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 […]
Strategy
Unraveling Digital Sovereignty: The Delicate Balance of Digital Sovereignty: Insights and Imperatives
Defining Digital Sovereignty in Our Times In his thought-provoking article, “Digital Sovereignty: A Framework for the Internet Age,” Robin Berjon skilfully outlines the challenges and necessities of digital sovereignty. This article builds on his foundation, delving deeper into nuanced facets of digital sovereignty and highlighting critical issues such as the essential role of end-to-end encryption […]
Upcoming Global Events to Watch Out For
CyAN is proud to announce our role as a Community Partner for the following prominent global cybersecurity and technology events. Mark your calendars! Supply Chain Cyber Security Summit (SCCS) 9–11 April 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal CyAN board member Bharat Raigangar will be speaking at this critical cybersecurity event, focusing on securing supply chains and third-party […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 135
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 […]
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, […]