Germany has initiated an investigation into a substantial cyber threat associated with the BadBox Malware, suspected of infiltrating over 192,000 devices nationwide. This malware affects a diverse range of electronics, including media players, digital picture frames, streaming devices, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets, indicating a significant expansion of the current…
In a troubling escalation of conflict, Russia has ramped up its military and cyber operations against Ukraine. The ongoing military campaign features targeted ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and adjacent areas, resulting in extensive destruction. The conflict has also taken a significant turn in the cyberspace domain. A hacktivist group…
CISA Affirms 2035 Quantum Encryption Target Feasible Despite Technological Advancements Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 19, 2024 Experts believe the 2035 requirement for federal agencies to implement quantum-resistant cryptography is still feasible. (Image: Shutterstock) The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) maintains that the 2035 deadline for federal entities to…
In a significant development within the realm of cybersecurity, researchers from Dr. Web have uncovered a newly active Linux malware campaign that is predominantly targeting businesses and individual users in Southeast Asia. This discovery was made as part of an investigation into a reported malware incident by one of their…
The U.S. Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), circumventing previous efforts to attach amendments aimed at curtailing excessive government surveillance practices. This legislation, deemed essential by its proponents, is now poised for President Joe Biden’s signature, thereby enshrining significant enhancements to the contentious Section 702 of the…
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.…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Weak German Cybersecurity, Spanish Mobile Account Data Breach Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 12, 2024 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG ISMG provides a weekly roundup of global cybersecurity incidents and breaches. This week’s highlights include the closure of a Kosovar illegal…
Application Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Multimodal Agentic AI Enhances Speed, Tools, and Research Prototypes Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • December 11, 2024 Image: Shuttershock Google has unveiled its latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, which has the ability to process and output text, images, and audio seamlessly. This initiative…
Atrium Health has issued notifications to nearly 586,000 individuals regarding a data breach related to its use of online tracking technologies in its patient portal. The healthcare provider conducted an initial review of its online technologies in June 2022, prompted by revelations regarding the use of third-party tracking tech by…
