Microsoft Access, a relational database management system by Microsoft, is increasingly targeted by hackers due to vulnerabilities that can compromise sensitive information. Cybersecurity researchers at Checkpoint have discovered active exploitation of Microsoft…
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Cyberattack Disrupts Australian Ports
DP World Australia, the country’s second-largest port operator, has been forced to shut down operations due to a significant cybersecurity incident, causing major disruptions in the movement of goods into and out…
Chinese Bank ICBC Faces Cyberattack
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest lender, experienced a cyber attack targeting its financial services unit. This attack, reportedly executed by the ransomware group LockBit, disrupted US…
Ransomware Strikes Allen & Overy Law Firm
Allen & Overy, a prominent London-based law firm, has been the victim of a ransomware cyberattack, marking its entry into the growing list of major corporates targeted by cybercriminals. The firm confirmed…
China’s Humanoid Robots Will Replace Workforce
China is accelerating its efforts to develop humanoid robotics, aiming to transform its workforce and economy. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued guidelines for high-tech companies to follow…
EU Cybersecurity Law Concerns
Siemens, Ericsson, Schneider Electric, and DigitalEurope have raised concerns about the EU’s proposed Cyber Resilience Act, which aims to mitigate cybersecurity risks in smart devices. The Act, introduced by the European Commission,…
Confluence Vulnerability Exploitation Alert
A recent vulnerability, CVE-2023-22518, in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server has been actively exploited, as reported by threat intelligence firm GreyNoise. This critical security flaw, with a CVSS score of…
APRA Raises Cybersecurity Concerns
In a recent address at a FINSIA regulation summit, APRA Chair John Lonsdale urged financial institutions, including superannuation funds, banks, and insurers, to bolster their cybersecurity measures. Despite the sector’s efforts to…
Dallas County Cyberattack Averted
Dallas County officials recently announced that they successfully thwarted a cyberattack aimed at their computer systems. The attempted data theft was intercepted by IT staff, who managed to prevent any file or…
DePauw University Cybersecurity Breach
DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, has reported a significant cybersecurity incident causing campus-wide disruption. Since Tuesday morning, students and faculty have been without internet and university e-services, impacting every aspect of campus…