Data Protection and Cybersecurity Stocks Diverge in 2024: Analysis and Implications In 2024, cyber security stocks exhibited polarized performance, with companies focused on data protection experiencing significant gains largely driven by rising investments in artificial intelligence. In contrast, established firms in the vulnerability management segment faced double-digit declines in stock…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development 2025 Expected to Mark a Pragmatic Shift in AI Approaches Across Industries Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 30, 2024 Image: Shutterstock As we approach 2025, the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is poised for significant transformation, moving away from the experimental…
In this week’s Cyber Security Newsletter, we delve into the latest trends and critical updates in the cybersecurity landscape. As the digital environment continues to evolve rapidly, it is essential for organizations to stay informed about the most pressing threats and take proactive measures to safeguard their assets. This edition…
Black Hat, Events Exploring Automotive Vulnerabilities, Bootloader Flaws, and Cyber Threats at Black Hat Europe 2024 Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 9, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The Black Hat Europe conference is once again convening in London, promising a diverse agenda that delves into the myriad challenges facing cybersecurity today.…
Emerging Trends in Cryptocurrency Transactions Tied to Russian Cybercrime Recent investigations reveal that a financial firm registered in Canada is acting as a payment processor for multiple Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms that provide cybercrime services targeting Russian-speaking customers. This has raised significant concerns among cybersecurity experts and law enforcement…
HDFC Life Insurance has officially reported a data breach, disclosing the incident in a regulatory filing after market hours. The company has acknowledged that it received unauthorized communications from an unidentified source claiming to possess certain customer data, which appears to have been shared with malicious intent. To address the…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Social Engineering Tehran Lures Aerospace Sector with Malicious Job Offers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 14, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a disturbing development, Iranian state-sponsored hackers are reportedly adopting tactics used by their North Korean counterparts to infiltrate…
A new cyber threat has emerged, identified as “Cuttlefish,” specifically targeting small office and home office (SOHO) routers. This sophisticated malware aims to covertly monitor all traffic traversing these devices while collecting authentication data from HTTP GET and POST requests. According to a recent report from the Black Lotus Labs…
Cloudflare Disrupts Phishing Campaign Targeting Ukrainian Entities On Thursday, Cloudflare announced that it has taken measures to disrupt an extensive phishing campaign that has been ongoing for a month. This operation is attributed to a Russia-aligned threat actor known as FlyingYeti, which has specifically targeted Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions in…
