On September 26, 2023, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 12,000 individuals. This incident underscores the serious vulnerabilities associated with critical infrastructure entities, particularly in the realm of aviation safety and security. As the digital landscape…
Government, Industry Specific Experts Warn Biden’s Cybersecurity and Tech Initiatives Face Instability Under Trump’s Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 17, 2025 Experts suggest Biden’s cybersecurity initiatives will be challenged as new leadership grapples with escalating cyber threats. (Image: Shutterstock) A month before President Joe Biden assumed office, catastrophic breaches…
Granite School District Data Breach Sparks Legislative Focus on Cybersecurity In December 2023, Granite School District in Salt Lake City became the latest victim of a significant data breach, affecting approximately 450,000 current and former students. The incident has garnered the attention of the Utah Legislature, particularly the state’s School…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Poland, Israel, Nvidia, and Oracle Challenge AI Chip Export Restrictions Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Biden administration’s recent decision to impose restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips is…
Cybersecurity Alert: US Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cyber Actors Following Breach The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action in response to recent cyber threats by sanctioning Yin Kecheng, a cyber operative allegedly based in Shanghai. Yin is implicated in a significant breach that compromised the Department of Treasury’s…
As the United States intensifies efforts to eliminate Chinese influence from its telecommunications networks, Jessica Rosenworcel, the outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), emphasizes the necessity for robust oversight in the telecommunications sector. This call for vigilance comes in light of the recent “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign,…
Cybersecurity Alert: New Spear Phishing Campaign Linked to Russian Group Recent revelations from Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence teams uncover a significant spear phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts, attributed to the Russian hacker group known as Star Blizzard. This campaign reportedly commenced in October 2023 and has persisted into August 2024, raising…
Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Patch Management Warning Issued for Active Zero-Day Vulnerability as Device Configurations Are Exposed Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Fortinet has issued an urgent alert to users of its firewall products, advising them to apply patches for…
The data breach that impacted the NFT marketplace OpenSea in 2022 has resurfaced in discussions, particularly after the revelation that over seven million email addresses were publicly exposed. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the inherent risks tied to centralized computing within the Web3 ecosystem, as noted by industry experts.…
