Information Security News Tariffs May Prompt Increase in Global CyberattacksDark Reading – Robert Lemos US Comptroller Cyber ‘Incident’ Compromises Org’s EmailsDark Reading – Kristina Beek Wyden Blocks Trump’s CISA Boss Nominee, Blames Cyber Agency for ‘Actively Hiding Info’ About Telecom InsecurityThe Register – Jessica Lyons Trump Signs Order Stripping Chris Krebs of Security ClearanceCyberscoop – […]
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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 138
Information Security News Disclosure Drama Clouds CrushFTP Vulnerability ExploitationDark Reading – Rob Wright CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangsBleepingComputer – Bill Toulas Google Quick Share Bug Bypasses Allow Zero-Click File TransferDark Reading – Tara Seals China-Linked Threat Group Exploits Ivanti BugDark Reading – Jai Vijayan International intelligence agencies raise the […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 137
Information Security News 1. Oracle Cloud security SNAFU latest: IT giant accused of pedantry as evidence scrubbedThe Register – Thomas ClaburnRead more 2. CoffeeLoader Malware Is Stacked With Viscous Evasion TricksDark Reading – Becky BrackenRead more 3. Phishing platform ‘Lucid’ behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attackBleepingComputer – Bill ToulasRead more 4. DoJ Seizes Over […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 136
Information Security News Italian government approved use of spyware on members of refugee NGO, MPs told The Guardian by Angela Giuffrida & Stephanie KirchgaessnerItalian lawmakers have been informed that spyware was authorised against members of a refugee NGO, sparking fierce backlash over potential human rights violations. Critics argue this blurs the line between national security […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 134
Information Security News Judge blocks Elon Musk’s Doge from accessing social security records The Guardian by Guardian Staff & AgenciesA federal judge has issued a restraining order preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) from accessing Social Security Administration (SSA) records, citing privacy concerns and potential data misuse. The lawsuit, filed by advocacy groups, […]
Securing the Future: Innovative Cybersecurity for Agentic AI by Shantanu Bhattacharya
Agentic AI is when autonomous AI agents make decisions and execute tasks. It’s poised to revolutionize industries. But with this power comes new cybersecurity challenges. This blog explores the deployment architectures of agentic AI solutions and identifies key attack vectors, offering a glimpse into innovative cybersecurity defenses. Agentic AI Deployment Architecture Agentic AI systems typically […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 132
Information Security News Elon Musk’s Starlink Could Be Used to Transmit Australian Election Voting Results The Guardian by Josh TaylorThe Guardian reports that Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is being considered as a potential method to transmit voting results in Australian elections. This proposal aims to leverage Starlink’s extensive network to ensure reliable and […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 130
Information Security News House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies SecurityWeek by Eduard KovacsThe U.S. House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that mandates federal contractors to establish vulnerability disclosure policies. This legislative move aims to strengthen the security of federal digital assets by ensuring that vulnerabilities are systematically reported […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 129
Information Security News Latin American Orgs Face 40% More Attacks Than Global Average Dark Reading by Nate NelsonOrganisations in Latin America are experiencing a surge in cyberattacks, facing 40% more incidents than the global average. This alarming trend underscores the unique cybersecurity challenges in the region, exacerbated by rapid digital transformation and targeted attacks by […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 127
Flaw found in stalkerware apps, exposing millions of people. Here’s how to find out if your phone is being spied uponBitdefender by Graham Cluley A significant security flaw discovered in stalkerware apps has exposed millions to potential spying, significantly compromising user privacy. This vulnerability allows unauthorised access to personal data, raising serious concerns about the […]