Aug 29, 2024 I just heard some concerning news in the cybersecurity world. A Chinese cyber-espionage group called Volt Typhoon has been using a zero-day vulnerability to target US ISPs and managed service providers. This ongoing attack has impacted a network virtualization server used by large corporations, cloud providers, and
Aug 28, 2024 Today I came across some concerning news regarding cybersecurity threats related to the upcoming US presidential election. It seems that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of newly registered domains that are poised to become election-related financial crime or disinformation destinations. These criminals are using candidate keywords
Aug 27, 2024 I just heard some alarming news about the vulnerabilities in digital wallet apps that could lead to card fraud. A recent academic study presented at the USENIX security conference detailed several issues in the modern financial ecosystem that can be exploited by threat actors to add stolen
Aug 26, 2024 Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) across different sectors. One article focused on how AI is being used to tackle “greenwashing” in sustainability reports, while another raised concerns about the ethical implications of AI consciousness. In addition,
Aug 25, 2024 I recently came across some concerning news about Worldcoin, a project led by billionaire Sam Altman that aims to assign unique identities to all humans using an eyeball-scanning orb. The project has faced resistance from world governments, with some accusing Worldcoin of encouraging users to hand over
Aug 24, 2024 I just heard about a new Android malware that is using NFC cloning to evolve its fraud tactics. This is a serious issue as it involves the cloning of a victim’s NFC card data and sending it to an attacker, who then uses it to make payments
Aug 23, 2024 Today’s news featured a report on a significant cybersecurity breach at a major financial institution, exposing the personal and financial information of millions of customers. The breach occurred due to a vulnerability in the institution’s online banking system, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures to
Aug 22, 2024 I just heard about the mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) rollout for Azure admins, scheduled to take effect in October. Microsoft has finally provided a detailed timeline for this, after a botched communication earlier this year caused confusion. The MFA requirement will expand to other Microsoft admin resources
Aug 21, 2024 I just heard about a major cybersecurity issue involving hardware backdoors found in Chinese key cards. A security researcher discovered secret hardware backdoors in RFID key cards manufactured by a major Chinese company, which can allow threat actors to clone affected smart cards within minutes and access
Aug 19, 2024 This week’s news has been buzzing with discussions about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various aspects of our lives, from climate change to healthcare. One of the key issues that caught my attention is the need for a new cybersecurity strategy to keep up with