In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity environment, passwords remain a significant vulnerability for both individuals and organizations. Issues arising from weak or reused passwords, phishing attempts, and brute-force attacks expose traditional password-based authentication as a critical point of failure in digital security. In response, many cybersecurity experts and companies are exploring…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Additional Insights: Gootloader Malware, GCHQ Intern’s Guilty Plea, and Check Point Breach Update Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 3, 2025 Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. This week’s highlights include a…
Encryption & Key Management, Regulation, Security Operations European Commission Pushes for Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Data Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 3, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, executive vice president of the European Commission for technology sovereignty, security, and democracy, speaks at a press conference in Brussels on April 1, 2025.…
Understanding the Role of Password Managers in Cybersecurity Password managers serve as a crucial component of online security, akin to the vegetables we know are beneficial for our health. Despite their advantages, many users still gravitate toward weaker, easily memorable passwords, commonly resorting to variations like “123456” or “password.” This…
Big Tech Dynamics and Data Privacy in the Trump Era Recent requests from law enforcement agencies for user data from major tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Meta have highlighted the pivotal role these corporations play in determining government access to personal information, including sensitive location data. Consequently, the…
Emerging Threats: Rise of a Violent Splinter Group and Cybersecurity Concerns Recent intelligence reports have shed light on a troubling trend regarding a splinter group affiliated with the extensive 764 crime network, known as "No Lives Matter." This organization has been implicated in various violent activities including stabbings, firebombings, shootings,…
In recent years, encrypted communication platforms have become integral to the daily lives of billions worldwide. Services such as Signal, iMessage, and WhatsApp utilize end-to-end encryption by default, safeguarding countless messages, photos, videos, and calls. Other platforms like Zoom and Discord also provide options for users to enhance their communication…
Apple has addressed a significant zero-day vulnerability affecting a wide range of iPhones and iPads, as announced on Tuesday. The company indicated that this flaw could have been exploited in a highly advanced attack targeting specific individuals using earlier versions of iOS. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-24201, is linked to…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: BianLian Ransomware Hackers Aren’t Really Mailing You Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • March 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Every week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and breaches globally. This week, the U.S. imposed sanctions on an Iranian…
