Title: Major Vulnerabilities Uncovered in VPN Solutions: A Call for Zero Trust Adoption In recent developments, the cybersecurity sector has been rocked by critical vulnerabilities discovered in leading virtual private network (VPN) solutions provided by two significant vendors. These findings have illuminated the inherent weaknesses in conventional VPN architectures and…
Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ransomware Group ‘Codefinger’ Targets Cloud-Based Resources Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A ransomware campaign has been identified targeting Amazon S3 buckets, aiming to exploit the sensitive data stored within them. The attackers utilize AWS’s server-side encryption with customer-specific keys,…
Access to Website Restricted for EEA Users Due to GDPR Compliance A recent restriction has been implemented on a website to comply with regulations set forth by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Access from countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), including various EU nations, has been momentarily disabled.…
The FBI has reported significant progress in combating cyber threats posed by foreign adversaries, specifically highlighting a recent operation that resulted in the removal of Chinese malware from over 4,200 computers and networks based in the United States. Through a coordinated effort that involved sending commands to the malware, the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Executive Order Facilitates Development of Data Centers on Federal Property, Promotes Clean Energy Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 14, 2025 An executive order from President Joe Biden seeks to mitigate the escalating electricity demands from artificial intelligence on communities. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
Natomas Unified School District Faces Data Breach Amid Network Shutdown On July 15, staff members at Natomas Unified School District were informed that an ongoing network shutdown was linked to a potential hacking incident. Deputy Superintendent William Young conveyed in an email that there was a risk of unauthorized access…
Title: Evaluating Security Risks: Insights Into Recent VPN Services In recent testing, TunnelBear’s performance has proven competitive with other virtual private network (VPN) solutions, presenting a viable option for users seeking reliable connectivity. One notable feature is its free trial, which allows users to assess connection speeds without financial commitment.…
In a recent advisory, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom alerted the public, particularly in developed countries, to the risks associated with internet-connected devices, including consumer electronics designed for pleasure and smart toys. This warning follows an extensive study that uncovered significant vulnerabilities in such…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Governance & Risk Management Concerns Over Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Heightened by National Security and Cyber Threats David Perera (@daveperera) • January 14, 2025 Chinese-made Geely Atlas Pro vehicles ready for sale. (Image: Shutterstock) The United States federal government has issued a directive to…
