Jan 19, 2024 I just heard some concerning reports regarding cybersecurity threats targeting various organizations and government entities. There are instances of Iranian-backed state hackers targeting high-profile employees of research organizations and universities using a new backdoor malware called MediaPl. Additionally, the Swiss government has denounced DDoS attacks on its
Jan 18, 2024 Today’s cybersecurity briefing covered multiple critical vulnerabilities and threats that demand immediate attention. Citrix, VMware, and Atlassian have been hit with critical flaws, while Google has issued a zero-day alert for the Chrome browser. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have issued
Jan 17, 2024 I just heard some concerning cybersecurity news. There’s a security flaw in the Opera web browser that could allow hackers to run any file on your system. Additionally, there are high-severity flaws in Bosch thermostats and smart nutrunners, and thousands of WordPress sites have been compromised with
Jan 16, 2024 Today’s breaking news includes a report on a significant cybersecurity threat: a Chinese state-sponsored espionage group has compromised around 30% of Cisco RV320 and Cisco RV325 WAN routers, forming part of the KV botnet operated by Chinese APT Volt Typhoon. This poses a severe risk to critical
Jan 15, 2024 I’ve been hearing a lot about the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in different sectors, and it’s raising some red flags in terms of cybersecurity. The use of AI in cybersecurity itself is a major concern, as it’s changing the landscape and potentially opening up new vulnerabilities.
Jan 14, 2024 According to the World Economic Forum, misinformation is the top global risk for the next two years, with foreign and domestic actors using it to create societal and political divisions. This could lead to unrest and potentially undermine the legitimacy of newly elected governments. China’s use of
Jan 13, 2024 Today, I heard that the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating how connected car apps are being used by domestic abusers to target their victims. This is a concerning issue that needs immediate attention to protect potential victims. In addition, there have been reports of Russian
Jan 13, 2024 Today, I heard about a Chinese hacking group exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, gaining access to corporate networks and installing keyloggers to collect user credentials. This poses a significant threat to organizations using Pulse Secure devices, as the attackers have installed a new web
Jan 12, 2024 Today’s news brings some concerning developments in the world of cybersecurity. First, we have reports of Russia’s cyber activities in the Ukraine conflict, showcasing a mix of smart and destructive operations. The compromise of internet-connected webcams in Ukraine for remote surveillance by Russian intelligence services raises serious
Jan 11, 2024 I just heard some troubling news about a ransomware attack on Paraguay’s largest mobile operator and internet service provider, Tigo. This has led to the encryption of data and phone service outages for hundreds of companies, including government organizations. The Paraguayan Army’s cybersecurity team is urging institutions