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 […]
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“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 […]
Welcome New Member – Abid Malik from Dubai
Please welcome our newest member from Dubai, Abid Malik! Abid Malik isn’t just a GRC and cybersecurity advisor—he’s a strategist who turns risk management into business opportunities. With 20+ years of experience across banking, fintech, and multinational sectors, he helps businesses strengthen security, navigate regulations, and stay ahead of emerging threats. Born in Amsterdam, having […]
“What Happens to Heroes?” – EPISODE #1: The Unsung Heroes of the Digital World by Didier Annet
The Psychological Impacts of Cyberattacks This is the first 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” But what is a Hero in the context of a cyberattack? And why should […]
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 ongoing trade tensions. This ambitious project seeks to bolster the […]
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 […]