In recent years, Scattered Spider has gained notoriety as a significant threat within the cybersecurity landscape. Rather than being a singular organization, the group operates more as a loose affiliation of hackers who primarily utilize social engineering techniques—such as phishing and deceptive phone calls—to infiltrate corporate networks. Many of the…
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…
In our increasingly interconnected world, the management of user data has come under intense examination, particularly concerning applications that share sensitive information across borders. A notable instance of this ongoing debate involves TikTok, the widely-used Chinese mobile video-sharing platform that has faced scrutiny over privacy and data security issues since…
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…
Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability Exposes Persistent Access Risks Recent findings highlight a significant vulnerability within Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) that allows users to log in even with revoked passwords. This issue becomes particularly concerning when a Windows machine uses a Microsoft or Azure account to facilitate remote desktop access.…
New Research Uncovers Security Risks Posed by AI-Generated Code Recent studies have revealed alarming vulnerabilities associated with AI-generated computer code, particularly in the context of software supply chains. Researchers found that a significant portion of the code generated by large language models (LLMs) is rife with references to fictitious third-party…
Events, Government, Industry Specific ‘Cyberdefense in Focus: U.S. Strategies Unveiled by Homeland Security Secretary’ at RSAC 2025 Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 30, 2025 U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem delivers a keynote address at the RSAC 2025 Conference in San Francisco on April 29, 2025. (Photo: Mathew…
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,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Industry Leaders Embrace Model Context Protocol from Anthropic Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • April 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Significant advancements in artificial intelligence are underway as major players including OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft have begun adopting Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP).…
