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Note: due to the volume of posts, and availability of resources, the web version of these digests will move to a simpler format until further notice. Information Security News Analysis Events (CyAN-Organized or -Supported): AI Global Everything will be held from 4th to 6th February 2025 in Dubai, U.A.E. GITEX AFRICA, Marrakesh, Morocco: 14 – […]

Contents: News ANALYSIS CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles Events News: Microsoft Cracks Down on Malicious Copilot AI Use | Dark Reading by Kristina Beek https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/microsoft-cracks-down-malicious-copilot-ai-use Microsoft has announced stricter measures to address the misuse of its AI-powered Copilot tool, following reports of malicious applications. The crackdown includes enhanced safeguards to prevent the tool from […]

Contents: News STATISTICS & INSIGHTS powered by Evisec CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles The Year in Focus: A Look Back at 2024 and Ahead to 2025 Events News: Does Desktop AI Come With a Side of Risk? https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/does-desktop-ai-risk The rise of desktop AI tools is revolutionising workflows but introduces substantial security risks. Attackers can […]

Contents: News Analysis STATISTICS & INSIGHTS powered by Evisec CyAN Member Op Eds and Articles CyAN Member News Events News: AI enters Congress: Sexually explicit deepfakes target women lawmakers https://19thnews.org/2024/12/ai-sexually-explicit-deepfakes-target-women-congress/ Sexually explicit deepfakes targeting women lawmakers have infiltrated U.S. political discourse, highlighting the dangers of AI misuse in harassment and disinformation. These fabricated videos undermine […]

Contents: News CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: How Chinese insiders are stealing data scooped up by President Xi’s national surveillance system https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/08/chinese_insiders_stealing_data/ Chinese insiders have reportedly leaked data from President Xi Jinping’s national surveillance system, exposing significant vulnerabilities within the massive monitoring network. These breaches, involving sensitive personal and governmental information, were […]

Contents: News Analysis CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: BT Group confirms attackers tried to break into Conferencing division https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/bt_group_confirms_attempted_attack/ BT Group recently disclosed an attempted cyberattack on its Conferencing division, thwarted before significant damage occurred. The attackers targeted vulnerabilities in communication systems, aiming to disrupt services or access sensitive business data. BT’s […]

Contents: News Analysis CyAN Members Op Eds and Articles Events News: Russia arrests one of its own – a cybercrime suspect on FBI’s most wanted list https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/02/russia_ransomware_arrest/ Russia has detained a high-profile cybercriminal who was on the FBI’s most-wanted list. This rare collaboration between the U.S. and Russia marks a significant development in combating transnational […]

Contents: News Analysis Statistics & Insights – Powered by evisec CyAN News Events News: Labor has passed its proposed social media ban for under-16s. Here’s what we know – and what we don’t https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/21/labor-social-media-ban-under-16s-details-what-is-covered-which-platform The newly passed social media ban for under-16s without parental consent has sparked debate about its enforcement and broader implications. Critics […]

Contents: News Analysis CyAN News Events News: Australia’s first Cyber Security Act becomes law https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2024/australia-s-first-cyber-security-act-becomes-law.html Australia’s inaugural Cyber Security Act has officially passed, mandating critical infrastructure providers to adopt stringent cybersecurity measures. The legislation focuses on protecting essential services like energy, health, and communications from evolving cyber threats. Businesses are now required to report incidents […]

Contents: News Analysis Events News: Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government legal Affairs Office https://securityaffairs.com/171257/data-breach/mexico-suffers-ransomware-attack.html The Ransomhub ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Mexico’s Legal Affairs Office, alleging it has exfiltrated critical government documents. The group is threatening to leak this sensitive data unless their demands are met. This […]