Information Security News US Weakens Disinformation Defenses, as Russia & China Ramp Up Dark Reading by Robert LemosAs geopolitical tensions escalate, the US has notably reduced its efforts to combat disinformation, especially from key adversaries like Russia and China. This rollback occurs despite increasing efforts by these nations to spread misinformation aimed at influencing global […]
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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, […]
Navigating Uncharted Waters: The EU’s Digital Markets Act and Its Impact on Security
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is setting the stage for significant changes in the tech landscape, particularly for companies like Apple, known for their tightly controlled ecosystems. While the DMA aims to enhance competition and consumer choice by opening up platforms like iOS to third-party app stores and facilitating app sideloading—where users can […]
“What happens to Heroes ?” EPISODE #2: The Unsung Heroes of the digital world by Didier Annet
The Psychological Impacts of Cyberattacks This is the second episode of a story related to individuals who, in a matter of moments, transition from “employees” to “rescuers” in the immediate aftermath of a destructive cyberattack. What I will call the “Heroes” Which role within a company can become a Hero? And why? “The fact is, […]
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 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 wallets and can extract a wide array of sensitive information, […]
Fostering Australia’s Autonomy: The Imperative for Sovereign Satellite Communication Systems
Inspired by recent movements in Europe, where tech giants like Airbus have advocated for a sovereign fund to support local technology sectors, this article explores Australia’s strategic need to develop sovereign satellite communication systems. As digital connectivity becomes increasingly crucial, the time to fortify our independence and security is now. The Strategic Need for Sovereign […]
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 […]
Opinion: Yet Another Encryption Kerfuffle
Ukrainian law enforcement demands Signal cooperate against Russian cybercriminals. This is a bad idea, like in any other country.