FBI Issues Warning Over AI-Driven Impersonation Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a public service announcement to warn individuals about a growing cyber threat involving text and voice messaging…
Month: May 2025
Proofpoint Buys Hornetsecurity, A Microsoft 365 Security Specialist For $1 Billion
Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint has announced its agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a leading European provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 security solutions. The deal, reportedly valued…
Dior likely hit by ransomware attack
In a concerning development, Dior, the iconic French luxury fashion brand, has reportedly been targeted by a cyber attack that appears to be a form…
Polymorphic phishing attacks flood inboxes
AI is transforming the phishing threat landscape at a pace many security teams are struggling to match, according to Cofense. In 2024, researchers tracked one…
Deepfake attacks could cost you more than money
In this Help Net Security interview, Camellia Chan, CEO at X-PHY, discusses the dangers of deepfakes in real-world incidents, including their use in financial fraud…
Safeguarding Data in the Era of AI
As AI becomes integral to innovation and efficiency, it introduces unique security challenges. In 2024, 95% of organisations encountered hurdles in AI implementation, primarily due…
SonicWall SMA1000 Vulnerability Let Attackers to Exploit Encoded URLs To Gain Internal Systems Access Remotely
SonicWall has issued a high-priority security advisory (SNWLID-2025-0010) revealing a critical Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in its SMA1000 Appliance Work Place interface. Tracked as…
Cybersecurity Skills Framework connects the dots between IT job roles and the practical skills needed
The Linux Foundation, in collaboration with OpenSSF and Linux Foundation Education, has released the Cybersecurity Skills Framework, a global reference guide that helps organizations identify…
Windows 11, Red Hat Linux, & Oracle VirtualBox Hacked – Pwn2Own Day 1
The first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 wrapped up with a bang, as hackers showcased 11 exploit attempts, including AI-targeted attacks, and walked away with…
How working in a stressful environment affects cybersecurity
Stressful work environments don’t just erode morale, they can quietly undermine cybersecurity. When employees feel overworked, unsupported, or mistreated, their judgment and decision-making suffer. “From…
AI Governance Is Your Competitive Edge If You Treat It That Way
For years, we’ve watched technology initiatives stumble not because they failed to innovate, but because they failed to govern. Now, with artificial intelligence reshaping industries…
Crypto giant Coinbase warns of US$400 million hit from cyberattack, refuses to pay ransom
Coinbase forecast a hit of US$180 million to US$400 million from a cyberattack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers, the…