Endpoint Security, Geo Focus: Australia, Geo-Specific A Structured Approach to Address Vulnerabilities in Synthetic Biology Laboratories Maryam Shoraka • September 3, 2025 The rapid development of synthetic biology offers significant societal benefits, from bacteria engineered to degrade environmental pollutants to synthetic microbes that can create vital medicines. However, these advancements…
Concerns Arise Over Malaysia’s Proposed Enhanced MyKad with Biometric Data In a recent announcement, Malaysia’s Home Ministry proposed a new version of the MyKad, the national identity card, set to incorporate biometrics in the form of 10 fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans. While this initiative is aimed at bolstering…
The landscape of cybersecurity is undergoing rapid transformation, significantly influenced by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attackers are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline reconnaissance phases, craft advanced phishing schemes, and exploit system vulnerabilities at a pace that often outstrips the response capabilities of security teams. As organizations grapple with overwhelming…
Data Breach Notification , Data Security , Healthcare Lawsuits Emerge Following Discovery of Unprotected Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 5, 2025 Image: Ohio Medical Alliance, operating as Ohio Marijuana Card A security researcher recently uncovered a significant security breach involving an unencrypted database lacking password…
Chess.com, a premier online chess platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that has exposed the personal information of over 4,500 users. The breach occurred due to unauthorized access through an external system connected to the company’s network, underscoring vulnerabilities present in third-party integrations. Based in Orem, Utah, Chess.com revealed…
In March 2025, 23andMe, a notable player in the biotech sector known for genetic testing, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, exposing the vulnerabilities that surround firms handling sensitive genetic data. This drastic step followed a credential-stuffing attack in 2023, which compromised the genetic information of approximately 6.4 million users. As the…
Government, Industry Specific, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Secures $75M to Expand Dual-Use Technology Against GPS Jamming Threats Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 4, 2025 Ronak Shah, co-CTO of Shift5 (Image: Shift5) A cybersecurity startup focused on military and transportation security has successfully raised $75 million in funding aimed…
More Cybersecurity Firms Targeted in Salesforce-Salesloft Drift Breach In a significant cybersecurity incident, a number of companies, particularly those in the cybersecurity sector, have experienced breaches linked to the Salesforce and Salesloft platforms. This alarming development highlights ongoing vulnerabilities that can have profound implications for data security across industries. The…
Welcome to this week’s edition of the cybersecurity newsletter. Our goal is to arm you with the latest intelligence on cyber threats that could jeopardize your business operations. In this week’s issue, we examine critical updates regarding vulnerabilities affecting Apple devices, the rising threat of ransomware, unprecedented DDoS attacks, and…
