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China‘s Efforts to Spy on the West Cyber Warfare The United States has repeatedly warned about China‘s cyber espionage capabilities, describing it as “the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat” to the US government and private sector. Chinese hackers have become adept at infiltrating digital systems to gather trade secrets and sensitive information….
Microsoft Discloses Codesys Flaws Allowing Shutdown of Industrial Operations, Spying Introduction Microsoft researchers have discovered over a dozen vulnerabilities in Codesys products that can be exploited to cause disruption to industrial processes or deploy backdoors for the theft of sensitive information. Codesys, a Germany-based company, produces automation software for engineering control systems and its products…
Government Report Reveals Dark Side of Smart Devices: Enabling Domestic Violence Introduction The U.K. government’s recent report on the impact of smart technology and connected devices in facilitating domestic abuse has raised serious concerns about the potential risks and harms associated with such technology. The report, titled “Connect Tech: Smart or Sinister,” was informed by…
Smart Devices: Putting a Premium on Peace of Mind The Importance of Cybersecurity in Smart Devices In an increasingly connected world, smart devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. From smart TVs to robot vacuums, these devices offer convenience and functionality like never before. However, along with their numerous benefits, smart devices…
The Battle for User Privacy: Apple vs. Surveillance The Rise of Surveillance and the Need for Privacy Protection In an increasingly digital world, the need for privacy protection has become paramount. From governments to corporations, entities seek to track and monitor our every move, posing a significant threat to individual privacy. With the rise of…
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…
API Security Testing for Dummies: The Importance of Preventing Breaches and Ensuring Secure Code With the rise of technology and the ever-increasing reliance on digital systems, the field of cybersecurity has become paramount in safeguarding individuals and organizations from potential breaches. In recent years, API security has emerged as a crucial area of focus, given…
Apple Releases Emergency Patches for Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Apple has recently released emergency patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities in its software that were being actively exploited by an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. These vulnerabilities, discovered by security researchers at Kaspersky, are part of an ongoing iOS spying campaign called “Operation Triangulation.” The campaign involves the…
Government Congress and Intelligence Officials Spar over Surveillance Reforms In a Senate Judiciary hearing, lawmakers and U.S. intelligence officials clashed over the renewal or reformation of a controversial surveillance program that is set to expire at the end of 2023. The Justice Department and FBI representatives argued that significant reforms made in the last two…
Russian Government Accuses Apple of Colluding with NSA in iPhone Spy Operation The Russian government has accused Apple of working with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) to compromise thousands of iPhones in an operation that shows “cooperation” between Apple and the NSA. According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, several thousand phones were…