Sep 16, 2025 Today in the news, there have been alarming reports of cyber threats targeting organizations and individuals worldwide. The recent lawsuit against Athena Bitcoin for allegedly profiting from scams raises concerns about consumer protection in the cryptocurrency industry. This issue highlights the need for stricter anti-fraud measures to
Sep 14, 2025 Hello! I wanted to share with you some fascinating long reads related to information security from the week of 9/6/25. These articles cover a range of topics, from Myanmar’s junta benefiting from cyberscams to the risks posed by AI-generated code. “Scamland Myanmar: How conflict and crime syndicates
Sep 13, 2025 Today, I learned about a concerning trend where students in UK schools are responsible for the majority of insider-caused breaches, highlighting a serious issue of cybersecurity within educational institutions. The lack of proper security measures and the potential consequences of early exposure to hacking are alarming, raising
Sep 12, 2025 I recently came across some alarming news in the cybersecurity realm. One major issue involved a breach in Salesloft’s Drift application, leading to the theft of Salesforce data from numerous organizations. The breach started with Salesloft’s GitHub account compromise, resulting in the theft of authentication tokens for
Sep 11, 2025 In recent news, the cybersecurity world has been rocked by the unsealing of charges against a major ransomware figure, Volodymyr Viktorovich Tymoshchuk. He is accused of orchestrating hacks on over 250 US organizations through ransomware platforms. Despite efforts to apprehend him, he remains at large, posing a
Sep 10, 2025 Recently, there have been reports about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) making significant cuts to government cyber contracts, totaling $2.2 billion. This has raised concerns about the potential impact on cybersecurity services across various government agencies. The data released by DOGE shows a consistent trend of
Sep 09, 2025 Today’s cybersecurity news is filled with concerning incidents that highlight the ever-present threats to digital security. From data breaches at companies like Qantas and Wealthsimple to hacks targeting Salesloft and BMZ, it’s clear that cybercriminals are continuously finding ways to exploit vulnerabilities. The supply chain attack on
Sep 07, 2025 Recently, there have been concerns raised about the use of Russian cybersecurity companies as tools for global expansion, with fears of cyberattacks on the judicial system becoming a reality. The spread of misinformation by adversaries and the inability of AI technology to accurately capture personality traits are
Sep 06, 2025 I recently came across some concerning news in the cybersecurity world. Google has released Chrome 140 with enhanced security features to protect against cookie tampering, which is crucial in preventing malicious modifications by cybercriminals. Additionally, a cyberattack has disrupted Bridgestone tire factories in North America, impacting operations
Sep 05, 2025 I just caught wind of Google’s new cyber “disruption unit” aimed at proactively disrupting threat actor campaigns. This signals a shift towards more aggressive approaches in cybersecurity within the private sector. The VP of Google Threat Intelligence Group mentioned they are exploring legal and ethical disruption options,