SEC bitcoin hack was result of SIM-swapping
A cyber attack against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that resulted in misinformation being posted on the financial regulator’s social media channels was…
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SEC blames SIM swapping for its X account hack – Security
Wall Street’s top regulator said it was the victim of “SIM swapping” when its account on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter,…
X adds passkeys support for iOS users in the United States
X, formerly Twitter, announced today that iOS users in the United States can now log into their accounts using passkeys. The passkeys will be linked…
GenAI outlook: Expect industry disruption and job cuts
Research published by credit rating firm Moody’s has found that generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to disrupt a number of industries, including legal and…
US seeks to stop citizens’ data exploitation – Security
The United States plans to announce a new executive order to seek to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing troves of highly sensitive personal data about…
Windows 10 KB5034203 preview update adds EU DMA compliance
Microsoft has released the January 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which adds Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance in the European Economic Area…
Hacking Android, Linux, macOS, iOS, Windows Devices via Bluetooth using a single vulnerability
A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-45866, along with CVE-2024-21306, has been discovered in the Bluetooth technology used across various operating systems, including Android, Linux, macOS,…
Treat cyber risk like financial or legal issue, says UK government
The UK government has today published a draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance, aimed at directors and other business leaders and urging them…
How pentesting mirrors the evolution of quality assurance
Quality assurance in software development is a process of ensuring that software, once it’s deployed to production, will be free of “bugs” – unintended defects…
Fortra warns of new critical GoAnywhere MFT auth bypass, patch now
Fortra is warning of a new authentication bypass vulnerability impacting GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) versions before 7.4.1 that allows an attacker to create a…
LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Subway as New Victim
The LockBit ransomware gang has given Subway a deadline of February 2, 2024, to pay the ransom, or their data will be leaked. International fast-food…
PRODUCT REVIEW: ISC2 CC Certification
In the face of escalating global cyberthreats, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has skyrocketed. Research highlights a need for 3.4 million additional experts in this…