Sep 08, 2024 I recently heard about the concerning trend of Israel’s army being involved in the founding and funding of numerous cybersecurity startups. This raises questions about potential security risks and the ethical implications of military involvement in the tech industry. It’s something that needs to be carefully monitored
Sep 07, 2024 Today’s news is quite concerning as the US government has cracked down on Russia’s disinformation apparatus, indicting individuals and imposing sanctions. The actions are a response to Russian interference in the US Presidential Election and the manipulation of online content to promote certain political agendas. The crackdown
Sep 06, 2024 Today’s news brings alarming reports of cyber threats from nation-states and financially motivated hacking groups. The US government has accused Russia of conducting influence operations to interfere with the 2024 US presidential election, seizing thirty-two domains and designating individuals and entities involved in the scheme. This “Doppelganger”
Sep 05, 2024 In the latest news, there have been several concerning developments in the cybersecurity landscape that demand immediate attention. First, there have been reports of a critical flaw in the YubiKey 5, a popular hardware token for two-factor authentication, making it vulnerable to cloning. This poses a significant
Sep 04, 2024 Today’s news is filled with concerning cybersecurity incidents that demand immediate attention. There’s been a Chinese disinformation campaign targeting US voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election, aimed at undermining confidence in the election process. Additionally, cyberattacks on various organizations, including Transport for London, the German air
Sep 03, 2024 I recently heard about the US Department of Justice charging two individuals for a swatting campaign that targeted US citizens, including government officials. This kind of behavior poses a serious threat to safety and security and requires immediate attention from law enforcement. Additionally, there have been several
Sep 02, 2024 Today’s news is filled with discussions about the rapid progress in AI and automation technologies. There’s a lot of talk about the risks associated with relying on third-party AI and the need to prioritize software stack security. As a cybersecurity expert, it’s clear to me that this
Sep 01, 2024 I recently came across an email invitation to the 2024 ICS Cybersecurity Conference in Atlanta, focusing on strategies and solutions for fortifying OT environments against cyberattacks. The conference seems to cater to various industrial and critical infrastructure organizations, and it’s concerning that cybersecurity in these sectors is
Aug 31, 2024 Today’s news highlighted several concerning cybersecurity threats. A report from Hauri revealed that Kimsuky’s BabyShark malware is a cause for concern, while Huntress reported a suspected APT32/OceanLotus campaign targeting Vietnamese human rights defenders. Additionally, Iran’s APT42 cyber-espionage group was identified as being behind a counter-intelligence campaign, and
Aug 30, 2024 Today’s news highlights the release of Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, on bail in France, where he is now restricted from leaving the country. The charges against him pertain to illegal activity on the Telegram app, including the sharing of illegal content such as child sexual abuse material,