UN body to protect ‘vulnerable’ submarine cables – Telco/ISP
The UN technology agency has created a new body to boost protection for submarine cables, aiming to help shore them up against damage and accelerate…
Author: Cybernoz
New IOCONTROL malware used in critical infrastructure attacks
Iranian threat actors are utilizing a new malware named IOCONTROL to compromise Internet of Things (IoT) devices and OT/SCADA systems used by critical infrastructure in Israel…
Australia to charge tech companies for news content if they do not pay – Software
Australia’s government is planning new rules that would charge big tech firms millions of dollars if they did not pay Australian media companies for news…
US offers $5 million for info on North Korean IT worker farms
The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that could help disrupt the activities of North Korean front…
WA energy sector to undergo ‘comprehensive’ cyber review – Hardware – Security
Western Australia is to review the cyber security capabilities of its entire energy sector in the face of “significant” risks. Perth iStock The agency Energy…
US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for Firewall Exploit, Ransomware Attacks
SUMMARY Sanctions on Chinese Firm: The US sanctioned Sichuan Silence Information Technology and employee Guan Tianfeng for exploiting a firewall vulnerability in a major global…
Authorities Shut Down 27 DDoS-for-Hire Platforms, Arrest 3 Admins
SUMMARY Global Dismantling of DDoS Platforms: Law enforcement from 15 countries shut down 27 websites offering DDoS attack services as part of Operation PowerOFF. Arrests…
Proactive Threat Detection: The Role of Network Security
Network security is now an important part of keeping a company safe in this digital age where cyber threats are getting smarter. It is expected…
Google Cloud Platform: Key storage options in the Google Cloud
Google’s first step into the cloud was App Engine, launched in 2008. Google Cloud Storage followed later in 2010. Since then, the company has steadily…
Cleo patches critical zero-day exploited in data theft attacks
Cleo has released security updates for a zero-day flaw in its LexiCom, VLTransfer, and Harmony software, currently exploited in data theft attacks. In October, the…
Data: The reindeer pulling AI’s sleigh
tomertu – stock.adobe.com By Published: 12 Dec 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force reshaping industry. We’re currently…
Spain busts voice phishing ring for defrauding 10,000 bank customers
The Spanish police, working with colleagues in Peru, conducted a simultaneous crackdown on a large-scale voice phishing (vishing) scam ring in the two countries, arresting…