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…
In this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, we delve into recent developments that raise critical concerns for business owners navigating the digital security landscape. As the cyber threat environment evolves rapidly, it is essential to stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and data security threats impacting organizations worldwide. The newsletter covers…
A significant cybersecurity incident has unfolded, revealing that Chinese hackers maintained unauthorized access to a prominent U.S. corporation’s network for a duration exceeding four months. According to findings from Symantec, the attackers infiltrated the company’s systems and likely extracted sensitive data, including emails, indicative of a methodical intelligence-gathering campaign. The…
Researchers have identified a concerning trend in digital advertising, where malicious ads masquerade as genuine promotions from legitimate businesses and organizations. From local government entities to large corporations, users frequently rely on search engines to access official websites. This reliance creates an opportunity for fraudsters to exploit paid search placements,…
A serious series of cybersecurity incidents has emerged across North America, targeting key sectors such as healthcare and technology through high-profile hacks. Recent reports indicate that ransomware groups and skilled hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructures, heightening the risks for organizations tasked with safeguarding sensitive information. One notable incident…
