November 9, 2023 at 05:26PM The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) experienced a ransomware attack, disrupting US Treasury services and preventing trade settlements. ICBC has begun restoring its services, but there was no comment from ICBC or the US Securities and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). It is unclear if any data has been … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 02:34PM Google has introduced a new feature called HTTPS-Upgrades to enhance Chrome internet security. It automatically upgrades insecure HTTP requests to secure HTTPS requests for all users. This protects users’ privacy and security by encrypting connections and preventing potential data theft. The update impacts various aspects of browsing and aims to … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 08:42AM Australian cybersecurity startup, CipherStash, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Skip Capital. The company uses queryable encryption technology to protect data, offering tighter access controls and tracking capabilities. CipherStash’s solution integrates with various programming languages and databases. The funding will support the expansion of their … Read more