Recent Security News
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Iranian charged over attacks against US defense contractors, government agencies
March 1, 2024 at 01:38PM The US Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment accusing an Iranian national, Alireza Shafie Nasab, of a years-long cyber campaign targeting US defense contractors and government agencies. The indictment alleges that Nasab and his associates compromised hundreds of thousands of accounts through spear phishing, social engineering, and in-house software.…
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Biometrics Regulation Heats Up, Portending Compliance Headaches
March 1, 2024 at 01:26PM The rising importance of biometric privacy legislation intersects AI threats, growing biometric usage, state-level privacy laws, and new executive orders. Businesses, especially with state-specific laws, need to navigate this complex legal landscape. Various state laws and proposed bills add to the compliance complexity. Meanwhile, expanding biometric use raises cybersecurity risks…
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The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year, FBI Director Warns
March 1, 2024 at 12:45PM FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of increased foreign threats to U.S. elections this year due to advancements in technology, particularly generative AI, making interference easier. Concerns over foreign influence operations shaping public opinion have grown, with Russia and Iran cited as engaging in efforts to disrupt the election. Despite these…
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Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6
March 1, 2024 at 11:47AM German police have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. This operation, which involved 102 simultaneous searches, targeted the platform’s operators and users, leading to the confiscation of evidence and assets. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement monitoring…