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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 134

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 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 133

Information Security News Microsoft: New RAT Malware Used for Crypto Theft, Reconnaissance BleepingComputer by Sergiu GatlanMicrosoft has identified a new form of RAT (Remote Access Trojan) malware that is being used for cryptocurrency theft and detailed reconnaissance of infected systems. This sophisticated malware targets digital 

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 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 131

Information Security News EU Looks to Tech Sovereignty with EuroStack Amid Trade War Biometric Update by Masha BorakThe European Union is making significant strides towards tech sovereignty with the development of EuroStack, a comprehensive technology initiative aimed at reducing dependence on foreign tech giants amid 

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 

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 

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 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 126

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 

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 

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