U.S. President Issues Executive Order to Strengthen National Cybersecurity
17
Jan
2025

U.S. President Issues Executive Order to Strengthen National Cybersecurity

To strengthen the nation’s defenses against cyber threats, U.S President signed an Executive Order on Thursday to enhance cybersecurity measures…

CISA Releases Guidelines For Closing Software Understanding Gap
17
Jan
2025

CISA Releases Guidelines For Closing Software Understanding Gap

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a pivotal report calling for urgent action to address the “software…

EU takes decisive action on healthcare cybersecurity
17
Jan
2025

EU takes decisive action on healthcare cybersecurity

The Commission has presented an EU action plan aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. The initiative…

TikTok and AliExpress
17
Jan
2025

European Privacy Group Sues TikTok and AliExpress for Illicit Data Transfers to China

Austrian privacy non-profit None of Your Business (noyb) has filed complaints accusing companies like TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and…

A Sophisticated Linux Rootkit Attack Critical Infrastructure
17
Jan
2025

A Sophisticated Linux Rootkit Attack Critical Infrastructure

In recent months, a stealthy and highly sophisticated Linux rootkit named Pumakit has been identified, targeting critical infrastructure sectors including…

New infosec products of the week: January 17, 2025
17
Jan
2025

New infosec products of the week: January 17, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Atsign, Cisco, Commvault, and IT-Harvest….

Aussie Broadband leadership changes as Phillip Britt retires
17
Jan
2025

Aussie Broadband leadership changes as Phillip Britt retires – Networking – Telco/ISP

Aussie Broadband co-founder and group managing director Phillip Britt has announced his retirement paving the way for CEO and CFO…

Russian Threat Actor "Star Blizzard" Exploit WhatsApp Accounts Using QR Codes
17
Jan
2025

Russian Threat Actor “Star Blizzard” Exploit WhatsApp Accounts Using QR Codes

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a concerning strategic shift by the notorious Russian threat actor group “Star Blizzard.” Known for…

Russian Hackers Attacking WhatsApp Users With Malicious QR codes
17
Jan
2025

Russian Hackers Attacking WhatsApp Users With Malicious QR codes

Russian state-sponsored hacking group Star Blizzard has shifted its tactics to exploit WhatsApp users through malicious QR codes. This marks…

US Treasury Breach - Chinese Hackers Accessed Secretary Janet Yellen’s Computer
17
Jan
2025

US Treasury Breach – Chinese Hackers Accessed Secretary Janet Yellen’s Computer

Chinese state-sponsored hackers have successfully breached the computer systems of the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to Secretary Janet Yellen’s…

Ex-Kmart CIO takes on new role at Ampol
17
Jan
2025

Ex-Kmart CIO takes on new role at Ampol – Training & Development

Kmart chief information officer Brad Blyth has made the switch to Ampol, taking on a new leadership role of a…

Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants
17
Jan
2025

Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants

The United States telecom giant AT&T disclosed a breach in July involving call and text messaging logs from six months…