In response to the growing threat posed by mercenary spyware and other targeted cyber dangers, major technology firms, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, have committed significant resources over recent years to fortify the digital security of their most vulnerable users worldwide. Apple’s implementation of Lockdown Mode in 2022 exemplifies a…
Vought Faces Pressure from Financial Technology Association Over Regulatory Changes On Monday, Vought, who also holds the position of director at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), received a letter from the Financial Technology Association (FTA). This letter urged the withdrawal of a proposed rule, arguing that…
Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…
Google Introduces Advanced Protection Mode to Strengthen Android Security In response to escalating threats against mobile devices, Google has announced the introduction of a new security feature designed to bolster Android’s defenses against malware attacks, insecure network vulnerabilities, and unsolicited messaging scams. The Advanced Protection mode, which will be integrated…
Digital fraud has reached alarming heights, with Americans suffering losses of approximately $16.6 billion to online crimes in the past year alone. Nearly 200,000 individuals reported various scams, including phishing and spoofing, to the FBI. A significant portion of these scams, amounting to over $470 million, originated via text messages,…
In a concerning development within the cybersecurity landscape, a new iteration of ransomware has shifted focus from traditional file-encrypting tactics to a more sophisticated type of malware that targets the Central Processing Unit (CPU). Hackers have long exploited file-encrypting malware that locks users out of their data, demanding cryptocurrency for…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Raised Over White House IT Strategy Amid Deregulation Goals Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • May 12, 2025 Image: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock The White House has announced an initiative to simplify federal information technology procurement through the General Services Administration’s “OneGov” strategy. This strategy aims to centralize purchasing…
Data Privacy, Data Security Texas Accuses Google of Geolocation, Incognito Mode, and Biometric Violations Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 12, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Texas has finalized a settlement of nearly $1.4 billion with Alphabet, the parent company of Google, following allegations that the tech giant breached state privacy laws.…
In today’s digital landscape, photographs rank among the most widely shared and stored forms of online content. Whether through social media, cloud services, or email attachments, personal imagery circulates extensively across the web. Despite the undeniable convenience of online photo storage, significant privacy issues often go unnoticed. This article examines…
