The number of violent “wrench attacks” targeting cryptocurrency holders has escalated alarmingly in 2025, as reported by Alena Vranova, founder of SatoshiLabs, a hardware wallet manufacturer. During her address at the Baltic Honeybadger 2025 conference held in Riga, Latvia, she highlighted the alarming frequency of these attacks, which encompass kidnappings,…
In the midst of rising geopolitical tensions and a deteriorating trade conflict between the United States and China, international business travelers are experiencing increased trepidation about traveling to the Chinese mainland. The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for China, urging people to “exercise increased…
Data Breaches Increasingly Targeting Consumers, Experts Warn Cybersecurity analysts report that hundreds of data breaches occur each month, highlighting the growing risk for consumers and businesses alike. Ken Colburn from Data Doctors emphasized that the evolution of technology has complicated efforts to secure sensitive information, contributing to the constant rise…
On Tuesday, Apple announced critical security updates across its software suite, mitigating a significant vulnerability identified by Google as being actively exploited in the Chrome web browser earlier this month. This vulnerability, labeled CVE-2025-6558 and bearing a CVSS score of 8.8, involves improper validation of untrusted input within the browser’s…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Voluntary Initiative Advocates for Standards and Patient Empowerment: A Privacy Perspective Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 31, 2025 President Donald Trump alongside leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a new strategy aimed at enhancing health data interoperability and access.…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Encryption & Key Management U.K. Government Signals Shift on Apple Encryption Requirement Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 23, 2025 Apple’s logo displayed above its Regent Street store in London. (Image: Yau Ming Low/Shutterstock) The United Kingdom government appears poised to retract its demand that Apple provide…
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which focuses on technology’s effect outside the Western world. A significant data breach has exposed approximately 16 billion login credentials, endangering users of major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, and Apple to potential fraud and identity theft. The compromised data, found…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development EU Dismisses Call for Enforcement Delay on AI Act Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 4, 2025 In a recent statement, a European official affirmed that all timelines surrounding new regulations for artificial intelligence would proceed without interruption. This assertion comes…
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