September 16, 2024 at 04:33AM China is making significant strides in quantum networking leadership and infrastructure using quantum key distribution (QKD). While this seems secure, it doubles bandwidth and has minimal practical applications due to its inefficiency and reliance on short distances. In contrast, public key cryptography is faster, more practical, and immune to quantum … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 04:09AM Apple has filed a motion to dismiss its lawsuit against NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could expose critical “threat intelligence” information. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, aimed to hold NSO Group accountable for illegally targeting users with its Pegasus surveillance tool. Apple now seeks voluntary dismissal … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 01:21AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified ongoing phishing campaigns using HTTP header refresh entries to deliver fake email login pages, targeting large corporations in South Korea, U.S. government agencies, and schools. These attacks encompass various sectors and are part of a growing trend of sophisticated tactics to trick recipients and steal sensitive … Read more
September 15, 2024 at 10:34PM Genetic testing company 23andMe has settled a class action suit related to a 2023 data breach for $30 million. The settlement covers 6.4 million US citizens affected and includes privacy and monitoring provisions. In other news, Apple dropped its lawsuit against NSO Group, and two individuals were arrested for running … Read more
September 14, 2024 at 09:06AM CoherentMI’s report on the South Korea Digital Forensics Market reveals that it is estimated to reach US$3.52 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 11.5%. The rising digitalization in various sectors has led to an increase in cybercrimes, driving demand for digital forensics services. Major trends include mobile device and … Read more
September 14, 2024 at 09:06AM Cyber Florida at USF, Cisco, and WiCyS premiered the “Do We Belong Here?” documentary at the historic Tampa Theatre with over 200 attendees. The film aims to showcase the experiences of underrepresented groups in cybersecurity, particularly women. A Q&A panel followed the screening and the documentary is available on the … Read more
September 14, 2024 at 12:39AM Ivanti disclosed an actively exploited high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-8190) in its Cloud Service Appliance, impacting version 4.6, prompting customers to upgrade to version 5.0. The company noted confirmed exploitation in the wild targeting a limited number of customers and urged federal agencies to apply fixes by October 4, 2024. Additionally, a … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 06:56PM The Port of Seattle, a US government agency, confirmed that the Rhysida ransomware operation was responsible for a recent cyberattack on its systems. This attack has affected the port and airport for the past three weeks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the Port of Seattle has confirmed … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 05:14PM Transport for London (TfL) requires all 30,000 staff to attend in-person appointments for password resets and identity verification following a recent cybersecurity incident. While assuring that customer data remains safe, the agency faces disruptions in internal systems and services. A suspect connected to the attack has been arrested by the … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 02:13PM The “Real Value of Technology Connectivity” report by TeamViewer highlights global concerns about internal data trustworthiness. Lack of data literacy in smaller organizations, connectivity gaps, and cybersecurity concerns hinder seamless technology integration. Mei Dent emphasizes the need for seamless integration to fully harness augmented reality and artificial intelligence benefits. The … Read more