CISA Urges Encrypted Messaging After Salt Typhoon Hack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommended users turn on phishing-resistant MFA and switch to Signal-like apps for messaging
Month: December 2024
The Top 25 Security Predictions for 2025 (Part 1)
As we end the first quarter of the 21st century, cybersecurity threats seem more daunting than ever. So what cyber trends, forecasts, themes, insights and predictions are on offer for the new year? Here’s your annual security industry prediction roundu…
ESET Research Podcast: Telekopye, again
Take a peek into the murky world of cybercrime where groups of scammers who go by the nickname of ‘Neanderthals’ wield the Telekopye toolkit to ensnare unsuspecting victims they call ‘Mammoths’
Ransomware Attackers Target Industries with Low Downtime Tolerance
A Dragos report observed 23 new ransomware groups targeting industrial organizations in Q3 2024
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Targeted Killings
In 2021, Colin Clarke wrote “Killing Terrorist Leaders Is No Silver Bullet,” where he argued that leadership decapitation is not always the most viable way to dismantle a terrorist group. In the wake of continued efforts to decapitate terro…
US Organizations Still Using Kaspersky Products Despite Ban
Bitsight found that 40% of US organizations who used Kaspersky products before the government ban came into effect still appear to be using them
Request for Comments: Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard v2.0
From 19 December to 29 January, eligible PCI SSC stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard v2.0 during a 40-day request for comments (RFC) period.
New Malware Can Kill Engineering Processes in ICS Environments
Forescout identified a new type of malware capable of terminating engineering processes, used to target Siemens engineering workstations
EU Opens Door for AI Training Using Personal Data
The EU Data Protection Board (EDPB) published a long-awaited opinion on how GDPR should apply to AI models
How to Secure Your Office During Holiday Shutdown
The holiday season often means extended closures for many offices. These unoccupied spaces are left vulnerable to break-ins and other hazards that may go unchecked with no one on-site to notice them. Securing your office before shutdown is essential to avoid mishaps and ensure a smooth reopening. Here are some tips for safeguarding your workspace […]