A recently released report by Kaspersky identifies AI tools, gaming vulnerabilities, and the growth of FinTech as major cybersecurity threats facing children in 2024. The report also underscores concerns related to the increasing popularity of smart home devices and the ...

A Cisco 2024 Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals that over a quarter (27%) of organizations have temporarily banned the use of generative AI within their workforce due to concerns about privacy and data security. Additionally, 63% have implemented controls limiting ...

Australia has applied cyber sanctions against Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov, a Russian national associated with the REvil ransomware group, for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank hack. This marks the inaugural use of Australia’s autonomous cyber sanctions, reflecting the severity of ...

Security researchers, led by Greg Lesnewich, have uncovered a new macOS backdoor named SpectralBlur, displaying resemblances to the North Korean APT group’s malware family, KANDYKORN (aka SockRacket), specifically associated with BlueNoroff (aka TA444) from the Lazarus sub-group. The advanced KandyKorn ...

For the average user, logging into a Microsoft Windows system involves entering a username and password. Yet, in the realm of cybersecurity, this seemingly simple process is a meticulously orchestrated mechanism. The linchpin of this process, and a prime target ...

Understanding and rectifying security misconfigurations is crucial in preventing cybersecurity incidents. Default settings in software and applications often lack optimal security configurations, necessitating attention to industry standards. Regulatory organizations like the Center for Internet Security (CIS), MITRE, Defense Information Systems ...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) identifies three critical concerns shaping the landscape of AI security for 2024: trust in AI, ethical application, and the cybersecurity of AI. In a comprehensive study, the SIA underscores the multifaceted integration of AI in ...

Cisco is advancing its cloud security platform with the launch of AI Assistant for Security, a new feature designed to strengthen defenses against evolving threats. Comprising two components – an AI-powered helper for firewall policy and an AI-powered encrypted visibility ...

The cybersecurity landscape in 2023 witnessed an ongoing battle against increasingly sophisticated threat actors and adversary tactics. From nation-state espionage to exploits of software supply chain vulnerabilities, the year saw a variety of significant cyber incidents with far-reaching consequences. Infosecurity ...

North Korea-backed threat actors expanded their cyber operations targeting cryptocurrency platforms in 2023, surpassing the number of hacks seen in the previous year. However, the total amount of digital currency stolen witnessed a decline compared to 2022. Research conducted by ...