Information Security News Tariffs May Prompt Increase in Global CyberattacksDark Reading – Robert Lemos US Comptroller Cyber ‘Incident’ Compromises Org’s EmailsDark Reading – Kristina Beek Wyden Blocks Trump’s CISA Boss Nominee, Blames Cyber Agency for ‘Actively Hiding Info’ About Telecom InsecurityThe Register – Jessica Lyons Trump Signs Order Stripping Chris Krebs of Security ClearanceCyberscoop – […]
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Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 139
Information Security News Autonomous, GenAI-Driven Attacker Platform Enters the ChatDark Reading – Elizabeth Montalbano EncryptHub’s dual life: Cybercriminal vs Windows bug-bounty researcherBleepingComputer – Bill Toulas Voluntary ‘Pall Mall Process’ seeks to curb spyware abusesCyberscoop – Tim Starks That massive GitHub supply chain attack? It all started with a stolen SpotBugs tokenThe Register – Jessica Lyons […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 138
Information Security News Disclosure Drama Clouds CrushFTP Vulnerability ExploitationDark Reading – Rob Wright CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangsBleepingComputer – Bill Toulas Google Quick Share Bug Bypasses Allow Zero-Click File TransferDark Reading – Tara Seals China-Linked Threat Group Exploits Ivanti BugDark Reading – Jai Vijayan International intelligence agencies raise the […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 137
Information Security News 1. Oracle Cloud security SNAFU latest: IT giant accused of pedantry as evidence scrubbedThe Register – Thomas ClaburnRead more 2. CoffeeLoader Malware Is Stacked With Viscous Evasion TricksDark Reading – Becky BrackenRead more 3. Phishing platform ‘Lucid’ behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attackBleepingComputer – Bill ToulasRead more 4. DoJ Seizes Over […]
Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 136
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]