Information Security News Ghost Ransomware Targets Orgs in 70+ CountriesDark Reading by Elizabeth MontalbanoGhost ransomware continues to pose a significant threat globally, now targeting organisations in over 70 countries. This ransomware variant is particularly insidious due to its ability to encrypt data swiftly and demand ransoms, leading to severe disruptions across multiple sectors. The widespread […]
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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 125
Information Security News Joint Letter on the UK Government’s use of Investigatory Powers Act to attack End-to-End EncryptionGlobal Encryption Coalition by Ryan Polk The Global Encryption Coalition is actively opposing the UK government’s utilisation of the Investigatory Powers Act to erode end-to-end encryption, asserting that this undermines both personal privacy and national security. An open […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 124
Information Security News Thai authorities detain four Europeans in ransomware crackdown Cyberscoop by Greg OttoIn a coordinated operation, Thai authorities arrested four European nationals in Phuket, suspected of orchestrating Phobos ransomware attacks. The individuals allegedly extorted approximately $16 million in Bitcoin from over 1,000 victims globally. The operation, codenamed “Phobos Aetor,” involved raids across multiple […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 122
Information Security News: TSA’s Airport Facial-Recog Tech Faces Audit ProbeThe Register by Brandon VigliaroloThe U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) facial recognition program is under audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) due to concerns over privacy, data security, and potential biases. The audit will assess how biometric data is collected, stored, and shared, and whether […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 121
Information Security News: US Cyber Agency’s Future Role in Elections Remains Murky Under the Trump Administration Security Week via Associated PressThe role of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in safeguarding elections is increasingly uncertain under the Trump administration. While CISA played a key role in securing previous elections, its future involvement remains […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 120
Information Security News US freezes foreign aid, halting cybersecurity defence and policy funds for alliesThe Register by Jessica LyonsRead more here The U.S. government has frozen foreign aid, including funds allocated to support allies’ cybersecurity defense and policy initiatives. This unexpected move could leave critical infrastructure in allied nations vulnerable, as many rely on U.S. […]
Weekly Digest Issue #72 – Dec 04, 2023
CyAN’s weekly digest of cybersecurity news from around the globe. Find the links to the full articles below. LinkedIn version and discussion available here. If there is a topic you would like to see more of, do not hesitate to get in touch! Brought to you by James Briscoe, Secretary General at the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)