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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Hit by Data Breach and Ransom Demand An Overview of the Incident The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is one of Apple’s major semiconductor suppliers, recently suffered a data breach. TSMC has attributed the breach to a third-party IT hardware supplier, Kinmax Technology, based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The breach…
Geopolitics: Russian Telecom Confirms Hack after Group Backing Wagner Boasted about an Attack Internet Security: Concerns Deepen as Hackers Target Russian Telecom The recent cyberattack on the Russian satellite telecom company, Dozor-Teleport CJSC, has raised serious concerns about internet security and geopolitical tensions. The attack, claimed by a group backing the paramilitary organization Wagner, has…
The Privacy Debate Over Data Scraping Reignited by OpenAI Lawsuit A lawsuit filed against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind the ChatGPT app, has brought the legal and ethical concerns surrounding data scraping back into the spotlight. The lawsuit alleges multiple harms, such as copyright violations and wiretapping, resulting from OpenAI‘s data collection practices. This…
Mobile Devices: An Increasing Target for Cyber Attacks A recent report by mobile security firm Zimperium has highlighted the growing threats faced by mobile device users. The report found that the average number of unique mobile malware samples grew by 51% in 2022, with an average of 77,000 unique malware samples detected every month. Additionally,…
Cyberattacks on African Nations Increase In recent years, African nations have experienced a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting large enterprises. According to a report from pan-African technology group Liquid C2, Kenyan businesses reported an 82% increase in such attacks, while South African and Zambian businesses recorded a 62% increase each. The top methods of attack…
The Growing Threat of DDoS Attacks: Russian Hackers Expanding their Reach Since its launch in the summer of 2022, the crowdsourced DDoS project known as “DDoSia” has experienced an astronomical growth in membership and activity. Spearheaded by the Russian hacktivist group “NoName057(16)”, the platform has seen a staggering increase of 2,400% in active users. What…
Increasing Diversity in Cybersecurity Leadership: A Path to Innovation and Success The Importance of Diversity in Cybersecurity In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have become increasingly important in various industries, including cybersecurity. In 2023, the discussion around diversity in cybersecurity leadership has gained considerable attention. While some may view this push for…
Nokod Security Raises $8 Million in Seed Round to Expand Presence in U.S. Market and Address Security Vulnerabilities in Low-Code/No-Code Applications Introduction Nokod Security, a Tel Aviv-based startup, has announced its successful $8 million seed round led by Acrew Capital, Meron Capital, and Flint Capital. The funds will be used to establish Nokod‘s presence in…
“APT35 Updates Cyberattack Arsenal, Targets Israeli Journalist in Spear-Phishing Campaign” Introduction The Iran-linked advanced persistent threat group known as APT35, also referred to as Charming Kitten, Imperial Kitten, or Tortoiseshell, has recently enhanced its cyberattack capabilities. APT35 is alleged to be operating out of Iran and is primarily focused on collecting intelligence by compromising account…
Perception Point Unveils AI-Powered Solution to Counter GenAI Email Threats Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm, Perception Point, has recently launched an innovative detection technology designed to combat the rising wave of AI-generated email threats. The solution utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) and Deep Learning architecture to effectively detect and prevent Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, which…