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Welcome to Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 118, your comprehensive source for the latest cybersecurity news, in-depth analysis, and insights from the global cyber community. This issue highlights the latest developments, critical vulnerabilities, and expert analysis to keep you informed about the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. …

Note: due to the volume of posts, and availability of resources, the web version of these digests will move to a simpler format until further notice. Information Security News Analysis Events (CyAN-Organized or -Supported): AI Global Everything will be held from 4th to 6th February …

Contents: News ANALYSIS CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles Events News: Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use | Dark Reading by Kristina Beek https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/microsoft-cracks-down-malicious-copilot-ai-use Microsoft has announced stricter measures to address the misuse of its AI-powered Copilot tool, following reports of malicious applications. …

Contents: News STATISTICS & INSIGHTS powered by Evisec CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles The Year in Focus: A Look Back at 2024 and Ahead to 2025 Events News: Does Desktop AI Come With a Side of Risk? https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/does-desktop-ai-risk The rise of desktop AI tools …

Contents: News Analysis STATISTICS & INSIGHTS powered by Evisec CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles CyAN Member News Events News: AI enters Congress: Sexually explicit deepfakes target women lawmakers https://19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-target-women-congress/ Sexually explicit deepfakes targeting women lawmakers have infiltrated U.S. political discourse, highlighting the dangers of …

Contents: News CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: How Chinese insiders are stealing data scooped up by President Xi’s national surveillance system https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/08/chinese_insiders_stealing_data/ Chinese insiders have reportedly leaked data from President Xi Jinping’s national surveillance system, exposing significant vulnerabilities within the massive monitoring …

Contents: News Analysis CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: BT Group confirms attackers tried to break into Conferencing division https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/bt_group_confirms_attempted_attack/ BT Group recently disclosed an attempted cyberattack on its Conferencing division, thwarted before significant damage occurred. The attackers targeted vulnerabilities in communication systems, …

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 …

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 …

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 …