China Updates CSL To Strengthen AI Safety And Enforcement
China has announced amendments to its Cybersecurity Law (CSL), marking the first major overhaul of the framework since its enactment in 2017. The revisions, approved by…
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PNP Strengthens Cybersecurity Ahead Of Possible DDoS Attacks
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated on Monday that it is actively monitoring its online platforms and reinforcing defense against potential cyberattacks. The announcement follows a warning from the…
CISA Warns Of CVE-2024-1086 Linux Kernel Ransomware Risk
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a serious warning after confirming that a critical flaw in the Linux Kernel, tracked as CVE-2024-1086, is being…
Belarus Military Hit By ZIP Archive SSH-Tor Backdoor
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have uncovered a cyber-espionage operation that used a weaponized ZIP archive to infiltrate defense-sector systems. The malicious file—disguised as a Belarusian military…
Sling TV Privacy Fine Totals $530K In CCPA Case
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $530,000 Sling TV privacy fine against Sling TV LLC and Dish Media Sales LLC, marking the first…
FCC To Reverse Course On Telecom Cybersecurity Mandate
The Federal Communications Commission will vote next month to rescind a controversial January 2025 Declaratory Ruling that attempted to impose sweeping cybersecurity requirements on telecommunications…
India’s Cybersecurity Grows To $20B: CERT-In, MeitY Lead
India’s cybersecurity landscape is witnessing rapid growth, with the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) playing a central role in driving this transformation. According to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director…
Middle East Cybersecurity Market To Double By 2030
The Middle East Cybersecurity Market is experiencing unprecedented momentum, driven by rapid digital transformation, a surge in cyberattacks, and strong government-led security initiatives. According to…
Defense Contractor Sold Cyber Exploits To Russian Broker
Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian national and former general manager at a U.S. defense contractor, pleaded guilty to theft of trade secrets charges after selling…
Hacktivist ICS Attacks Hit Canadian Critical Infrastructure
Canadian cybersecurity officials are warning that hacktivists are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure in the country. In an October 29 alert, the Canadian Centre for Cyber…
Vinomofo Failed To Protect Customer Data: Privacy Watchdog
Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has issued a determination against online wine wholesaler Vinomofo Pty Ltd, finding the company interfered with the privacy of almost…
Why Mobile App Security Can’t Stop At Login
Manish Mimami, founder and CEO of Protectt.ai For years, static passwords, dynamic One-time Passwords (OTPs), and Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) have been the foundation of mobile…