Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 111

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Contents: News Analysis CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: Russia arrests one of its own – a cybercrime suspect on FBI’s most wanted list https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/02/russia_ransomware_arrest/ Russia has detained a high-profile cybercriminal who was on the FBI’s most-wanted list. This rare collaboration between the U.S. and Russia marks a significant development in combating transnational […]

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 110

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Contents: News Analysis Statistics & Insights – Powered by evisec CyAN News Events News: Labor has passed its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here’s what we know – and what we don’t https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/21/labor-social-media-ban-under-16s-details-what-is-covered-which-platform The newly passed social media ban for under-16s without parental consent has sparked debate about its enforcement and broader implications. Critics […]

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 109

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Contents: News Analysis CyAN News Events News: Australia’s first Cyber Security Act becomes law https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2024/australia-s-first-cyber-security-act-becomes-law.html Australia’s inaugural Cyber Security Act has officially passed, mandating critical infrastructure providers to adopt stringent cybersecurity measures. The legislation focuses on protecting essential services like energy, health, and communications from evolving cyber threats. Businesses are now required to report incidents […]

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 108

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Contents: News Analysis Events News: Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government legal Affairs Office https://securityaffairs.com/171257/data-breach/mexico-suffers-ransomware-attack.html The Ransomhub ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Mexico’s Legal Affairs Office, alleging it has exfiltrated critical government documents. The group is threatening to leak this sensitive data unless their demands are met. This […]

Welcome New Member – Subela Bhatia

Please join us in welcoming our newest CyAN member, Subela Bhatia, from the UAE! Subela is a seasoned business development and sales professional with diverse experience across IT, FMCG, express, and healthcare sectors. With over 17 years of experience, she has led cybersecurity/technology training and threat management solutions for value-added distributors in the UAE. Her […]

Europe: Prepare for (Cyber) War…

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Si Vis Pacem… A recent article published in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ – soft paywall) about Germany’s “Operationsplan Deutschland” (English version of the informational brochure here), or OPLAN DEU, has drawn media attention to escalating tensions between the EU and aligned countries, and Russia, accelerated since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The operational plan […]

Welcome New Member – Didier Annet

Please welcome our newest member from Belgium, Didier Annet! Didier Annet brings nearly 30 years of experience in information technology, with a deep specialization in cyber resilience. His expertise focuses on safeguarding critical enterprise data through the development of Cyber Recovery Plans and the design of robust architectures and processes. Didier works closely with organizations […]

Welcome New Member – Mohit Makhija

Mohit Makhija is a cyber assurance lead for a fintech company, holding a CISM certification with 8 years of extensive experience in cyber assurance, risk management, compliance, and third-party risk management. He has worked with American and Australian financial institutions, advising them on managing third-party risk while working for a Big 4 consulting firm. There, […]