Iranian Hackers Attack Swedish Telecom to Spread Vengeful Messages
Iran-linked hackers breached a Swedish SMS service in August 2023. They sent 15,000 revenge texts after Quran burning incidents. The…
House Sec. Green Promotes ROTC-Like Cyber Workforce Bill
Bill introduces ROTC-like program for cybersecurity training. Targets community college and technical school students. Aims to fill nearly 500,000 cybersecurity…
Microsoft Reports Progress on Cybersecurity Initiative
Microsoft updates its cybersecurity efforts following critical feedback. The Secure Future Initiative focuses on cultural and operational changes. Employee training…
Active Hacker Behind Snowflake Breaches Continues Targeting Services
The hacker Judische continues to target various online services. Significant data breaches involving Snowflake have impacted numerous companies. Extorted amounts…
Corporate Boards Demand Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures
Corporate boards prioritize cybersecurity due to rising attack frequencies. Risk frameworks help companies assess their cyber readiness against competitors. Tabletop…
Law Enforcement Arrests 17 in Major Phishing Operation
Seventeen suspects were arrested in a phishing crackdown operation. The operation targeted the iServer phishing network affecting 480,000 victims. Europol…
Experts Propose Strategies to Combat Ransomware Attacks
Experts suggest various strategies to combat ransomware threats. Banning ransom payments raises concerns among cybersecurity specialists. Insurance companies play a…
Cybersecurity Initiative Connects Volunteers to Vulnerable Organizations
Craig Newmark's new initiative targets cybersecurity for underserved organizations. The Volunteer Network for Civil Cyber Defense aims to consolidate resources.…
AT&T Settles for $13 Million Over Data Breach Issues
AT&T faces a $13 million penalty from the FCC for a data breach. The breach involved third-party vendor mishandling of…
Lawmakers Seek AI Disclosure Rules in Political Advertising
Lawmakers advocate for AI disclosure in political advertisements. The FCC proposes new regulations on AI-generated content. Concerns arise over potential…
