Organizations often assume their encryption protocols provide solid protection, only to face revelations from emerging threats that challenge this belief. The advent of quantum computing and the shifting landscape of cryptographic vulnerabilities compel security teams to reassess their defensive measures before it becomes a critical issue. Cybercriminals are already capturing…
Microsoft Embraces Passwordless Logins as Default Option In a significant move toward enhancing cybersecurity, Microsoft has announced that it will make passwordless logins the standard method for creating new accounts. This initiative marks a pivotal shift away from traditional passwords, which have historically posed several security challenges for both businesses…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Baltimore Public Schools Data Breach; Disney Menu Hacker Sentenced Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • May 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents across the globe. This week’s highlights include a notable increase…
The realm of cybersecurity has traditionally rested on the foundations of cryptography, which safeguards sensitive information across various platforms—from banking applications to encrypted communications in healthcare and military settings. Current cryptographic measures are deemed effective due to the immense time required for modern computers to decrypt complex algorithms, potentially taking…
Government-Driven Cyberattacks Target Enterprises In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a notable shift is occurring. Historically, zero-day attacks have primarily affected end users. However, recent data from GTIG reveals a significant pivot towards enterprise-focused vulnerabilities. In 2024, out of 75 identified zero-day vulnerabilities, 33 were aimed directly at enterprise systems,…
As the aggressive immigration policies enacted under the Trump administration intensify, travelers to the United States are increasingly concerned about their privacy and security, particularly regarding the searches of electronic devices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These agents hold extensive authority to examine travelers’ phones and other devices.…
In a significant measure to safeguard user privacy, Apple Inc. has alerted its extensive base of 1.8 billion iPhone users to uninstall the Google-owned Chrome browser from their devices amid growing concerns over privacy and security implications. Apple has expressed unease about Chrome’s methods of collecting, processing, and storing user…
Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Hackers Deploying Infostealers for Data and Credential Theft Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 24, 2025 Image: David G Hayes / Shutterstock In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks aimed at cloud infrastructures was documented, with malicious actors exploiting misconfigurations and single sign-on functionalities…
Google has announced the introduction of a new streamlined tool that will enable business users to send “end-to-end encrypted” emails, addressing long-standing security concerns associated with email communications. Launched in early April, this feature is currently available in beta for enterprise users, with plans for a broader rollout to Google…
