The rise of cybercrime is relentless, with 2.39 million instances reported across UK businesses in the last year. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns that the commercial hacking tools and services…
Category: English
LockBit Targets TSMC in Breach
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major chipmaker and supplier to Apple, has suffered a data breach at Kinmax Technology, one of its IT hardware suppliers. The breach was orchestrated by LockBit,…
Free Online Courses in Cybersecurity and Recent Data Leak by Ransomware Group
Five free online cybersecurity courses are presented, along with recent news about a data breach by the ransomware group 8base. The first course, offered by the University of Washington, covers the fundamentals…
Addressing Risks: AI’s Impact on Humanity
Leaders from major AI labs, such as OpenAI and Google DeepMind, have expressed their concern about the risks associated with AI. They believe that AI systems in the future could be as…
SEC Prioritizes Cybersecurity Rule Adoption
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has affirmed its plan to prioritize the adoption of proposed cybersecurity rules for public companies, registered investment advisers, and funds by October 2023, according to the…
Russian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested
Nikita Kislitsin, former head of network security at Russian cybersecurity firm Group-IB, was arrested in Kazakhstan on decade-old hacking charges from the U.S. Department of Justice. Kislitsin is accused of hacking into…
Okta Bolsters Nonprofit Cybersecurity Efforts
In an era of escalating cyber threats, nonprofits face unique challenges. Okta, a leading identity and access management provider, is addressing this through its social impact initiative, Okta for Good. Recent research…
Submarine Cables: Vulnerable Global Connectors
Submarine cables, crucial to global economy and telecommunications, are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical, physical, and cyber threats, including nation-state sabotage and spying, according to intelligence firm Recorded Future. These fiber-optic cables, transmitting…
Northern Territory Boosts Cybersecurity Investment
The Department for Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) in the Northern Territory has pledged an annual investment of $7.5 million over the next four years to bolster cybersecurity measures and protect critical…
Rising Cloud Security Threats 2023
The cybersecurity landscape has become increasingly complex, with risks at an all-time high, according to Check Point Software’s annual security report. The shift to hybrid working post-pandemic has made businesses more vulnerable…