Sami Khoury, the leader of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, emphasizes the critical importance of Canada and the U.S. continuing their close collaboration on cybersecurity. During his recent visit to Washington,…
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Universities’ Websites Exposed to Cyberattacks
A recent investigation has uncovered that numerous universities around the world, including some of the most renowned, have left their websites exposed to cyberattacks. Alarmingly, of the 20 cases examined, six websites…
Hospitality’s Unique Cybersecurity Challenges Unveiled
Trustwave, a prominent cybersecurity provider, has unveiled a detailed study highlighting the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the hospitality industry. The report, titled “2023 Hospitality Sector Threat Landscape: Trustwave Threat Intelligence Briefing…
Verizon Settles Cybersecurity Allegations
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….
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…