Account takeover attacks have emerged as one of the most persistent and damaging threats to cloud-based SaaS environments. Yet despite significant investments in traditional security measures, many organizations continue to struggle with preventing the…
Security Researcher Sued for Disproving Government Statements
This story seems straightforward. A city is the victim of a ransomware attack. They repeatedly lie to the media about the severity of the breach. A security researcher repeatedly proves their statements to be lies. The city gets mad and sues the resear…
Transport for London (TfL) Targeted in Cyberattack
Transport for London (TfL) announced on September 2nd that they have detected an ongoing cybersecurity incident. The attack did not disrupt services. For the moment, there is no evidence of the attackers succeeding to compromise customers data. TfL’s s…
Can my landlord stop me from smoking in my rental in Spain?
Whether or not you can smoke in your flat or even on the balcony depends on several different factors and can in some cases come down to the goodwill of your landlord and neighbours.
Mallox ransomware: in-depth analysis and evolution
In this report, we provide an in-depth analysis of the Mallox ransomware, its evolution, ransom strategy, encryption scheme, etc.
The key considerations for cyber insurance: A pragmatic approach
Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options
Free Expert Insights: Index of Interviews
We regularly sit down with experts from within GRC International Group to get their insights on a technical topic or business area. Here are all our Q&As to date, grouped by broad topic: To get new expert insights straight to your inbox, sign up to our weekly newsletter, the Security Spotlight. Last updated: 15 January 2025. Interviews added: Andrew Pattison on DORA, how it compares to NIS 2, and how it’ll be regulated (DORA); Damian Garcia on transitioning to ISO 27001:2022 (ISO 27001); Louise Brooks on cookie audits (PECR); and Leon Teale on ethical hacking as a career (security testing).
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Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits
The Indonesian public have been taken with the pontiff since his arrival in the country, the first visit to Indonesia by a Pope in 35 years.
Clearview AI Faces €30.5M Fine for Building Illegal Facial Recognition Database
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) has imposed a fine of €30.5 million ($33.7 million) against facial recognition firm Clearview AI for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (E.U.) by building an “il…
A look at the Defence news 26 August – 1 September
European Union defence ministers met in Brussels for an informal meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in its defence configuration. The main topic of discussion was support for Ukraine.