Verizon Business Network Services, a subsidiary of the telecommunications behemoth Verizon, has consented to pay $4.1 million to settle allegations from the U.S. government regarding non-compliance with mandatory cybersecurity protocols. The U.S….
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UK Electoral Test Cybersecurity Flawed
The UK’s Electoral Commission faced significant cybersecurity shortcomings just before a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access voter registers containing personal details. A BBC report highlighted that the commission automatically failed a…
QakBot Malware Network Neutralized
The U.S. government, in collaboration with international partners, has successfully dismantled the notorious QakBot malware network. This malware has plagued businesses and agencies for years, but the combined forces have not only…
Michigan University Cybersecurity Shutdown – VIDEO
The University of Michigan faced a significant cybersecurity incident that led to a two-day internet shutdown, affecting its campus IT systems used for research, fundraising, and potentially delaying financial aid reimbursements. The…
Cybersecurity in Aerospace & Defense
Cybersecurity is taking center stage in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors, with a strong focus on innovation through patents. Companies are leveraging cutting-edge patents to bolster various aspects of cybersecurity, from…
UK Warns of Chatbot Hacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning about the growing cybersecurity risks associated with chatbots, particularly through “prompt injection” attacks. These attacks occur when a user manipulates the…
China Accuses U.S. of Cyberattack
China has publicly accused U.S. intelligence agencies of orchestrating a cyber attack on the Wuhan Earthquake Monitoring Center in late July. According to a senior engineer from China’s National Computer Virus Emergency…
Poland’s Trains Halted by Sabotage
Recently, Poland’s railway system has been disrupted by saboteurs who appear to be acting in support of Russia. More than 20 trains carrying both freight and passengers were halted across Poland. The…
Lazarus Group Deploys QuiteRAT Malware
The Lazarus Group, a hacking collective linked to the North Korean government, has been spotted targeting internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in the U.S. and Europe. Researchers at Cisco’s Talos security…
FTX Suspends Accounts After Breach
In the wake of a cybersecurity breach involving Kroll, a leading cybersecurity firm, FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange currently in bankruptcy, has temporarily suspended user accounts accessing its claims portal. The suspension is…