming on the heels of a significant data breach where personal email addresses of…
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated a request for proposals aimed at developing a real-time facial recognition system. This tool would be capable of capturing images of all individuals in a vehicle at border crossings, including passengers in rear seats, and matching these images against their travel…
Explore related topics: Events, Identity & Access Management, RSAC Conference RSA CEO Rohit Ghai Discusses Evolving Security Threats and Technological Disruption Authored by Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 6, 2025 Rohit Ghai, CEO, RSA The integration of artificial intelligence, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the advancement of cyber threats are significantly…
Microsoft Issues Warning on Vulnerabilities in Default Helm Charts for Kubernetes In a recent advisory, Microsoft has alerted users to significant vulnerabilities associated with default Helm charts utilized in Kubernetes applications. These vulnerabilities may expose sensitive data, posing substantial risks for enterprises that rely on these configurations without further customization…
ESET has recently uncovered Spellbinder, a novel tool employed by TheWizards, a cyber espionage group linked to China, to execute Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) attacks and disseminate their WizardNet backdoor through compromised software updates. This advanced cyber espionage operation, active since at least 2022, demonstrates TheWizards’ unique approach in infiltrating computer networks.…
The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a significant transformation, with hackers increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies, employing AI to execute convincing phishing scams, which often replicate real voices and writing styles with alarming accuracy. This evolution allows them to…
Government, Industry Specific Hacker Breaches Government-Approved Messaging App Used by Top Trump Officials Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 5, 2025 Then-U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz speaking to the press outside the White House on Feb. 4, 2025. (Image: Noam Galai/Shutterstock) A recent cybersecurity breach has targeted TeleMessage, a messaging…
