In recent developments, Microsoft’s security team has issued a warning regarding a faction of the infamous Russian cyber warfare unit, Sandworm. This subgroup, identified as BadPilot, has expanded its focus from targeting Ukraine to a broader range of networks globally, with a notable increase in activity directed at English-speaking Western…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security AI Summit Official Highlights Privacy Concerns Linked to Artificial Intelligence Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 Cybersecurity and political leaders convene at the AI Action Summit in Paris. (Image: Judith Litvine/Flickr) During a session at the AI Action Summit in…
The notorious Handala hacking group, believed to be linked to Iranian intelligence, has taken responsibility for a significant cyber breach targeting the Israeli police force. They reportedly exfiltrated approximately 2.1 terabytes of sensitive information that includes personnel files, weapons inventories, medical assessments, psychological evaluations, legal case documentation, weapon permits, and…
Cybersecurity Newsletter: Key Developments in Data Breaches and Vulnerabilities In a continuous race against cyber threats, the latest cybersecurity newsletter highlights several critical incidents within the sector. This week, organizations must pay attention to a series of high-profile breaches affecting various industries that remind us of the increasing sophistication of…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has reported a significant data breach impacting its Office 365 email infrastructure, which has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, also referred to as Cozy Bear or APT29. This incident, confirmed by HPE in December 2023 but which began in…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Confirms Data Breach Linked to Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has notified a group of employees that their personal information was compromised during a cyberattack in May 2023, which was conducted by attackers affiliated with the Russian government. This breach specifically targeted HPE’s Office 365…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Espionage and Cybercrime Campaign Linked to 7-Zip Mark-of-the-Web Exploit Targeting Ukraine Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A severe security vulnerability in the widely utilized Windows archiving tool, 7-Zip, has reportedly been leveraged by Russian cyber adversaries to…
Microsoft Establishes Advanced Planning Unit to Anticipate AI Impacts In a strategic move to better understand the implications of artificial intelligence on society and the economy, Microsoft has launched a new research unit within its AI division. This "Advanced Planning Unit" (APU) is tasked with analyzing the potential effects of…
DeepSeek-R1 Model Emerges as a Cost-Effective Contender in AI, Disrupting the Status Quo In a notable development within the artificial intelligence sector, China’s DeepSeek has unveiled its R1 model, presenting a formidable challenge to established AI giants such as OpenAI. This innovative model has been touted for its exceptional performance…
