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Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks: The Need for Effective Risk Management In recent years, the risks posed by third-party cybersecurity breaches have increased substantially. Organizations need to implement effective third-party risk management programs to mitigate these risks and protect themselves from attacks that originate from their partners, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and other third parties. The key to…
Stressed for a Bit? Then Don’t Click It, Cybersecurity Experts Advise Introduction A recent study conducted at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has revealed that individuals experiencing certain forms of stress are more susceptible to falling victim to phishing attacks. Phishing attacks involve cybercriminals sending fraudulent emails, messages, or links to trick…
Cyberattack Tool “TeamsPhisher” Exploits Vulnerability in Microsoft Teams A new cyberattack tool called “TeamsPhisher” has been discovered on GitHub that leverages a recently disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Teams. The tool allows attackers to automatically deliver malicious files to targeted Teams users within an organization without relying on traditional phishing or social engineering scams. Exploiting a…
UK Public Concerned About Online Safety Bill Introduction London, July 4th, 2023 – The Online Safety Bill (OSB) currently being debated in the House of Lords has stirred up controversy and concern among the UK public. A recent study conducted by Opinium for Element has revealed that the majority of UK citizens do not believe…
Critical Vulnerabilities in SolarView Solar Power Monitoring Systems The Threat Experts are warning that hundreds of solar power monitoring systems are vulnerable to a set of critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. Hackers, including those behind the infamous Mirai botnet, have already begun exploiting these vulnerabilities, and it is expected that others will follow suit….
The Arrest of OPERA1ER Leader Sheds Light on Cybercrime Group’s Activities Suspected Top Member of Cybercrime Group OPERA1ER Apprehended The cybercrime group OPERA1ER has been responsible for orchestrating a series of sophisticated scams amounting to an estimated $30 million. The group’s activities encompass various fraudulent techniques, including malware, phishing, and business email compromise (BEC). The…
Nagoya Port Ransomware Attack Causes Disruption in International Trade Introduction Cargo containers carrying imports and exports from around the globe have been stalled at Japan’s largest port, the Port of Nagoya, following a ransomware attack on its networks. This incident has highlighted the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats and the potential impact on…
The FTC‘s Algorithm Disgorgement: A Powerful Tool for Privacy Enforcement In the midst of ongoing debates and discussions surrounding the regulation of the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has quietly established a powerful enforcement tool known as algorithm disgorgement. This strategy requires companies to delete products built on data…
Are we in a golden age of artificial intelligence? It is a challenging task to predict the future of a rapidly evolving technology like artificial intelligence (AI). While it is difficult to say for sure whether we are entering a golden age of AI, there are certain aspects of its development that we can discuss….
Firefox 115 Says Farewell to Older Windows and Mac Users Introduction Firefox, one of the most popular alternative web browsers, has released its latest monthly update, version 115.0. This update brings with it important changes for users of older Windows and Mac operating systems. Starting from next month, users with unsupported versions of Windows and…